| Planning | Form: (02A )
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1/31/2020 | Prior to submittal of the Oil and Gas Location Assessment (COGCC-Form 2A), TEP conducted onsites and meetings with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the associated private landowners. These onsites and meetings were held to discuss TEP’s proposed development plan for the GM Chevron Tank Facility. Changes were made to the proposed development plan based on feedback received from all stakeholders and included in the Form 2A.
The development plan for the GM Chevron Tank Facility was prepared to minimize surface impacts to the greatest extent possible by utilizing existing facility to the greatest extent possible, and by the transportation of fluids to a centralized storage location at the Tank Facility minimizing the surface area needed to conduct operations on the GR 12-29 pad and GM 12-20 pad. |
| Pre-Construction | Form: (02A )
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1/31/2020 | Prior to commencement of construction activities, TEP will hold a pre-construction meeting with contractors to review proposed construction activities and installation of stormwater control measures. The site will be staked for construction prior to pre-construction meeting. Staking will identify the boundaries of the proposed site to protect existing vegetation in areas that should not be disturbed. |
| Wildlife | Form: (02A )
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1/31/2020 | The GM Chevron Tank Facility is located within Mule Deer Critical Winter Range sensitive wildlife habitat as currently mapped per COGCC geospatial data. The access road to the GM Chevron Tank Facility traverses through Mule Deer Critical Winter Range and Elk Winter Concentration Area sensitive wildlife habitat as currently mapped per COGCC geospatial data. TEP does not anticipate construction activities to occur during winter months (Dec. 1 - April 30.). However, if scheduling changes do occur and construction activities are necessary during winter months then TEP will consult with BLM and CPW to determine appropriate compensatory mitigation to off-set impacts to wildlife. TEP is proposing to install condensate pipelines from the GR 12-29 pad and GM 12-20 pad to the GM Chevron Tank Facility to minimize operations on the GR 12-29 pad and GM 12-20 pad, which minimizes impacts to wildlife. To minimize the potential for wildlife related traffic accidents, TEP has implemented speed restrictions for all lease roads and requires that all TEP employees and contractors adhere to these posted speed restrictions. During post-development production
operations, TEP will make best efforts to minimize operations at this location during winter months by maximize operations when possible between 10:00am to 3:00pm when wildlife activity is minimal.
TEP agrees to report any bear conflicts immediately to CPW. TEP will implement COGCC Rule 1204.a.1 by utilizing bear proof dumpsters and trash receptacles for all food related trash. Exclusionary devices will be installed to prevent bird and other wildlife from accessing equipment stacks, vents, and openings.
TEP will preclude from the use of aggressive CPW-identified non-native grasses and shrubs in mule deer and elk habitat and will reclaim the site using CPW-identified native shrubs, grasses and forbs appropriate to the ecological site disturbed. Certified weed-free native seed in seed mixes, except for non-native plants that benefit wildlife will be used. TEP will use certified, weed free grass hay, straw, hay or other mulch materials used for the reseeding and reclamation of disturbed areas.
Please see the attached CPW correspondence for additional details. |
| Storm Water/Erosion Control | Form: (02A )
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1/31/2020 | Stormwater BMP’s will be in place during all phases of development to control stormwater runoff in a manner that minimizes erosion, transportation of sediment offsite, and site degradation. Stormwater BMP’s will include perimeter controls such as sediment traps, diversion ditches, check dams, waddles, and others control measures necessary to control stormwater run-on and run-off and minimized offsite movement of sediment. Stormwater BMP’s will also include site degradation control measures such as grading, slope stabilization methods (i.e. seeding, mulching, surface roughening), perimeter berms, surfacing materials (i.e. gravel), and others necessary to minimize site degradation. Stormwater controls will be installed with consideration given to worker safety, wildlife, and site access. A post-construction stormwater program will be developed for the facility as required per Rule 1002.f.(3). Stormwater is also addressed under a field-wide Stormwater Management Plan (CDPHE Certification COR404626). |
| Dust control | Form: (02A )
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1/31/2020 | Fugitive dust control measures will be employed during all phase of development to minimize dust pollution. Dust control measures include but are not limited to the application of fresh water via water truck along access road during construction operations, speed restrictions, periodic road maintenance, road surfacing (i.e. gravel), and installation of automation equipment to reduce truck traffic. Dust control measures will be employed on an as needed based during all phases of development. |
| Construction | Form: (02A )
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1/31/2020 | All construction equipment and materials will be contained within the proposed limits of the oil and gas location, access roads, or pipeline corridors. Topsoil will be stripped from the site and segregated from subsoil for reuse during pad reclamation. Fugitive dust control measures will be implemented as described in the dust control section of this document. |
| Interim Reclamation | Form: (02A )
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1/31/2020 | Remote telemetry equipment will be installed on location to minimize site visitation and truck traffic. Exclusionary devices will be installed to prevent bird and other wildlife from accessing equipment stacks, vents, and openings. Certified weed-free native seed in seed mixes, except for non-native plants that benefit wildlife will be used. TEP will use certified, weed free grass hay, straw, hay or other mulch materials used for the reseeding and reclamation of disturbed areas. Soil amendments may be added to topsoil during reclamation actives to promote vegetation growth. |