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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.2 Supplemental ApplicationENCANA,w EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc 2717 County Road 215, Suite 100 Parachute, CO 81635 May 18, 2006 Fred Jarman Garfield County Planning Department 106 8r" Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 tel: (970) 285-2608 fax: (970) 285-2691 bre n da.l inste rh a rndonta-encana.com www.encana.com Re: EnCana Oil and Gas (USA) Inc. (EnCana) Piceance Gathering Pipeline Development Plan Comments, 2n1 response Dear Fred I would like to clarify EnCana's waterbody crossing methods and the location of EnCana's proposed pipe yard and office/contractor yard. Pipe Yard and Contractor Yard The pipe yard will remain in the location proposed in the April 19, 2006 submittal. EnCana will utilize the existing Solvay (American Soda) rail spur to transport pipe to the pipe yard. The approximate size of the pipe yard is 14 acres. EnCana will relocate the office/construction yard (Contractor Yard) to the southern end of the Solvay (American Soda) facility. A preliminary sketch depicting the locations of temporary office trailers, parts vans, employee parking, and equipment parking is attached. Electricity and telephone lines will be installed at the temporary construction offices. Portable toilets will be available on-site and potable water will be transported from off-site and made available to construction personnel. The approximate size of the Contractor Yard is 20 acres. Both yards are located on lands owned by Solvay (American Soda). American Soda and EnCana are finalizing an agreement that will allow EnCana to utilize a portion of the American Soda facility for a temporary construction yard. This agreement is not finalized; however, American Soda has provided a statement indicating that they have entered into negotiations with EnCana to provide a temporary construction yard. This letter is included in the original submission. Waterbody Crossings EnCana will comply with the general terms and conditions of the Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide General Permit number 12. EnCana will cross 3 perennial and 40 intermittent drainages in Garfield County. With the exception of the East Fork of Parachute Creek and one crossing of the Middle Fork of Parachute Creek, all waterbodies are expected to be dry at the time of construction. EnCana will cross flowing waterbodies using a dry -trench method. Dry -trench methods include fluming or damming and pumping. Both methods utilize a sand bag and plastic sheeting diversion structure (or equivalent) to temporarily dam waterbody flow, The flume method requires installation of a flume pipe to divert waterbody flow across the trench. The dam and pump method utilize pumps and hoses to divert waterbody flow across the trench. Please co et-me'Ifydu-nped additional information. 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Box 426, Rige, CO 81650 as Obligee, in the sum of Fifty Thousand and No/100----- --- --- Dollars ($50,000.00 --1 for which sum, well and truly to be paid, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. WHEREAS, the Principal has been or is about to be granted a permit for the Piceance Gathering Pipeline by the Obligee. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION I5 SUCH THAT if the Principal shall well and truly comply with applicable local ordinances, and conduct business in conformity therewith, then this obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect; in no event shall the liability hereunder exceed the penal sum hereof, PROVIDED AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS PRECEDENT: 1. This obligation may be canceled by the Surety by giving thirty (30) days notice in writing of its intention to do so to the Obligee, and the Surety shall be relieved of any further liability under this Bond thirty (30) days after receipt of said notice by the Obligee, except for defaults occurring prior thereto. 2. Any claim must be presented in writing to RLI Insurance Company to the attention of Greg E. Chilson, 8 Greenway Plaza, Suite 400, and Houston, Texas 77046. 3. Surety shall have no obligation to the Principal, the Obligee or any other person or entity for any loss suffered by the Principal, the Obligee or any other person or entity by reason of acts or omissions which are or could be covered by the Obligee's or the Principal's general liability insurance, products liability insurance, completed operations insurance or any other insurance. 4. No right or action shall accrue under this Bond to or for the use or benefit of anyone other than the named Obligee. 5. The Obligee will issue a release of this Bond within a reasonable period, but in no instance longer than thirty (30) days after termination of the Permit. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above bound parties have executed this instrument under their several seals this 1st day of June 2006, the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and those presents duly signed by its undersigned representative pursuant to authority of its governing body. EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. By sse G. Wood., Attorney—in—Fact RLI insurance Company 8 Greenway Plaza, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77046 Principal (//� 7!/7 Surety By �[ <222-' /! / • lJ Paul M. O'Sullivan, Attorney -in -Fact RLI RLI Insurance Company I 9026 North Lindbergh Dr, Peoria, IL 61615.1499 I Ph. (309) 692.1000 Know All Men by These Presents: RLB0009336 POWER OF ATTORNEY RLI Insurance Company That the RLI INSURANCE COMPANY, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois, and authorized and licensed to do business in all states and the District of Columbia does hereby make, constitute and appoint: PAUL M. O'SULLIVAN in the City of HOUSTON , State of TEXAS , as Attorney -in -Fact, with full power and authority hereby conferred upon him to sign, execute, acknowledge and deliver for and on its behalf as Surety and as its act and deed, all of the following classes of documents to -wit: $50,000.00 Indemnity, Surety and Undertakings that may be desired by contract, or may be given in any action or proceeding in any court of law.. or equity, policies indemnifying employers against loss or damage caused by the misconduct of their employees; official, bail and surety and fidelity bonds. Indemnity in all cases where indemnity may be lawfully given; and with full power and authority to execute consents and waivers to modify or change or extend, any bond or document executed for this Company, and to compromise and settle any and all claims or demands made or existingagainst said Company.; The RLI INSURANCE COMPANY further certifies that the following is a true and exact copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board. of Directors of RLI Insurance Company, and now in force to -wit: "All bonds, policies, undertakings, Powers of Attorney, or other obligations of the corporation shall be executed in thecorporate name of the Companyby the President, Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, or any Vice Presidents or by such other officers as the Board of Directors may authorize. The President, any. Vice President, Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, or the Treasurer may appoint Attorneys -in -Fact or Agents who shall have authority to issue bonds, policies, or undertakings in the:name•of the`Company. The corporate seal is not necessary for the validity of anybonds, policies, undertakings, Powers of Attorney, or other obligations of the corporation. The signature of any such officer and the corporateseal may be printed by facsimile." (Blue shaded areas above indicate authenticity) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the RLI Insurance Company has caused these presents to be executed by its PRESIDENT, CEO with its corporate seal affixed this ATTEST: '`� ,i In l l l lit rrr'r„', ,�JF,,Nil CE CC �?7GOP.POR4TFyolanrkk k9 "- SEAL ^By: Corporate Secretary State of Illinois 1 ) SS County of Peoria RLI INSURANCE COMPANY President, CEO On this 1 day of June 2006 before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared Michael J. Stone and Camille). Hensey, who being by me duly sworn, acknowledged that they signed the above Power of Attorney as President, CEO and Corporate Secretary, respectively, of the said RLI INSURANCE COMPANY, and acknowledged said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said corporation, Notary GNl,f,e UICS 904 (03/04) BOND N0. RLB0009335 PERMIT BOND KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, That we EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc.. 370 17th Street, Suite 1700, Denver, Colorado 80202 as Principal, and the RLI Insurance Company , an Illinois corporation, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Garfield County, Road and Bridge Department, P.O. Box 426, Rifle, CO 81850 as Obligee, in the sum of Eight Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($8,000.00------) for which sum, well and truly to be paid, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. WHEREAS, the Principal has been or is about to be granted a permit for the Piceance Gathering Pipeline by the Obligee. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT if the Principal shall well and truly comply with applicable local ordinances, and conduct business in conformity therewith, then this obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect; in no event shall the liability hereunder exceed the penal sum hereof. PROVIDED AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS PRECEDENT: 1. This obligation may be canceled by the Surety by giving thirty (30) days notice in writing of its intention to do so to the Obligee, and the Surety shall be relieved of any further liability under this Bond thirty (30) days after receipt of said notice by the Obligee, except for defaults occurring prior thereto. 2. Any claim must be presented in writing to RLI Insurance Company to the attention of Greg E. Chilson, 8 Greenway Plaza, Suite 400, and Houston, Texas 77046. 3. Surety shall have no obligation to the Principal, the Obligee or any other person or entity for any loss suffered by the Principal, the Obligee or any other person or entity by reason of acts or omissions which are or could be covered by the Obligee's or the Principal's general liability insurance, products liability insurance, completed operations insurance or any other insurance. 4. No right or action shall accrue under this Bond to or for the use or benefit of anyone other than the named Obligee. 5. The Obligee will issue a release of this Bond within a reasonable period, but in no instance longer than thirty (30) days after termination of the Permit. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above bound parties have executed this instrument under their several seals this 1st day of June 2006 the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and those presents duly signed by its undersigned representative pursuant to authority of its governing body. EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. P._ de Principal sse G. Wood, Attorney—in—Pact RLI Insurance Company 8 Greenway Plaza, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77046 By nip 0, Surety Paul M. O'Sullivan, Attorney -in -Fact RLI RLI Insurance Company I 9025 North Lindbergh Dr. Peoria, IL 61615.1499 I Ph. (309) 692-100D Know All Men by These Presents: RLB0009335 POWER OF ATTORNEY RLI Insurance Company That the RLI INSURANCE COMPANY, a corporation organizedand existing under the laws of the State of Illinois, and authorized and licensed to do business in all states and the District of Columbia does hereby make, constitute and appoint: PAUL M. O'SULLIVAN in the City of HOUSTON , State of TEXAS as Attorney -in -Fact, with full power and authority hereby conferred upon him to sign, execute, acknowledge and deliver for and on its behalf as Surety and as its act and deed, all of the following classes of documents to -wit: $8,000.00 Indemnity, Surety and Undertakings that may be desired by contract, or may be gwen in any action or proceeding in any court of law' or equity;. policies indemnifying: employers against. loss or damage caused by the misconduct of their employees; ;official, bail and surety and fidelity. bonds. Indemnity in all cases where indemnity may be lawfullygiven; and with full power and authority to execute consents and waivers to modify or change or extend any bond or document executed for this Company, and to compromise and settle any and all elaims or demands made or existing against said Company. The RIA INSURANCE COMPANY further certifies that the following is a true and exact copy of a Resolutionadopted by the Board of Directors of RLI Insurance Company, and now in force to -wit: "Ali bonds, policies, undertakings, Powers of Attorney, or other obligations of thecorporation shall be executed in the,corporate name of the Company by the President, Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, or any Vice President,or by such other officers as the Board of Directors may authorize, The President, any Vice President, Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, or the Treasurer may appoint Attorneys -in -Fact or Agents who shall have authority to issue" bonds,. policies, or undertakings in the name of the Company. The corporate seal . is not necessary for the validity of any bonds, policies, undertakings, Powers+of Attorney, or other obligations of the corporation. The signature of any such officer and the corporate seal may be printed by facsimile." (Blue shaded areas above indicate authenticity) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the RLI Insurance Company has caused these presents to be executed by its PRESIDENT. CF..O with its corporate seal affixed this s.Jp,ANCE/ "'t, �.` c, s iro.4'yx O �C�'''pFPOAA7�"i„'0 'r. to7 Y— 1 ) State of Illinois ) J a1-ki,bbt F 55 ��'rs„ 1 ATTEST: Corporate Secretary County of Peoria IN0\. //1111111166\"`\` RLI INSURANCE COMPANY President, CEO On this 1 day of June 2006 before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared Michael J. Stone and Camille 1. Hensey, who being by me duly sworn, acknowledged that they signed the above Power of Attorney as President, CEO and Corporate Secretary, respectively, of the said RLI INSURANCE COMPANY, and acknowledged said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said corporation. Notary Public 5Gry449 'OFFICIAL SEAL• CHERIE L MONTGOMERY CommI BION E%PRM 02/02M UICS 904 (03/04) BOND NO. RLB0009334 PERMIT BOND KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, That we, EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc., 370 17th Street. Suite 1700, Denver, Colorado 80202 as Principal, and the RLI Insurance Company . an Illinois corporation, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Garfield County, Vegetation Management Department, P.O. Box 426, Rifle CO 81650 as Obligee, in the sum of Seven Hundred Eighty Five Thousand and No/100-------- Dollars ($785,000,00 ) for which sum, well and truly to be paid, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. WHEREAS, the Principal has been or is about to be granted a permit for the Piceance Gathering Pipeline by the Obligee. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION 15 SUCH THAT if the Principal shall well and truly comply with applicable local ordinances, and conduct business in conformity therewith, then this obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect; in no event shall the liability hereunder exceed the penal sum hereof. PROVIDED AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS PRECEDENT: 1. This obligation may be canceled by the Surety by giving thirty (30) days notice in writing of its intention to do so to the Obligee, and the Surety shall be relieved of any further liability under this Bond thirty (30) days after receipt of said notice by the Obligee, except for defaults occurring prior thereto. 2. Any claim must be presented in writing to RLI Insurance Company to the attention of Greg E. Chilson, 8 Greenway Plaza, Suite 400, and Houston, Texas 77046. 3. Surety shall have no obligation to the Principal, the Obligee or any other person or entity for any loss suffered by the Principal, the Obligee or any other person or entity by reason of acts or omissions which are or could be covered by the Obligee's or the Principal's general liability insurance, products liability insurance, completed operations insurance or any other insurance. 4. No right or action shall accrue under this Bond to or for the use or benefit of anyone other than the named Obligee. 5. The Obligee will issue a release of this Bond within a reasonable period, but In no instance longer than thirty (30) days after termination of the Permit. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above bound parties have executed this instrument under their several seals this 1st day of June 2006 the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and those presents duly signed by its undersigned representative pursuant to authority of its governing body. EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. 1P .,l, 14A -- se G. Wood, Attorney-in—Fact RLI Insurance Company 8 Greenway Plaza, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77046 Principal By -2. o; Surety Paul M. O'Sullivan, Attorney -in -Fact RLI RLI Insurance Company 19025 North Lindbergh Dr. Peoria, IL 6161 5-14 99 I Ph. (309) 692.1000 Know All Men by These Presents: RLB0009334 POWER OF ATTORNEY RLI Insurance Company That the RLI INSURANCE COMPANY, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois, and authorized and licensed to do business in all states and the District of Columbia does hereby make, constitute and appoint: PAUL M. O'SULLiVAN in the City of HOUSTON . State of TEXAS , as Attorney -in -Fact, with full power and authority hereby conferred upon him to sign, execute, acknowledge and deliver for and on its behalf as Surety and as its act and deed, all of the following classes of documents to -wit; $785,000.00 Indemnity, Surety and Undertakings that may be desired by contract, or may be given in any action or proceeding in any court of law' or equity, policies indemnifying employers against lossordamage caused by the misconduct of their employees; official, bail and surety and fidelity bonds. Indemnity in all cases where indemnity may be lawfully given; and with full power and authority to execute consents and waivers to modify or change or extend any bond or document executed for this Company, and to compromise and settle any and all or demands made or existingagainst saict Company The liLt INSURANCE COMPANY further certifies that the following is a true and exact copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of RLI Insurance Company, and now in force to -wit: "Alt bonds; policies, undertakings, Powers of Attorney, or other obligations of the corporation shall be executed in the corporate name of the Company by the President, Secretary, any Assistant Secretary,: Treasurer, or any Vice President; or by such other officers as the Board of Directors may authorize. The President any Vice President, Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, or the Treasurer may appoint Attorneys -in -Fact. or Agents who shall have authority to issue bonds, policies, or undertakings in the name of the Company. The corporate sealis not necessary for the validity of any bonds, policies, undertakings, Powers of Attorney, or other obligations of the corporation: The signature of any such officer and the corporate seat may beprinted by facsimile." (Blue shaded areas above indicate authenticity) IN WITNESS WHEREOP, the RLI Insurance Company has caused these presents to be executed by its PRESIDENT. CEO with its corporate seal affixed this ATTEST: Upp, n,l rq4,, ;�. ibJPN-'tRtxE 4�PDR" N. GOgTCp`°- 5 a, ., RLI INSURANCE COMPANY Corporate Secretary State of Illinois ) ) S5 County of Peoria I Lsc President, CEO On this 1 day of June 2006 before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared Michael J. Stone and Camille J. liensey who being by me duly sworn, acknowledged that they signed the above Power of Attorney as President, CEO and Corporate Secretary, respectively, of the said RLf INSURANCE COMPANY, and acknowledged said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said corporation. Nota " UICS 904 (03/04) ENCANA.. EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. 2717 CR 215, Suite 100 Parachute, CO 81635 www.encana.com May 11, 2006 Fred Jarman Garfield County Planning Department 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Re: EnCana Piceance Gathering Pipeline Development Plan Comments Dear Fred: tel: 970.285.2608 fax: 970.285.2691 bre nd a.li n sterhe rndon aencana.com I would like to address several comments brought forward on the EnCana Oil and Gas (USA) Inc. (EnCana) Piceance Gathering Pipeline Project (project). Weed Management Results of spring 2006 weed surveys will be forwarded to the Garfield County Vegetation Management Department the week of May 15. The weed report will include locations of noxious weed infestations in Garfield County, including tamarisk within 200 feet of the pipeline construction workspace, and locations of wash stations. Per Steve Anthony's request, he will be notified when wash stations are installed. Reclamation In Garfield County, 345 acres will be disturbed and subsequently reseeded. Approximately 314 acres are on fee -lands and 31 acres are on lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management White River Field Office. EnCana will provide a revegetation security in the amount of $785,000 (314 fee -land acres X $2,500.00/acre). EnCana will provide copies of seed tags after completion of construction, the seed mix used for reclamation will match the one listed in the EnCana Development Plan (unless otherwise requested by a landowner), and the seed rate used will match those listed in the EnCana Development Plan. Once vegetation is successfully reestablished, EnCana will contact Garfield County and request an inspection for security release consideration. Road and Bridge EnCana will acquire a utility permit for pipeline installation under Garfield County Road 215 and will acquire a utility permit to allow temporary subsoil stockpile storage within the CR 215 easement. EnCana will provide a revegetation security in the amount of $8,000.00 and will provide a construction bond in the amount of $50,000.00. EnCana will require all subcontractors to license and register vehicles in Garfield County, acquire oversize/overweight permits for applicable vehicles, and require that vehicles requiring oversize/overweight permits have or will acquire a bond on file with the Garfield County Road and Bridge Department. EnCana has provided Jake Mall with a survey depicting the pipeline location and will provide a traffic control plan and utility permit applications on Monday, May 15. Emergency Response The Development Plan submitted on April 19, 2006 did not include emergency contact numbers for key EnCana personnel and agency contacts. Emergency contact sheets are attached to this letter and will be included in current and future copies of the EnCana's Plan of Development. EnCana has selected Gregory and Cook, Inc to construct the pipeline and a copy of Gregory and Cook's Emergency Response Plan is also enclosed with this letter. The Gregory and Cook Emergency Response Plan will also be included in current and future copies of EnCana's Plan of Development. In addition, each worker on the project will be required to attend a mandatory environmental and safety training course, which will include a discussion on safety and emergency response. Hydrostatic Testing and Water Appropriation The Development Plan included preliminary information on hydrostatic testing operations and water appropriation. EnCana would like to provide updated information on hydrostatic testing and water appropriation. Approximately 8.8 million gallons of water will be required for hydrostatic testing in Garfield County. The pipeline in Garfield County will be split into 4 test sections (mileposts -4.28 to 7.03; mileposts 7.03 to 8.04; mileposts 8.04 to 20.61; and mileposts 20.61 to 25.91). The northern most test -section is also located within Rio Blanco County; however; all hydrostatic test water used will be withdrawn and discharged in Garfield County. EnCana will purchase water from American Soda LLC/Solvay Chemicals. The water purchased will be a portion of their existing water rights from the Colorado River. A copy of American Soda's water rights are enclosed with this letter. American Soda has an existing water pipeline from an intake point on the Colorado River to water storage tanks at their existing facility. EnCana will withdraw water from the Colorado River, transport it via the existing water pipeline, and store the water in the existing American Soda water tanks. EnCana will install a temporary water pipeline from the American Soda water storage tanks to the proposed EnCana 36 -inch diameter natural gas pipeline. This temporary, surface pipeline will be installed across American Soda property and will only be used to transport water for hydrostatic testing. After hydrostatic testing is complete, this temporary line will be removed. EnCana will test/sample water used for hydrostatic testing in accordance with requirements of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) Minimal Industrial Discharge (MINDI) permit. EnCana will discharge and test/sample water used for testing at locations approved by the CDPHE WQCD MINDI permit. All water withdrawn from the Colorado River will be returned to the Colorado River via the Parachute Creek drainage system. Contractor Yard As discussed last week, EnCana has identified a new location for the proposed Contractor Yard. This location is still located on American Soda property; however, it is south and east of the location included in the Development Plan. A map identifying the new location is enclosed with this letter. A letter identifying the change was sent out last week to the BLM and fee -landowners affected by this project. The letter included a map of the new location. I believe this letter has addressed all concerns identified by Garfield County. Please contact me if you have additional concerns that need addressed. I appreciate your attention to this project and look forward to your determination on May 18. Sincerely, Brenda Linster Herndon Permit Coordinator Enclosures EnCana Oil & Gas(USA) Inc. memorandum memo: To: Fred Jarmin From: Brenda Linster Herndon Cc: Date: April 18, 2006 Re: Piceance 36 -Inch Pipeline Development Plan Fred: Just a few last minute comments on this permit application - 1. I was incorrect last week when I told you that we had one property owner within 200 feet that was not an affected surface owner. That property is owned by Mobil, which is Exxon. Exxon is an affected surface owner; therefore, Mobil does not require the notification. We do not have any landowners that require notification. 2. Alignment sheets are on CD in each binder. Hard copies should arrive in my office by the end of the week. I will hand deliver these to the city and county offices. I have printed a draft set for your use until the other sets arrive. 3. Instead of making CDs for the energy companies, I made binders for everyone. The alignment sheets are included on a CD. 4. FedEx mailing labels are included. There is only one binder and one mailing label for Chevron and Getty because Chevron owns Getty. There is also only one mailing label for Umpleby Trust, but two binders should be mailed. 5. 23 copies of the binder are included. 14 for surface use owners, 8 for the county, and 1 extra. 6. I will have your CD of the binder next week. 7. I will be out of the office this Friday, if you need anything, please call me before then. Thanks for all of your help on this! I look forward to hearing from you on May 17`h! RVIC-C-00 APR 1$ 2006 WO1N ENCANA� EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Proposed Piceance Gathering Mainline Pipeline Integrated Vegetation and Noxious Weed Management Plan Garfield County Special Use Permit Condition Prepared for: EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. Prepared by: WestWater Engineering May 2006 Introduction In 2005, EnCana Oil and Gas (USA) Inc., (EnCana), received approval from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for a right-of-way (ROW) to construct a 36 -inch diameter buried natural gas pipeline. The route was originally designed to begin at EnCana's existing Logan Wash Facility and parallel Kinder Morgan's TransColorado pipeline to a termination point at the Meeker Gas Plant in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. A portion of the pipeline was rerouted and renamed the Piceance Gathering Pipeline Project. The route now begins at EnCana's existing Roan Cliff Station north of Parachute in Garfield County, Colorado, and parallels Garfield County Road 215 in a generally south -north direction for approximately 8 miles. It then travels across EnCana's North Parachute Ranch property for approximately 12 miles and then intersects the Kinder Morgan TransColorado pipeline corridor. The corridor follows the TransColorado corridor north to the Garfield/Rio Blanco County line, then continues on to the Meeker Gas Plant, under construction in Rio Blanco County. Approximately 28 miles of the pipeline route is located in Garfield County. Except for approximately the last 2 miles before the Rio Blanco County line, the proposed ROW is entirely on private property in Garfield County. This plan will only address the portion of the project located in Garfield County. The route is shown on Figure 1. All location coordinates provided in this report are in UTM, Zone 12S, NAD 83. Site Inspection and Survey The proposed ROW was inspected by WestWater biologists between April 25 and May 1, 2006. The proposed 120 foot ROW plus a minimum distance of 50 feet on either side of the ROW was inventoried for weeds identified in the Garfield County Noxious Weed Management Plan (October 2002). The proposed route begins at the Roan Cliff Station located in the SE1/4NW1/4, Section 2, T7S, R96W, 6th PM (UTM = 12S 751500mE 4372960mN) and proceeds north on the west side of Garfield County Road 215 in an existing pipeline corridor. Annual grasses (annual wheatgrass, cheatgrass and bulbous bluegrass), bindweed and seeded species (crested wheatgrass, alfalfa, tall wheatgrass and smooth brome) are the primary plants in the existing corridor. The annual grasses dominate. Native species in the existing corridor in the bottom of Parachute Creek include greasewood, sagebrush, rabbitbrush and globemallow. After reaching the higher elevation near Davis Point in Section 24, 1 T5S R96W (UTM = 12S 747600mE 4387900mN), the proposed route passes through mountain shrub dominated by servicebeny and oakbrush. In the bottom of the upper West Fork of Parachute Creek, the terrain is characterized by rocky south -facing hillsides to the north and large expanses of aspen and conifers to the south. After leaving the West Fork of Parachute Creek, the proposed alignment reaches the drainage divide (between Willow Creek and Parachute/West Stewart) and turns north, traveling along the ridgetop dominated by sagebrush, serviceberry and bitterbrush. Weeds from the Garfield County list that were encountered in and adjacent to the proposed ROW include: hoary cress, salt cedar, musk thistle, common burdock, houndstongue, chicory, Scotch thistle and Canada thistle. All locations of weeds observed are listed in Appendix 1. In most cases, the degree of infestation was judged to be light to moderate by WestWater biologists. The locations of heavy infestations are illustrated on Figure 1; specific locations are listed in Appendix 2. Figure 1 uses exploded views of aerial photographs to accurately depict the locations of weed infestations. In most cases, species determination was made by the presence of last year's plant growth located near emerging rosettes of new plants this spring. Species determination was aided by referencing the 5th edition of Weeds of the West (Whitson, ed. 1996) and the 7th edition of Troublesome Weeds of the Rocky Mountain West (Colorado Weed Management Association, 2002). None of the weed plants listed above were found in the flowering stage. The southern portion of the ROW is adjacent to both the Low Cost Ditch and the Granlee Ditch and crosses portions of irrigated pastures. Amount of Infested Land Needing Treatment The majority of the ROW from the southern terminus to Davis Point is at least lightly infested with weeds. This portion totals approximately 12.25 miles in length and at a width of 120 feet affects about 178 acres. From Davis Point to the drainage divide between Parachute and Piceance Creeks, the pipeline follows an existing, reclaimed pipeline corridor that is lightly infested with Canada thistle and houndstongue. In section 4, T5S R96W, the proposed ROW leaves the drainage divide and traverses several side drainages to the bottom of the West Fork of Parachute Creek. This section and the bottom of the West Fork of Parachute are relatively weed -free. From Davis Point to the Garfield County line, very few weeds were encountered. All of the heavily infested sections occur in the portion of the proposed ROW in the bottom of Parachute Creek (see Appendix 2 and Figure 1). Those portions of the Low Cost and Granlee Ditches adjacent to the proposed ROW are heavily infested with several species of noxious weeds and will continually provide a seed source to the disturbed pipeline corridor and adjacent irrigated fields. Further north at the confluence of the 3 forks of Parachute Creek, the Lindauer Meadow is heavily infested with common burdock, houndstongue and chicory. The portion of the proposed route from the bottom of the Middle Fork of Parachute Creek up the steep slope to Davis Point is infested with Scotch thistle and houndstongue. 2 Photo 1: Scattered musk thistle in the bottom of the Main Fork Parachute Creek. Photo 2: Scotch thistle on the steep hillside - proposed ROW near Davis Point. 3 Targeted Noxious Weeds and Control Methods Table 1 lists the Garfield County Noxious Weed Species known to be present at the site. This information will facilitate monitoring and control by EnCana field staff. Table 1. Garfield County Listed Noxious Weeds in or very near Pipeline Extension. Common Name*/ Symbol Scientific Name Type** Control Methods Common Burdock ARMI Arctium minus B Re -seed with aggressive grasses, cut or dig rosettes and bolting' plants, herbicides. Thistle, Musk CANU Carduus nutans B Till or hand grub in the rosette stage, mow at bolting or early flowering; apply seed head & rosette weevils, leaf feeding beetles, and/or herbicides in rosette stage. Chicory CIIN Cichoriunt intybas P Mowing can reduce infestation, plant competitive grasses, herbicides work best on rosettes, Thistle, Canada CIAR Cirsiurn arvense P Re -seeding with competitive plants necessary, mowing every 2 weeks over 3 growing seasons, mowing followed by fall herbicide application, beetles, herbicides in late summer or fall, combination of treatments necessary. Houndstongue CYOF Cynoglossum officinale B Re -seed with aggressive grasses, remove at flowering or early seed, or apply herbicides at pre -bud or rosette stage. Hoary Cress CADR Cardaria draba P Plants emerge in very early spring; herbicide applied during the flower stage in mid -to late spring can provide effective control. Multiple applications of herbicide necessary. Thistle, Scotch ONAC Onopordmn acanthion B Biennial; tillage, hand grubbing, herbicides in rosette stage, mowing at bolting stage Salt cedar TARA Tamarix rannosissima p Burning is not recommended; repeated or historic flooding of bottomlands to prevent seedling establishment; hand pulling seedlings; spray herbicides on basal portion of stems of young, smooth barked plants, cut larger plants and treat cut stumps within 30 minutes with concentrated herbicide plus an adjuvant (remove all stems from site after cutting - they will resprout if in contact with soil); shade intolerant - promote growth of native riparian species that will shade out the tamarisk; beetles and mealy bug biological controls not available on Colorado River drainage at this time. *State of Colorado. 2000. Colorado Revised Statute 35-5-5. **A - Annual, B - biennial, P —pere vnial 4 The following tables summarize the most effective treatment strategies for noxious weeds, depending upon their growth habits. Table 2 includes treatment for annuals and biennials, while Table 3 details strategies for perennial species. Table 2. Treatment Strategies for Annual and Biennial Noxious Weeds Target: Prevent Seed Production 1. Hand grub (pull), hoe, till, cultivate in rosette stage and before flowering or seed maturity. 2. Chop roots below soil level. 3. Treat with herbicide in rosette or bolting stage, before flowering. 4. Mow biennials after bolting stage, before seed set, Mowing annuals may not prevent flowering. Table 3. Treatment Strategies for Perennials Target: Deplete nutrient reserves in root system, prevent seed production 1. Allow plants to expend as much energy from root system as possible, do not treat when first emerging in spring but allow growth to bud/bloom stage. 2. Herbicide treatment at bud to bloom stage or in the fall. In the fall plants draw nutrients into the roots for winter storage. Herbicides will be drawn down to the roots more efficiently at this time. If the weed patch has been present for a long period of time, another season of seed production is not as important as getting the herbicide into the root system. Spraying in the fall will kill the following year's shoots, which are being fonned on the roots at this time. 3. Mowing usually is not recommended because the plants will flower anyway; seed production may be reduced, however. Many studies have shown that mowing perennials and spraying the re -growth is not as effective as spraying without mowing. Effect of mowing is species dependent; therefore, it is imperative to know the species and its biology. Recommendations Along the bottom of the West Fork of Parachute Creek on the private lands owned by Uphoff and Getty, there are very few weeds. Extra care should be taken to avoid introducing weeds as the pipeline is built through this section. Equipment should be cleaned by a thorough power washing before it is used at the higher elevations. Revegetation. It is recommended that disturbed areas be re -seeded with the following seed mixes, based on elevation, as previously approved in the Reclamation Plan for this project. 5 Table 4. Seed Mixes S Species p Rates1 (lbs PLS/a) Application Areas Standard GJFO Seed Mix Western Wheatgrass (Arriba) 3.0 Main Parachute Creek and Pubescent Wheatgrass (Luna) 3.0 bottom of Middle Fork of Indian Ricegrass (Paloma) 2.5 Parachute Creek Four -wing Saltbush (Rincon) 1.0 Shadscale 1.0 10.5 High Elevation Sage Grouse Seed Mix Bluebunch wheatgrass (Secar) 1.0 From Davis Point north to Slender wheatgrass (Pryor) 1.0 approximately two miles Big bluegrass (Sherman) 1.0 south of Garfield/Rio Blanco Canby bluegrass (Canbar) 1.0 county line. Mountain brome (Bromar) 1.0 Blue flax (Appar) 0.5 Rocky mountain penstemon 0.5 Arrowleaf balsamroot 1.0 Utah sweetvetch 1.0 8.0 Mid -Elevation Sage Grouse Seed Mix Western wheatgrass (Rosanna,) 00000�nool�n o r- From approximately two Indian ricegrass (Rimrock) miles south of the Bluebunch wheatgrass (Whitmar) Garfield/Rio Blanco county Thickspike wheatgrass (Critana) line north for about 8 miles. Letterman needlegrass Globemallow Utah sweetvetch Arrowleaf balsamroot Standard WRFO Seed Mix (Native Seed Mix #2) Western wheatgrass (Rosanna) 2.0 From the NW '/a S23, T3 S, Indian ricegrass (Rimrock) 1.0 R97W to Piceance Creek and Bluebunch wheatgrass (Whitmar) 2.0 from the bottom of Horse Thickspike wheatgrass (Critana) 2.0 Draw to the northern terminus Globemallow 0.5 of the ROW Fourwing saltbush (Wytana) 1.0 8.5 1. Seeding rates will be determined in PLS pounds per acre and seeds per square foot based on drilled application rates. Broadcast seeding rates will be twice the drill rate. 6 Broadcast seeding should be followed by harrowing to incorporate seed into the soil at a depth of % to 2 inches. Re -seeding may be required if future monitoring indicates lack of adequate germination and establishment. Monitoring. Monitoring for targeted weeds should be performed on a weekly basis beginning at spring green -up and continuing through the growing season. Monitoring by qualified personnel should be conducted using Table 5 as a general guide to key plant growth periods and best control periods. As of May 1, 2006, very few noxious weeds were found in portions of the ROW located in undisturbed mountain shrub communities or the bottom of the West Fork of Parachute Creek. These relatively weed free portions of the alignment should also be monitored for noxious weed invasion. Mechanical. Seed -producing plants should be cut, bagged, and disposed of in a licensed landfill as soon as practical and if possible before disturbance. Observed weeds, particularly thistle rosettes, should be controlled when possible and practical first by mechanical means, primarily hand grubbing or pulling. Control of listed species in nearby disturbed areas is recommended to reduce the risk and rate of infestation in the affected right-of-way. Chemical. Spot treating will be necessary in the ROW and should include areas immediately adjacent to the right-of-way. Chemicals typically used include synthetic auxin growth regulators (e.g., 2,4D; Tordon, Banvel, and Garlon), EPSP synthase inhibitors (e.g., glyphosate) or a mix of these. In all cases, the certified applicator shall deem which chemical(s) and at what concentration(s) shall be used at the time of application. However, it is anticipated the aforementioned classes of chemicals will be first choice of most Certified Applicators or Qualified Supervisors. We recommended a private contractor be engaged to conduct the weed control and monitoring, or that a company representative with weed identification capabilities and pesticide application knowledge (preferably with a certified applicator's license) be assigned this function. Additional Information: Table 5 is a guide to timing of key biological processes and the best time for control of the subject species on an annual basis. 7 References Colorado Weed Management Association, 2002. Troublesome weeds of the Rocky Mountain West. Colorado Weed Management Association. Garfield County, 2002. Garfield County Noxious Weed Management Plan, prepared by Garfield County Vegetation Management and the Garfield County Weed Advisory Board. Whitson, T.D. (Editor). 1996. Weeds of the West. 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Co \ ° ( 0. /j CO - '(o' co f CD CD CD O. cn cp co \: ( COco0 / u };� ( FP I / \ \ CL ✓ R£V ; £ 0 3 ;as peas - 6uuemo (' 0 UTM Zone 12S WGS 841 SCOTCH THISTLE 750079 4373973 15 Trees along ditch HOARY CRESS 749556 4374101 20 20 foot swath paralleling ROW SALT CEDAR 747297 4376345 2-3 Plants BURDOCK 747297 4376345 3-4 Plants HOUNDSTONGUE 747297 4376345 4-5 Plants BURDOCK 747285 4376378 20 7-8 trees CHICORY 747285 4376378 747226 4376811 8-10 trees along ditch SALT CEDAR 747284 4376449 Heavy SALT CEDAR 747277 4376468 Heavy HOARY CRESS 747250 4376629 747224 4376689 Heavy CANADA THISTLE 747254 4376617 747250 4376629 Heavy in mouth of culvert SALT CEDAR 747240 4376687 Light SALT CEDAR 747238 4376704 Light HOARY CRESS 747259 4376726 20 Light SALT CEDAR 747213 4376851 Light HOARY CRESS 747218 4376874 60 Light SALT CEDAR 747147 4377057 Light HOARY CRESS 747204 4376883 747147 4377057 Light HOARY CRESS 747117 4377090 747047 4377271 Light UNKNOWN THISTLE 747079 4377157 747111 4377150 Light SALT CEDAR 747072 4377194 Light SALT CEDAR 747079 4377212 Light SALT CEDAR 747077 4377230 Light CHICORY 746997 4377443 746980 4377793 Light SALT CEDAR 747003 4377755 Light SALT CEDAR 746989 4377762 Light CHICORY 746984 4377989 746980 4378209 Light BURDOCK 746980 4378209 Light along ditch MUSK THISTLE 748202 4383441 10 Light along ditch BURDOCK 748202 4383441 Medium infestation MUSK THISTLE 748237 4383605 20 Medium infestation MUSK THISTLE 748242 4383705 Medium infestation MUSK THISTLE 748243 4383737 Medium infestation MUSK THISTLE 748247 4383869 Medium strip groving above old ROW ISPECIES EASTING NORTHING EASTING NORTHING LENGTH BEGIN END SIZE NOTES/INFESTATION Appendix 1. Noxious Weeds observed on Piceance Gathering Pipeline, Garfield County, CO N BURDOCK 749105 4385429 749073 4385556 350 heavy infestation BURDOCK 748052 4385604 22 Plants BURDOCK 748044 4385612 14 Plants SCOTCH THISTLE 747806 438298 18 Plants MUSK THISTLE 747467 4380651 747504 4380827 MUSK THISTLE 748407 4385036 MUSK THISTLE 748370 4385021 MUSK THISTLE 749116 4385393 MUSK THISTLE 749105 4385429 749043 4385604 450 Moderate infestation MUSK THISTLE 741970 4391701 10 Plants at stream crossing HOARY CRESS 751384 4373220 75 small patch; up to 100% ground cover SALT CEDAR 751165 4373312 50 30 Plants, both sides of existing cooridor BURDOCK 749221 4374474 1 plant HOUNDSTONGUE 749221 4374474 1 plant SALT CEDAR 749000 4374750 748965 4374815 30 Plants in two strips SALT CEDAR 748805 4374925 748740 4374500 21 scattered Plants SALT CEDAR 748365 4375270 scattered Plants SALT CEDAR 747990 4375605 1 large plant MUSK THISTLE 747860 4375675 one rosette CHICORY 747820 4375690 50 500 plants in irrigated field CHICORY 747255 4379920 Granlee ditch; continual source of weed seed BURDOCK 747255 4379920 Granlee ditch; continual source of weed seed CHICORY 747275 4379920 Small cross drainage ditch HOUNDSTONGUE 747275 4379920 Small cross drainage ditch MUSK THISTLE 747275 4379920 Small cross drainage ditch SALT CEDAR 747410 4380230 3 Plants CHICORY 747410 4380230 300 Scattered plants CHICORY 747440 4380530 Dense, heavy infestation CHICORY 747340 4376300 20 Light CHICORY 747316 4376416 747294 4376468 100 Heavy, mixed with houndstongue and burdock CHICORY 747276 4376516 747244 4376784 Light to medium CHICORY 747177 4376662 Heavy infestation in field outside ROW, 0.33 miles long CHICORY 747165 4377037 50 Light CHICORY 747021 4377449 Scattered along ditch CANADA THISTLE 749892 4373973 15 Heavy ISPECIES EASTING NORTHING EASTING NORTHING LENGTH BEGIN END SIZE NOTES/INFESTATION Appendix 1. 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