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Home My WebLink About1.02 ApplicationAPPENDIXD HIGH PRIORITY NOXIOUS WEED SPECIES MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE FOR INDIVIDUAL SPECIES IVMGs (Separate Document -Form Attached) WestWater Engineering Appendix D -Form June 2009 Integrated Management Guidance Outline for High Priority Noxious Weed Species Scientific Name: Common Name: USDA Code (http://plants.usda.gov/): Life Form (P/B/A, Forb/Tree/Grass): Date: Updated: A. PRIORITY High = Garfield County List or State A or B List, Medium = State B List but not Garfield County, Low = State C List B. DESCRIPTION In 2-3 line, list habitat, life history, flower color and period, and other useful identifying characteristics. C. CURRENT DISTRIBUTION ON THE PROPERTY Refer to page 19 and maps, aerial photo or GIS image.; identifY high-priority locations for control. D. DAMAGE & THREATS Outline damage caused and threats posed by the high-priority weed species. Refer to the weed species profiles in Appendix D for this information. E. WEED MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE Establish a weed management objective/or this species that supports one or more of the land management goals for the property outlined in the plan, above. The objective will be clear and measurable. Include the 1) impact on the area, numbers, density, cover, etc. that you want to achieve; 2) area in which you hope to achieve this; and 3) time period in which you hope to achieve it. For example an objective for Russian olive might be to reduce the density of established Russian olive plants on the management unit to less than 1 plant per acre within 2 years. F. MANAGEMENT OPTIONS "No Treatment" is not a viable control option for listed weeds. Viable options for this weed on NPR are: (l) (Treatment alternative!); (2) (Treatment alternative 2); (3) (Treatment alternative 3); etc. Briefly discuss the alternatives, indicate the preferred Integrated Weed Management alternative and the conditions (size of area treated, location, timing of treatment during growing season, total anticipated cost, etc.) under which they may be used. Allow flexibility for persons carrying out the plan; conditions in the field may differ from those you anticipated. G. CONTROL ACTIONS PLANNED Briefly describe the priority weed species and weed infestations to be controlled, materials and methods to be used, and an approximate schedule for control and monitoring activities. H. MONITORING Different monitoring is required for successful weed control. Early spring monitoring will be done prior to vegetative activity to determine earliest possible time to commence control efforts. Seven to ten days after herbicide or mechanical treatment, monitoring will be done to identify missed spots or plants. Mid-summer monitoring will continue for observation of plant phenology to identify earliest and best time to commence late summer and early fall treatment. Herbicide and mechanical treatment areas will be monitored to identify missed spots or plants. Use the form in Appendix C. I. RESULTSOFEVALUATION This section is to be filled in later, preferably within 1 year, when monitoring data have been collected and evaluated. The evaluation will be used to determine whether any of the sections B-I above will be modified. West Water Engineering Appendix D -Form June 2009 APPENDIXE FORMS Date: Examiner: North Parachute Ranch Ocnlar Reclamation Vegetation Monitoring Form ON-SITE OFF-SITE SITE/UTM: Dominant Species: Percent Total NPG NAG NPF NA/BF s Total NPG NAG NPF Cover: !PG !AG !PF IA/BF T !PG !AG IPF Grazing Photo: Noxious Impacts y I Noxious Weeds: y• I N Erosion: Y I N N Weeds: y• I N Erosion: Y I N Comments SITE/UTM: Dominant Species: Percent Total NPG NAG NPF NA/BF s Total NPG NAG NPF Cover: !PG !AG !PF IA/BF T !PG !AG IPF Grazing Photo: Noxious Impacts y I Noxious Weeds: y• I N Erosion: YIN N Weeds: y• I N Erosion: Y I N Comments SITE/UTM: Dominant Species: Percent Total NPG NAG NPF NA/BF s Total NPG NAG NPF Cover: !PG !AG !PF IA/BF T !PG !AG !PF Grazing Photo: Noxious Impacts y I Noxious Weeds: y• I N Erosion: Y I N N Weeds: y• I N Erosion: Y I N Comments *Noxious weeds: If"Y" is circled, fill out appropriate form. NPG Native Perennial Grasses IPG NAG JAG NPF West Water Engineering Introduced Perennial Grasses Native Annual Grasses Introduced Annual Grasses Native Perennial Forbs !PF NA/BF IA/BF s T Introduced Perennial Forbs Native Annual/Biennial Forbs Introduced Annual/Biennial Forbs Subshrubs/Shrubs Trees Appendix Page E-1 NA/BF IA/BF Grazing Impacts Revegetate NA/BF IA/BF Grazing lmnacls Revegetate NA/BF INBF Grazing lmnacls Revegetate s T Y I N Y I N s T Y I N Y I N s T Y I N Y I N June 2009 PROJECT NAME: Examiners: APPENDIXE FORMS NOXIOUS WEED INVENTORY FORM North Parachute Ranch, EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. SITE/UTM: I Ownership: BLM NPR OTHER Photo: y N I Date: Noxious Weed Species, Cover, Phenological Stage, and Estimated Density within Project Species Cover Phenology Infested Area Estimated Density (stem/O.Olac, i.e. 21 ft 2) (%) (ft x ft) Rose Bolt Bud Flwr Seed <I 1-5 5-10 10-20 20-50 50-100 >100 Rose Bolt Bud Flwr Seed <l 1-5 5-10 10-20 20-50 50-100 >100 Rose Bolt Bud Flwr Seed <l 1-5 5-10 10-20 20-50 50-100 >100 Rose Bolt Bud Flwr Seed <l 1-5 5-10 10-20 20-50 50-100 >100 Rose Bolt Bud Flwr Seed <l 1-5 5-10 10-20 20-50 50-100 >100 Noxious Weed Species, Cover, Phenological Stage, and Estimated Density Adjacent to Project Rose Bolt Bud Flwr Seed <l 1-5 5-10 10-20 20-50 50-100 >100 Rose Bolt Bud Flwr Seed <l 1-5 5-10 10-20 20-50 50-100 >I 00 Rose Bolt Bud Flwr Seed <l 1-5 5-10 10-20 20-50 50-100 >100 Rose Bolt Bud Flwr Seed <l 1-5 5-10 10-20 20-50 50-100 >100 Rose Bolt Bud Flwr Seed <l 1-5 5-10 10-20 20-50 50-100 >100 Site Conditions (adjacent land use; existing disturbance including livestock/wildlife, vehicular, pipelines, erosion) Weed Origination, if known (adjacent, elsewhere from project, other) Comments/Recommendations: No Action Monitor Weed Control -- ---- Flao-o-ed site? y N Hand-nulled weeds within nroiect durinf! inventorv? y N WestWater Engineering Appendix Page E-2 June 2009 Site or Project: APPENDIXE FORMS Reclamation and Seed Mix Reporting Form North Parachute Ranch, EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Surface Ownership: En can a BLM Other Private UTM Projection Zone: ( ) Easting Northing Earth Work Start and completion dates for earth work: Number of Acres: Start Date: Comoletion Date: Re-graded: Riooed: Final slope: Number of Acres: Most Extreme Avg. Topsoil: Growth medium: Depth topsoil/growth medium: Source of topsoil: Toosoil: Growth Medium: Source of Growth Medium: Application Method for Topsoil: Application Method for Growth Medium: Erosion Control Type, Materials, Techniques: Soil Moisture: I Soil Texture:* Re-ve!!etation Activities Start Date: Completed date: Number of acres planted: Seed bed preparation methods utilized: Seeding/planting methods used: Seed covering method: Seed mix and rate in lbs. PLS/Acre (attach Number of acres receiving fertilization, mulch, seed bag label): or amendments: Type of fertilizer, application method, and rate: Mulches and soil amendments, application method and rate: Comments: *F =fine, MF= moderately fine, M =medium, MC =moderately coarse, C =coarse WestWater Engineering Appendix Page E-3 June2009 Westwater Engineering APPENDIXF ANNUAL WEED CONTROL CALENDAR (Separate Excel Document) Appendix F June 2009 Revegetation Security will be added once the amount has been determined by the Revegetation Director. EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. Emergency Response Plan For Pipeline Construction B&A Buys & Asso ciates, Inc. E n v i ro nm e n t a l Cons ult a n ts May 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 1 2.0 SPILL PREVENTION .......................................................................................................................................... 2 3.0 SPILL REPORTING PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................ 3 3.1 INTERNAL NOTIFICATION ............................................................................................................................. 3 4.0 EXTERNAL SPILL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................ 4 4.1 WHAT IS A REPORTABLE SPILL? ................................................................................................................. .4 4. I. I Oil, Condensate, and Produced Water................ ........................ .. ............................................ 4 4. 1.2. Chemical and Refined Hydrocarbon Spill ............................................................................................. 4 4.1.2.1 Release into Water ....................................................................................................................................... 5 4.1.2.2 Releases onto the Ground ............................................................................................................................ 5 4. I. 3 Cumulative Releases .............................................................................................................................. 5 4.2 WHO IS TO REPORT? .................................................................................................................................... 5 4.3 WHEN TO REPORT AND WHAT TO REPORT? ................................................................................................ 5 5.0 INFORMATION TO REPORT ................................................................................................................... 7 5.1 INITIAL VERBAL REPORT ............................................................................................................................ 7 5.2 FOLLOW-UP WRITTEN REPORTS ................................................................................................................... 7 5.3 VERBAL REPORTING PROCEDURES .............................................................................................................. 8 6.0 GENERAL SPILL RESPONSE PLAN ..................................................................................................... 10 6.1 INITIAL COMMUNICATION AND ACTION PROCEDURES .............................................................................. 10 6.2 SUPERVISOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................................. 12 6.3 "FIRST RESPONSE" COMPANIES ................................................................................................................ 12 7.0 SPILL MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................ 13 7. I SMALL VERSUS LARGE SPILLS .................................................................................................................. 13 7 .2 REMEDIATION FOR LARGE SPILLS ............................................................................................................. 13 7.2.l Spill Containment ............................................................................................................................. 14 7.2.1.1 Land Containment Methods ....................................................................................................................... 14 7 .2.1.2 Contairunent on Waterways ....................................................................................................................... 15 7.2.2 Recovery.............................................. ................... ......................................... .. ....... 16 7.2.3 Initial Treatment................................................................................................ .. ..................... 17 7.2.3.1 Soils Handling ........................................................................................................................................... 17 7.2.3.2 Brine Spills ................................................................................................................................................ 18 7.2.3.3 Hydrocarbon Spills .................................................................................................................................... 19 EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan May 2008 Figure 6.1 Figure 6.2 Figure 6.3 Figure 6.4 Figure 6.5 Figure 6.6 Figure 6.7 Figure 6.8 Figure 6.9 Figure 6.10 Appendix A Figures Detail oflnterceptor Trench Trenches to Intercept Overland/Subsurface Flow Culvert and Earth Dam Weirs Water Bypass (Underflow) Dam Various Means of Connecting Wood or Styrofoam Booms Jellyroll and Sausage Roll Improvised Sorbent Barriers Boom Angle Deployment vs. Water Velocities Multiple Angled Booms Possible Schemes for Boom Attachment Snow Fence and Sorbent Barrier EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan May 2008 1.0 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this document is to provide to construction, drilling, completion and production operations personnel for EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. (EnCana) the following information as it relates to spill incidents: • Reporting requirements; • Initial spill response procedures; • How to access emergency response procedures; and • Initial remediation techniques. This document is intended to provide operations personnel with sufficient information so they can readily assess a spill, know which government agency to report to, what to report, and how to address the spill. This document only covers spills that are "manageable" with the tools and resources that operations personnel have readily available to them. The document does not cover unmanageable or catastrophic spills that require specialized expertise and equipment. Regardless of the size or type of spill, if difficulties or uncertainties arise, contact EnCana' s Parachute, Colorado Office staff for advice and assistance. Please refer to the contact information provided in Section 2.1. This Project Specific Spill Response Plan covers spills associated with construction, drilling, completion and production operations and services associated with them. A copy of this Project Specific Spill Response Plan is on file at the following locations: EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. Parachute, Colorado Office EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan July 2007 2.0 SPILL PREVENTION Care should be taken to prevent spills, leaks and releases. Two variables must be considered if a release occurs: Rate of flow: Is variable, depending on size and location of the related failure. Maximum expected potential rate of flow is not anticipated to exceed the amount of total liquid per day transferred using the pipeline. Personnel routinely perform visual inspections of piping to detect any failures. Total quantity of fluid that could be discharged: Is variable, depending on the rate of flow though the pipeline and the location of the failure. The maximum potential release would not exceed the volume for the pipeline and tank of the fluid being transferred. EnCana has engineering controls and management practices in place to prevent spills. Secondary containment is provided for oil spills at permanent facilities. For temporary surface pipelines EnCana has designed the pipeline with block valves which isolate sections of the pipeline to limit a release should one occur. Storage tanks are designed with isolation valves to ensure containment. EnCana's standard operating procedures require that any fluid transfer though temporary surface pipelines will be manned 24-hour a day until the transfer has been completed. If a spill is discovered then the following actions and reporting will be initiated immediately. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan July 2007 2 3.0 SPILL REPORTING PROCEDURES Spill reporting is an important part of environmental management. There can be fines and penalties imposed upon a company for not reporting a spill if it is considered a "reportable" occurrence under the legislation. This plan outlines when a spill is reportable, and to whom the spill must be reported. In addition to reporting to regulators, EnCana's personnel must be informed, and an incident/accident report completed and submitted to the EnCana's Parachute, Colorado Office. 3.1 INTERNAL NOTIFICATION Field personnel are to notify the EnCana's Parachute, Colorado office staff immediately upon locating a spill, release, or an unnatural event. The EnCana's Parachute, Colorado office staff will notify the required local, federal and state agencies. EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. -Parachute, Colorado Office (970) 285-2600 Brad Ankrum -Piceance Midstream Operations Manager Office: (970) 285-2630 Cell: (435) 260-1673 Lyndel M. Loman -Field Operations Coordinator Office: (970) 285-2673 Cell: (970) 574-8906 Jess Wood-Team Lead Office: (303) 389-5064 Cell: (303) 885-5559 Home: (303) 621-2433 Brant Gimmeson -EHS Advisor Office: (720) 876-5030 Cell: (303) 819-7323 Home: (303) 680-1568 EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan 3 July 2007 4.0 EXTERNAL SPILL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS External spill reporting requirements are state and federal requirements as they relate to "reportable" spills. 4.1 WHAT IS A REPORTABLE SPILL? 4.1.1 OIL, CONDENSATE, AND PRODUCED WATER In Colorado, spills are under the jurisdiction of the State of Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Reportable spills are defined as: • ANY spill or release that may impact waters of the State. These spills are reportable as soon as practicable. • Any spills in excess of20 barrels (840 US gallons) are reportable within 24 hours. • Any spills in excess of five barrels (210 US gallons) are reportable within ten days. In addition, the following types of spills are reportable. Spills that may cause an adverse effect to the environment. An adverse effect is defined as "impairment of or damage to the environment, human health, or safety or property. " Specifically, it is considered the following: • Spill is confirmed to have moved off-location (including vertical migration to water table); • Contaminants are present off-location at levels generally accepted to be problematic to soil, groundwater, livestock, and vegetation. This includes third party impact such as vegetation damage, and livestock impact; • Release is into surface water or a watercourse and moves off location; • Release or spill has potential for offsite odor complaints; and • Potential for toxic or flammable release to air going offsite. For assistance in determining if a release can be classified as an "adverse effect" or "potentially hazardous to the environment", contact EnCana's Parachute, Colorado Office Staff (See contact information provided in Section 2.1). 4.1.2. CHEMICAL AND REFINED HYDROCARBON SPILL Spills of production chemicals, fuels, lubricating oils as well as other refined hydrocarbons require reporting. Reporting of ANY AMOUNT of chemicals identified as toxic substances is required. Most of these compounds are associated with the downstream refining end of the petroleum industry, and are therefore not dealt with in detail in this report. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan July 2007 4 4.1.2.1 Release into Water A release of ANY AMOUNT of a chemical into surface water, a watercourse or groundwater that can cause an adverse effect on the environment must be immediately reported. Typically this means water found external to a containment berm. The regulations require reporting of any amount that can cause an adverse effect. This effectively means any chemical, fuel or lubricant used in construction; drilling, completion and production operations that are spilled into surface water must be reported. The regulatory authority then decides if any further action is required. 4.1.2.2 Releases onto the Ground A release of chemical or fuels onto the ground below the State of Colorado thresholds may still be reportable. Contact the EnCana's Parachute, Colorado Office staff for specific chemical releases. 4.1.3 CUMULATIVE RELEASES Cumulative releases involve the slow release of material over a sufficiently long time that the volumes eventually become significant and represent a potential risk to the environment. Cumulative releases that typically occur at our operations are associated with load outs, tank farms, pits, etc. and are relatively confined, therefore not causing a "significant environmental effect". Although the reporting of cumulative releases is required if they are causing a significant environmental effect, it should only be done in consultation with EnCana's Parachute, Colorado Office staff. 4.2 WHO IS TO REPORT? When an operator, maintenance person or other employee discovers a reportable spill, the area supervisor ofEnCana's Parachute, Colorado Office staff must be notified immediately. The area supervisor must immediately contact EnCana's Parachute, Colorado Office staff, who will contact the appropriate government agency to report the spill (see Table I below). EnCana's employees and contractors are not to contact regulators unless directed to do so by their manager. 4.3 WHEN TO REPORT AND WHAT TO REPORT? A release should be reported to the appropriate government agency as soon as it is discovered or at the first available opportunity. The requirement for reporting is both verbal and written depending on the severity of the spill. Government authorities will advise if a written report is required at the time the verbal report is provided. Reporting personnel should make a point of inquiring about the need for a written report. The Table on page I 0 outlines the specific information to be provided verbally and in written reports for spills of oil, condensate and produced water, as well as spills of chemicals and refined hydrocarbons. Verbal reports are provided as soon as possible, written reports are provided according to the schedule required by the government agency. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan July 2007 5 ) ) The proposed well sites are located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. In the Rio Blanco County region , the Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC) is the County Sheriff s Office (Table 1). When notified of a spill, they may contact state and federal agencie s, but be sure to confirm this, because procedures change regularly. Written reports will be compiled and submitted by EnCana. TABLE 1: GOVERNMENT AGENCY EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST FEDERAL AGENCIES National Response Center: http://www.nrc .uscg.mil/index.html EPA Region VIII: http://www.epa.gov/region8/ BLM: White River Field Office http://www.co.blm.gov/wrra/index.htm BLM Grand Junction Field Office http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/gjfo.html 800-424-8802 (24 Hour) 303-312-6312 303-293-1788 (Spill Line) 800-227-8914 (24 Hour) 970-878-3800 970-244-3000 BLM Glenwood Springs Energy Office 970-947-2800 http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/gsfo.html STATE AGENCIES CO Oil & Gas Conservation Commission: 303-894-2100 http://oil-gas .state.co.us/ 1-888-235-110 I (Spill Line) Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE): http://www.cdphe .state.co.us/ 1-877-518-5608 (24 Hour) Colorado Division of Oil & Public Safety: 303-318-854 7 http://oil.cdle.state.co.us/ Meeker Division of Wildlife COUNTY AGENCIES Rio Blanco County LEPC (Sheriff s Office) Meeker, CO 81641 EnCan a Eme rgency Sp ill Response Plan 970-878-6090 970-878-5023 (24 Hour) 6 Ju ly 2007 5.0 INFORMATION TO REPORT 5.1 INITIAL VERBAL REPORT Verbal reports must be provided immediately, or as soon as practicable. Reports should include: Oil, Condensate and Produced Water • The location and time of the release; • The type and quantity of the material released; • The details of any action taken so far, and the actions proposed to be taken at the site; • A general description of the location of the release and of the immediate surrounding area; Chemicals and Refined Hydrocarbons • Date and time of the release, or the time period over which the release occurred if known; • The location of the release; • The duration, frequency and rate ofrelease if known; • The type of chemical released and amount released, if known; • A discussion of spill containment and recovery procedures used; • A discussion of steps to be taken to prevent similar spills; • The status of the remediation program (remediated, under active remediation or to be remediated); • The remediation plan and schedule of implementation if required; and • Information regarding landowner notification. 5.2 FOLLOW-UP WRITTEN REPORTS Written reports will be provided according to the schedule required by government agency. Colorado requires the completion ofForm 19. Oil, Condensate and Produced Water • Date and time of the release, or the time period over which the release occurred if known; • The location of the release; • The duration, frequency and rate ofrelease if known; • The type of material released (produced water, etc.) including concentration of key components and amount released if known; • A discussion of spill containment and recovery procedures used; • A discussion of steps to be taken to prevent similar spills; • The status of the remediation program (remediated, under active remediation or to be remediated); • The remediation plan and schedule of implementation if required; and information regarding landowner notification EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan July 2007 7 Chemical and Refined Hydrocarbons • A description of the circumstances leading up to the release; • A discussion of spill containment and recovery procedures used; • A discussion of steps to be taken to prevent similar future spills; and an outline of the proposed spill site reclamation program 5.3 VERBAL REPORTING PROCEDURES The following contacts must be made in the event of a reportable spill or other emergency. Refer to Table I for current phone numbers. Rio Blanco County SherifPs Department (County LEPC) The Dispatch operator will assess the need for service and will dispatch emergency Police, Ambulance, Fire and/or Hazardous Material Response as required. Construction, drilling, completion and production operations personnel will contact the Rio Blanco County Sheriffs Department in the early stages of operation to advise them of the start of operation and to provide instructions to reach the operations site. The directions will be kept on file by the Dispatch operator and utilized if required. In the event of a spill the Rio Blanco Sheriffs department is also the County LEPC. The LEPC Coordinator will access the situation and activate the County Hazmat response team as required. The Coordinator will also act as first contact advisor to initial clean-up efforts. The Coordinator may also contact additional regulatory agencies as required, but be sure to ask them and document the response. National Response Center (NRC) The NRC must be notified in the event of a produced water spill that could reach waters of the US. The NRC will notify the US Coast Guard. They will contact the region in which the spill occurs and a regional coordinator may be dispatched to the site depending on severity of the spill. Both the EnCana's supervisor and the Rio Blanco County LEPC Coordinator must contact theNRC. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The NRC should notify the EPA regarding a spill. However, contact the EPA Region 8 Spill Line (Table I) just to be sure. Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission This division must be contacted in the event of any spill (regardless of size). This is the state emergency response commission. A representative will be sent to the site if required. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan July 2007 8 Bureau of Land Management (BLM): Initial contact with BLM should be to the White River field Office, Grand Junction Field Office & Glenwood Springs Energy Office (Table I). They will then activate the BLM spill response plan. EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. The EnCana Parachute, Colorado Office staff will activate EnCana's spill response personnel if required and dispatch an environmental/spill specialist to site if the spill severity requires it. The Division Manager will dispatch the Area Production Supervisor to the site to manage spill containment and clean up operations if needed. The Area Production Supervisor will communicate with the Rio Blanco County Sheriffs Department, the appropriate surface use agency (Bureau of Land Management, Colorado Division of Wildlife) to facilitate and manage the overall clean-up operation and ensure to that all government requirements are fulfilled. EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. -Parachute, Colorado Office: The EnCana Parachute, Colorado Office staff will provide spill clean up guidance and will prepare detailed spill reports for the regulatory agencies. Environmental spill specialists will coordinate with the Rio Blanco County LEPC Coordinator to ensure that all government regulations and requirements are met. Environmental spill specialists will work with and advise the onsite Are Production Supervisor regarding remediation measures required. Spill specialists will coordinate all post clean up sampling activity and reporting. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan July 2007 9 6.0 GENERAL SPILL RESPONSE PLAN 6.1 INITIAL COMMUNICATION AND ACTION PROCEDURES Internal spill reporting procedures require completion of a EnCana's incident/accident report as well as a spill assessment form. Information contained on this form assists operators in providing verbal reports to government authorities. The spill assessment form also helps to characterize the spill sufficiently that appropriate response procedures can be initiated. The assessment form covers spills from all facilities associated with the upstream oil and gas sector including pipelines; however the form will be completed for reportable spills only. The form is to be completed by operators at the time the spill is discovered. It is maintained with the operator's files with a copy forwarded to EnCana. The assessment form is not submitted to any government agencies. A copy of the assessment form is contained on the following page. It is important to document all phases of a spill. If an assessment form is not available, document all information (date, time of actions, phone numbers called, contact names, etc.) on available paper and transfer it to a proper form at a later date. The most critical aspects of spill response are accurately locating the spill, isolating or shutting in the source of the spill, if possible, and containing and recovering surface fluids. All of these activities must be undertaken with due consideration for the safety of the operator, clean-up crews and the general public. Reporting of the spill should take place once initial activities to contain and recover the spill are underway. Reports should be submitted to the appropriate government agencies, as well as to EnCana. The spill assessment form as well as an incident accident report form must be completed and retained in company files. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan July 2007 IO SPILL ASSESSMENT FORM FOR NOTIFICATION PURPOSES I. Date ___ _ 2. Date ____ & Time of discovery or occurrence ______ am. pm. 3. Person who discovered spill _________________ _ 4. Telephone number of person who discovered spill. _________ _ 5. Location of spill (detailed) _1/4 _1/4 Sec. T R _________ County State ---------- 6. Type of material spilled: _ Oil _ Saltwater Oil & Saltwater _Toxic Fluid, _Other (Specify) __________ _ 7. Source of spill (Check one): _Pipeline Failure Tank Overflow _ Treater Upset _Tank Rupture Other Unknown 8. Quantity of material spilled _ bbls. _Unknown 9. Is the spill source stopped?_ Yes _No. If not, what remaining maximum quantity could be spilled? __ Bbls. I 0. Present weather conditions. ------------------ 11. Forecasted weather conditions: 24 hrs. 48 hrs. 72 hrs. --------- 12. Actions underway to stop/control the spill. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan 11 July 2007 6.2 SUPERVISOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES EnCana's Parachute, Colorado Office Staff can provide advice and assistance with respect to operator responsibilities as required. Operator is responsible for the following items: • Assessing the location and source of the spill and determining ifthe spill can be contained; • Assessing the hazards associated with responding to a spill; • Determining the extent/impact of the spill; • Contacting and dispatching clean-up crews; • Controlling access to the spill site; • Coordinating the containment and recovery of surface fluids; • Notifying company and regulatory agencies; • Completion of spill assessment form, and incident/accident report form; • Ensuring topsoil is salvaged and segregated; and • Scheduling clean-up and repairs. 6.3 "FIRST RESPONSE" COMPANIES First response companies will provide assistance with initial containment and recovery of product. Operators should be aware of local "first response" companies that they can call on to assist in initial containment of the spill. Operators should ensure that a listing of First Response companies is compiled and appended to this document. This list should also be posted in common areas at batteries and other facility sites. Operators should ensure that this list is periodically updated so that only those companies that are current appear on the list. R&JTaylor Jim Taylor P. 0. Box 251 Neola, UT 84053 970-878-0120 Backhoe/Dirt Work/Emergency Response Trinity 970-985-0510 Vacuum Truck EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan 12 July 2007 7.0 SPILL MANAGEMENT 7.1 SMALL VERSUS LARGE SPILLS Many spills occur that are typically very small and located within the pad area. For smaller spills, the technique for spill clean-up is basically shoveling the material into a drum , labeling the drum, and disposing of it along with other oil field waste materials as per routine disposal methods to a landfill. Generally, Class I landfills accept this type of waste, however if the material is contained within drums, Class II landfills may also accept them. Other methods of manual recovery include using cans, buckets or rakes to pick-up contaminated so ils on the surface. The important point to consider when remediating small spills is to ensure that ALL of the affected soils have been removed or otherwise dealt with and all actions to clean-up, repair the problem, and prevent further occurrence are well-documented. This is most easily accomplished if the spill is dealt with immediately, thereby not allowing the spill to soak into the ground. The following illustrates the decision matrix for spill clean-up. S pill greater than 2 yd3 o r large r than what ca n ea sil y be cl eaned up with a shove l? 7.2 REMEDIATION FOR LARGE SPILLS The information contained within this section is meant to provide guidance on initial containment, recovery and treatment measures to be applied to spills, which are "manageable" with the equipment and expertise available to the majority of EnCana's operations su pervisors . This section is not meant for larger, unco ntrolled spills that will require specialized equipment and expertise. En Ca na Emergency Spill Response Plan Ju ly 2007 13 Spills will require initial containment and treatment so as to minimize spill clean up and site restoration work, and the potential for environmental and public health risks. This section provides information on initial treatment to stabilize the spill and prevent the worst effects from settling in before the site can be sampled and more specific treatments applied. Contact EnCana's Parachute, Colorado Office staff for any additional advice or assistance that may be required. See contact information provided in Section 2.1. 7.2.1 SPILL CONTAINMENT Containment measures may be broadly categorized into two groups: land based and water based. The options for containment make use of a wide range of locally available materials such as straw, chicken wire, and snow fencing as well as commercial sorbents and booms. 7.2.1.1 Land Containment Methods It is important to note that land spills are generally much easier to deal with than spills that have reached a waterway. Efforts should be made to prevent or stop spilled product from entering the water. Land containment of spills can be achieved by using minor earthworks such as trenches and earth dams or dykes. In the winter, snow can be used for a similar purpose. Snow is also a suitable sorbent material for spills other than salt spills. Salt will melt the snow and result in further spread of salt contamination. Trenches Trenches can be used to intercept and hold all types of fluids; however trench construction is practical only in the summer. Figures 6.1 and 6.2 (Appendix A) provide details of an interceptor trench and methods of using trenches to intercept overland and subsurface flow. Trench construction should include the use of a plastic liner. This prevents downward migration into subsurface soils and potentially groundwater. Relatively shallow trenches may be strategically placed down slope of a spill to intercept surface and subsurface spilled materials. This method is effective in preventing subsurface contamination of water and eventual discharge to streams and other water bodies. Equipment required to build a trench includes: • Backhoe, loader, bulldozer; • Shovels, picks; and • Plastic liners. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan July 2007 14 Dams and Dvkes Earth and snow dams may be constructed across ditches or low areas to contain a spill and stop its flow. The entire flow of the spilled material and any surface drainage may be contained. Construction materials include earth, wood, sandbags, and snow. The dam or dyke should be lined with plastic sheeting to make it impermeable to the spilled product. In the winter, water may be sprayed on the snow dams or dykes to create ice. Dams should be of sufficient size to contain the entire spill volume; insufficient capacity may result in overtopping and/or failure. 7.2.1.2 Containment on Waterways Water containment measures generally include the use of booms or barriers. However, dams and weirs may also be used for ditches with flowing water and for smaller streams. Figure 6.3 illustrates the use of dams and weirs. These methods are typically used where it is necessary to allow the water to flow, while retaining lighter than water liquids such as petroleum products that separate readily from water. Water bypass or underflow dams may also be constructed on small, slow-flowing streams. Water bypass involves first constructing an earthen dyke to stop the flow of water, and then inserting a pipe below the level of the spilled material and discharging the water on the other side of the dyke. (Figure 6.4). It is important to note that the discharge end of the pipe should not be inclined above the level of the dyke or overtopping and failure will result. Weirs made from plywood, lumber and sheet metal may also be used in ditches with flowing water and may be placed to completely or partially block culvert openings. These barriers may be suspended from stakes on either side of the culvert openings and raised or lowered to maintain the desired water level while retaining the oil. Recovery of material collected behind dams and weirs may be made with the use of sorbents, skimmers or by direct suction. Other water containment measures include the use of booms or barriers. These methods are typically limited to the containment and recovery of materials that will readily separate from and float on water. The type and size of a boom will depend on the specific location and the conditions within which the boom will be used. The general principles for using a boom are: • To contain a spill of floating liquid or debris; • To deflect or divert material to a defined area so that it may be recovered; and • To protect sensitive areas from contamination. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan July 2007 15 There are many common items that can be used as improvised booms. These include: • Railroad ties; • Telephone or power poles; • Trees; • Lumber; • Inflated fire hose; • Styrofoam; • Chicken wire or fishing net and sorbent materials (rolled into a sausage shape). It is important that buoyant material be used within the boom; otherwise it will become water logged and sink after several hours. Rope or wire can be used to hold the boom sections in place. Natural sorbents include straw and evergreen boughs. Commercial sorbents have greater capacity to absorb oil and other petroleum products; they last longer, and can be reused. Foam sections have good sorbent capacity and excellent buoyancy. Figures 6.5 and 6.6 illustrate methods of connecting booms together and construction of a ''.jellyroll" or "sausage roll" using improvised sorbent barriers. Proper boom deployment is a critical consideration. The angle of the boom relative to the flow direction must be related to water flow velocity in order to achieve effective containment (Figure 6. 7). Several booms arranged in parallel may be necessary to contain the entire product. These should be spaced to allow for particles, which may escape the first boom, float to the surface, and be contained by the next boom. In addition, the use of several booms permits the removal of a boom for cleaning. Figures 6.7 to 6.9 illustrate boom deployment methods. The chart at the bottom of Figure 6.7 illustrates the proper angle to deploy the boom based on water velocity. The higher the stream velocity, the more perpendicular the boom will be with respect to the crossing. In the example shown in the illustration, proper bloom deployment is at an angle of 24° for a stream flow velocity of 175 feet/minute. Fixed barriers can be used in streams with soft beds where stakes can be driven. A snow fence barrier may be installed to span the width of a stream less than 1 m deep and may be anchored at both ends with steel or wooden stakes. Stakes are driven into the stream bottom at 3 to 6 foot intervals. Straw bales or commercial sorbents are placed on the upstream side. The barrier should be angled against the current for collection of product along the shore. Multiple snow fence barriers can be used to provide backup against potential losses from upstream barriers. Net or chicken wire barriers can be constructed for the same purpose. Figure 6.10 illustrates a typical snow fence barrier. 7.2.2 RECOVERY Recovery efforts must be undertaken as soon as it is practical and safe to do so. Focus on rapid recovery of spilled materials is required to reduce and/or eliminate any potential dangers or hazards to the environment. Recovery methods generally include suction, mechanical removal and use of sorbent materials. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan July 2007 16 Suction Direct suction includes the use of vacuum trucks or portable pumps. Large capacity wet service shop vacs may also be used ifthere is an available power source nearby. Suction screens may be required to prevent hose plugging by floating debris and to prevent pump damage. Care should be taken to reduce the uptake of water in order to minimize the amount of material, which requires disposal, and prevent mixing of oil and water. Manual and Mechanical Recovery Manual and mechanical recovery, discussed previously, is an effective option for the removal of small spills. Manual recovery using hand tools (shovels, buckets, rakes, cans) is also effective in removing spills from areas that are inaccessible to larger equipment. Though labor intensive and time consuming, manual recovery is often the only method of recovery available and in some cases is the preferred method as it causes the least amount of damage to an area. Mechanical recovery using heavy equipment is an option typically reserved for larger spills. Details with respect to the use of heavy equipment are provided in local area emergency response plans. Use ofSorbent Material Sorbents are materials that soak up oil or other product. They are commonly used for final clean up and recovery of small amounts of product or to remove product in places that are inaccessible by other means of recovery. They are effective in recovering thin as well as thick layers of product; however large volumes of sorbent material may be required for thick deposits. 7.2.3 INITIAL TREATMENT Initial treatments are designed to prevent the worst effects of a spill from "settling in" before the site can be sampled and more specific treatments completed. The purpose of initial treatment is to "buy time" to allow for more extensive sampling and analytical programs to be completed and to optimize treatment programs. Initial treatments are especially important on salt spills, as these initial remediation measures will greatly assist in deterring or slowing the soil "salinization" process. These treatments should proceed within 24 to 48 hours of the spill, before the spill dries out or receives much rain. If there has been considerable rain resulting in soft soils, chemicals may have to be hand broadcast or sprayed from offsite to prevent vehicles from rutting the soil. 7.2.3.1 Soils Handling Soil handling must be minimized to the extent possible during wet soil conditions. Typically if there is a potential to create ruts that are greater than 3 inches deep, equipment should be kept off the soils and the spill should be accessed on foot and manually dealt with as explained in Section 7.2.2. However, under an emergency situation this may not always be feasible and it may be necessary to strip the topsoil ahead of the machinery when accessing the site to prevent compaction and destruction of the soil structure. In particular, soils must be handled carefully during excavations. The following measures should be taken when excavating soils: EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan July 2007 17 • Strip the topsoil away from the area where you intend to excavate. Stockpile the topsoil away from the area where you plan to stockpile the spoil materials to avoid mixing the two together. When it is time to fill the hole, fill it first with the spoil materials, leaving a low "roach" or mound to account for settling. Respread the topsoil evenly on top of the mound being sure to completely cover the excavated area. It is particularly important during winter excavations to not replace the topsoil until the spoil pile has settled; and • If the topsoil was contaminated during the spill, treat the topsoil according to the specifications listed below for brine and hydrocarbon spills. 7.2.3.2 Brine Spills For the purposes of this document, brine is defined as: • Water with over 10 000 mg/l (ppm) of total dissolved solids (TDS); OR • Emulsions containing over 20% brine (emulsions with less than 20% brine can be treated as a hydrocarbon spill since the oil component will be sufficiently high that it is treatable as such); OR • Previous spills have caused "bare spots" on the ground where vegetation either does not grow, grows slowly, or is characterized by plants that appear different from the surrounding area. Information on the composition and general chemistry of fluids characterizing the field areas may be obtained from fluid sample analysis reports (CORE labs etc.), and should be reviewed by operators to determine the potential for a spill to result in impacts to soils or vegetation and the need to initiate immediate response. Initial treatment for brine spills typically involves the addition of a calcium product to be applied and incorporated into the soil within the first 24 to 48 hours of clean up prior to flushing with fresh water. Operators should be aware of product suppliers in their areas, and have a listing posted or readily available at facilities. Accepted treatment chemicals include gypsum (calcium sulphate) and various formulations of calcium nitrate (liquid or granular fertilizer 15.5-0-0; Saline Soil Saver (SSS); and LCA-II). Generally calcium nitrates are preferred because of better solubility, but are prone to surface washes and may contaminate nearby water sources. Conversely, gypsum's low solubility characteristics make it unsuitable for most sites except wet areas. Other chemicals that have been used successfully on brine spills include calcium chloride (CaCh ), and magnesium sulphate (MgS04 ). The following options are provided for initial remediation of brine-contaminated soils. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan July 2007 18 Option 1: Site Conditions: Ground is not frozen, and can be cultivated or soaked with water to incorporate the fertilizer. There are no water sources (shallow wells, sloughs, dugouts, ponds) near the spill site, and soils are average in terms of moisture levels (mesic sites). Note: Calcium nitrate should never be used in situations where site run-off could cause it to contaminate sources of drinking water for human, livestock, or wildlife consumption. Application: 2.2 lbs. calcium nitrate per I 0 yards2 • Procedure: Spread the fertilizer on the spill site (by hand ifthe soils are wet). Cultivate or water the soil well so that the fertilizer is incorporated. Soak the soil until puddles form. Let puddles soak in, and then soak the soil some more. Soak the soil as often as possible over the next few days. Calcium nitrate/polymer/flocculant formulations may also be used and are preferred when the ground is not frozen or over saturated so that the treatment soaks in immediately. These formulations are commercially available under the trade names Saline Soil Saver (SSS) and LCA-II. Application: Dilute 0.8 US gallons of SSS or 0.5 US gallons of LCA-II with 6.2 US gallons of fresh water and apply 500 US and apply to I 0 square yards. Be sure to protect the concentrate from freezing. Option 2: Site Conditions: The ground is frozen and there will likely be runoff in the spring; OR the site is near water, thereby precluding the use of calcium nitrate. Application: 11 lbs. gypsum per I 0 yards2 • Procedure: Spread the granular gypsum on site (by hand if soils are wet). If the ground is not frozen, and cultivation of the soils is possible (the affected site is not a bog or muskeg) cultivate as soon as soils are dry enough to permit cultivation, then soak the soil until puddles form. Only soak the site once immediately prior to incorporation as the chloride salinity will aid in increasing the solubility of the gypsum. 7.2.3.3 Hydrocarbon Spills Soil contaminated by hydrocarbons must be removed from the spill site and removed to an approved landfill. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan July 2007 19 EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan Appendix A Figures 20 July 2007 ~·~"~l'!' Gri.;.ur:d EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan July 2007 21 ) ) CJlP H•J.t•~ 1 t G ~c•n ~-d ~·l ;ul'\! 6 .2 1 f Cfl Ch(S Ct~ l n ll!ffUp t o ~~J lnnc l/S11 h bll r!tl'C !~ Fl11 vr EnCa na Eme rgency Sp ill Respon se Plan 22 Ju ly 2007 S ill Response Plan EnCana Emergency p Flg>Jn 6.;l . . rtlt DaJU \Vun. 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Environmental Consultants May 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ I 2.0 SPILL PREVENTION ......................................................................................................................................... 2 3.0 SPILL REPORTING PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................... 3 3.1 INTERNAL NOTIFICATION ............................................................................................................................ 3 4.0 EXTERNAL SPILL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................... 4 4.1 WHATISAREPORTABLESPILL? ................................................................................................................. 4 4. I. I Oil, Condensate, and Produced Water ................................................................................................. 4 4. 1.2. Chemical and Refined Hydrocarbon Spill ............................................................................................ 4 4.1.2.1 Release into Water ....................................................................................................................................... 5 4. I .2.2 Releases onto the Ground ............................................................................................................................ 5 4. 1.3 Cumulative Releases ............................................................................................................................. 5 4.2 WHO IS TO REPORT? ................................................................................................................................... 5 4.3 WHEN TO REPORT AND WHAT TO REPORT? ............................................................................................... 5 5.0 INFORMATION TO REPORT .................................................................................................................. 7 5.1 INITIAL VERBAL REPORT ............................................................................................................................ 7 5.2 FOLLOW-UP WRITTEN REPORTS .................................................................................................................. 7 5.3 VERBAL REPORTING PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................. 8 6.0 GENERAL SPILL RESPONSE PLAN .................................................................................................... 10 6.1 6.2 6.3 INITIAL COMMUNICATION AND ACTION PROCEDURES ............................................................................. 10 SUPERVISOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................. 12 "FIRST RESPONSE" COMPANIES ................................................................................................................ 12 7.0 SPILL MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................... 13 7.1 SMALL VERSUS LARGE SPILLS .................................................................................................................. 13 7.2 REMEDIATION FOR LARGE SPILLS ............................................................................................................ 13 7.2.1 Spill Containment ................................................................................................................................ 14 7.2.1.1 Land Containment Methods ....................................................................................................................... 14 7.2.1.2 Containment on Waterways ....................................................................................................................... 15 7. 2. 2 Recovery .............................................................................................................................................. I 6 7.2.3 Initial Treatment ................................................................................................................................. 17 7.2.3. l Soils Handling ........................................................................................................................................... 17 7.2.3.2 Brine Spills ................................................................................................................................................ 18 7.2.3.3 Hydrocarbon Spills .................................................................................................................................... 19 EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan May 2008 ' ) Figure 6.1 Figure 6.2 Figure 6.3 Figure 6.4 Figure 6.5 Figure 6.6 Figure 6.7 Figure 6.8 Figure 6.9 Figure 6.10 Appendix A Figures Detail of Interceptor Trench Trenches to Intercept Overland/Subsurface Flow Culvert and Earth Darn Weirs Water Bypass (Underflow) Darn Various Means of Connecting Wood or Styrofoam Booms Jellyroll and Sausage Roll Improvised Sorbent Barriers Boom Angle Deployment vs. Water Velocities Multiple Angled Booms Possible Schemes for Boom Attachment Snow Fence and Sorbent Barrier EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan May2008 1.0 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this document is to provide to construction, drilling, completion and production operations personnel for EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. (EnCana) the following information as it relates to spill incidents: • Reporting requirements; • Initial spill response procedures; • How to access emergency response procedures; and • Initial remediation techniques. This document is intended to provide operations personnel with sufficient information so they can readily assess a spill, know which government agency to report to, what to report, and how to address the spill. This document only covers spills that are "manageable" with the tools and resources that operations personnel have readily available to them. The document does not cover unmanageable or catastrophic spills that require specialized expertise and equipment. Regardless of the size or type of spill, if difficulties or uncertainties arise, contact EnCana' s Parachute, Colorado Office staff for advice and assistance. Please refer to the contact information provided in Section 2.1. This Project Specific Spill Response Plan covers spills associated with construction, drilling, completion and production operations and services associated with them. A copy of this Project Specific Spill Response Plan is on file at the following locations: EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. Parachute, Colorado Office EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan May2008 2.0 SPILL PREVENTION Care should be taken to prevent spills, leaks and releases. Two variables must be considered if a release occurs: Rate of flow: Is variable, depending on size and location of the related failure. Maximum expected potential rate of flow is not anticipated to exceed the amount of total liquid per day transferred using the pipeline. Personnel routinely perform visual inspections of piping to detect any failures. Total quantity of fluid that could be discharged: Is variable, depending on the rate of flow though the pipeline and the location of the failure. The maximum potential release would not exceed the volume for the pipeline and tank of the fluid being transferred. EnCana has engineering controls and management practices in place to prevent spills. Secondary containment is provided for oil spills at permanent facilities. For temporary surface pipelines EnCana has designed the pipeline with block valves which isolate sections of the pipeline to limit a release should one occur. Storage tanks are designed with isolation valves to ensure containment. EnCana's standard operating procedures require that any fluid transfer though temporary surface pipelines will be manned 24-hour a day until the transfer has been completed. If a spill is discovered then the following actions and reporting will be initiated immediately. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan May2008 2 3.0 SPILL REPORTING PROCEDURES Spill reporting is an important part of environmental management. There can be fines and penalties imposed upon a company for not reporting a spill if it is considered a "reportable" occurrence under the legislation. This plan outlines when a spill is reportable, and to whom the spill must be reported. In addition to reporting to regulators, EnCana's personnel must be informed, and an incident/accident report completed and submitted to the EnCana's Parachute, Colorado Office. 3.1 INTERNAL NOTIFICATION Field personnel are to notify the EnCana's Parachute, Colorado office staff immediately upon locating a spill, release, or an unnatural event. The EnCana' s Parachute, Colorado office staff will notify the required local, federal and state agencies. EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. -Parachute, Colorado Office (970) 285-2600 Brad Ankrum -Piceance Midstream Operations Manager Office: (970) 285-2630 Cell: (435) 260-1673 Dewey Neely -Construction Coordinator Office: (970) 285-2632 Cell: (970) 250-9462 Bob Anderson -Construction Inspector Office: (970) 285-2622 Cell: (303) 880-0038 Jess Wood-Team Lead Office: (303) 389-5064 Cell: (303) 885-5559 Home: (303) 621-2433 Brant Gimmeson -EHS Advisor Office: (720) 876-5030 Cell: (303) 819-7323 Home: (303) 680-1568 EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan 3 May2008 4.0 EXTERNAL SPILL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS External spill reporting requirements are state and federal requirements as they relate to "reportable" spills. 4.1 WHAT IS A REPORTABLE SPILL? 4.1.1 OIL, CONDENSATE, AND PRODUCED WATER In Colorado, spills are under the jurisdiction of the State of Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Reportable spills are defined as: • ANY spill or release that may impact waters of the State. These spills are reportable as soon as practicable. • Any spills in excess of 20 barrels (840 US gallons) are reportable within 24 hours. • Any spills in excess of five barrels (210 US gallons) are reportable within ten days. In addition, the following types of spills are reportable. Spills that may cause an adverse effect to the environment. An adverse effect is defined as "impairment of or damage to the environment, human health, or safety or property. " Specifically, it is considered the following: • Spill is confirmed to have moved off-location (including vertical migration to water table); • Contaminants are present off-location at levels generally accepted to be problematic to soil, groundwater, livestock, and vegetation. This includes third party impact such as vegetation damage, and livestock impact; • Release is into surface water or a watercourse and moves off location; • Release or spill has potential for offsite odor complaints; and • Potential for toxic or flammable release to air going offsite. For assistance in determining if a release can be classified as an "adverse effect" or "potentially hazardous to the environment", contact EnCana's Parachute, Colorado Office Staff (See contact information provided in Section 2.1 ). 4.1.2. CHEMICAL AND REFINED HYDROCARBON SPILL Spills of production chemicals, fuels, lubricating oils as well as other refined hydrocarbons require reporting. Reporting of ANY AMOUNT of chemicals identified as toxic substances is required. Most of these compounds are associated with the downstream refining end of the petroleum industry, and are therefore not dealt with in detail in this report. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan May2008 4 4.1.2.1 Release into Water A release of ANY AMOUNT of a chemical into surface water, a watercourse or groundwater that can cause an adverse effect on the environment must be immediately reported. Typically this means water found external to a containment berm. The regulations require reporting of any amount that can cause an adverse effect. This effectively means any chemical, fuel or lubricant used in construction; drilling, completion and production operations that are spilled into surface water must be reported. The regulatory authority then decides if any further action is required. 4.1.2.2 Releases onto the Ground A release of chemical or fuels onto the ground below the State of Colorado thresholds may still be reportable. Contact the EnCana's Parachute, Colorado Office staff for specific chemical releases. 4.1.3 CUMULATIVE RELEASES Cumulative releases involve the slow release of material over a sufficiently long time that the volumes eventually become significant and represent a potential risk to the environment. Cumulative releases that typically occur at our operations are associated with load outs, tank farms, pits, etc. and are relatively confined, therefore not causing a "significant environmental effect". Although the reporting of cumulative releases is required if they are causing a significant environmental effect, it should only be done in consultation with EnCana's Parachute, Colorado Office staff. 4.2 WHO IS TO REPORT? When an operator, maintenance person or other employee discovers a reportable spill, the area supervisor ofEnCana's Parachute, Colorado Office staff must be notified immediately. The area supervisor must immediately contact EnCana's Parachute, Colorado Office staff, who will contact the appropriate government agency to report the spill (see Table 1 below). EnCana's employees and contractors are not to contact regulators unless directed to do so by their manager. 4.3 WHEN TO REPORT AND WHAT TO REPORT? A release should be reported to the appropriate government agency as soon as it is discovered or at the first available opportunity. The requirement for reporting is both verbal and written depending on the severity of the spill. Government authorities will advise if a written report is required at the time the verbal report is provided. Reporting personnel should make a point of inquiring about the need for a written report. The Table on page I 0 outlines the specific information to be provided verbally and in written reports for spills of oil, condensate and produced water, as well as spills of chemicals and refined hydrocarbons. Verbal reports are provided as soon as possible, written reports are provided according to the schedule required by the government agency. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan May2008 5 ) ) ) The proposed well sites are located in Garfield County, Colorado. In the Garfield County region, the Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC) is the County Sheriffs Office (Table 1). When notified of a spill, they may contact state and federal agencies, but be sure to confirm this, because procedures change regularly. Written reports will be compiled and submitted by EnCana. TABLE 1: GOVERNMENT AGENCY EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST FEDERAL AGENCIES National Response Center: http://www.nrc.uscg.mil/index.html EPA Region VIII: http://www.epa.gov/region8/ BLM Glenwood Springs Energy Office http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/gsfo.html BLM Grand Junction Field Office http ://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/gjfo.html BLM: White River Field Office http ://www.co.blm .gov/wrra/index.htm ST ATE AGENCIES CO Oil & Gas Conservation Commission: http://oil-gas.state.co.us/ Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE): http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ Colorado Division of Oil & Public Safety: http://oil.cdle.state .co.us/ Glenwood Springs Division of Wildlife Grand Junction Division of Wildlife COUNTY AGENCIES Garfield County LEPC Jim Sears, Emergency Ops Commander (Sheriffs Office) Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan 6 800-424-8802 (24 Hour) 303-312-6312 303-293-1788 (Spill Line) 800-227-8914 (24 Hour) 970-947-2800 970-244-3000 970-878-3800 303-894-2100 1-888-235-1101 (Spill Line) 1-877-518-5608 (24 Hour) 303-318-8547 970-94 7-2920 970-255-6100 970-945-0453 (24 Hour) May 2008 5.0 INFORMATION TO REPORT 5.1 INITIAL VERBAL REPORT Verbal reports must be provided immediately, or as soon as practicable. Reports should include: Oil, Condensate and Produced Water • The location and time of the release; • The type and quantity of the material released; • The details of any action taken so far, and the actions proposed to be taken at the site; • A general description of the location of the release and of the immediate surrounding area; Chemicals and Refined Hydrocarbons • Date and time of the release, or the time period over which the release occurred if known; • The location of the release; • The duration, frequency and rate of release if known; • The type of chemical released and amount released, if known; • A discussion of spill containment and recovery procedures used; • A discussion of steps to be taken to prevent similar spills; • The status of the remediation program (remediated, under active remediation or to be remediated); • The remediation plan and schedule of implementation if required; and • Information regarding landowner notification. 5.2 FOLLOW-UP WRITTEN REPORTS Written reports will be provided according to the schedule required by government agency. Colorado requires the completion of Form 19. Oil, Condensate and Produced Water • Date and time of the release, or the time period over which the release occurred if known; • The location of the release; • The duration, frequency and rate ofrelease if known; • The type of material released (produced water, etc.) including concentration of key components and amount released if known; • A discussion of spill containment and recovery procedures used; • A discussion of steps to be taken to prevent similar spills; • The status of the remediation program (remediated, under active remediation or to be remediated); • The remediation plan and schedule of implementation if required; and information regarding landowner notification EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan May2008 7 Chemical and Refined Hydrocarbons • A description of the circumstances leading up to the release; • A discussion of spill containment and recovery procedures used; • A discussion of steps to be taken to prevent similar future spills; and an outline of the proposed spill site reclamation program 5.3 VERBAL REPORTING PROCEDURES The following contacts must be made in the event of a reportable spill or other emergency. Refer to Table I for current phone numbers. Garfield County Sherifrs Department (County LEPC) The Dispatch operator will assess the need for service and will dispatch emergency Police, Ambulance, Fire and/or Hazardous Material Response as required. Construction, drilling, completion and production operations personnel will contact the Garfield County Sheriffs Department in the early stages of operation to advise them of the start of operation and to provide instructions to reach the operations site. The directions will be kept on file by the Dispatch operator and utilized if required. In the event of a spill the Garfield Sheriffs department is also the County LEPC. The LEPC Coordinator will access the situation and activate the County Hazmat response team as required. The Coordinator will also act as first contact advisor to initial clean-up efforts. The Coordinator may also contact additional regulatory agencies as required, but be sure to ask them and document the response. National Response Center (NRC) The NRC must be notified in the event of a produced water spill that could reach waters of the US. The NRC will notify the US Coast Guard. They will contact the region in which the spill occurs and a regional coordinator may be dispatched to the site depending on severity of the spill. Both the EnCana' s supervisor and the Garfield County LEPC Coordinator must contact the NRC. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The NRC should notify the EPA regarding a spill. However, contact the EPA Region 8 Spill Line (Table 1) just to be sure. Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission This division must be contacted in the event of any spill (regardless of size). This is the state emergency response commission. A representative will be sent to the site if required. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan May2008 8 Bureau of Land Management (BLM): Initial contact with BLM should be to the Glenwood Springs Energy Office, Grand Junction Field Office & White River field Office (Table I). They will then activate the BLM spill response plan. EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. The EnCana Parachute, Colorado Office staff will activate EnCana' s spill response personnel if required and dispatch an environmental/spill specialist to site if the spill severity requires it. The Division Manager will dispatch the Area Production Supervisor to the site to manage spill containment and clean up operations if needed. The Area Production Supervisor will communicate with the Garfield County Sheriffs Department, the appropriate surface use agency (Bureau of Land Management, Colorado Division of Wildlife) to facilitate and manage the overall clean-up operation and ensure to that all government requirements are fulfilled. EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. -Parachute, Colorado Office: The EnCana Parachute, Colorado Office staff will provide spill clean up guidance and will prepare detailed spill reports for the regulatory agencies. Environmental spill specialists will coordinate with the Garfield County LEPC Coordinator to ensure that all government regulations and requirements are met. Environmental spill specialists will work with and advise the onsite Production Supervisor regarding remediation measures required. Spill specialists will coordinate all post clean up sampling activity and reporting. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan May2008 9 6.0 GENERAL SPILL RESPONSE PLAN 6.1 INITIAL COMMUNICATION AND ACTION PROCEDURES Internal spill reporting procedures require completion of an EnCana' s incident/accident report as well as a spill assessment form. Information contained on this form assists operators in providing verbal reports to government authorities. The spill assessment form also helps to characterize the spill sufficiently that appropriate response procedures can be initiated. The assessment form covers spills from all facilities associated with the upstream oil and gas sector including pipelines; however the form will be completed for reportable spills only. The form is to be completed by operators at the time the spill is discovered. It is maintained with the operator's files with a copy forwarded to EnCana. The assessment form is not submitted to any government agencies. A copy of the assessment form is contained on the following page. It is important to document all phases of a spill. If an assessment form is not available, document all information (date, time of actions, phone numbers called, contact names, etc.) on available paper and transfer it to a proper form at a later date. The most critical aspects of spill response are accurately locating the spill, isolating or shutting in the source of the spill, if possible, and containing and recovering surface fluids. All of these activities must be undertaken with due consideration for the safety of the operator, clean-up crews and the general public. Reporting of the spill should take place once initial activities to contain and recover the spill are underway. Reports should be submitted to the appropriate government agencies, as well as to EnCana. The spill assessment form as well as an incident accident report form must be completed and retained in company files. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan May2008 10 I. Date SPILL ASSESSMENT FORM FOR NOTIFICATION PURPOSES ---- 2. Date ____ & Time of discovery or occurrence ______ am. pm. 3. Person who discovered spill _________________ _ 4. Telephone number of person who discovered spill. _________ _ 5. Location of spill (detailed) _1/4 _114 Sec. T R _________ County State ---------- 6. Type of material spilled: Oil Saltwater Oil & Saltwater _Toxic Fluid, _Other (Specify) __________ _ 7. Source of spill (Check one): _Pipeline Failure Tank Overflow _Treater Upset _Tank Rupture Other Unknown 8. Quantity of material spilled _ bbls. _Unknown 9. Is the spill source stopped?_ Yes _No. If not, what remaining maximum quantity could be spilled? __ Bbls. 10. Present weather conditions. ------------------ 11. F orecasted weather conditions: 24 hrs. 48 hrs. 72 hrs. --------- 12. Actions underway to stop/control the spill. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan 11 May2008 6.2 SUPERVISOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES EnCana's Parachute, Colorado Office Staff can provide advice and assistance with respect to operator responsibilities as required. Operator is responsible for the following items: • Assessing the location and source of the spill and determining if the spill can be contained; • Assessing the hazards associated with responding to a spill; • Determining the extent/impact of the spill; • Contacting and dispatching clean-up crews; • Controlling access to the spill site; • Coordinating the containment and recovery of surface fluids; • Notifying company and regulatory agencies; • Completion of spill assessment form, and incident/accident report form; • Ensuring topsoil is salvaged and segregated; and • Scheduling clean-up and repairs. 6.3 "FIRST RESPONSE" COMPANIES First response companies will provide assistance with initial containment and recovery of product. Operators should be aware of local "first response" companies that they can call on to assist in initial containment of the spill. Operators should ensure that a listing of First Response companies is compiled and appended to this document. This list should also be posted in common areas at batteries and other facility sites. Operators should ensure that this list is periodically updated so that only those companies that are current appear on the list. Willow Creek Companies Russell Fowles P. 0. Box 55174 Grand Junction, CO 81505 970-256-7003 -Office 970-778-5554 -Cell Backhoe/Dirt Work/Emergency Response Rockies Construction 970-319-3167 -Bill Hoke (Parachute) 970-769-5035 -Duane Higgins 505-334-1976 -New Mexico Office Vacuum Truck Badger Daylighting 970-309-7342-Kent Powel (Rifle) l-877-3BADGER-USA Office Vacuum Truck EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan 12 May2008 7.0 SPILL MANAGEMENT 7.1 SMALL VERSUS LARGE SPILLS Many spill s occur that are typically very small and located within the pad area. For smaller spills , the technique for spill clean-up is basically s hoveling the material into a drum, labeling the drum , and disposing of it along with other oi l field waste materials as per routine disposal methods to a land fill. Generally, Class I landfills accept this type of waste, however if the material is contained within drums, Class II landfills may also accept them. Other methods of manual recovery include using cans, buckets or rakes to pick-up contaminated soils on the surface. The important point to consider when remediating small sp ill s is to ensure that ALL of the affected soil s have been removed or otherwise dealt with and all actions to clean-up, repair the problem, and prevent further occurrence are well-documented. This is mos t easily accomplished if the spill is dealt with immediately, thereby not allowing the spill to soak into the ground. The following illustrates the decision matrix for spill clean-up. Spill greater th a n 2y d3 or la r ger tha n wha t can ea s il y be c lea ned u p with a s hovel? 7.2 REMEDIATION FOR LARGE SPILLS The information contained within thi s section is meant to provide guidance on initial containment, recovery and treatment measures to be applied to spills, which are "manageable" with the equipment and expertise ava ilable to the majority of EnCana's operations s up e rvisors. This section is not meant for lar ger , uncontrolled spill s that will requi re specialized equipment and expertise. EnCana Emergency Sp ill Res ponse Plan May2008 13 ) ) Spills will require initial containment and treatment so as to minimize spill clean up and site restoration work, and the potential for environmental and public health risks. This section provides information on initial treatment to stabilize the spill and prevent the worst effects from settling in before the site can be sampled and more specific treatments applied. Contact EnCana's Parachute, Colorado Office staff for any additional advice or assistance that may be required. See contact information provided in Section 2.1. 7.2.1 SPILL CONTAINMENT Containment measures may be broadly categorized into two groups: land based and water based. The options for containment make use of a wide range of locally available materials such as straw, chicken wire, and snow fencing as well as commercial sorbents and booms. 7.2.1.l Land Containment Methods It is important to note that land spills are generally much easier to deal with than spills that have reached a waterway. Efforts should be made to prevent or stop spilled product from entering the water. Land containment of spills can be achieved by using minor earthworks such as trenches and earth dams or dykes. In the winter, snow can be used for a similar purpose. Snow is also a suitable sorbent material for spills other than salt spills. Salt will melt the snow and result in further spread of salt contamination. Trenches Trenches can be used to intercept and hold all types of fluids; however trench construction is practical only in the summer. Figures 6.1 and 6.2 (Appendix A) provide details of an interceptor trench and methods of using trenches to intercept overland and subsurface flow. Trench construction should include the use of a plastic liner. This prevents downward migration into subsurface soils and potentially groundwater. Relatively shallow trenches may be strategically placed down slope of a spill to intercept surface and subsurface spilled materials. This method is effective in preventing subsurface contamination of water and eventual discharge to streams and other water bodies. Equipment required to build a trench includes: • Backhoe, loader, bulldozer; • Shovels, picks; and • Plastic liners. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan May2008 14 Dams and Dvkes Earth and snow dams may be constructed across ditches or low areas to contain a spill and stop its flow. The entire flow of the spilled material and any surface drainage may be contained. Construction materials include earth, wood, sandbags, and snow. The dam or dyke should be lined with plastic sheeting to make it impermeable to the spilled product. In the winter, water may be sprayed on the snow dams or dykes to create ice. Dams should be of sufficient size to contain the entire spill volume; insufficient capacity may result in overtopping and/or failure. 7.2.1.2 Containment on Waterways Water contaimnent measures generally include the use of booms or barriers. However, dams and weirs may also be used for ditches with flowing water and for smaller streams. Figure 6.3 illustrates the use of dams and weirs. These methods are typically used where it is necessary to allow the water to flow, while retaining lighter than water liquids such as petroleum products that separate readily from water. Water bypass or underflow dams may also be constructed on small, slow-flowing streams. Water bypass involves first constructing an earthen dyke to stop the flow of water, and then inserting a pipe below the level of the spilled material and discharging the water on the other side of the dyke. (Figure 6.4). It is important to note that the discharge end of the pipe should not be inclined above the level of the dyke or overtopping and failure will result. Weirs made from plywood, lumber and sheet metal may also be used in ditches with flowing water and may be placed to completely or partially block culvert openings. These barriers may be suspended from stakes on either side of the culvert openings and raised or lowered to maintain the desired water level while retaining the oil. Recovery of material collected behind dams and weirs may be made with the use of sorbents, skimmers or by direct suction. Other water contaimnent measures include the use of booms or barriers. These methods are typically limited to the contaimnent and recovery of materials that will readily separate from and float on water. The type and size of a boom will depend on the specific location and the conditions within which the boom will be used. The general principles for using a boom are: • To contain a spill of floating liquid or debris; • To deflect or divert material to a defined area so that it may be recovered; and • To protect sensitive areas from contamination. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan May2008 15 There are many common items that can be used as improvised booms. These include: • Railroad ties; • Telephone or power poles; • Trees; • Lumber; • Inflated fire hose; • Styrofoam; • Chicken wire or fishing net and sorbent materials (rolled into a sausage shape). It is important that buoyant material be used within the boom; otherwise it will become water logged and sink after several hours. Rope or wire can be used to hold the boom sections in place. Natural sorbents include straw and evergreen boughs. Commercial sorbents have greater capacity to absorb oil and other petroleum products; they last longer, and can be reused. Foam sections have good sorbent capacity and excellent buoyancy. Figures 6.5 and 6.6 illustrate methods of connecting booms together and construction of a "jellyroll" or "sausage roll" using improvised sorbent barriers. Proper boom deployment is a critical consideration. The angle of the boom relative to the flow direction must be related to water flow velocity in order to achieve effective containment (Figure 6.7). Several booms arranged in parallel may be necessary to contain the entire product. These should be spaced to allow for particles, which may escape the first boom, float to the surface, and be contained by the next boom. In addition, the use of several booms permits the removal of a boom for cleaning. Figures 6.7 to 6.9 illustrate boom deployment methods. The chart at the bottom of Figure 6. 7 illustrates the proper angle to deploy the boom based on water velocity. The higher the stream velocity, the more perpendicular the boom will be with respect to the crossing. In the example shown in the illustration, proper bloom deployment is at an angle of24° for a stream flow velocity of 175 feet/minute. Fixed barriers can be used in streams with soft beds where stakes can be driven. A snow fence barrier may be installed to span the width of a stream less than 1 m deep and may be anchored at both ends with steel or wooden stakes. Stakes are driven into the stream bottom at 3 to 6 foot intervals. Straw bales or commercial sorbents are placed on the upstream side. The barrier should be angled against the current for collection of product along the shore. Multiple snow fence barriers can be used to provide backup against potential losses from upstream barriers. Net or chicken wire barriers can be constructed for the same purpose. Figure 6.10 illustrates a typical snow fence barrier. 7.2.2 RECOVERY Recovery efforts must be undertaken as soon as it is practical and safe to do so. Focus on rapid recovery of spilled materials is required to reduce and/or eliminate any potential dangers or hazards to the environment. Recovery methods generally include suction, mechanical removal and use of sorbent materials. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan May2008 16 Suction Direct suction includes the use of vacuum trucks or portable pumps. Large capacity wet service shop vacs may also be used if there is an available power source nearby. Suction screens may be required to prevent hose plugging by floating debris and to prevent pump damage. Care should be taken to reduce the uptake of water in order to minimize the amount of material, which requires disposal, and prevent mixing of oil and water. Manual and Mechanical Recovery Manual and mechanical recovery, discussed previously, is an effective option for the removal of small spills. Manual recovery using hand tools (shovels, buckets, rakes, cans) is also effective in removing spills from areas that are inaccessible to larger equipment. Though labor intensive and time consuming, manual recovery is often the only method of recovery available and in some cases is the preferred method as it causes the least amount of damage to an area. Mechanical recovery using heavy equipment is an option typically reserved for larger spills. Details with respect to the use of heavy equipment are provided in local area emergency response plans. Use ofSorbent Material Sorbents are materials that soak up oil or other product. They are commonly used for final clean up and recovery of small amounts of product or to remove product in places that are inaccessible by other means of recovery. They are effective in recovering thin as well as thick layers of product; however large volumes of sorbent material may be required for thick deposits. 7.2.3 INITIALTREATMENT Initial treatments are designed to prevent the worst effects of a spill from "settling in" before the site can be sampled and more specific treatments completed. The purpose of initial treatment is to "buy time" to allow for more extensive sampling and analytical programs to be completed and to optimize treatment programs. Initial treatments are especially important on salt spills, as these initial remediation measures will greatly assist in deterring or slowing the soil "salinization" process. These treatments should proceed within 24 to 48 hours of the spill, before the spill dries out or receives much rain. If there has been considerable rain resulting in soft soils, chemicals may have to be hand broadcast or sprayed from offsite to prevent vehicles from rutting the soil. 7.2.3.1 Soils Handling Soil handling must be minimized to the extent possible during wet soil conditions. Typically if there is a potential to create ruts that are greater than 3 inches deep, equipment should be kept off the soils and the spill should be accessed on foot and manually dealt with as explained in Section 7.2.2. However, under an emergency situation this may not always be feasible and it may be necessary to strip the topsoil ahead of the machinery when accessing the site to prevent compaction and destruction of the soil structure. In particular, soils must be handled carefully during excavations. The following measures should be taken when excavating soils: EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan May2008 17 • Strip the topsoil away from the area where you intend to excavate. Stockpile the topsoil away from the area where you plan to stockpile the spoil materials to avoid mixing the two together. When it is time to fill the hole, fill it first with the spoil materials, leaving a low "roach" or mound to account for settling. Respread the topsoil evenly on top of the mound being sure to completely cover the excavated area. It is particularly important during winter excavations to not replace the topsoil until the spoil pile has settled; and • If the topsoil was contaminated during the spill, treat the topsoil according to the specifications listed below for brine and hydrocarbon spills. 7.2.3.2 Brine Spills For the purposes of this document, brine is defined as: • Water with over 10 000 mg/! (ppm) of total dissolved solids (TDS); OR • Emulsions containing over 20% brine (emulsions with less than 20% brine can be treated as a hydrocarbon spill since the oil component will be sufficiently high that it is treatable as such); OR • Previous spills have caused "bare spots" on the ground where vegetation either does not grow, grows slowly, or is characterized by plants that appear different from the surrounding area. Information on the composition and general chemistry of fluids characterizing the field areas may be obtained from fluid sample analysis reports (CORE labs etc.), and should be reviewed by operators to determine the potential for a spill to result in impacts to soils or vegetation and the need to initiate immediate response. Initial treatment for brine spills typically involves the addition of a calcium product to be applied and incorporated into the soil within the first 24 to 48 hours of clean up prior to flushing with fresh water. Operators should be aware of product suppliers in their areas, and have a listing posted or readily available at facilities. Accepted treatment chemicals include gypsum (calcium sulphate) and various formulations of calcium nitrate (liquid or granular fertilizer 15.5-0-0; Saline Soil Saver (SSS); and LCA-II). Generally calcium nitrates are preferred because of better solubility, but are prone to surface washes and may contaminate nearby water sources. Conversely, gypsum's low solubility characteristics make it unsuitable for most sites except wet areas. Other chemicals that have been used successfully on brine spills include calcium chloride (CaCl2 ), and magnesium sulphate (MgS04 ). The following options are provided for initial remediation of brine-contaminated soils. EnCana Emergency Spill Response Plan May2008 18 Option 1: Site Conditions: Ground is not frozen, and can be cultivated or soaked with water to incorporate the fertilizer. There are no water sources (shallow wells, sloughs, dugouts, ponds) near the spill site, and soils are average in terms of moisture levels (mesic sites). Note: Calcium nitrate should never be used in situations where site run-off could cause it to contaminate sources of drinking water for human, livestock, or wildlife consumption. Application: 2.2 lbs. calcium nitrate per 10 yards 2 • Procedure: Spread the fertilizer on the spill site (by hand ifthe soils are wet). Cultivate or water the soil well so that the fertilizer is incorporated. Soak the soil until puddles form. Let puddles soak in, and then soak the soil some more. Soak the soil as often as possible over the next few days. Calcium nitrate/polymer/flocculant formulations may also be used and are preferred when the ground is not frozen or over saturated so that the treatment soaks in immediately. These formulations are commercially available under the trade names Saline Soil Saver (SSS) and LCA-II. Application: Dilute 0.8 US gallons of SSS or 0.5 US gallons of LCA-11 with 6.2 US gallons of fresh water and apply 500 US and apply to I 0 square yards. Be sure to protect the concentrate from freezing. Option 2: Site Conditions: The ground is frozen and there will likely be runoff in the spring; OR the site is near water, thereby precluding the use of calcium nitrate. Application: 11 lbs. gypsum per 10 yards 2 . Procedure: Spread the granular gypsum on site (by hand if soils are wet). If the ground is not frozen, and cultivation of the soils is possible (the affected site is not a bog or muskeg) cultivate as soon as soils are dry enough to permit cultivation, then soak the soil until puddles form. Only soak the site once immediately prior to incorporation as the chloride salinity will aid in increasing the solubility of the gypsum. 7.2.3.3 Hydrocarbon Spills Soil contaminated by hydrocarbons must be removed from the spill site and removed to an approved landfill. 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