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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 BOCC Staff Report 09.11.1995BOCC 9/11/95 PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS REQUEST: A Special Use Permit for the installation and operation of a natural gas compressor. APPLICANT: Snyder Oil Company (SOCO)/Mark L. Wilson LOCATION: A tract of land located in Section 13, T6S R94W of the 6th P.M.; North of Highway 6; east of the intersection of Highway 6 and I-70; approximately 2.5 miles west of Rifle. SITE DATA: 3.859 Acres WATER: N/A (Will not be used) SEWER: N/A (Will not be used) ACCESS: Granted easement across Clough property to CR 264. EXISTING/ADJACENT ZONING: Existing zoning is R/L; A/I zoning to the south; 0/S zoning to the north. I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The subject property is located in District D - Rural Areas/Moderate Environmental Constraints, as designated by the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan's Management District's Map. 11. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL A. Site Description: The 3.859 acre parcel to be used for this proposal is part of a larger, 36.541 acre tract owned by Bill Clough of Rifle. The parcel of land to be used is nmtlt of Highway 6 and south of CR 264, among other industrial users. Questar, Public Service of Colorado, Northwest Pipeline and Umetco Minerals all have operations near the proposed SOCO natural gas compressor facility. The site has been previously leveled and little vegetation exists on site, two washes run across the property, one on the eastern boundary, the other on the western boundary, as sage brush is found in and along the wash.. A vicinity map is shown on page The northern and central portion of the site have existing liquids gathering systems and drip tanks. B. Project Description: SOCO proposes to construct aNatural Gas Compressor facility in an effort to enhance production from SOCO's existing natural gas wells by lowering line pressure. Lower line pressure results in less restriction of the downhole reservoir of the well. The facility will consist of a Waukesha Lean Combustion Gas Engine (fueled by natural gas) and an Ariel JGK-4 Compressor. Except for scheduled maintenance to the facility, SOCO intends to operate the facility 24 hours/day, 365 days/year. A soil compaction test is being conducted to determine the type of foundation needed for this site. A sketch plan of the proposal submitted with the application is shown on page. 1I1. MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS Easements: An easement has been granted across the Clough property allowing access to CR 264 from the proposed site and exists in perpetuity as long as SOCO uses the site. If the site is unused for this purpose for a period of one year, the easement, at the request of the Grantor, will revert back to the Grantor. Furthermore, Grantee agrees to maintain its equipment in a safe condition and is responsible for any damages caused by operation of the facility. See Easement Grant attached on pageNe _ e 13. Zoning: The site is currently zoned R/L (Resource Lands) and does support the request for a Special Use Pennit. C. Legal Access: Legal access to CR 264 exists through an easement across the Clough property. A service road is proposed to encircle the compressor facility, providing turestticted access to the facility. D. Water and Sewer: No water or sewer will be used for this proposed project. However, liquids storage and drip tanks are currently located on the site and it is necessary to mitigate any potential hazards created by spilling or combustion of these fluids. Furthermore, spilling these fluids could present a potential pollution problem to surface or ground water and design criteria of the site should allow for mitigation ofpotential problems. E. State and Local Health Standards: An application for an Air Pollution Permit from the Colorado Department of Health has been granted to Tidewater Compression who will be leasing the gas compressor package to SOCO and constructing the site. Tidewater Compression has a high degree of confidence the emissions from this unit will be as follows: (See permit attached on pages pip NO 8.8 lb/hr, 38.6 tons/yr; CO 8.8 lb/hr, 38.6 tons/yr; NMHC 5.9 lb/hr, 25.7 tons/yr. Emissions tests will be performed after the completion of installation and ou a quarterly basis. The gases to be tested for are: NO (ppm); NO2 (ppm); CO (ppm); Further testing will be conducted to determine: Exhaust temperature (degrees F); Operating speed; Intake manifold pressure. F. Drainage. The site does not exist in a flood zone; however, two (2) washes do exist on the property, more or less forming the eastern and western boundaries, and construction on the site should be done in a way to prevent further erosion of the banks or slopes. Additionally, mitigation in the form of water bars or drains or similar devices should be required. G. Fire Protection. SOCO addressees a number of fire control and suppression techniques which should be sufficient to control or contain a fire which occurs during construction at the site. There are some existing drip tanks on the site and SOCO will be required to comply with the National Fir Code in the storage of these items. See attached Fire Control Measures, page �L� . In the event of a fire or emergency, adequate access to the site does exist. - Z. - H. Noise: Tests conducted in the state of Texas on the exact same equipment to be used by SOCO for this proposal, show that noise generated by the engine -compressor unit is between 105 dB and 107 dB. Noise levels were also calculated for the Texas facility at different intervals from the site and are reported below: Distance: 80 feet 4300 feet 5000 feet Sound Power Level: 71 dB 36 dB 35 dB. According to information submitted with this data, normal background noise created by 1-70 in the Rifle area is in the 40 dB to 50 dB range. See attached documentation on pages ice V For comparison sake, normal, human conversation at three feet is in the 60 d13 to 65 dB range. Traffic: SOCO expects traffic in the immediate area to increase during the constmction of the facility, slated to last approximately two weeks, but will return to levels consistent with the traffic levels prior to constnmtion. Daily trips to inspect the site will occur. Wildlife Considerations: Impacts caused to wildlife from the constmction and operation of this site should be minimal or non-existent since the site is already industrial in nature and probably not a part of migration pattens or habitat. K. Vibration: The operation of the unit will probably cause vibration on and near the site. It will be necessary to construct a foundation that will make vibrations imperceptible, except by instruments, at any point outside of the property boundary line where the unit will be located. L. Soils: The Soil Conservation Service identifies the parcel of land in question as being in the Arvada loam class, having severe shrink -swell potential. Lincoln-DeVore, at the request of Tidewater Compression, performed a soil study to determine specific soil characteristics which will be encountered on-site, in an effort to determine the type of foundation that would need to be built to support this compressor facility. Staff has reviewed the report and recommends the foundation be built consistent with the findings of the study. Specifically, control of the shrink/swell potential of the soil, mitigation of drainage and erosion concerns by the installation of appropriate structures and damping of vibration. See report, attached on pages)Z";0 IV. SUGGESTED FINDINGS That proper posting and public notice was provided as required for the meeting before the Board of County Commissioners. 2. That the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners was extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties were heard at that meeting. 3. That the application is in compliance with the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended. 4. That for the above stated and other reasons, the proposed exemption is in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County. V. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends APPROVAL of the application, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all representations of the applicant, either within the application or stated at the meeting before the Board of County Commissioners, shall be considered conditions of approval. 2. The operation of the futility must be consistent with the predicted amount of emissions to be generated by the facility and the operation of the facility must not exceed these amounts. 3. The amount of noise to be generated by the operation of this facility be consistent with the predicted decibels (dB) as indicated above. The predicted amounts will be used as the maximum allowable level and if sound power levels exceed these allowable limits, immediate mitigation must take place at the sole expense of the operator of the facility (SOCO). 4. The construction of the foundation for the engine -compressor unit be done in a manner to prevent perceptible vibration from occurring outside of the property boundary as it exists on the Property Survey Map. The foundation will also be constructed with respect to the shrink -swell potential of the soil as identified by the SCS, Rifle Area book, in order to mitigate any possible problems associated with the shrink -swell potential. 5. Constmetion at the site be done in a manner to control fiirther erosion of the parcel, in an effort to control any further headword erosion of the washes that exist on site. 6. Reclamation and revegetntion of the site occur when SOCO ceases operations of the facility, in a manner that returns the site to its original, preconstruction state. 7. SOCO adopt a mitigation plan in the event the liquids storage tanks are ruptured at any time during constmction or operation of the engine -compressor facility to address and mitigate any potential surface or ground water pollution or fire hazards which could conceivably occur. C4,5eIy Now'L;nclh-17e„fe �r�u4y ( // Fire Date//dff� (elite & fzei o f /.0 / r'3. —aingt-Fi 2129 22-110(11-1-)I T ((Y /(///,//e!Y L 4 7 s 9 L}4/ C.E. 228021 0 ses N GA e n, w es+ PIpe IL,c V re - (o32") F.; Exist. :rood I it \ e c), Ai& \- kNikj Poin,1 of Beginning 1.......7 POWER LINE L• 0 Liquids t- 0 Gathering 1.9 c> System. 0 Natural bas :...rubber. Jr Manifold 0 0 Liquids Drip Tank Natural Cos Compressor ‘o , Peegil ,cole 1- - 100' 005-- - •- Power 0.-tw" Pole • Power NUS HIGHWAY 6 RICHr--Ofu. W4 Y FENCE. A = 0= 481785 D-949 P-838 08/10/95 10:26A It 1 OF 2 DEC DOC NO[' MILDRED ALSDORP GARFIELD COUNTY CLERK 6311) RECORDER 11.00 EASEMENT GIANT FOR SURFACE FACILITIES FOR AND IN CONSII)EIRA'I'ION of the sum of Ten Dollars (..111)00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, \Y. F. CI.000ll, 300 East SIh, Rillc, Colorado 81650, hereinaRer called "Grantor," hereby grants unto SNYDEI( O11, CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation, 1625 Broadway, Suite 2200, Denver, Colorado 802(12, hereinafer celled "Grantee," its successors and assigns, an easement for construction, installation, Inainlenance, inspection, Operation, repair, removal and replacement of a natural gas compressor, pig receiver, storage lank, separator, slug catcher and other equipment and appurtenances associated with Grantee's oil and gas production and transmission business upon a tract of land in Garfield County, Stale of Colorado, described as follows: Township 6Southh Range 94 WesjLlh Section 13: A tract in the N194 described as beginning at point in the NIS/4 of Section 13, T. 6 S., R. 94 W., 611, P.M. which bears 509°01'22"W 1491.82 feel from the northeast corner of said section (being a set worked stone); (hence 501°0645"W 616.13 feel; thence S73°00'Ii 31.56 feel; (hence N88°53'15"W 238.71 feel; (hence NO1°06'45"6 626.13 feel; thence S88°5)'15"R 268.71 feel In the point of beginning. basis of bearings is the cast line of the 56/4 of Section 21, T. 6 S., 1(. 93 W., 61h I'.M., which is assumed from O.LA. information lo bear north. Containing 3.859 acres, more or less. together wills the right of ingress and egress 10 and from same. 11' IS MUTUALLY UNDERS'T'OOD AND AGREED IIF:I'\VEEN TI II( PARTIES AS FOL.LO\VS: I. Grantee shall he responsible for all costs and expenses of effecting compliance with all Garfield County zoning regulations to permit the Grantee's intended 115e of the tract of land described above. Grantor agrees lo cooperate fully with Grantee's efforts to effect compliance with local and stale Taws and regulations applicable to Grantee's use of the premises including, but not limited 10, the procurement of a special use permit from the Board of County Commissioners of Garlicld County. 2. Grantee agrees to maintain its equipment in a safe condition and agrees to indemnify and hold Grantor harmless for any damages to persons, personal properly and read properly caused by fir ;mice's operations on the premises. 3. The rights granted herein may be assigned in whole or in pan. Any such assignment shall relieve Grantee of any liability or obligation In Grantor created by this grant of easement. 'I. Upon request by Grantor, the surface facility casement herein granted shall terminale and all rights thereunder revert to Glamor When the surface facilities located thereon have not been used by Grantee for a period of one (1) year except when non-use is caused by acts or circumstances beyond the control of Grantee. )1966.1 Upon the termination of this Grant, Grantee shall have the right to remove all equipment and structures upon the premises. This grant of casement shall be binding upon the panics hereto, (heir heirs, successors and assigns. O Return lo: 7 O 81785 13-949 P-899 08/11 5 10:2GA PG 2 OF 2 IN WITNESS \V11E1PAR, Grmlor soil (L August, 1995. GRANTOR W. P. CLOUGI I c e culcll this easement grant G1t,\'1'1'P:F. fleet the 9111 day of SPIYDGlt, 111, COIPORATIO //�.., Mark L floury, as Attorney -in -Pact for Snyder Oil Corpnralinn STATE OF COLORADO ) ) is. COUNTY Or GARFI1'ELD 'ILC foregoing instrument was acknowledged before inc this '7 day of August, 1995 by W. P. Clough. :WI'T'NESS my hand and official seal. My commission expires: (o --)-q7 Notary Public: MI✓�' Residing at: yen'r I 5 -....soupt Q,-/1/r4e- ki:Re eo e /b50 STATE Or COLORADO ) s.5. COUNTY OF Deriver ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me This /Any of August, 1995 by blank J. Choury as Attorney -in -Pad for Snyder Oil Corporalian. 5.4,11: NESS.ury (land and official scala. :' My coimsiissiOi expires: ///3D/yljj 1 (lacy ic: �/ � csidin al: /515ry1gg/1/1/1HDE Denver/ eo �Do7od2 Rolurn to: 401786 B-940 P-840 08/10/"5 10:29A PG 1 OF 1 MILDRED ALSDORP CARPI ELr JN[Y CLERK AND RECORDER RCC IXJU IN/l 6' QUITCLAIM DEED 111IS DEED, Mmk this 8th bcnvicen W. P. Clough 300 East 5th, of the 'County of Colorado, granlor(M,, and W. P. Clough day of 'August Rifle, Colorado 81650 .1995, Garfield and State of whose legal address is 300 East 5th, Rifle, Colorado 81650 of the County of Garfield and Stale of Colorado, grantee(3), WTINESSETI5.Ii,at the granmr(s), for and in c,snsldcnition of the sum of Ten dollars and other valuable consideration -Dollen U4 receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, La s realised, released, sold and QUITCLAIMED, and by (hese presents do es remise, rcleosc, sell and QUITCLAIM unto lbc gruissec j, his heirs, successors and assigns, forever, all the right, lisle, in(eresl, claim and demand which the grmtor$) ba 5 in m0-110 Ile real property, together with improvements, if any, shame, lyi ng and being in the Cnunly of Garfield and State of Colorado, described as follows: T. 6 5., R. 94 W., 6th P.M. Section 13; Beginning at a point in the NE/4 of Section 13, T. 6 S., R. 94 W., 6th P.M. which bears S09°01'22"W 1491.82 feet frau the northeast corner of said section (being a set -harked stone); thence S01°06'45"W 616.32 feet; thence S69°05'10"W 617.40 feet; thence N00°52'23"E 1055.74 feet; thence S88°06'49"W 734.11 feet; thence S66°22'05"W 569.27 feet; thence N13°07'38"W 1088.27 feet; thence S75°41'37"E 742.62 feet; thence 574°54'27"E 1127.97 feet; thence S19°34'43"E 393.75 feet; thence S37°00'37"E 223.30 feet to the point of beginning. Basis of bearings is the east line of the SE/4 of Section 21, T. 6 S., R. 93 W., 6th P.M. which is assumed frun G.L.O. information to bear north. Containing 36.541 acres, more or less. also known by street and number as: assessor's schedule or parcel number: TO I -IAV E AND TO HOLD the same, together with all and singular the appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging or in anywise thereunto appertaining, and all the estate, right, title, interest and claim whatsoever, of the gra nlor(s), either in law or equity, to the only proper use, benefit and behoof of the grantee(s) heirs and assigns forever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 'fhe grantor(s) ha executed this deed on the dale set forth above. STATE Of COLORADO. .: County of W. r• . Clougb ss. 1/4•'I.b4 fdrkgpsng instrument was acknowledged before me this qt day of August bx,.. W.:. 1?.`.Clough. My commission expires /0 —7—R7 'If in Denver, insert "City and". Witness my hand and official scat. 1995, 1100 71b St. 5041A , QSulfe 2i -C- g/6.93 N,iary Public Hamad Address sr anon Cu"ina Newly fraud Lep! D.¢ription 53 58.35.106.5. C.RS I No. 933. Rev. 4-94. 4urrriAlm DEED Nadia.] publishing. 1743 e, . rn4111111020101—(303)291.25W — 9A4 8 1 0/ 481788 B-949 P-844 00/10/95 10:31A PG 1 OF 1 REC DOC NOT MITDRED AISDORF GARFIEID COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER 6.00 LETTER OF AUTIIORIZATION 1, W. F. Clough, 300 East 5th, Rifle, Colorado 81650, as surface owner of the lands described below, in accordance with an Easement Grant for Surface Facilities dated effective August 9, 1995 from W. F. Clough to Snyder Oil Corporation, hereby authorize Snyder Oil Corporation, 1625 Broadway, Suite 2200, Denver, Colorado 80202, to submit an Application for Special/Conditional Use Permit to install, operate and maintain, a natural gas compressor and related facilities on the following described land in Garfield County, Colorado: Township 6 South, Range 94 West 6111 P.M. Section 13: A tract in the NE/4 described as beginning at a point in the NE/4 of Section 13, T. 6 S., R. 94 W., 6th P.M. which bears S09°0l'22"W 1491.82 feel from the northeast corner of said section (being a set marked stone); thence S01°06'45"W 616.13 feet; thence S73°00'E 31.56 feet; thence N88°53'15"W 238.71 feet; thence N01°06'45"E 626.13 feet; thence S88°53'15"E 268.71 feet to the point of beginning. Basis of bearings is the east line of the SE/4 of Section 21, T. 6 S., R. 93 W., 6th P.M., which is assumed from G.L.O. information to bear north. Containing 3.859 acres, more or less. Dated this 9th clay of August, 1995. )2595 .5 OHS /o Return to: SNYDER OIL CORPORATION 400 7th St. South Sulle 1 200 Rifle, Colorado 81650 111111 :'.1 I'I'I', I.F NL 11`1 II'1 111)1 411111 12 (.111111.. UI HI Ir I: STATE OF COLORADO COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION TELEPHONE: (303) 692-3150 CONSTRUCTION PERMIT PERMIT NO: 95AR514P DATE ISSUED: Augur:L 24, 1.995 ISSUED TO: TIDEWATER COMPRESSION SERVICE THE SOURCE TO WHICH THIS PERMIT APPLIES 15 DESCRIBED ANO LOCATED AS FOLLOWS: INITIAL APPROVAL Portable Natural Gas Compressor Package, initially located in Section 13 TBS R94W, in Garfield Counry, Colorado. THE SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT OR ACTIVITY SUBJECT TO THIS PERMIT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: One 11) Waukesha 7042GL, S/N C10788/1, Rated at 1330 HP, Low NOx design, Four- cycle, Natural gas fired, internal combustion reciprocating engine. This emission unit powers a natural gas compressor. THIS PERMIT IS GRANTED SUBJECT TO ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE COLORADO AIR QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION AND THE COLORADO AIH QUALITY CONTROL ACT C.R.S. (25-7- 101 et seg/ TO TIIOSE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS DOCUMENT AND THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Visible omissions shall not exceed twenty percent (20%1 opacity. 2. The permit dumber shall bo marked on tho subject equipment for oaso of identification. 3. Emissions of air pollutants shall not exceed tho following litnitations (as calculatod in the Division's preliminary analysisl: Nitrogen Oxides. 38.5 tons per year and 8.80 pounds per hour Volatile Organic Compounds: . 25.7 tons por yoar and 5.86 pounds per hour Carbon Monoxide: 38.5 tons por year and 8.80 pounds per hour Note: Pounds por hour is based on a fuel heating value of 1,000 BTU/SCF 4. This source shall be limited to a maximum consumption rate as listed below and all other activities, operational rates and numbers of equiprnont as stated in the application. Annual records of the actual consumption rale shall be maintained by the applicant and made available to the Division for inspection upon requost. Consumption of natural gas shall not exceed 9,715 sof per hour and 85,100,000 scf por year. 777/837/1 .0 // a ill, 2'1 1'1'.1: Gthi 1121111 1 I III WHII.12 (MIA •. . 111P11 la TIDEWATER COMPRESSION SERVICE Permit No. 95AR514P Initial Approval Page 2 5. The attached compliance plan, which containing an operational and maintenance plan, outlining how the applicant will maintain compliance with the requirements of this permit, shall be followed. AIan. the Division's recommendations as noted in Attachment A shall bo conoidorod. The compliance plan shall continence at startup. At the and of six 16) months of operation, tho compliance plan recordkaepirlg results, shall be submitted to the Division. Annual compliance rnnnrds shall be maintained by the applicant be made available to the Division for inspection upon request. 6. This emission unit shall not be movod into an area clataifed as non -attainment within the Stato of Colorado. 7. Each time this equipment is moved to a now location within tho State of Colorado the owner or operator shall filo a Relocation Notice. Such notice shall bo received by the Division at least ten 110) days prior to the changu in location and outline estimated actual emissions at this new cito. Tho Rolocatinn Notice shall include o facility omission inventory of all omission units. 8. At all times, including periods of atart-up, shutdown, and malfunction, the facility and control oquipment chaff, to tho extent practicablo, bo maintained and operated in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practicos for minimizing omissions. Determination of whether or not acceptable operating and maintonanco procedures am being uaed will he based on information available to tho Division, which may include, but is not limited to, monitorino results, opacity observations, review of operating and maintenance procedures, and inspection of the source. 9. A rovisod Air Pollutant Emission Notice (APEN) shall be filed when a significant change in actual omissions occurs (above the level reported on the last APEN, submitted to the Division) as ruquilad by Regulation No.3, Pai A.II.C.2 as put this timetable ill Regulation No.3, Pan A.II.C.3. 10. tri accord:mer. with C.R.S. 25-7-114.1, the Ai, Pollutant Emission Notice )APEN) associated with this permit is valid for a term of live years. the live year term for this APEN oxpirus on 01 -Jul -2000. A revised APEN shall be submitted no later than 30 days before the live year torrn expires. 11. Construction of this source must commence within 18 months of initial approval permit Issuanco or within 18 months of the start-up date stated in the application. It commencement does not occur within the stated time the permit will expire on February 24, 1997 (See General Condition No. 6., Item 1 on the reverse side of the first page of this permit.) 6 oul E, Poulson Permit Engineer/Reviewer 777/837/1 By: ,4 / Dennis M. Myers, Construction Ponnit6 unit Stationary Sources Program Air Pollution Control Division -/2, s TIDEWATER COMPRESSION SERVICE Pormit No. 25AR614 P Initial Approval Page 3 Attachment A Tho following aro tho Division's recommendations for permit complionco on notod above: Fuel Consumption Fuel Meter SCF/year - Non -resetting fuel meter (SCF) Fuel analyaia (BTU/SCF) SCF/Hr. - Fuel consumed / Hours operated Actual emissions Fuul Based Pounds= Emission factor (Lbs/MMBTU) • gas analysis (8TU/SCF) • Fuel consumption (MMSCF) Load Based I iorsepower - Calculated from compressor intake and discharge pressures and gas throughput (engine rpm's) or kilowatts If a generator Is used; Pounds= Emission factor (g/Rhp-Hr) • Horsepower • Hours operated / 453.8 grams/Ib Pounds/Hour - Pounds/ Hours Operated (Engine meter) Operation Parameters (Recorded weekly except as noted) Engine exhaust temperature; Engine speed(RPM's); Intake manifold sir temperature; Ignition Timing; Left and right bank readings Intake manifold air temperature (Max. 100 F) and humidity Intake manifold pressure Fuel setting and prochambor Carburetor air/fuel setting (Lambda. 1.74) Exhaust gas oxygen sensor (9.8%) Maintenance plan 777/837/1 -1; ass FIRE CONTROL MEASURES RIFLE COMPRESSION SITE General • All project personnel are instructed as to: Fire danger for the day Location of fire control equipment Proper operation of fire control equipment Emergency procedures and how to call for additional resources Welding Operations A minimum of one person is dedicated to act as a fire watch during welding operations with a fire extinguisher at hand. Welding shields are used during grinding operations to prevent sparks from leaving the work areas and igniting vegetation. Water trucks are used to wet down ground and nearby vegetation, as conditions dictate. At the close of each day, welding personnel inspect the area of welding activities for any smoldering debris and any conditions conducive to fires. Communications • All SOCO vehicles are equipped with cellular communications on board In the event of a fire In the event of a fire, all personnel and appropriate equipment on site will be committed to its containment and control The BLM and appropriate fire authorities will be notified immediately. Direction of fire control efforts will be transferred to appropriate fire fighting agency personnel upon their arrival on site. July 5, 1995 Mr. Mark Wilson Snyder Oil Company 400 7th Street South, Suite 1200 Rifle, Colorado 81650 RE: NOISE ASSESSMENT FOR PROPOSED RIFLE COt4PRESSION FACILITY Dear Mr. Wilson: engineering dynamics FAX PAGE 1 OF 4 1-303-625-4636 Voice: 1-303-625-4209 Engineering Dynamics' has completed the noise assessment for the proposed Rifle Compression Facility, located near Rifle, Colorado. Noise levels from similar equipment were used to calculate facility noise levels at nearby residences. The analysis and results of this analysis are described below. 1.0 Site Location The proposed site is located on the Southern one-third of a three acre tract of land that is adjacent to U.S. 6 in Section 13 of U.S.G.S. Taughenbaugh Quadrangle map. See Figures 1 and 2. 2.0 Noise Levels of Proposed Equipment The Rifle Compression Facility is scheduled to utilize a Waukesha 7042 GL Engine that will drive an Ariel JOE -4 Compressor, with cooling by J-11 Air Cooled Exchangers. This same equipment is in use at Ferguson Pipeline's Hill 42 Compressor site in Washington County, Texas, therefore it is valid to use the measured noise data for the Rifle facility. Noise level measurements from the Ferguson equipment were performed by Tidewater Compression Services, Inc., Houston, Texas and presented in a letter report to Snyder Oil Compnay. These data are summarized below. Table 1: A -weighted RCF Equipment Noise Levels Measurement Sound Power Direction Levels dB(A) North 107 East 105 South 106 West 106 The data in Table 1 shows that noise emissions from the engine -compressor unit are fairly uniform with direction, therefore noise impact calculations shall use the North direction levels. 3.0 Calculated Noise Levels Noise levels from the proposed site were calculated at three receiver locations; one, the site property line, two, the nearest residence to the West and three, the mobile home residential area to the East. Table 2 shows the approximate distances from the center of the compressor site to each of the receivers and the calculated Sound Pressure Levels (SPL's) at each receiver. 3925 south kalamath street englewood, colorado 80110 (303) 761-4367 • fax (303) 761-4379 Mr. Wilson July 5, 1995 Page 2 Table 2: Calculated A -weighted SPL at Nearest Receivers Receiver Identification Distance A -weighted Feet SPL's Nearest Property Line BO Duran Residence 5000 Mobile Home Park 4300 71 35 36 ngineering dynamics Interpretation of the 'calculated SPL's in Table 2 are; 1. Property line noise levels are similar, within several dB, of property line noise levels from similar facilities in the immediate area. 2. Calculated noise levels at the nearest residences or residential areas are at or below background noise levels for these areas. Previous data taken by EDI for residences near I-70 in the Rifle area are in the 40 to 50 dB(A) range. 4.0 Conclusions The results of Section 3 show that noise from the proposed compressor site will be inaudible or nearly inaudible at the Duran residence and at the Mobile Home Park. Therefore, no additional noise mitigation designs are needed for this proposed site. If you have any questions, please contact me at our Englewood office. Sincerely, ENGINEERING DYNAMICS, INC. ,2- Tr - Stuart D. McGregor Vice President ••/‘• -p05,Kqt1 Lk) Sec-iior i3: JJG Saallnn une SEC. 13 n 91 D' \ yl \ I nl NL !/4 — — Pe,c mee Property SEq/p I " 600' See 0401/ or Right PURILO NPRRII F1PQIrv( PURIM /\ \ PVPlIC SCRWE PCEIIME / / / / / / / / / / Figure 1: _/7_ ucKO 01' PASS VAI HS i /. • I i (5A' Reba.) F/ -- _/ b ��/ _______<)5 F\��'W� Figure 2: JIJiI db-t39b Ib :b4 hhI IM I II,twLnhI.' ..1.1191`.. U@IILFI: ro r`JrbtLJnbJb Tidewater Compression TO: SNYDER OIL COMPANY Attn: Rocky Pollock 3939 Soca Pkwy. Evans, Colorado FROM: Eric Payne SUBJECT: Noiso Assessment for proposed compressor station, Rifle, Colorado. Dcnr Mr. Pollock: page 1 of 3 Tidewater Compression Service, Inc. has reviewed the Sound Pressure Level data taken. on Ewe 22, 1995 by a representative of tidewater at a site where there is a. [roil identical w the equipment proposed for Rifle, Colorado. Tho data was taken with a calibrated Type -2 sound level metes, at points diagonal to the dimensional center of the equipment to a distance of 5O01- Figure 1 is a plan view of the equipment with distances and noise levels Uatcd at each point. Summary of M.4BSlrnA Hata Centel Compression Site (Proposed) - Table 1; Sound Power Loyal from Ferguson Pipelines Hill f 2 Compnwor silo Washington Co.,1X Measurement Sound Power Mint Lel/el= tRI. North 81 East 81 South 82 West B2. On Skil 102 TIOEWAT2N COMPNCSS1OH r$ANCF INC 4.42O' orIamorc None MW 4ton, Tama 7741-8004 mioybane: T13 -443C-4102 nmdy To: P.O. Buz 40009. Mouton. Tugs 77240 Own A r1,Y wsn+r Ceiaip3ny II II -1-; i, -tugs 1'a: 5,1 risen Tronas rER rnnr.. III rint P ra 19'7676254636 r.ni page 2 of 3 Tattle 7: Background Sound Levels outside of Ferguson Pipelines Hill #2 Crimp -ass -or site Wnshingtun Co., TX Measurement Sound Power 500 feet 55 (every direction) Both the cquiparant in Washington Co., DC and the equipuneru proprnz 1 R,r Rifle, CO. aro identical- The onus were packaged by the smne company, at the same time and have identical components and configurations as follows: attune: Waukesha 7042 GL Compressor Ariel JGK-4 Cooler Air Cool l Exchangers 7-11 Cylinders: (4) 6-25"K Based upon aur measured data, from any point outside of a 5001t radius of the compra&sor, the baclrgronnd noise will ovuawme the noise genoran'd by the proposed equipment Jllll �L 1'JJi 11: J. 11'.111 III CIA" Lt I'PA I! 111 IJ UUdJOU:u r.um FIGURE I Plan view cif cywpmxrt with mcxcscucd sound Ievcls mid distan:os. 337 a 500 S"gda coil- ndB 3001 6s -act zod 75,46 100 Lida faJe 75d8 j00' 6Sd6 WO 6134 app: pt1wil 3 of 3 .S9' S voo'ssd1i soo' 6Idt3 Zoo' (516 - loo' 7518 s_• s So' 8716 =t . 11 raz- 'L 50' 8z da -n--106" 7518 2oc'6c1d4 300' Mare 3 -Ada car szA tekl TUTIH- PAGE. OS meg 3036254535 SW DER 0IL iA t Lincoln DeVore ,Inc. - Geolechnical Consultants 1441 Motor St. Grand Junction. CO 01505 TEL: (303) 2428268 FAX: (303) 2421561 August 8, 1995 Tidewater Compression P.O. Box 2244 Grand Junction, CO 81502 RE: Subsurface Soils Exploration,Central Compression Project, 2 Miles Went of Rifle Colorado As requested, Lincoln DeVore personnel have completed a geotech- nical exploratory program at the above referenced site. Two shallow exploration holes were drilled in the vicinity of the proposed compressor pad. The purpose of these holes were to determine the types and character of the underlying soils and to relate these characteristics to the proposed foundation system. This letter contains general recommendations for construction of a shallow compressor foundation, but is not a foundation design and cannot be used as such. Our conclusions and recommendations for this site are presented below. Site Description The project site is located in the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 13, Town- ship 6 South, Range 94 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Gar- field County, Colorado. More specifically the site is located approximately 2 miles West of Rifle, on the North side of the Pioneer Ditch and the I-70 Business Loop. Soil Classification: The Geologic materials encoun- tered under the site consist of thin alluvial/colluvial soils which have been deposited on the site by ancient debris fans originating in the large gully feature to the North and the Northwest of the site. These surface soils overlie the weathered siltstones, sandstones and mudstoneseof the materia of the Formation. rmatd in The geologic and engineering prop vies be discussed l fou fol- our 2 shallow exploration borings e lowing sections. The upper 5'-7' of the soil profile are designated as Soil Type I. It is anticipated these soils will be used for foundation bearing for the proposed compressor. This soil type was classified as a sandy, very silty clay (ML -CL) under the unified Classification System. The Standard Penetration Teats were found to be approximately 31-43 blows per foot. Pene- traio t the soil is stif andt ofn medium density. tests of tis magnitude i iindicate a moisture content varied from pproxif Z 3036254636 SMYDFF 01L Tidewater Compression Subsurface Soils Exploration Central Compression Project August 8, 1995 Page 2 matley 6.2% to 7.4%, indicating a relatively dry soil. This soil is slightly plastic and is sensitive to changes in moisture content. With decreased moisture, it will tend to shrink, with some cracking upon desiccation. Upon increasing moisture, it will tend to expand. Expansion tests were performed on typical samples of the soil and expansive pressures on the order of 400 psf were found to be typical. This material will also consolidate upon saturation or excessive loading. If recommended bearing values are not exceeded, such settlement willremain wwithin d to rebmain w limits. The allowable maximum bearing value the order of 1800 psf- A minimum dead load of 1000 psf will be required. This soil was found to contain sulfates in detrimental quantities. Sail Type Il. was found to be partially composed of colluvial soils from the Wasatch Formation and weathered In situ Wasatch Formation. Somethinofthe contain clays withlow lcolluvial soils an in strata off the Weathered strataasatch Formation expansive characteristics. This soil type was classified as a silty olaYeY sand (SH/SC) under the Unified Classification System. The Standard Penetration Tests ranged from 18 blows per foot to 97 blows per foot. Pene- tration tests of this magnitude indicate that the soil is quite variable and of medium to high density. The moisture con- tent varied from 3.6% to 5.6%, indicating a -slightly moist soil. This soil is slightly plastic in some strata and is sensitive to changes in moisture content. With decreased moisture, it will tend to shrink, with some cracking upon desiccation.. Upon in- creasing moisture, it will tend to expand. Expansion tests were performed on typical samples of the soil and expansive pressures on the order of 250-390 psf were found to be typical; This material will also consolidate upon saturation or excessive loading. If recommended bearing values are not exceeded, such. settlement will remain within tolerable limits. The allowable maximum bearing value was found to be on the order of 1300 psf for the colluvial sells and 4500 for the Weathered Wasatch Forma- tion, A minimum dead load of 400 psf will be required. This soil was found to contain sulfates in detrimental quantities. Man-made Fill: Approximately 2' of man-made fill was encountered in exploration boring 42. The approximate extent of this fill can be fairly easily mapped if a site specific topogra- phy may is utilized. The majority of the soils encountered in the exploration borings are native to this site. All building foundations must penetrate any man-made fills which are present on the site at this time, as well as any fills which result from the excavation process. Careful examination of the open excava- 3o=D25453E SNIDER OIL Tidewater Compression Subsurface Soils Exploration Central Compression Project August 8, 1995 Page 3 "n, tion will be necessary to determine the presence or absence of man-made fills. The open excavation must be examined.Prior to the placement of concrete to establish that materials of proper design bearing capacity have been exposed and that mo soft spots or debris are present in the foundation area. A 24 hour notice is required for all field examinations to enable Lincoln DeVore to schedule personnel and provide service when needed. Soil Noisture Conditions: No free water was encoun- tered during drilling on this site. In our opinion . the true free water surface is fairly deep in this area, and hence, should not affect construction. Seepage moisture may affect construction if surface drainage is not properly controlled. Foundation Thee Recommended: From the standpoint of soil bearing capacity a properly designed shallow foundation system of the isolated strip footing or isolated concrete pad could be utilized to support the compressor skid. Lincoln Devore has not been provided with a 'set of construction drawings or design loads for this structure. The interaction of the soil soil conditions found, together with the structure loading, the form of the final foundation. The general soil. characteris- tics are given herein. It must be noted the native soils are probably of sufficient bearing capacity to support the structure however, cyclic vibrations must be considered for the fd inal ffoundation design. The use of rather thick footings, to 5' below the final ground elevation, possibly in conjunction with a structural fill of either imported material or reworked native soils may be required to accomplish proper tie -down of the equipment or damping of the vibrations. • Depending on the Voidsa Beneath Foundation Walla: voids may or may not be re- quired foundation mitigate system utilized,v re- quired to the expansive pressures of the native Boils. In general, all foundation systems should conform to the minimum bearing pressures given in the soil classification section of this report. Reinforein¢: The amount of reinforcing will depend upon the type of foundation system utilized for this structure.ure Isolated concrete pads should be reinforced in accordance h the latest ACI code. Any foundation stem walls should be designed as "grade beams" capable of spanning at least 12 feet. where the foundation stem walls are relatively shallow in height, vertical reinforcing not be necessary. However, in the walls retaining soil in excess of 4 feet in height, vertical reinforcing may be necessary to 3036254636 Biro 01_ Tidewater Compression Subsurface Soils.Exploration Central Compression Project August 8, 1995 Page 4 409 PO5 Nib ,: » 0-• resist the lateral pressures (restrained case) of the soils along the wall exterior. To aid in designing such vertical reinforc- ing, an equivalent fluid pressure (E.F.P) on the order of 60 pcf would be appropriate. Floor ahs: Floor slabs on grade, if any, should be positively separated from all structural portions of this build- ing and allowed to float freely. Frequent scoring (control joints) of the slabs should be provided to allow for possible shrinkage cracking of the slab. These control joints should be placed to provide maximum slab areas of approximately 200 to 360 square feet. Any man-made fill placed below floor slabs on grade should be compacted to a minimum of 90% of its maximum Modified Proctor dry density, ASTM D-1557. These soils should be placed at a moisture content conducive to the required compaction (usually Proctor optimum moisture content +2%. • prainage ADA, Grading: Surface grading should be completed in such a manner that all runoff moisture is removed from the vicinity of the structure as quickly as possible. It is recommended that a minimum surface gradient of 8% be maintained away from the structure for the first 10 feet. Any roof down- spouts from future buildings and any sill cocks should be carried across all backfill areas and allowed to discharge well away from the structure. Proper discharge of roof drain downspouts may require the use subsurface piping in some areas.' Maintenance personnel of this facility should be advised to fill in any settled areas to eliminate ponding of water near the structure and to provide adequate slope for proper drainage away from the structure and off the site at all times. Backfill: To reduce settlement and aid in keeping water from reaching beneath this and other structures, all back- fill around this and other structures should be mechanically compacted to 80% of its maximum Modified Proctor dry density ABM D-1557. The only exception to this would be the components of the perimeter foundation drain, if any. All backfill should be com- posed of the native soils and should not be placed by soaking, jetting or puddling. All backfill placed in utility trenches around this structure or below foundation walls should be mechan- ically compacted to a minimum of 90% of its maximum Modified Proctor dry density ASTM D-1557. These soils should be placed at a moisture content conducive to the required compaction (usually Proctor optimum content +2%. Cement Type: Type II, Type I-II or Type II -V cement is recommended for all concrete which is in contact with the soils on this site. Calcium chloride should not be added to a 3036254636 SNYDER Ofd Tidewater Compression Subsurface Soils Exploration Central Compression Project August 8, 1995 Page 5 Type II, Type 1 -II or Type II -V cement under any circumstances. Remarks: The bottoms of all exterior foundations should be located a minimum of 24 inches below finished grade for frost protection or as required by the local building codes. Founda- tion components must not be placed on frozen soils. Respectfully submitted, LINCOLN-DeVORE, INC. By: Edward H. Norris Western Slope Man LDTL Job # 83413-3 2.0 es 30 36 25-13 36 SI l itEP. 0I L -27- OILS DESCRIPTIONS ROCK DESCRIPTIONS' SYMBOLS mar. �"0' IS' W. 81 NCRES: Patael/2( T Isere Weals a blown bdmne pweyvanleinbgroand - ST 1- Vk' Shay Panora sample ont Wa Navel Moisture CW I:Ix Weathered Material Free voter Mhb WNaturd dry density Td-DHhrrbed Bak Sample ® Soil type related b samples In report Top of Formation ior -Topaal . - .:4 p smmCCtmNm &IERATEY- N Fill STONE Man mode v" GW Well-grorkd Cxmel =--= SILTSTONE oaaf egg Ur GP Poorly -graded Gravel=___ SHALE GM Silty Gravel x x x x x x CLAY$TONE ajil.a0 f 0 `.o;'" GC Clayey Grovel COAL - SW Well -graded Sand LIMESTONE r� r in IpI IIl((( 5P Pocrly-galled Sand DOLOMITE 5M Silly Sand , MARLSTONE ;. SC Clayey Sand GYPSUM l'� "II//)II"I))I�I ML Low-plaslidty Sill - Ottwr Sedingrdary Rocks CL Law -plasticity Clay S \,Vi wnn xrr, r ;;>v GRANITIC ROCKS ue. r� Standard by driving sampler Iaalb. des. Samples spoon tin somas,. Tb or lM not ed subaur and - ®Test Boring Location =7sst Pit Location Seismic or Resistivity S1Sicilian.7:21lineation indicates appear. length b often/Pike et d S.ivnio , R. Resistivity) Penetration Drives are made a etandgvtl Le'sppl spoon Into the erdund by dropping a weight W'.ASTM teat b-ISee. mor be oulk standard /pet (beth dishn bad f or a-ce.' L D. roll (5..?c land') Shelby Neo See leg tintype. boring bogs show sjWWYace conditions dotes and locations shown ,and h is warranted that they an repreeeNOBve face cMdllleN el other loeotiam lune*. - Ol. La''-Wasddty Organic DIORITIC ROCKS Sill �'r TNO and Clay KglrpbStidly Sill 311..!-rtR GAGER() iyi` CH High -plasticity Cloy RHYOLITE qty Olglan(asficlly Organic Clayvend �,� ANDESITE -07.L.... how. Pl Peat ea BASALT b ( 1d (;,y/Gtd Well -graded Grovel, Sill Y Li. TEFF B ASH FLOWS "f•4 f . e GWYGC Well-gradart Gravel, Clayey • , ea', ' BRECCIA et 011ier Wkarios :sire' owe GFYG3,1 Pearly -graded Gravel, Silty n` •rr ..• I Ot ;er LyneouS Rocks �i of 'pea' Gs% Poorly -graded Gravel, Clayeyri •r K,,,vre,.,r ww.(1 GNEISS ,o..' IllV GM/GC Silty Gravel, Clayey -/ SCHIST Pls„7 ii_ GC/GM Clayey Grovel, Silly hjO PHYLLITE Phil. Phil 99 t SW/SM Well - graded Sand, Silty ,, �:��• SLATE SW/SC Well -graded Sand, Clayey . .r� • ja.: METACMART TE fpqNnpf1nn SP/51,t Poorly -graded Sand, 0o._ MARBLE UHHGNI B NNN Silty �•i if SP/SC Poorly -_graded Sand, y HORNFELS '.SM/SC 1¢I�I, 5lty Sand, Clayey 1'.r SERPENTINE PidIl' 5C/SM `^`n`I Sand, Siby Other Metamorphic PoCks1 I. I I C1JMl. Silty Clay I likcOUi baba[ Ince ftI l - �jUC ION EXPLANATION OF BOREHOLE LOGS AND LOCATION DIAGRAMS -27- 3036254636 6Mincn OIL BORING NO. 1 I I�1 1 (SOIL LOG �sWw DENSITY WATER DEPTH SOIL BORING ELEVATION'. DESCRIPTION (COUNT Pn % a 11,.1 Sandy, Silty .,,..y Soils Very Density I.- i I f Sandy Silty Gay Compressible Mast sJ I ss.5 I Best 71 I - i --L.CL Very Low Expansion 5 i Debris Fan Materiel tran Wasatch Formation Fragments of Sillslone. Sandstone & Mudstone SI. Firm Sulfates __t , I 11 Silty Clayey Sand SI. Moist sat 1 51e I s 1 rets ble 10 12/12 i 10 1: SM/SC P Fragments of Sillstone, Sandstone & Mudstone Com 25116 l I Low Expansion 1 I 1 -7_L 11 Silty Clayey Sand SI. Moist Ds tare flea i a.els 5 7=� SM/SC Medium Density Firm 15 trs/12 ? Very Weathered Wasatch Formation? _ _ 162118 • I ii 1 - 1 20 I 25 I TD @ 14-1/2' 25 i 30 130 J Slow Counts are cumulative fa each I 1 I s inches of sampler penetration. —1 1 140 Free Water 1 During Drilling 7-1845 I I LOG OF SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION r Central Conepreealon Project 1 2 1111aa Wait of RH1s, Colored* I T70E:WA1IE t CQUeneseiON I Date LINCOLN - DeVORE, Inc. 1 Grand Junction, Colorado 0-4'95 Geotechnical Consultants Grand Junction, Colorado -•23 Job No. x34 13 -J Drawn EMU 3O3G25'Ib 313 SNYUhF( U 1 _ DEPTH (FT.) 5 10 15 BORING NO. 2 I sOIL I BORING ELEVATION: BLOW SOIL DENOITY pci WATER % DESCRIPTION COUNT rLOG 1 108.7 110.4 7.4% 6.034 4.0% 'Thin, Man -Made Fill Very Low Density Sandy, Silty Clay Soils 1 1 x'11 I Sandy Silty Gay Very Low Expansion an� ML -CL Compressible Moist 6 Debris Fan Material from Wasatch Formation Fragments of Siltstono, Sandstone & Mudstone _ 1216 10/12 24116 i Compressible 1I Silty Clayey Sand SI. Moist sr 1 I i SM/SC Sulfates Firm 10 yiF 11 f` I Debris Fan Material from Wasatch Formation --I Low Expansion 1 i l+ ? Very Weathered Wasatch Formation? 11 Silty Clayey Sand SI, Moist cs 15/0 - -- SM/SC Medium Density Firm J.1.6.127/12 .xl i 42/16 -1 1 - TO ® 14-112 20 J I -1 25 30 .I Blow Counts are cumulative for each III 1 8 inches of sampler penetration. NO Foie Water During [Melee 7 -16 -Ba LOG OF SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION LINCOLN - DeVORE, Inc. Geotuchnlcal Consultants Grand Junction, Colorado Central Ccn preaeton Pralact 2 taloa Woe( of FWta, Colorado TIDEWATER COBMPRE&5IO#4 Grand Junction, Colorado43-4-85 Data Job No. 83413-J Drawn EMU -29- iionsittglai 4,4 OA Clal IMIL-04) IRIMA10-Porweav 1-9401401 $ mot Vim Tit coartowv. mot LThe stetwowithe Nvtioni itV) 8.41% Boring Na.: 1 010-1: 1$2 In-Macim thirOW (poi): PM Os 0,4 steseinnaiarrSkee ASTM Mx0wat Max. Dry pairetty put OPtal MAW r e %r tIMBEWESMY1 'A' Value 0 tiVO psi: Dispiseerrtit4100ps Ewetilvri 100 pak ALUMINA *A -W Standard Parraitation tOPT)1 Um:wined 0=p -ratios NO CQMSOLRNf10N: 0.7. tfl % IMALFATEI PAWL PIEMAMMKUTY: K (20 VAIRR ppm* LiNCOLN DelettE, Inc. Geogyomwaii enstents Oral aaVea, eskensio 3D gal