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BOCC 11/20/95
PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
REQUEST: Special Use Permit for the construction and
operation of a natural gas compressor.
APPLICANT: Questar Pipeline Company
LOCATION: A parcel of land located in Section 18, T6S
R93W and Section 13, T6S R94W of the 6th
P.M.; approximately 2 miles west of Rifle off
of CR 264.
SITE DATA: 9.64 Acres
WATER/SEWER: Will not be used
ACCESS: Direct access to CR 264
EXISTING/ADJACENT ZONING: R/L
I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The subject property is located within District C - Rural Areas/Minor Environmental
Constraints and District D - Rural Areas/Moderate Environmental Constraints, as designated
by the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan's Management Districts Map.
11. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
A. Site Description: The property to be used is a 9.64 acre parcel located north of CR
264 approximately two (2) miles west of Rifle among other industrial land uses. The
site has been previously leveled and little vegetation exists. The parcel slopes very
gently from north to south and a support facility/field office is located approximately
200 feet south of the site. An existing concrete pad is located immediately south of
where the compressor would be placed, which was once used as a pad for an earlier
compressor. See sketch map on page
B. Adjacent Land Uses: This area is an industrial site which supports a number of similar
uses for the oil and gas industry. Snyder Oil, Public Service, Northwest Pipeline and
Umetco Minerals, amon 7 thers, all have operations in the immediate vicinity. See
vicinity map on page
C. Project Description: The applicant proposes the constriction of a natural gas
compressor facility and a distribution pipeline which would supply natural gas from
the applicant's existing transmission line to the Rocky Mountain Natural Gas (RMNG)
facility, located approximately 2000 feet to the west. The compressor will be an Ajax
DPC-360, natural gas fired, which will boost pressure from 550 psig to 850 psig at
a maximum 400 RPM. Compressed gas volumes will range from 5 MMSCFD to 18
MMSCFD. The compressor will be set on a prepared pad using portable surface
mount bases and a pre-engineered metal building will be built around the unit. Except
for periodic maintenance, it is assumed the facility will be operated 24 hours/day, 365
days/year.
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11I. MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS
A. Easements: The property where the compressor will be located is owned in fee by the
applicant; however, the distribution line that will carry the compressed natural gas to
the RMNG facility will cross an adjacent land owner's property. The applicanthas
received an easement from the adjacent land owner and is attached on pages 7.../ .
B. Zoning: The subject property exists within the R/L zone district which does allow this
type of facility, upon issuance of a Special Use Permit.
C. Legal Access: Access to the facility is directly from CR 264 and, it appears, that no
additional easements are required.
State and Local Health Standards: An Air Pollution Permit from the Colorado
Department of Health has been applied for (see application on page/0 . l 3 ), and
assumes the following annual emission amounts:
NOx 10.43 tons/year;
CO 1 1.73 tons/year;
NMHC 7.50 tons/year;
VOC 4.17 tons/year.
Revised emission estimates have been submitted which indicate higher levels of
emissions than earlier calculations. It appears that the above listed emissions are "not
to exceed" levels, submitted to the Colorado Department of Health with the
application for an air pollution permit. Staff has not been able to determine if the air
pollution permit application has been amended to reflect these new estimates. See the
Air P lution application on pages lb -13 and the revised estimates on page
Staff recommends that any approval be contingent on the State granting
the air pollution permit for the amended emissions levels.
E. Noise: Sound Pressure Levels (in decibels, dB) have been calculated by the
manufacturer of the compressor to be used and show that noise generated by the
engine/compressor unit will be approximately 108 dB at the source, when operating
at a maximum 400 RPM. Additional noise levels have been calculated and are
reported below:
Distance: 20 feet Sound Power Level: 81 dB
100 feet 67 dB
200 feet 61 dB
It appears that at the property line, approximately 200 feet from the compressor, the
noise will be 61 dB. For comparison sake, normal human conversation at three(3)
feet is in the 60 dB to 65 dB range. See Sound Pressure Levels on page / 5- .
F. Vibration: The operation of the unit will, most likely, create some vibration on and
near the site. It will be necessary to construct a foundation or pad that will make
vibrations imperceptible, except by instruments, at any point outside of the property
boundary line where the unit will be located.
G. Soils: The Soil Conservation Service identifies the parcel of land to be used for this
proposal as being in the Arvada loam class, having severe shrink -swell potential.
Conversations with the applicant's engineer have indicated that the proposed method
of setting the compressor on a prepared pad will be adequate to mitigate any problems
associated with the shrink -swell potential of the soil.
H. Wildlife Considerations: Impacts caused to wildlife from the construction and
operation of this facility should be minimal or non-existent as the site is already
industrial in nature and probably not a part of habitat or migration routes.
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I. Fire Protection Measures: The applicant has submitted a list of fire control measures
which app r to be adequate in the event of a fire (see attached fire control measures,
page ___,). Additionally, the applicant will be required to adhere to the
provisions of the National Fire Code as it applies to this type of facility. Staff
recommends that the applicant tile an emergency plan with the appropriate fire
protection district. In the event of a fire, adequate access to the site does exist.
J Traffic: It is expected that traffic in the immediate area will increase during the
construction of the facility, estimated to last from two (2) to four (4) weeks. After
completion, it is assumed that traffic will return to pre -construction levels.
K. Revegetation: The applicant has submitted a revegetation plan concerning the
pipeline portion of this proposal. It appears that this plan is adequate to correctly
reclaim a d revegetate the disturbed lands. See the Reclamation Plan on pages
IV. SUGGESTED FINDINGS
I . That proper posting and public notice was provided as required for the meeting before
the Board of County Commissioners.
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:
2.
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.
The applicant shall have 360 days from the date of the Resolution of Conditional
Approval to meet all conditions set forth in the Resolution. The Special Use Permit
shall be issued when all conditions are met and shall expire 360 days after issuance,
unless construction or use have commenced.
The amount of noise to be generated by the operation of this facility be consistent
with the predicted decibels (dB) as indicated herein. 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.
4. The construction of the foundation or pad 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. All construction will be done 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 of the soil.
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5. Final approval is subject to receiving the required permits from the Colorado
Department of Health concerning the emissions permit, reflecting the amended
emissions levels, and any other permits which may be required for the construction
or operation of this facility.
That the applicant will apply for and receive any and all building permits associated
with the construction of the building which will house the compressor facility.
7 That all out-of-state vehicles or equipment to be used for the construction of this
facility be registered or apportioned within the State of Colorado or the County of
Garfield.
That the applicant consult with the Rifle Fire Department and file an emergency plan
with said Department.
That revegetation of the lands disturbed by the installation of the pipeline shall be in
strict accordance with the revegetation plan that has been submitted with this
application.
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1Z11111 -(_)I-WAY AND EASEMENT G•NT
VV. F. Clough, of (.i infield County, State of Colorado, ("Grantor") conveys and
warrants to Questar Pipeline Company, a Utah corporation ("Grantee"), a right of way and
easement 50.00 feet in width through and across the following lands situated in Garfield
County, State of Colorado ("the Lands"):
The centerline of the right of way shall extend through and across the Lands as
follows:
C0I\I1\1I?NCING at the section corner common to Sections 12 and 13,
Township 6 South, Range 94 West, and Sections 18 and 19, Township 6 South,
Range 93 West, 6th Principal Meridian, Garfield County, Colorado, being a
stone monument, thence S.14"44'29"W. (55.75 feet to the POINT OF
BEGINNING, Station 1+36.64 on a gas pipeline right of way for Questar
Pipeline Company, and a point on or near the property line of Questar
Pipeline Company's Rifle Yard;
"Thence 5.52"35'47"W. 24.78 feet;
Thence N.07"37'46"W. 9(1.51) feet;
Thence N.40"1 0'12"W. 55.15 feet;
Thence N.60"13'27"W. 134.69 feet;
Thence N.49"32'25"W. 202.12 feet;
Thence N.52"01'45"W. 257.55 feet;
Thence S.85"32'24"W. 225.52 feet;
Thence N.76" 1$'35"W. 394.5( feet;
Thence S.59"(10'59"W. 253.21 feel;
Thence S.56"56'07"W. 101.52 feet to Station 19+37.11 on said gas pipeline
right of way, S.53"25'05'L:. 1,060.45 feet from the quarter section corner
COI1111)011 to said Sections 12 and 13, being a brass cap and iron pipe
monument.
This right of way ttnd easement is granted in consideration of TEN a11cI NO/I0O
DOLLARS ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is
acknowledged, all(I shall permit Grantee to lay, maintain, operate, repair, inspect, 1)rOtect,
remove and replace pipelines, valves, valve boxes and other gas transmission and distribution
facilities, (collectively, the "Facilities") through and across the (.ands.
Grantee shall be entitled to have and to hold this right of way and easement for so
Tong as the facilities shall be maintained, with the right of ingress to, egress from, and access
on and along the right of way to construct, maintain, Operate, repair, inspect, protect,
remove and replace the Facilities. This right of way and easement shall carry with it the
right to use existing roads for the purpose of conducting the foregoing activities.
Grantee may also temporarily use such portion of Grantor's property along and
adjacent to the right of way as may be reasonably necessary in connection with construction,
maintenance, repair, removal or replacement of the facilities.
Grantor shall have tight to use the Lands, except for 1I•urposes for which this
right of way and easement is granted to Grantee, provided such use does not interfere with
the Facilities or any other rights granted to Grantee under this Right -of -Way and Easement
Grant ("Grant"). Grantor shall not huild or construct nor in any way permit to be built or
constructed any building or other improvement over or across the right of way, nor change
its contour without written consent of Grantee.
Grantee will use such methods of weed control on the easement for live (5) years as
are reasonably necessary Io control the growth of thistle and other noxious weeds.
Grantee agrees to pay damages that may arise to crops or fences caused by the
exercise of its rights under this Grant. Should any unresolved dispute arise as to such
damages, it shall, at the written request of either party, be arbitrated and determined by
disinterested arbitrators, one Io he appointed by Grantor and one by Grantee within 20 days
after such request. If the two so chosen arc unable to agree within 90 clays alter
appointment, then they shall, within 30 days after written request by either the Grantor or
the Grantee, select a third arbitrator. if the two arbitrators cannot agree on a third
arbitrator, either Grantor or Grantee may seek appointment of a third arbitrator by 0
federal district judge of the district in which the Lands lie. The decision of any two of the
arbitrators so appointed shall he final.
This Grant shall he binding upon and inure to the benefit of the (heirs, legal
representatives, successors and assigns of Grantor and the successors and assigns Or the
Grantee and may he assigned in whole or in part by Grantee.
'Phis Right -of -Way and Easement Grant represents the entire agreement between the
parties.
WITNESS the execution hereof this 1_6- day of /V� VI , 1995.
Witness: GRANTOR:
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W. F. CLOUGI-I
STATE OF Abod
COUNTY OhOd/iWe
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On this / rH day of NOV , 1995, personally appeared before me
>!(i.F. cis , the signer of the foregoing instrument, who duly
acknowledged tcYme that _he__ executed the snnne.
My Commission Expires:
7 -1n -9F"
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Notary Public
Residing at: 1
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QUESTAR PIPELINE COMPANY
79 SOUTH STATE STREET • P.O. BOX 11450 • SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84147 • PHONE (801) 530-2400 • FAX (801) 530-2570
John E. Corrent, Senior Design Engineer
Codes and Environmental Affairs
September 27, 1995
Colorado Department of Health
Air Pollution Control Division
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, Colorado 80222-1530
Attn: Mr. Dennis Myers
Re: APEN/Permit Application for the installation of an engine driven compressor for
the Rifle Yard, Garfield County.
Dear Mr. Myers:
Questar Pipeline Company (Questar Pipeline) is planning on installing a natural gas fired, internal
combustion engine driven compressor at the Rifle Yard located in Garfield County, Colorado (refer to
attached drawing M-14551). Questar Pipeline based the emission rates listed below on the potential
to emit for the proposed unit. The potential to emit is based on yearly operating hours (8760)
multiplied by the maximum emission rate in pounds/hour. The actual make of the engine has yet to
be finalized; therefore, the emissions reflected in this Application are intended as a not to exceed
number. The actual'emissions for the unit will be determined and reported to the APCD prior to final
approval of the permit. The proposed engine will account for the following emissions in tons/year:
Proposed Source Potential to Emit
TABLE I
VOC refers to non -methane & non -ethane hydrocarbons.
Make/Model
EMISSIONS TPY BASED ON 0760 HOURS/YEAR
NOx
CO
NMHC
VOC1
TOTAL
10.43
1 1 .73
7.5
4.17
VOC refers to non -methane & non -ethane hydrocarbons.
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The listed emissions in tpy are based on the maximum emission rates in Lb/hr. for this engine
operating at nominal conditions; NOx = 2.38 Ib/hr., CO = 2.68 Ib/hr., NMf-IC = 1 .71 Ib/hr, and VOC
= 0.952 Ib/hr
The new engine driven compressor will be installed in Questar's existing Rifle yard. The unit
will compress gas from Questar's facilities into the Rifle Dew Point Plant owned and operated by
others. This gas will then be discharged into the Avon Pipeline for delivery to residential customers.
Questar has no other reportable emission sources located at this site.
Schedule
Questar must commence with the installation of this unit beginning on November 1, 1995.
It is estimated that construction will be completed and start-up will commence on or around December
1 6, 1995. Questar requests that this project receive expedited review and approval. The gas being
supplied from Questar's proposed compressor will be delivered to the Rifle Dew Point Plant to be
processed and used for the residential customers located along the Avon Pipeline to provide heat for
the coming winter months. A partial list of the communities that will be served are Rifle, Glenwood
Springs, Snowmass, Aspen and the Vail Valley.
Questar requests that the Division exempt the installation of this compressor unit from the 30
day comment period. In accordance with Regulation No.3, Part B, IV.C.1 .a., the new installation will
not have emissions greater than fifty (50) tons/year and is located in an attainment area which is rural
in nature. Questar would appreciate the opportunity to meet with the APCD to discuss ways to
expedite the approval of this project. Questar will plan on contacting the APCD within the next 15
days to arrange a convenient time to meet and discuss this project.
An APEN has been included in accordance with Regulation No. 3, Part A.II. for the proposed
source, plus $100 in APEN filing fees.
If there are any questions concerning this information, please contact me at the above letter
address or by telephone number at (801) 530-2516 or FAX (801) 530-2684.
attachments
Jahn E. Corrent (JC)
.APPLICATION FOR AIR POLLUTION EMISSION PERMIT OR PERMIT MODIFICATION
This application trust be filled out completely except for #14 and #15: otherwise, application will be considered incomplete -
SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE. Mail completed application APENs and filing fee to:
Colorado Department of Health
APCD-SS-B1
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, Colorado 80222-1530 Telephone: (303)692-3150
1. Permit to be issued to:
Questar Pipeline Company
2. Mailing Address: State: Utah
79 South State Street
P.O. Box 11450; Salt Lake City Zip Code: 84147
3a. Agent for Service (see No. 3 on reverse): N/A
3b. Federal Tax Identification Number:87-0307401
4a. General Nature of Business
Natural Gas Transportation
4b. SIC Code: 4922
Sa. Air Pollution Source Description: Natural gas fueled Internal combustion engine
compressor
5b. Days per year source will
operate: 365
6a. Source Location Address (Include Location Map):
Sec. 18, T6S R93W
Township Range, direction and distance from nearest town or intersection) County: Garfield
6b. UTM Coordinates (un tan)
257 E
437.8 N
(If using and give
7. ESTIMATED COSTS:
7a. Source, Process Equipment or Project:
Cap. Cost $ 500,000
Air Pollution Control Procedures or Equipment
7b. Capital Cost:
7c. Operating Cost: /annually
8a. STATUS
X New Air Pollution Source
❑ Modification to Permitted Source (Control Equipment added, process change, etc.):
❑ Transfer of Ownership - Transferred front:
❑ Existing Source -not permitted (Include Date of Source Startup):
❑ Other:
Projected Dates for Construction,to:
8b. Begin: Nov., 1995 8c.End Jan., 1995
Projected Source Startup Date:
8d. Dec, 1995
9. Enclose check to cover APEN FILING FEES. One APEN should be filed for each emission point
NOTE: Additional processing fees Hurst also be paid prior to permit issuance.
APENS @$100.00 per APEN = $100
10. SIGNATURE OF LEGALLY AUTHORIZED
FRSON (NOT Ven r or Equipment Manufacturer)
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11a. Date Signed:
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12. Type or Print name and official title of person signing item 10.
Mr. Gary DeBernardi, Vice President of Engineering and Transmission Services
13. Check appropriate box if you want:
Agency Use Only
a. Copy of preliminary analysis conducted by Division
b. To review a draft of the permit prior to issuance?
Note: Checking either item could result in increased fees and/or processing time. See Reverse.
14. DATE RECEIVED
15. PERMIT NUMBER
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SOURCE EMISSIONS DATA
AIR CONTAMINANTS EMITTED:
Emission Point
Engine Data: Ajax DPC-360
A. Exhaust Gas Temperature - 480° F estimated'
B. Exhaust Gas Flow Rate - 2,628 ACFM estimated'
C. Exhaust Stack Diameter - 13.25 I.D.
D. Exhaust Gas Velocity - 2,995 ft/min, estimated'
E. Nominal Rated Ilorsepower - 364 BHP Ccr? 400 rpm
Heat Rate - • 8,500 BTU/BHP-hr. ±/- 3% estimated'
F. Pollutant Data: (Q 15% 02) estimated*
Pollutant tons/yr
a. NOx 16.7
CO 28.0
SO2 N/A
NMHC 5.4
* Estimated quantities are based on fuel composition, BHP, RPM, ignition timing,
and exhaust stack diameter:
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Inter -Office Correspondence
To: Dave Ingleby Date: October 31, 1995
From: Bill Baum
Subject: Rifle Compressor
Information
DEF: 95-545
Copy:
The compressor installation for Rifle will be an AJAX DPC-360. The unit will boost pressure
from 550 psig to 850 psig to supply gas to KN Energys liquids recovery plant. Compressed
volumes will range from a minimum of 5 MMSCFD through a maximum of 18 MMSCFD.
Plans are to transfer the compressor to this location, along with portable surface mount bases,
and set the unit on a prepared pad adjacent to an already existiing foundation. The compressor
will be housed in a pre-engineered non-flammable industrial style metal building designed for
local snow and wind loads and live loads due to hoisting equipment.
Ancilliary on site equipment will include a stock tank for accumulation of dumped scrubber
liquids, tank for lubrication oil, and spare parts stroage.
Noise estimates are derived from A -weighted Sound Pressure Levels measured at 200 feet with
the engine running at its maximum 400 RPM from vendor supplied infromation for the AJAX
DPC-360. Using the supplied A -weighted dB's; the source power level was calculated and then
projected out at 20' intervals as follows:
Source
Sound Pressure Levels (dB's)
20' 40' 60' 80' 100' 120' 140' 160' 180' 200'
107.87 81.35 75.33 71.81 69.31 67.37 65.79 64.45 63.29 62.27 61.35
Attached are copies of vendor data for the AJAX DPC-360 and information about the
physical equipment on this unit.
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FIRE CONTROL MEASURES
QUESTAR PIPELINE COMPANY'S
RIFLE YARD COMPRESSOR & INTERCONNECT PIPELINE
GENERAL
All project personnel are instructed as to:
1. Location of fire control equipment
2. Operation and use of fire control equipment
3. Emergency procedures and how to call for additional help
WELDING
At least one person is dedicated to act as a fire watch during welding
operations with a Eire extinguisher at hand.
Welding shields are used during grinding operations to prevent sparks from
leaving the work areas and igniting vegetation. as conditions dictate.
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 s►noldering debris and any conditions conductive to fires.
COMMUNICATIONS
All Questar Pipeline vehicles are equipped with radio communications to 0
central dispatch which can relay any prohlenls to the prO!)er authorities.
IN THE EVENT OF ;\ TIRE
In the event of a fire, all personnel and appropriate equipment on site will he
committed to its containment and control.
The BLM and appropriate fire authorities will I)c notified immediately.
Direction of the fire control efforts will be transferred to appropriate fire
fighting agency personnel upon their arrival on site.
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RECLAMATION PLAN FOR `TIE KN ENERGY INTERCONNECT
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The following KN Energy Interconnect Reclamation Plan provides for reclamation and
revegetation of areas disturbed by construction of the interconnecting pipeline. This plan
consists of procedures that are expected to optimize reclamation and revegetation success.
The procedures described in this plan are intended to accomplish the following objectives:
• Provide effective erosion control through physical reclamation means such as
salvaging and protecting topsoil; and
• Reestablish, in a timely manner, indigenous or other suitable vegetation.
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project consists of approximately 1.800 linear feet of 10 3/4 -inch diameter pipe
interconnecting Questar's transmission pipeline system with KN Energy's facilities. The
interconnect is located on private lands previously disturbed by natural gas transmission
facilities. Appurtenant facilities associated with the interconnect consists of compression and
a 10 -inch tap and valves which will he installed at Questar's Rifle facility located in Section
13, Township h South. Range O=1 West, Garfield County, Colorado.
3.0 RECLAMATION
Reclamation activities will be initiated alter the completion of construction. Reclamation
consists of both physical methods incl revegetation methods. Construction, backfilling and
grading activities commonly cause compaction and alter soil conditions that affect soil
productivity and/or seeding success. The following practices and techniques will be used to
improve these soil conditions, protect soil from erosion and provide a favorable seedbed:
• Disturbed areas will he scarified to ensure that soil compaction is reduced and
preconstruction soil permeability is restored.
• Seedbed preparation will he conducted to a depth of 3 to 4 inches to provide
a first seedbed to enhance rcvct;clation.
• 'Topsoil replacement will be performed over the disturbed area.
• Topsoil will not be redistributed if the ground or topsoil is frozen.
• Seed will he planted by drilling or broadcasting. Drill seeding with a drill
equipped with a depth regttlator will he used where soil conditions allow
operation of equipment. In areas not suitable for drilling, die seed will he
broadcast and covered by raking or chaining. If broadcasting methods are
used, seeding rates will he doubled.
• The following seed mixture is proposed:
Seed mixture
Drilled
Western wheatgass
3 lbs/acre
Thickspike
wheatt;rass
3 lbs/acre
Indian Ricegrass
3 lbs/acre
Salt S;iLLe
3 lbs/acre
llourwinti, SiIthush
3 Ihs/acre
• Ninety percent pure live sled will be used.
• Noxious weed control measures will he implemented for at least give years
after construction.
• Fertilizers will he used if requested by the landowner.
• Any brush removed during.; construction will be spread along the right-of-way
to control erosion.
• Stormwater discharges and spring runoff will he diverted by waterbars to a
stabilized outlet. Waterhars will he installed according to the following table:
Grade <<
Spacing (feel)
5(,,i or less
None
5`-r - 15c/c
300
1 >cii. - 3U<<.
2U()
>30
100
• Disturbed areas with rock fragments, such as very coarse gavel, cobble, or
stone scattered on the surface, will be restored to the original preconstruction
surface condition to blend with the adjoining area.
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4.0 MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING
An inspection of the right-of-way will be conducted by Questar for two growing seasons
after construction. Monitoring will determine if revegetation efforts were successful.
Problem areas will be identified and reseeded. Revegetation efforts will be continued until
vegetation is established. Erosion control structures will a Iso be inspected and repaired if
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