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Garfield County
January 27, 2015
Olsson Associates
Tilda Evans
tevans@olssonassociates.com
Re: Antero Resources Piceance Corporation
2009 Driveway Permit on CR 303
Tilda,
Road & Bridge
Antero Resources Piceance Corporation was issued Driveway Permit GRB09-0-40 by Garfield County
Road and Bridge. The Driveway was for CR 303 approximately 250 feet from CR 300. The Driveway was
required a concrete or asphalt pad of 100 feet wide by 20 feet long and 4 inches thick. There was not a
culvert required. 100 feet of Gravel was required. Garfield County Road and Bridge does not have an
original copy of this permit but the permit does show being issued in the computer system.
If you have any questions, or need anything further, please let us know.
Sincerely,
/ I ) J J ~·vv'v~
Rayjean Kramer
Adm in Asst.
Garfield County Road & Bridge
0298 County Road 333A
Rifle, CO 81650 Phone: 970-625-8601 Fax : 970-625-8601
Article 7-202.C.3
Noxious Weed Plan
Ursa Operating Company LLC
Watson Ranch B Injection Well
OA Project No. 014-3005
URSA OPERATING COMPANY, LLC.
WATSON RANCH B PAD UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL
Integrated Vegetation and Noxious Weed Management Plan
Garfield County, Colorado
Cover photo: View of proposed Watson Ranch B Pad UIC location.
Prepared for:
Ursa Operating Company, LLC.
Prepared by:
WestWater Engineering
2516 Foresight Circle #1
Grand Junction, CO 81505
In cooperation with:
Olsson Associates, Inc.
Nicholas Jaramillo, Biologist/Environmental Scientist
DECEMBER 2014
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Description
At the request of Olsson Associates, Inc. (Olsson), on behalf of Ursa Operating Company, LLC. (Ursa),
WestWater Engineering (WestWater) has prepared an Integrated Vegetation and Noxious Weed
Management Plan for the proposed Watson Ranch B Pad Underground Injection Control (UIC) project.
The proposed injection well would be located on a site that is currently used for agriculture and native
vegetation communities have been altered from their natural state.
This project would be located on private lands in Section 17, Township 7 South, Range 95 West, Sixth
Principal Meridian in Garfield County, Colorado (Figure 1). The current primary uses of the project area
are rural residential, irrigated pasture, livestock grazing, natural gas development, and wildlife habitat.
1.2 General Survey Information
Pedestrian surveys of the project area were conducted on December 3, 2014. The survey occurred outside
the active growth period for plants in the region. Identification of plant species was aided by using
pertinent published field guides (Kershaw et al. 1998, Whitson et al. 2001, CWMA 2007, Weber and
Wittmann 2012). Noxious weed locations were recorded with the aid of handheld global positioning
system (GPS) receivers using NAD83 map datum, with all coordinate locations based on the Universal
Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinate system in Zone 12. Mapped soil types, as published by the
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), were
reviewed to determine the soil types and vegetation characteristics at the project site (NRCS 2014).
2.0 LANDSCAPE SETTING
2.1 Terrain
The terrain near the injection well consists primarily of gently rolling foothills flattening into bottom
valleys and then a riparian corridor. Elevation in the project area is approximately 5,650 feet.
2.2 Vegetation
The pad where the injection well would be located would require approximately 6.85 acres of surface
disturbance and vegetation removal. The affected area is primarily composed of grasses planted for hay
production and livestock pasture, including crested wheatgrass (Agropyron cristatum), smooth brome
(Bromus inermis), orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata), timothy grass (Phleum pratense), and several
additional species.
Native vegetation surrounding the site is consistent with sagebrush communities and pinyon-juniper
woodlands that occur in the Colorado River valley corridor. Vegetation is dominated by a mixture of
mountain big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata vaseyana), Gambel oak (Quercus gambelii), and pinyon-
juniper (Pinus edulis – Juniperus osteosperma). A variety of grasses and forbs are distributed throughout
the understory. A few common species include various wheatgrass species (Elymus and Pascopyrum
spp.), bluegrass (Poa spp.), dandelion (Taraxacum spp.), and prickly pear (Opuntia spp.).
Common native plant species observed or expected on undisturbed sites near the site are included in
Table 1.
Table 1. Common plant species observed or expected near the site.
Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name
Bottlebrush squirreltail Elymus elymoides Pinyon pine Pinus edulis
Brittle pricklypear
cactus Opuntia fragilis Prairie junegrass Koeleria macrantha
Broom snakeweed Gutierrezia sarothrae Rayless tansyaster Machaeranthera
grindelioides
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Table 1. Common plant species observed or expected near the site.
Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name
Crested wheatgrass Agropyron cristatum Rubber rabbitbrush Ericameria nauseosa
Eaton's fleabane Erigeron eatonii Sandberg bluegrass Poa secunda
Hood's phlox Phlox hoodii Utah juniper Juniperus osteosperma
Indian ricegrass Achnatherum
hymenoides Utah serviceberry Amelanchier utahensis
Low pussytoes Antennaria dimorpha Wyoming big sagebrush Artemisia tridentata var.
wyomingensis
3.0 NOXIOUS WEEDS
3.1 Introduction to Noxious Weeds
Most noxious weed species in Colorado were introduced, mostly from Eurasia, either unintentionally or
as ornamentals that established wild populations. These plants compete aggressively with native
vegetation and tend to spread quickly because the environmental factors that normally control them are
absent. Disturbed soils, altered native vegetation communities, and areas with increased soil moisture
often create prime conditions for weed infestations. The primary vectors that spread noxious weeds
include humans, animals, water, and wind.
The Colorado Noxious Weed Act (State of Colorado 2005) requires local governing bodies to develop
noxious weed management plans. Both the State of Colorado and Garfield County maintain a list of
plants that are considered to be noxious weeds. The State of Colorado noxious weed list segregates
noxious weed species based on priority for control:
1. List A species must be eradicated whenever detected.
2. List B species’ spread should be halted; may be designated for eradication in some counties.
3. List C species are widespread and the State will assist local jurisdictions which choose to manage
those weeds.
The Garfield County Weed Advisory Board has compiled a list of 21 plants from the State list considered
to be noxious weeds within the county (Garfield County 2013) (Appendix A). The Garfield County Weed
Advisory Board has duties to:
1. Develop a noxious weed list;
2. Develop a weed management plan for designated noxious weeds; and,
3. Recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that identified landowners submit an
integrated weed management plan for their properties (Garfield County 2002).
3.2 Observations
Noxious weed species listed by the State of Colorado (2005) detected in or near the project area included
Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense), cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum), chicory (Cichorium intybus), common
burdock (Arctium minus), common mullein (Verbascum thapsus), field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis),
musk thistle (Carduus nutans), redstem filaree (Erodium cicutarium), Russian knapweed (Acroptilon
repens). Noxious weed locations, excluding cheatgrass and field bindweed, are provided in Appendix B.
Several unlisted nuisance weed species that are present in disturbed areas include flixweed (Descurania
sophia), kochia (Bassia scoparia), Russian thistle (Salsola spp.), tumble mustard (Sisymbrium
altissimum), and yellow sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis). These plants can negate revegetation efforts
and cause financial losses due to decreased seeding success and associated costs of replanting. The
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presence of these plants creates increased competition for resources and can negatively affect desirable
native plant species.
3.3 Integrated Weed Management
Control of invasive species is a difficult task and requires intensive on-going control measures. Care must
be taken to avoid negatively impacting desirable plant communities and inviting infestation by other
pioneer invaders. Weed management is best achieved by employing varied methods over several growing
seasons, including inventory (surveys), direct treatments, prevention through best management practices,
monitoring of treatment efficacy, and subsequent detection efforts. Weed management is often limited to
controlling existing infestations and prevention of further infestations, rather than eradication, but through
effective weed management practices eradication can be possible in small to medium sized weed
populations.
Assessment of the existence and extent of noxious weeds in an area is essential for the development of an
integrated weed management plan. This report provides an initial assessment of the occurrence of noxious
weeds for the project area. In order to continue effective management of noxious weeds, further inventory
and analysis is necessary to determine the effectiveness of the past treatment strategies, modify the
treatment plan as necessary, and detect new infestations early. This would result in more economical and
effective treatments.
3.4 Prevention of Noxious Weed Infestations
Weed management can be costly, and heavy infestations may exceed the economic threshold for practical
treatment. Prevention is an especially valuable and economical strategy for noxious weed management.
Several simple practices should be employed to prevent weed infestations. The following practices will
prevent infestation and thereby reduce costs associated with noxious weed control:
Prior to delivery to the site, all equipment and vehicles, including maintenance vehicles, should
be thoroughly cleaned of soils from previous sites which may be contaminated with noxious
weeds.
If working in sites with weed-seed contaminated soil, equipment should be cleaned of potentially
seed-bearing soils and vegetative debris at the infested area prior to moving to uncontaminated
terrain.
Avoid driving vehicles through areas where weed infestations exist.
Use of weed free materials such as mulch and seed.
3.5 Treatment and Control of Noxious Weed Infestations
Bareground treatment weed management should be used on the proposed pad surface and selective weed
control used within 100 feet around the pad in coordination with the landowner. Treatment methods and
timing should be determined by the company and their contracted licensed pesticide applicators. The
recommendations provided in this report should be considered when developing treatment plans.
General control methods for the species detected in the project area are provided for reference in Table 2.
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Table 2. General noxious weed control methods for species in the project area.
Common Name
Scientific Name
USDA Symbol Type* Control Methods
Canada thistle
Cirsium arvense
CIAR4
P
Prevent seed production; deplete energy reserves in
roots. Small infestations should be treated
aggressively with herbicides that translocate to the
root system. In large infestations, mow three times
per growing season, followed by herbicide treatment
in the fall. Biological control agents are available but
ineffective in populations less than 5 acres in size or
in wet areas. Tillage is not effective and will result in
denser populations.
Cheatgrass
Bromus tectorum
BRTE
A
Prevent seed production. Apply herbicides in fall and
spring in large monocultures where there are few if any
desirable grasses. Till when plants are in the seedling
stage followed by seeding with native cool-season
grasses. Avoid overgrazing. Best management practices
are most effective in preventing and controlling
infestations.
Chicory
Cichorium intybus
CIIN
B
Prevent seed production. Herbicide application or
mechanical removal when plants are in the rosette
stage, spring or summer. Sever root at least 2" below
soil level. Remove seed or flower heads from plants
that have bolted.
Common burdock
Arctium minus
ARMI
B
Prevent seed production. Herbicide application or
mechanical removal when plants are in the rosette
stage, spring or summer. Before spraying, remove
and bag flower or seed heads from plants that have
bolted. Sever root at least 2" below soil level.
Common mullein
Verbascum thapsus
VETH
B
Prevent seed production. Herbicide application or
mechanical removal when plants are in the rosette stage,
spring or summer. Before spraying, remove flower or
seed heads from plants that have bolted. Sever root at
least 2" below soil level.
Field bindweed
Convolvulus arvensis
COAR
P
Deplete energy reserves in roots. Herbicide treatment
when plants are beginning to flower. Biological controls
are available and fairly effective for large populations
growing in sunny dry conditions. Tillage is not effective
and will result in denser populations.
Musk thistle
Carduus nutans
CANU4
B
Prevent seed production. Herbicide application or
mechanical removal when plants are in the rosette
stage, spring or summer. Before spraying, remove
and bag flower or seed heads from plants that have
bolted. Sever root at least 2" below soil level.
Biological control agents are available but ineffective
in populations less than 5 acres in size.
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Table 2. General noxious weed control methods for species in the project area.
Common Name
Scientific Name
USDA Symbol Type* Control Methods
Redstem filaree
Erodium cicutarium
ERCI
A
Prevent seed production. Apply herbicides in the fall or
spring when plants are in rosette stage. Hand digging in
the rosette stage when soil is moist can be effective for
small, isolated populations. Preventing introduction of
seeds through clean vehicles and careful management of
soil stocks can help reduce introductions. Seeding with
competitive grasses and avoiding creation of open, bare
areas aids in control.
Russian knapweed
Acroptilon repens
ACRE3
P
Prevent seed production, deplete energy reserves in
roots. Use an herbicide that translocates to the root
system. Apply herbicides in the fall for best results;
spring treatment when flowers just start to open is
also effective. Repeated mowing to stress plants
followed by herbicide treatment in fall may be
effective in some areas. Seed with competitive grasses
and avoid overgrazing.
* Type: A = annual; B = biennial; P = perennial; Bold = Garfield County List
3.6 Recommended Treatment Strategies
The following treatment strategies are presented for reference. It is important to know whether the weed
species being managed is an annual, biennial, or perennial to select strategies that effectively control and
eliminate the target. Treatment strategies vary depending on plant type, which are summarized in Tables 3
and 4. Herbicides should not always be the first treatment of choice when other methods can be
effectively employed.
Table 3. Treatment Strategies for Annual and Biennial Noxious Weeds
Target: Prevent Seed Production
1. Hand grub (pull), hoe, till, cultivate in rosette stage and before flowering or seed maturity. If flowers
or seeds develop, cut and bag seed heads.
2. Cut roots with a spade 2”-3” below soil level.
3. Treat with herbicide in seedling, rosette or bolting stage, before flowering.
4. Mow biennials after bolting stage but before seed set. Mowing annuals will not prevent flowering but
can reduce total seed production.
(Sirota 2004)
Table 4. Treatment Strategies for Perennials
Target: Deplete nutrient reserves in root system, prevent seed production
1. Allow plants to expend as much energy from root system as possible. Do not treat when first
emerging in spring but allow growth to bud/bloom stage. If seeds develop cut and bag if possible.
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Table 4. Treatment Strategies for Perennials
Target: Deplete nutrient reserves in root system, prevent seed production
2. Herbicide treatment at bud to bloom stage or in the fall (recommended after August 15 when natural
precipitation is present). In the fall plants draw nutrients into the roots for winter storage. Herbicides
will be drawn down to the roots more efficiently at this time due to translocation of nutrients to roots
rather than leaves. If the weed patch has been present for a long period of time another season of seed
production is not as important as getting the herbicide into the root system. Spraying in fall (after
middle August) will kill the following year’s shoots, which are being formed on the roots at this time.
3. Mowing usually is not recommended because the plants will flower anyway, rather, seed production
should be reduced. Many studies have shown that mowing perennials and spraying the regrowth is not
as effective as spraying without mowing. Effect of mowing is species dependent therefore it is
imperative to know the species and its basic biology. Timing of application must be done when
biologically appropriate, which is not necessarily convenient.
4. Tillage may or may not be effective or practical. Most perennial roots can sprout from pieces only 0.5
inch – 1.0 inch long. Clean machinery thoroughly before leaving the weed patch.
5. Hand pulling is generally not recommended for perennial species unless you know the plants are
seedlings and not established plants. Hand pulling can be effective on small patches but is very labor
intensive because it must be done repeatedly.
(Sirota 2004)
Some weeds, particularly annuals and biennials, can develop resistance to herbicides. The ability to
quickly develop immunity to herbicides, especially when they are used incorrectly, makes it imperative to
use the proper chemicals at the correct time in the specified concentration according to the product label.
Excessive application, either in frequency or concentration, can result in top kill without significantly
affecting the root system. Repeated excessive applications may result in resistant phenotypes.
3.7 Noxious Weed Management – Best Management Practices
Construction: The following practices should be adopted for any construction project to reduce the costs
of noxious weed control and aid in prevention efforts. Any new disturbance for this project is unlikely,
however these practices will help prevent spread of noxious weeds:
Prior to delivery to the site, equipment should be cleaned of soils remaining from previous
construction sites which may be contaminated with noxious weeds.
Equipment and material handling should be done on established sites to reduce the area and
extent of soil compaction.
In all cases, temporary disturbance should be kept to an absolute minimum.
Top soil, where present, should be segregated from deeper soils and replaced as top soil on the
final grade, a process known as live topsoil handling.
If stored longer than one growing season, topsoil stockpiles should be seeded with non-invasive
sterile hybrid grasses.
Wetland vegetation, if encountered, should be live handled like sod, temporarily watered if
necessary, and placed over excavated sub-soil relative to the position from which the wetland sod
was removed.
Cut-off collars should be placed on all wetland and stream crossings to prevent back washing
(seed vector) and to ensure that soil moisture conditions are not impacted after construction so
that native plants can re-establish from the existing seed bank.
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If working in weed infested sites, equipment should be cleaned of potentially seed-bearing soils
and vegetative debris prior to moving to uncontaminated terrain.
After construction, disturbed areas outside the footprint of the development should be
immediately reseeded with an appropriate seed mix.
Herbicides: Many of the listed noxious weed species in Colorado can be controlled with commercially
available herbicides. Annual and biennial weeds are best controlled at the pre-bud stage after germination
or in the spring of the second year. Selective herbicides are recommended to minimize damage to
desirable grass species.
It is important that applicators adhere to concentrations specified on herbicide containers. Herbicides
generally do not work better at higher concentrations. Herbicide failures are frequently related to high
concentrations that result in top kill before the active ingredient can be transported to the roots through
the nutrient translocation process. If directed on the herbicide label, a surfactant or other adjuvant should
be added to the tank.
Grazing: In the event grazing is allowed in the project area, it should be deferred in reclaimed areas until
revegetation of desirable species has been successfully established and seeded plants have had the
opportunity to reproduce.
Monitoring: Areas where noxious weed infestations are identified and treated should be inspected over
time to ensure that control methods are working to reduce and suppress the identified infestation. The
sites should be monitored until the infestations are eliminated. These inspections can then be used to
prioritize future weed control efforts.
3.8 Commercial Applicator Recommendations
A certified commercial pesticide applicator licensed in rangeland and/or right-of-way/industrial weed
control (depending on site characteristics) is a necessary choice for herbicide control efforts. An
applicator has the full range of knowledge, skills, equipment, and experience desired when dealing with
tough noxious weeds. In addition, the purchase and use of restricted use herbicides requires a Colorado
pesticide applicator license.
4.0 REVEGETATION – RECLAMATION
The following sections provide project specific details for reclamation of this site.
Soil Preparation
Special soil preparation techniques may be needed as soil compaction may be an issue on the pad.
Compaction can reduce water infiltration and also hinder the penetration of the sprouting seed. Practices
that will reduce compaction and prepare the seedbed include: scarification, tillage, or harrowing
(Colorado Natural Areas Program et al. 1998).
Soil Amendments
WestWater does not recommend the use of soil amendments for reclamation for this project due to the
likelihood that fertilizer containing nitrogen will disproportionately benefit undesirable annual plants
(Perry et al. 2010). If the company determines the use of soil amendments to be beneficial, the type and
rate should be based on soil samples near the site.
With proper topsoil handling, these soils should revegetate well with native plant species included in the
seed mix recommended below. The addition of soil amendments in rangeland reclamation projects can
create more optimal growing conditions for non-native or invasive plant species, with which native plants
compete poorly.
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A potentially beneficial alternative method to enhance reclamation success, particularly where there is
poor or destroyed topsoil, is the application of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). These
fungi, mostly of the genus Glomus, are symbiotic with about 80 percent of all vegetation. Endo-
mycorrhizal fungi are associated mostly with grasses and forbs and could be helpful in reclamation. In
symbiosis, the fungi can increase water and nutrient transfer capacity of the host root system (Barrow and
McCaslin 1995). Over-the-counter commercial products are available, and the best products should
contain more than one fungus species.
Seed Mixture
The recommended seed mix (Table 5) is adapted from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River
Valley Field Office seed menu recommendations (BLM 2012). This seed mix is well suited for pinyon
and juniper woodlands and Wyoming big sagebrush shrublands typical of the foothill region of the
Colorado River corridor and includes perennial native grasses and forbs that should establish well, protect
topsoil, and provide a basis for rehabilitation for the site upon reclamation. Since the site is currently
being actively used for agriculture, the landowner may request a different seed mixture.
Table 5. Pinyon-juniper woodland and/or Wyoming big sagebrush shrubland.
Common Name Scientific Name Variety Season Form
PLS
lbs/acre*
Plant Both of the Following (15% Each, 30% Total)
Bottlebrush
Squirreltail
Elymus elymoides, Sitanion
hystrix
VNS
Cool
Bunch
2.0
Bluebunch
Wheatgrass
Pseudoroegneria
spicata, Agropyron
spicatum
Secar, P-7,
Anatone,
Goldar
Cool
Bunch
2.8
and Tw o of the Following (20% Each, 40% Total)
Thickspike
Wheatgrass
Elymus lanceolatus ssp.
lanceolatus,
Agropyron
dasystachyum
Critana,
Bannock,
Schwendimar
Cool
Sod-
forming
3.4
Slender Wheatgrass Elymus trachycaulus,
Agropyron trachycaulum
Revenue,
Pryor
Cool Bunch 3.3
Western Wheatgrass Pascopyrum [Agropyron]
smithii
Rosana,
Arriba
Cool Sod-
forming
4.8
and Three of the Following (10% Each, 30% Total)
Indian Ricegrass Achnatherum [Oryzopsis]
hymenoides
Paloma,
Rimrock
Cool Bunch 1.9
Arizona Fescue Festuca arizonica Redondo Cool Bunch 0.5
Galleta Pleuraphis [Hilaria] jamesii Viva florets Warm Bunch/Sod-
forming
1.7
Muttongrass Poa fendleriana VNS Cool Bunch 0.3
Sandberg Bluegrass Poa sandbergii, Poa
secunda
VNS Cool Bunch 0.3
Sand Dropseed Sporobolus cryptandrus VNS Warm Bunch 0.1
OPTIONAL: Any combination from the following species may be substituted for up to 10% of the
above grasses.
Rocky Mountain
Beeplant
Cleome serrulata VNS
Annual Sunflower Helianthus annuus VNS
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Table 5. Pinyon-juniper woodland and/or Wyoming big sagebrush shrubland.
Common Name Scientific Name Variety Season Form
PLS
lbs/acre*
Arrowleaf
Balsamroot
Balsamorhiza sagittata VNS
Sulfur Flower Eriogonum umbellatum VNS
Utah sweetvetch Hedysarum boreale VNS
Scarlet
Globemallow
Sphaeralcea coccinea
VNS
Four-Wing Saltbush Atriplex canescens VNS
White Sagebrush Artemisia ludoviciana VNS
*Based on 60 pure live seeds (PLS) per square foot, drill-seeded. Double this rate (120 PLS per square foot) if
broadcast or hydroseeded.
Seeding Methods
Drill seeding would be the most appropriate and economical method for seeding the majority of the
project area. Hydroseeding or hand-broadcast seeding at twice the recommended drill seed rate is
recommended for steep slopes or for smaller areas where drill seeding would be impractical or dangerous.
Mulching
Crimped straw mulch would be the most cost effective and practical method of mulching areas prone to
erosion after drill seeding this site. No mulching is recommended for areas that are hydroseeded. Potential
detrimental effects of mulching include the introduction of weed species and the establishment of non-
native cereal grains. Use of a certified weed-free sterile wheat hybrid would limit these effects.
BMPs
Excelsior wattles or straw bales at the toe of steep slopes and water discharge points are appropriate to
help control water velocity flowing off the alignment during storm runoff. Terracing slopes near or
exceeding 3:1 will reduce erosion, benefitting topsoil and seed retention and thereby improving
revegetation success.
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Appendix A
Garfield County Noxious Weed List
Species Common name
Species
Code Growth Form Life History
State
Listing
Acroptilon repens Russian
knapweed ACRE3 Forb Perennial B
Aegilops
cylindrica Jointed goatgrass AECY Grass Annual B
Arctium minus Common (Lesser)
burdock ARMI2 Forb Biennial C
Cardaria draba Hoary cress,
Whitetop CADR Forb Perennial B
Carduus
acanthoides
Spiny plumeless
thistle CAAC Forb Biennial / Winter Annual B
Carduus nutans Musk (Nodding
plumeless) thistle CANU4 Forb Biennial B
Centaurea diffusa Diffuse knapweed CEDI3 Forb Perennial B
Centaurea
maculosa
Spotted
knapweed CEMA4 Forb Perennial B
Centaurea
solstitialis Yellow starthistle CESO3 Forb Annual A
Chrysanthemum
leucanthemum Oxeye daisy CHLE80 Forb Perennial B
Cichorium intybus Chicory CIIN Forb Perennial C
Cirsium arvense Canada thistle CIAR4 Forb Perennial B
Cynoglossum
officinale
Houndstongue,
Gypsyflower CYOF Forb Biennial B
Elaeagnus
angustifolia Russian olive ELAN Tree Perennial B
Euphorbia esula Leafy spurge EUES Forb Perennial B
Linaria dalmatica
Dalmatian
toadflax, broad-
leaved
LIDA Forb Perennial B
Linaria vulgaris Yellow toadflax LIVU2 Forb Perennial B
Lythrum salicaria Purple loosestrife LYSA2 Forb Perennial A
Onopordum
acanthium Scotch thistle ONAC Forb Biennial B
Tamarix
parviflora
Smallflower
tamarisk TAPA4 Tree Perennial B
Tamarix
ramosissima
Salt cedar,
Tamarisk TARA Tree Perennial B
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Appendix B. Noxious weed locations in project area.
ID Easting Northing Comment Quantity
1 756304 4369169 ACRE – Russian knapweed 100
2 756366 4369168 ARMI – Common burdock 3
3 756088 4369142 ARMI – Common burdock 10
4 756159 4369131 CANU – Musk thistle 1
5 756142 4369047 CANU – Musk thistle 10
6 756192 4369143 CANU – Musk thistle - continuous along drainage. 100 plants. 100
7 756186 4369151 CANU – Musk thistle - continuous along drainage. 100 plants. 100
8 756145 4369166 CANU – Musk thistle - continuous along drainage. 100 plants. 100
9 756133 4369157 CANU – Musk thistle - continuous along drainage. 100 plants. 100
10 756124 4369153 CANU – Musk thistle - continuous along drainage. 100 plants. 100
11 756105 4369163 CANU – Musk thistle - continuous along drainage. 100 plants. 100
12 756100 4369140 CANU – Musk thistle - continuous along drainage. 100 plants. 100
13 756116 4369139 CANU – Musk thistle - continuous along drainage. 100 plants. 100
14 756088 4369143 CIAR – Canada thistle 100
15 756320 4369175 CIIN – Chicory 10
16 756100 4369072 CIIN – Chicory 3
17 756094 4369059 CIIN – Chicory 3
18 756094 4369050 ERCI – Red-stem filaree 100
19 756310 4369171 VETH – Common mullein 20
20 756323 4369035 VETH – Common mullein 2
21 756268 4369055 VETH – Common mullein 1
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Noxious Weed
Management
Plan
U.S. Operations
Piceance Basin
June 2013 – Rev #0
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1
2. Site Characterization ............................................................................................................ 1
3. Weeds of Concern ................................................................................................................. 2
4. Weed Inventory ..................................................................................................................... 2
5. Treatment Methods .............................................................................................................. 3
5.1 Preventative Methods ......................................................................................................... 3
5.3 Physical and Mechanical Methods ........................................................................................ 3
5.4 Biological Control Methods .................................................................................................. 3
5.5 Chemical Control .................................................................................................................. 3
6. Treatment Recommendations .............................................................................................. 4
6.1 Pad Surfaces .......................................................................................................................... 4
6.2 ROWs and Surrounding Lands ............................................................................................. 4
6.3 Special Requirements............................................................................................................ 4
7. Management Strategies ........................................................................................................... 4
7.1 Prevention ............................................................................................................................. 4
7.2 Revegetation and Rehabilitation ........................................................................................... 4
8. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................. 5
9. Amendments .......................................................................................................................... 6
10. Noxious Weed Management Resource Guide ..................................................................... 7
11. References ........................................................................................................................... 8
List of Figures
Figure 1………………………………………………………………........Overview Map
Figure 2…………………………………………………………………………Soils Map
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List of Appendices
Appendix A Asset Locations (PLSS)
Appendix B NRCS Soil Descriptions
Appendix C Colorado Noxious Weed List
Appendix D Garfield County Noxious Weed List
Appendix E Mesa County Noxious Weed List
Appendix F Pitkin County Noxious Weed List
Appendix G Annual Weed Survey Maps
Appendix H Noxious Weed Inventory Form
Appendix I Noxious Weed Summary Documents
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1. Introduction
The Colorado Noxious Weed Act (C.R.S. Title 35, Article 5.5) declares that certain undesirable
plants constitute a threat to the “continuous economic and environmental value of lands of the
state” and requires that these “noxious weeds” be managed on private and public lands. The Act
further declares that control of noxious weeds should use methods that are least damaging to the
environment but also practicable and economically reasonable. Ursa Operating Company, LLC
(Ursa) started operations in the Piceance on April 1, 2013 and will be responsible for
management of noxious and undesirable species identified on land leased associated with these
assets. The local government(s) management of noxious weeds for Ursa assets (known as
Battlement, Castle Springs, Gravel Trend, North Gravel Trend, Roan, and Wolf Creek), are
Garfield County, Mesa County, and Pitkin County which requires that land owners or persons or
entities leasing the land within the county manage noxious weed infestations on their respective
land.
By implementing a Noxious Weed Management Program, adverse economic and environmental
impacts will be minimized for Ursa and surrounding stakeholders. Maintaining control of
noxious weed populations within Ursa assets is important to keep the cost of noxious weed
abatement, storm water, and revegetation to a minimum. Since the three (3) elements are
intertwined; improvement in one (1) area will facilitate improvements in the other areas of
concern. It is also vital that the expansion of noxious weeds from Ursa assets to private land not
associated with oil and gas exploration is monitored closely to ensure weed abatement measures
are effective. For the most successful management of noxious weeds, regular communication
between Ursa and property owners with adjacent land should be developed.
This plan is intended to provide Ursa with a noxious weed management outline for the area of
concern – in this instance, the assets known as Battlement, Castle Springs, Gravel Trend, North
Gravel Trend, Roan, and Wolf Creek. The objectives of the plan include: providing basic
environmental information about the sites, locating and mapping of noxious weed populations,
outlining and evaluating possible treatment methods, and establishing preventative measures to
minimize noxious weed expansion. This plan will also provide an amendable document for
current and future Ursa land managers.
2. Site Characterization
Ursa assets are located in Garfield, Mesa and Pitkin Counties in western Colorado (refer to
Figure 1 for a map and Appendix A for listed locations). The Castle Springs and Wolf Creek
assets are grouped together and the Roan and North Gravel Trend assets have also been
combined. The assets can be found using the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) in Appendix A
or by reviewing the map in Figure 1.
The vegetative communities that characterize these sites include: sagebrush, rubber rabbitbrush,
snakeweed, Gambel oak, bunch grasses and pinyon-juniper. This highland is characterized by
moderate moisture levels, moderate temperatures and a moderate growing season. Snow is
typically present on site from mid-November to late-March, with an average of 80-90 frost days
per year. The soil type varies across assets. For more information on soil type, refer to Appendix
B and Figure 2.
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The potential treatment area with regards to noxious and undesirable species will include
appropriate and applicable pads, right of ways (ROWs) including access roads and pipeline
ROWs, topsoil stockpile if applicable, and land surrounding the Ursa assets that has been
disturbed by related Ursa activity.
3. Weeds of Concern
To meet the requirements of the Colorado Noxious Weed Act (ACT), the operator shall conduct
prescribed management techniques for noxious weeds control and prevention. Species
warranting prescribed management control and prevention are included within the Colorado
Noxious Weed Lists: List A – designated for statewide eradication; List B – managed to prevent
further spread and, for selected species, designated for eradication in large areas; and List C – of
more localized concern, but for which the State will provide education, research, and biological
control assistance to jurisdictions that choose to manage the species. The complete Colorado
Noxious Weed List can be found in Appendix C. In addition to the state wide weed list,
individual counties have their own noxious weed lists. The county lists are comprised of noxious
weeds from the state list that are more specific to the area of concern.
Garfield County has designated twenty (21) of the seventy four (74) species from the Colorado
Noxious Weed List to be likely species found in the vicinity of their jurisdiction. Appendix D
contains the Garfield County Weed List, and specific details can be acquired through the
Garfield County Noxious Weed Management Plan available online.
Mesa County has designated nineteen (19) species as noxious and present within their
jurisdiction. Appendix E contains the complete list, and descriptions can be found in the Mesa
County Noxious Weed Management Plan available online.
Pitkin County has designated thirty five (35) species to be noxious and of concern within its
jurisdiction, with an additional five (5) species on their so-called “Watch List” as they have
spread to and within neighboring counties. Appendix F contains the Pitkin County Noxious
Weed List, and details can be obtained through the Pitkin County Noxious Weed Management
Plan available online.
4. Weed Inventory
Noxious weed surveys are currently being conducted on Ursa assets. For a visual representation
of the survey please refer to Appendix G. The respective appendix will be updated annually to
monitor the spread and or minimization of infestations. Additional surveys will be conducted
annually by qualified individuals to ensure noxious weed treatments and noxious weed
populations. Populations of noxious weed infestations will be mapped by qualified individuals
using global positioning units (GPS) units. The Noxious Weed Inventory Form, Appendix H,
can be used to provide supplemental survey information if the surveyor deems it appropriate.
The surveys will provide a way to identify new noxious weed populations as well as an
assessment tool for previously treated populations. The inventory is to be updated as the surveys
are performed. There will be an annual review to assess the overall noxious weed populations
and success of treatments applied.
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5. Treatment Methods
The treatment methods and descriptions listed below were obtained from the Mesa County
Noxious Weed Management Plan (Mesa County, 2009). Management techniques include
preventative, cultural, physical/mechanical methods, biological and chemical approaches.
Optimal noxious weed management methods will vary with the environmental variables of the
area of interest. Soil type and stability, grade, moisture regimes, growing season, pre-existing
noxious weed populations, land use, water availability, weed type and stage of growth as well as
the intensity of the infestations should all be taken into account when preparing a noxious weed
management plan.
The management methods should have minimal impact on the environment and be economically
fitting for the Operator in charge of implementing the noxious weed management program.
When assessing weed management on a property, it is important to evaluate possible modes of
transportation for the noxious species. Areas to take into account include; waterways, roads,
game trails, areas with livestock and equipment storage sites to name a few possibilities. The
transportation of noxious species is a problem shared by all the stakeholders in the affected area.
Good communication should be established between the affected parties for proper management
of the noxious weed populations. Most management plans utilize a combination of the treatments
outlined below.
5.1 Preventative Methods
Preventative methods include practices involving good land stewardship. These practices
include, but are not limited to; using weed free certified products, erosion control
measures, and regularly cleaning equipment.
5.2 Cultural Methods
Cultural methods facilitate competition from desirable plants through actions such as;
dense seeding, irrigation, carefully monitored grazing practices and fertilization.
5.3 Physical and Mechanical Methods
Physical and mechanical methods include mowing, disking, hand removal, plowing,
burning and solarization. The goal of these methods is predominantly to prevent seed
production. Roots should be severed at least two (2) inches below the soils surface for
optimal control.
5.4 Biological Control Methods
Biological control methods involve the introduction of living organisms that are
deleterious to the noxious weed species. This method is only applicable for infestations
larger than five (5) acres in size, and rarely provides complete control of the noxious
species. Frequent monitoring must be carried out with this method.
5.5 Chemical Control
Chemical control can offer the most effective means of noxious weed control when
applied at the appropriate time. Not all herbicides are equally effective against all weeds,
nor can every herbicide be used in all settings. The respective herbicide applicator should
consult with a weed manual before applying any herbicide to the land.
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6. Treatment Recommendations
6.1 Pad Surfaces
It is recommended that the area directly adjacent to structures be treated with a bare
ground herbicide. The bare ground treatment will be applied once a year or as needed to a
ten (10) foot perimeter around the structures located on Ursa developments. All other
areas are to be spot treated with an appropriate herbicide.
6.2 ROWs and Surrounding Lands
Ursa assets should be treated with a selective herbicide appropriate for the species where
the noxious weed is found. The appropriate chemical to be applied will be determined by
the licensed herbicide applicator. The specific herbicide applied will vary depending on
the landowner, time of year and the stage of growth the plant has obtained at the
proposed treatment date. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) must be contacted
prior to treatment on Federal lands.
6.3 Special Requirements
At this point in time there are not any special requirements for Ursa assets or the
associated ROWs with regards to management of noxious weeds or other undesirable
species. Any and all special requirements will be amended to the document as soon as
practicable.
7. Management Strategies
7.1 Prevention
Taking preventative measures to abate the spread of noxious weeds is critical for proper
land management. Noxious weeds can become established on or near disturbed land very
rapidly and have the capacity, capability and potential to spread quickly to other areas.
Noxious weed seeds and vegetative matter can be transported by means of animals,
vehicles, shoes, and hay to name a few examples of transportation. Operators should be
aware of established noxious weed populations and the possible transport mechanisms on
their property and surrounding properties.
7.2 Revegetation and Rehabilitation
After an area has been successfully eradicated of noxious species, or before establishment
has taken place, actions to revegetate the disturbed area should be taken to minimize the
chance of noxious weed establishment. If the disturbed land has desired species growing
as a result of revegetation efforts, competition with noxious species will be increased.
Therefore, the potential and capability of the noxious weed to establish in the disturbed
area is limited.
Noxious weed management strategies for Ursa will include a monitoring program.
Surveys will be carried out between the months of April and October. Noxious weed
populations will be monitored at this point through qualitative visual interpretation as
well as mapping.
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8. Conclusion
This noxious weed management plan provides an outline for the treatment and management of
noxious weeds. Please refer to Appendix I for the Noxious Weed Summary Documents which
provide contact information as well as general information pertaining to Ursa assets. An annual
report will be compiled to assess the overall management program.
Noxious weed control is critical to guarantee the environment is preserved for future generations
to enjoy and utilize. Adhering to this management guide will aid Ursa in managing noxious
weeds encountered during active involvement at developed sites.
These recommendations are not intended to be used as a definitive guide for noxious weed
management. Herbicide recommendations are available from both the state and local
governments and/or licensed applicators.
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9. Amendments
Please make note of any supplemental information as it becomes available in this section.
Date Notes and Initials
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10. Noxious Weed Management Resource Guide
Garfield County Vegetation Management
Steve Anthony – Garfield County Vegetation Manager
P.O. Box 426, 0298 Cr 333A
Rifle, CO 81650
Phone: 970.945.1377 ext. 4305
Fax: 970.625.8627
Email: santhony@garfield-county.com
Mesa County Division of Pest Management
Judith Sirota – Weed & Pest Inspector
P.O. Box 20,000
Grand Junction, CO 81502
Phone: 970.255.7120
Fax: 970.244.1700
Email: judith.sirota@mesacounty.us
Pitkin County Land Management Department
Melissa Sever – Public Works Administrator
76 Service Center Road
Aspen, CO 81611
Phone: 970.920.5390
Fax: 970.920.5374
Email: melissa.sever@co.pitkin.co.us
Colorado Weed Management Association
Phone: 303.779.7939
http://www.cwma.org
Colorado Department of Agriculture
Division of Plant Industry- Biological Control Section
P.O. Box 400
Palisade, CO 81526
Phone: 970.464.7916
Colorado Department of Agriculture
Steve Ryder, State Weed Coordinator
Noxious Weed Program
Division of Conservation Services
700 Kipling Street, Suite 4000
Lakewood, CO 80215
Phone: 303.239.4173
www.ag.state.co.us/dpi/weeds/weed.html
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11. References
Colorado Department of Agriculture. (May 2013). Noxious Weed Species. Retrieved from
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/ag_Conservation/CBON/1251618874438
Garfield County. (May 2001). Garfield County Noxious Weed Management Plan. Retrieved
from http://www.garfield-county.com/vegetation-management/documents/
weed_management_plan_adopted_.pdf
Mesa County, Division of Pest Management. (November 2009). Mesa County Noxious Weed
Management Plan. Retrieved from http://www.mesacounty.us/mcweb/pestcontrol/
weeds.pdf
Pitkin County. (March 2010). Pitkin County Noxious Weed Management Plan. Retrieved from
http://www.aspenpitkin.com/Departments/Public-Works/Land-Management/Weed-Management-
Plan/
United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. (2008). Soil Survey
Information. Retrieved from: http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/WebSoilSurvey.aspx
Whitson, T. D., Burrill, L.C., Dewey, S.A., Cudney, D.W., Nelson, B.E., Lee, R.D., & Parker, R.
(2006). Weeds of the West (9th ed.). Laramie, WY: University of Wyoming
Figure 1: Overview Maps
Figure 2: Soil Map
Appendix A: Asset Locations within the Public Land Survey System (PM 6)
Battlement Mesa Asset
Sixth Central Meridian:
T6S, R95W, Sections 25* and 32-36*
T7S, R95W, Sections 1-4, 5*, 6*, and 7-30
T7S, R96W, Sections 12, 13, 23*, 24*, 25 and 26
Castle Springs Asset
Sixth Central Meridian:
T6S, R91W, Sections 31-36
T6S, R92W, Sections 36
T7S, R91W, Sections 1-36
T7S, R92W, Sections 1, 12, 13, 24, 25 and 36
Gravel Trend Asset
Sixth Central Meridian:
T6S, R90W, Sections 3-6*, 7-10, 15-22 and 27-34
T6S, R91W, Sections 1-3, 4-6* and 7-30
T6S, R92W, Sections 7-12* and 13-30
T6S, R93W, Sections 11-12*, 13-14, 15-18* and 19-30
North Gravel Trend Asset
Sixth Central Meridian:
T5S, R91W, Sections 19-35 and 36**
T5S, R92W, Sections 7-9 and 15-36
T6S, R91W, Sections 4-6**
T6S, R92W, Sections 1-12**
T6S, R93W, Sections 1-3, 7-9, 10-12** and 15-18**
Roan Asset
Sixth Central Meridian:
T4S, R93W, Sections 31 and 32
T4S, R94W, Sections 35 and 36
T5S, R93W, Sections 5-9 and 13-36
T5S, R94W, Sections 1-2, 11-12, 13-14, 24-25 and 36
T6S, R93W, Sections 4-6
T6S, R94W, Sections 1-4
Wolf Creek Asset
Sixth Central Meridian:
T7S, R89W, Sections 30 and 31
T7S, R90W, Sections 25-36
T8S, R89W, Sections 6-7, 18-19 and 30-31
T8S, R90W, Sections 1-36
T9S, R89W, Section 6
T9S, R90W, Sections 1-6
* South of U.S. Route 6 ** North of U.S. Route 6
Appendix B: National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Descriptions
Appendix B-1
Battlement Mesa
B.1.1 Site Location
Battlement Mesa starts in Township 7 South Range 96 West along the west boundary of sections
23 and 26 to the east boundary of Township 7 South Range 95 West and from Interstate 70 south
to the south boundary of sections 25-30 in Township 7 south Range 95 west and sections 25-26
in Township 7 south Range 96 west. Locations are on private property located within Garfield
County.
B.1.2 Soil Characteristics
According to the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), the project area of Battlement
Mesa consists of the following soils:
• Arvada loam, (6-20%): This deep, well drained, sloping soil is on fans and high
terraces. Elevation ranges from 5,100 to 6,200 feet. Average annual precipitation is 12
inches. Average annual air temperature is about 48 degrees F and the average frost free
period is 120 days. Permeability is very slow and available water capacity is high. The
effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is moderately rapid and the hazard of
water erosion is severe.
• Bucklon-Inchau loams, (25-50%): These moderately sloping to very steep soils are on
ridges and mountainsides. Elevation ranges from 7,000 to 9,500 feet. The average annual
precipitation is about 18 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 40 degrees F,
and the average frost-free period is less than 75 days. The Bucklon soil is shallow and
well drained. Permeability of the Bucklon soil is slow and available water capacity is
very low. The effective rooting depth is 10 to 20 inches. Runoff is medium and the
hazard of water erosion is severe. The Inchau soil is moderately deep and well drained.
Permeability of the Inchau soil is moderate and available water capacity is moderate. The
effective rooting depth is 20 to 40 inches. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water
erosion is severe.
• Ildefonso stony loam, (6-25%): This deep, well drained, moderately sloping to hilly soil
is on mesas, benches, and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 feet. The
average annual precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is
about 46 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 125 days. Permeability is
moderately rapid and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is 60
inches or more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
• Idefonso stony loam, (25-45%): This deep, well drained, hilly to steep soil is on mesa
breaks, sides of valleys, and alluvial fans. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 feet. The
average annual precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is
about 46 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 125 days. Permeability is
moderately rapid and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is 60
inches or more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
• Morval loam, (3-12%): This deep, well drained, gently sloping to rolling soil is on
mesas and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 6,500 to 8,000 feet. The average
annual precipitation is about 15 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 44
degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 100 days. Permeability is moderate and
available water capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more.
Runoff is slow and the hazard of water erosion is slight.
• Morval-Tridell complex, (6-25%): These moderately sloping to hilly soils are on
alluvial fans and sides of mesas. Elevation ranges from 6,500 to 8,000 feet. The average
annual precipitation is about 15 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 44
degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 100 days. The Morval soil is deep and well
drained. Permeability of the Morval soil is moderate and available water capacity is
moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is slow and the hazard
of water erosion is slight. The Tridell soil is deep and well drained. Permeability of the
Tridell soil is moderately rapid and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting
depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water erosion is
moderate.
• Nihill channery loam, (1-6%): This deep, well drained, nearly level to gently sloping
soil is on alluvial fans and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 feet.
The average annual precipitation is about 13 inches, the average annual air temperature is
about 48 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 125 days. Permeability is
moderately rapid and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is 60
inches or more. Runoff is slow and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
• Potts loam, (3-6%): This deep, well drained, moderately sloping soil is on mesas,
benches, and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 7,000 feet. The average
annual precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 46
degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 120 days. Permeability is moderate and
available water capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff
is slow and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
• Potts loam, (6-12%): This deep, well drained, moderately sloping to rolling soil is on
mesas, benches, and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 7,000 feet. The
average annual precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is
about 46 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 120 days. Permeability is
moderate and available water capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or
more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water erosion is severe.
• Potts-Ildefonso complex, (12-25%): These strongly sloping to hilly soils are on mesas,
alluvial fans, and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 feet. The average
annual precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 46
degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 120 days. The Potts soil is deep and well
drained. Permeability of the Potts soil is moderate and available water capacity is high.
The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of
water erosion is moderate. The Ildefonso soil is deep and well drained. Permeability is
moderately rapid and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is 60
inches or more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
• Torriorthents-Camborthids-Rock outcrop complex, (steep): This broadly defined unit
consists of exposed sandstone and shale bedrock, loose stones, and soils that are shallow
to deep. Torriorthents are shallow to moderately deep. Camborthids are shallow to deep.
The Rock outcrop is mainly Mesa Verde sandstone and Wasatch shale. Elevation ranges
from 5,000 to 8,500 feet. The average annual precipitation is about 10 to 15 inches, the
average annual air temperature is 39 to 46 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is
80 to 105 days.
• Torriorthents-Rock outcrop complex, (steep): This broadly defined unit consists of
exposed sandstone and shale bedrock, and stony soils that are shallow to moderately
deep. Torriorthents are shallow to moderately deep. The Rock outcrop is mainly Mesa
Verde sandstone and Wasatch shale. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 8,500 feet. The
average annual precipitation is about 10 to 15 inches, the average annual air temperature
is 39 to 46 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 80 to 105 days.
• Wann sandy loam, (1-3%): This deep, somewhat poorly drained, nearly level to gently
sloping, low-lying soil is on terraces and bottom land in valleys. Elevation ranges from
5,000 to 6,500 feet. The average annual precipitation is about 12 inches, the average
annual air temperature is about 48 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 120
days. Permeability is moderately rapid and available water capacity is high. The effective
rooting depth varies with the level of the water table but is about 2 feet. Runoff is slow
and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
Appendix B-2
North Gravel Trend/ Roan
B.2.1. Site Location
North Gravel Trends, which includes the Roan, starts in Township 5 South Range 94 West along
the west boundary of sections 02, 11, 14, 24, 25, and 36 to the east boundary of Township 5
South Range 91 West and from the north boundary of Township 4 South Ranges 94 Sections 35-
36 and Range 94 Sections 31-32 to Interstate 70. The north boundary steps towards the south to
end in Township 5 South Range 91 West Sections 19-24. Locations are located on
B.2.2 Soil Characteristics
According to the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), the project area of North
Gravel Trend and Roan consists of the following soils:
• Arvada loam, (1-6%): This deep, well drained, sloping soil is on fans and high terraces.
Elevation ranges from 5,100 to 6,200 feet. Average annual precipitation is 12 inches.
Average annual air temperature is about 48 degrees F and the average frost free period is
120 days. Permeability is very slow and available water capacity is moderate. The
effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water
erosion is moderate.
• Arvada loam, (6-20%): This deep, well drained, sloping soil is on fans and high
terraces. Elevation ranges from 5,100 to 6,200 feet. Average annual precipitation is 12
inches. Average annual air temperature is about 48 degrees F and the average frost free
period is 120 days. Permeability is very slow and available water capacity is high. The
effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is moderately rapid and the hazard of
water erosion is severe.
• Ascalon-Pena complex, (6-25%): These moderately sloping to hilly soils are on sides of
valleys and alluvial fans. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 feet. Average annual
precipitation is 14 inches. Average annual air temperature is about 48 degrees F and the
average frost free period is 120 days. The Ascalon soil is deep and well drained.
Permeability of the Ascalon soil is moderate and available water capacity is moderate.
The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of
water erosion is moderate. The Pena soil is deep and well drained. Permeability of the
Pena soil is moderate and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is
60 inches or more. Runoff is slow and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
• Begay sandy loam, (6-12%): This deep, well drained, moderately sloping to rolling soil
is on alluvial fans and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 feet.
Average annual precipitation is 15 inches. Average annual air temperature is about 48
degrees F and the average frost free period is 120 days. Permeability is moderately rapid
and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more.
Runoff is moderate and the hazard of water erosion is severe.
• Cushman-Lazear stony loams, (15-65%): These hilly to very steep soils are on
mountainsides and mesa breaks. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 7,000 feet. The average
annual precipitation is about 13 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 48
degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 125 days. The Cushman soil is moderately
deep and well drained. Permeability is moderate and available water capacity is low. The
effective rooting depth is 20 to 40 inches. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water
erosion is severe. The Lazear soil is shallow over bedrock and well drained. Permeability
is moderate and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is 10 to 20
inches. Runoff is moderately rapid and the hazard of water erosion is severe.
• Dollard-Rock outcrop, shale, complex, (25-65%): This complex consists of moderately
steep to steep Dollard soil and shale outcrop on hills and mountainsides. Elevation ranges
from 6,000 to 7,500 feet. The average annual precipitation is about 17 inches, the average
annual air temperature is about 43 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 95 days.
The Dollard soil is moderately deep and well drained. Permeability is slow and available
water capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 20 to 40 inches. Runoff is rapid
and the hazard of water erosion is severe. The rock outcrop is soft, weathered shale.
Permeability is very slow. The effective rooting depth is very shallow. Runoff is rapid
and the hazard of water erosion is severe.
• Halaquepts, nearly level: This broadly defined unit consists of deep, somewhat poorly
drained to poorly drained, nearly level and gently sloping, salt affected soils in narrow
foothill valleys, on fans, and on low terraces. The water table is at or near the surface at
times, mainly during spring and summer.
• Heldt clay loam, (1-3%): This deep, well drained, nearly level soil is on alluvial fans
and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,000 feet. The average annual
precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 48 degrees F,
and the average frost-free period is 120 days. Permeability is slow and available water
capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is medium
and the hazard of water erosion is slight.
• Ildefonso stony loam, (25-45%): This deep, well drained, hilly to steep soil is on mesa
breaks, sides of valleys, and alluvial fans. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 feet. The
average annual precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is
about 46 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 125 days. Permeability is
moderately rapid and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is 60
inches or more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
• Ildefonso-Lazear complex, (6-65%): These moderately sloping to very steep soils are
on hillsides and mesa breaks. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 feet. The average
annual precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 48
degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 125 days. Permeability of the Ildefonso
soil is moderately rapid and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting depth
is 60 inches or more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water erosion is moderate. The
Lazear soil is shallow over shale bedrock and is well drained. Permeability of the Lazear
soil is moderately and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is 10 to
20 inches. Runoff is rapid and the hazard of water erosion is severe.
• Kim loam, (3-6%): This deep, well drained, gently to sloping soil is on alluvial fans and
benches. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,000 feet. The average annual precipitation is
about 12 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 46 degrees F, and the
average frost-free period is 125 days. Permeability is moderate and available water
capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is slow and the
hazard of water erosion is moderate.
• Kim loam, (6-12%): This deep, well drained, moderately sloping to rolling soil is on
alluvial fans and benches. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,000 feet. The average annual
precipitation is about 12 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 46 degrees F,
and the average frost-free period is 125 days. Permeability is moderate and available
water capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is slow
and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
• Olney loam, (1-3%): This deep, well drained, nearly level soil is on alluvial fans and
sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 feet. The average annual
precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 48 degrees F,
and the average frost-free period is 125 days. Permeability is moderate and available
water capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is
slow and the hazard of water erosion is slight.
• Potts loam, (1-3%): This deep, well-drained soil is on mesas, benches, and sides of
valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 7,000 feet. The average annual precipitation is
about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 46 degrees F, and the
average frost-free period is 120 days. Permeability is moderate and available water
capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is slow and the
hazard of water erosion is moderate.
• Potts loam, (3-6%): This deep, well drained, moderately sloping soil is on mesas,
benches, and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 7,000 feet. The average
annual precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 46
degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 120 days. Permeability is moderate and
available water capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff
is slow and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
• Potts loam, (6-12%): This deep, well drained, moderately sloping to rolling soil is on
mesas, benches, and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 7,000 feet. The
average annual precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is
about 46 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 120 days. Permeability is
moderate and available water capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or
more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water erosion is severe.
• Potts-Ildefonso complex, (3-12%): These gently sloping to rolling soils are on mesas
and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 feet. The average annual
precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 46 degrees F,
and the average frost-free period is 120 days. The Potts soil is deep and well drained.
Permeability of the Potts soil is moderate and available water capacity is high. The
effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is slow and the hazard of water
erosion is moderate. The Ildefonso soil is deep and well drained. Permeability is
moderately rapid and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is 60
inches or more. Runoff is slow and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
• Potts-Ildefonso complex, (12-25%): These strongly sloping to hilly soils are on mesas,
alluvial fans, and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 feet. The average
annual precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 46
degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 120 days. The Potts soil is deep and well
drained. Permeability of the Potts soil is moderate and available water capacity is high.
The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of
water erosion is moderate. The Ildefonso soil is deep and well drained. Permeability is
moderately rapid and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is 60
inches or more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
• Potts-Ildefonso complex, (25-45%): These hilly to very steep soils are on alluvial fans
and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 feet. The average annual
precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 46 degrees F,
and the average frost-free period is 120 days. The Potts soil is deep and well drained.
Permeability of the Potts soil is moderate and available water capacity is high. The
effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water
erosion is severe. The Ildefonso soil is deep and well drained. Permeability is moderately
rapid and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or
more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water erosion is severe.
• Torriorthents-Camborthids-Rock outcrop complex, (steep): This broadly defined unit
consists of exposed sandstone and shale bedrock, loose stones, and soils that are shallow
to deep. Torriorthents are shallow to moderately deep. Camborthids are shallow to deep.
The Rock outcrop is mainly Mesa Verde sandstone and Wasatch shale. Elevation ranges
from 5,000 to 8,500 feet. The average annual precipitation is about 10 to 15 inches, the
average annual air temperature is 39 to 46 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is
80 to 105 days.
• Torriorthents-Rock outcrop complex, (steep): This broadly defined unit consists of
exposed sandstone and shale bedrock, and stony soils that are shallow to moderately
deep. Torriorthents are shallow to moderately deep. The Rock outcrop is mainly Mesa
Verde sandstone and Wasatch shale. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 8,500 feet. The
average annual precipitation is about 10 to 15 inches, the average annual air temperature
is 39 to 46 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 80 to 105 days.
Appendix B-3
Gravel Trend
B.3.1 Site Location
Gravel Trend starts at the west boundary of Township 6 Range 93 to the east boundary of
Township 6 South Range 90 West Sections 03, 10, 15, 22, 27, and 34 and from Interstate 70 to
the south boundary Township 6 South Ranges 91-93 Sections 25-30 and Range 90 Sections 31-
34.
B.3.2 Soil Characteristics
According to the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), the project area of Gravel
Trend consists of the following soils:
• Arvada loam, (6-20%): This deep, well drained, sloping soil is on fans and high
terraces. Elevation ranges from 5,100 to 6,200 feet. Average annual precipitation is 12
inches. Average annual air temperature is about 48 degrees F and the average frost free
period is 120 days. Permeability is very slow and available water capacity is high. The
effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is moderately rapid and the hazard of
water erosion is severe.
• Bucklon-Inchau loams, (25-50%): These moderately sloping to very steep soils are on
ridges and mountainsides. Elevation ranges from 7,000 to 9,500 feet. The average annual
precipitation is about 18 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 40 degrees F,
and the average frost-free period is less than 75 days. The Bucklon soil is shallow and
well drained. Permeability of the Bucklon soil is slow and available water capacity is
very low. The effective rooting depth is 10 to 20 inches. Runoff is medium and the
hazard of water erosion is severe. The Inchau soil is moderately deep and well drained.
Permeability of the Inchau soil is moderate and available water capacity is moderate. The
effective rooting depth is 20 to 40 inches. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water
erosion is severe.
• Ildefonso stony loam, (6-25%): This deep, well drained, moderately sloping to hilly soil
is on mesas, benches, and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 feet. The
average annual precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is
about 46 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 125 days. Permeability is
moderately rapid and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is 60
inches or more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
• Idefonso stony loam, (25-45%): This deep, well drained, hilly to steep soil is on mesa
breaks, sides of valleys, and alluvial fans. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 feet. The
average annual precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is
about 46 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 125 days. Permeability is
moderately rapid and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is 60
inches or more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
• Morval loam, (3-12%): This deep, well drained, gently sloping to rolling soil is on
mesas and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 6,500 to 8,000 feet. The average
annual precipitation is about 15 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 44
degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 100 days. Permeability is moderate and
available water capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more.
Runoff is slow and the hazard of water erosion is slight.
• Morval-Tridell complex, (6-25%): These moderately sloping to hilly soils are on
alluvial fans and sides of mesas. Elevation ranges from 6,500 to 8,000 feet. The average
annual precipitation is about 15 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 44
degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 100 days. The Morval soil is deep and well
drained. Permeability of the Morval soil is moderate and available water capacity is
moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is slow and the hazard
of water erosion is slight. The Tridell soil is deep and well drained. Permeability of the
Tridell soil is moderately rapid and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting
depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water erosion is
moderate.
• Nihill channery loam, (1-6%): This deep, well drained, nearly level to gently sloping
soil is on alluvial fans and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 feet.
The average annual precipitation is about 13 inches, the average annual air temperature is
about 48 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 125 days. Permeability is
moderately rapid and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is 60
inches or more. Runoff is slow and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
• Potts loam, (3-6%): This deep, well drained, moderately sloping soil is on mesas,
benches, and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 7,000 feet. The average
annual precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 46
degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 120 days. Permeability is moderate and
available water capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff
is slow and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
• Potts loam, (6-12%): This deep, well drained, moderately sloping to rolling soil is on
mesas, benches, and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 7,000 feet. The
average annual precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is
about 46 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 120 days. Permeability is
moderate and available water capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or
more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water erosion is severe.
• Potts-Ildefonso complex, (12-25%): These strongly sloping to hilly soils are on mesas,
alluvial fans, and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 feet. The average
annual precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 46
degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 120 days. The Potts soil is deep and well
drained. Permeability of the Potts soil is moderate and available water capacity is high.
The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of
water erosion is moderate. The Ildefonso soil is deep and well drained. Permeability is
moderately rapid and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is 60
inches or more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
• Torriorthents-Camborthids-Rock outcrop complex, (steep): This broadly defined unit
consists of exposed sandstone and shale bedrock, loose stones, and soils that are shallow
to deep. Torriorthents are shallow to moderately deep. Camborthids are shallow to deep.
The Rock outcrop is mainly Mesa Verde sandstone and Wasatch shale. Elevation ranges
from 5,000 to 8,500 feet. The average annual precipitation is about 10 to 15 inches, the
average annual air temperature is 39 to 46 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is
80 to 105 days.
• Torriorthents-Rock outcrop complex, (steep): This broadly defined unit consists of
exposed sandstone and shale bedrock, and stony soils that are shallow to moderately
deep. Torriorthents are shallow to moderately deep. The Rock outcrop is mainly Mesa
Verde sandstone and Wasatch shale. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 8,500 feet. The
average annual precipitation is about 10 to 15 inches, the average annual air temperature
is 39 to 46 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 80 to 105 days.
• Wann sandy loam, (1-3%): This deep, somewhat poorly drained, nearly level to gently
sloping, low-lying soil is on terraces and bottom land in valleys. Elevation ranges from
5,000 to 6,500 feet. The average annual precipitation is about 12 inches, the average
annual air temperature is about 48 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 120
days. Permeability is moderately rapid and available water capacity is high. The effective
rooting depth varies with the level of the water table but is about 2 feet. Runoff is slow
and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
Appendix B-4
Castle Springs/Wolf Creek
B.4.1 Site Location
Castle Springs starts at the west boundary of Township 7 South 90 West Section 01, 12, 13, 24,
25, and 36 to the east boundary of Township 7 South 91 West and from the south boundary of
Township 6 South Range 91 West Sections 325-30 to the south boundary of Township 7 South
Range 91 West. Wolf Creek starts from the west boundary of Township 8 South Range 90 West
to the east boundary of Township 8 South Range 89West and from the north boundary of
Township 7 South Range 90 West Sections 25-30 to the south boundary of Township 9 South
Range 90 West Sections 01-06.
B.4.2 Soil Characteristics
According to the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), the project area of Castle
Springs and Wolf Creek consists of the following soils:
• Bucklon-Inchau loams, (25-50%): These moderately sloping to very steep soils are on
ridges and mountainsides. Elevation ranges from 7,000 to 9,500 feet. The average annual
precipitation is about 18 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 40 degrees F,
and the average frost-free period is less than 75 days. The Bucklon soil is shallow and
well drained. Permeability of the Bucklon soil is slow and available water capacity is
very low. The effective rooting depth is 10 to 20 inches. Runoff is medium and the
hazard of water erosion is severe. The Inchau soil is moderately deep and well drained.
Permeability of the Inchau soil is moderate and available water capacity is moderate. The
effective rooting depth is 20 to 40 inches. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water
erosion is severe.
• Morval loam, (3-12%): This deep, well drained, gently sloping to rolling soil is on
mesas and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 6,500 to 8,000 feet. The average
annual precipitation is about 15 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 44
degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 100 days. Permeability is moderate and
available water capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more.
Runoff is slow and the hazard of water erosion is slight.
• Morval-Tridell complex, (6-25%): These moderately sloping to hilly soils are on
alluvial fans and sides of mesas. Elevation ranges from 6,500 to 8,000 feet. The average
annual precipitation is about 15 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 44
degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 100 days. The Morval soil is deep and well
drained. Permeability of the Morval soil is moderate and available water capacity is
moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is slow and the hazard
of water erosion is slight. The Tridell soil is deep and well drained. Permeability of the
Tridell soil is moderately rapid and available water capacity is low. The effective rooting
depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water erosion is
moderate.
• Potts loam, (3-6%): This deep, well drained, moderately sloping soil is on mesas,
benches, and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 7,000 feet. The average
annual precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is about 46
degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 120 days. Permeability is moderate and
available water capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff
is slow and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
• Potts loam, (6-12%): This deep, well drained, moderately sloping to rolling soil is on
mesas, benches, and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 7,000 feet. The
average annual precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air temperature is
about 46 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 120 days. Permeability is
moderate and available water capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or
more. Runoff is medium and the hazard of water erosion is severe.
• Torriorthents-Camborthids-Rock outcrop complex, (steep): This broadly defined unit
consists of exposed sandstone and shale bedrock, loose stones, and soils that are shallow
to deep. Torriorthents are shallow to moderately deep. Camborthids are shallow to deep.
The Rock outcrop is mainly Mesa Verde sandstone and Wasatch shale. Elevation ranges
from 5,000 to 8,500 feet. The average annual precipitation is about 10 to 15 inches, the
average annual air temperature is 39 to 46 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is
80 to 105 days.
• Torriorthents-Rock outcrop complex, (steep): This broadly defined unit consists of
exposed sandstone and shale bedrock, and stony soils that are shallow to moderately
deep. Torriorthents are shallow to moderately deep. The Rock outcrop is mainly Mesa
Verde sandstone and Wasatch shale. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 8,500 feet. The
average annual precipitation is about 10 to 15 inches, the average annual air temperature
is 39 to 46 degrees F, and the average frost-free period is 80 to 105 days.
• Villa Grove-Zoltay loams, (15-30%): These moderately steep to hilly soils are on
mountainsides and alluvial fans. Elevation ranges from 7,500 to 7,600 feet. The average
annual precipitation is about 16 inches, the average annual air temperature is 43 degrees
F, and the average frost-free period is 100 days. The Villa Grove soil is deep and well
drained. Permeability of the Villa Grove is moderately slow, and available water capacity
is high. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface runoff is slow, and the
erosion hazard is slight. The Zoltay soil is deep and well drained. Permeability of the
Zoltay soil is slow, and available water capacity is high. Effective rooting depth is 60
inches or more. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is moderate.
Appendix C: Colorado Noxious Weed Lists
List A Noxious Weed Species
In accordance with the revised Colorado Noxious Weed Act, 35-5.5-101-119 rev. 2003, which re-
categorized the State noxious weed list into three lists, all populations of List A species in Colorado are
designated by the Commissioner for eradication.
African Rue Peganum harmala
Camelthorn Alhagi pseudalhagi
Common Crupina Crupina vulgaris
Cypress Spurge Euphorbia cyparissias
Dyer’s Woad Isatis tinctoria
Elongated Mustard Brassica elongata
Giant Reed Arundo donax
Giant Salvinia Salvinia molesta
Hydrilla Hydrilla verticillata
Japanese Knotweed Polygonum cuspidatum
Giant Knotweed Polygonum sachalinense
Bohemian Knotweed Polygonum x bohemicum
Meadow Knapweed Centaurea pratensis
Mediterranean Sage Salvia aethoiopis
Medusahead Taeniatherum caput-medusae
Myrtle Spurge Euphorbia myrsinites
Orange Hawkweed Hieracium aurantiacum
Purple Loosestrife Lythrum salicaria
Rush Skeletonweed Chondrilla juncea
Squarrose Knapweed Centaurea virgata
Tansy Ragwort Senecio jacobaea
Yellow Starthistle Centaurea solstitialis
List B Noxious Weed Species
List B noxious weeds are species for which the Commissioner, in consultation with the state noxious
weed advisory committee, local governments, and other interested parties, develop and implements state
noxious weed management plans designed to stop the continued spread of these species.
Absinth Wormwood Artemisia absinthium
Black Henbane Hyoscyamus niger
Bouncingbet Saponaria officinalis
Bull Thistle Cirsium vulgare
Canada Thistle Cirsium arvense
Chinese Clematis Clematis orientalis
Common Tansy Tanacetum vulgare
Common Teasel Dipsacus fullonum
Corn Chamomile Anthemis arvensis
Cutleaf Teasel Dipsacus laciniatus
Dalmatian Toadflax, broadleaved Linaria dalmatica
Dalmatian Toadflax, narrow-leaved Linaria genistifolia
Dame’s Rocket Hesperis matronalis
Diffuse Knapweed Centaurea diffusa
Eurasian Watermilfoil Myriophyllum spicatum
Hoary Cress Cardaria draba
Houndstongue Cynoglossum officinale
Jointed Goatgrass Aegilops cylindrica
Leafy Spurge Euphorbia esula
Mayweed Chamomile Anthemis cotula
Moth Mullein Verbascum blattaria
Musk Thistle Carduus nutans
Oxeye Daisy Chrysanthemum leucanthemum
Perennial Pepperweed Lepidium latifolium
Plumeless Thistle Carduus acnathoides
Quackgrass Elytrigia repens
Russian Knapweed Acroptilon repens
Russian Olive Elaeagnus angustifolia
Salt Cedar* Tamarix chinensis, T. parviflora, and T. ramosissima
Scentless Chamomile Matricaria perforate
Scotch Thistle Onopordum acanthium, O. tauricum
Spotted Knapweed Centaurea maculosa
Spurred Anoda Anoda cristata
Sulfur Cinquefoil Potentilla recta
Venice Mallow Hibiscus trionum
Wild Caraway Carum carvi
Yellow Nutsedge Cyperus esculentus
Yellow Toadflax Linaria vulgaris
* Tamarisk is a noxious weed “preferred to be controlled” rather than mandatory
List C Noxious Weed Species
List C noxious weeds are species for which the Commissioner will develop and implement state noxious
weed management plans designed to support the efforts of local governing bodies to facilitate more
effective integrated weed management on private and public lands. The goal of such plans will not be to
stop the continued spread of these species but to provide additional education research, and biological
control resources to jurisdictions that choose to require management of List C species. Source: From the
Department of Agriculture, Plant Industry Division, 8 CCR 1203-19, Rules Pertaining to the
Administration and Enforcement of the Colorado Noxious Weed Act.
Bulbous Bluegrass Poa bulbosa
Chicory Cihorum intybus
Common Burdock Arctium minus
Common Mullein Verbascum thapsus
Common St. Johnswort Hypericum perforatum
Downy Brome Bromus tectorum
Field Bindweed Convolvulus arvensis
Halogeton Halogeton glomeratus
Johnsongrass Sorghum halepense
Perennial Sowthistle Sonchus arvensis
Poison Hemlock Conium maculatum
Puncturevine Tribulus terrestris
Redstem Filaree Erodium cicutarium
Velvetleaf Abutilon theophrasti
Wild Proso Millet Panicum miliaceum
Colorado Noxious Weed “Watch List” Species
Species in the following “Watch List” are those that the state of Colorado has identified has potential
threats to environmental and agricultural health and productivity. For these species, early identification
and reporting is recommended as prevention is considered the best way of preventing these species from
joining the preceding noxious weed lists and warranting more intensive treatment.
Asian Mustard Brassica tournefortii
Baby’s Breath Gypsophilia paniculata
Bathurst Burr / Spiney Cocklebur Xanthium spinosum
Common Bugloss Anchusa officinalis
Common Reed Phragmites australis
Flowering Rush Butomus umbellatus
Garlic Mustard Alliaria petiolata
Hairy Willow-herb Epilobium hirsutum
Himalayan Blackberry Rubus armeniacus
Japanese Blood Grass / Cogongrass Imperata cylindrica
Meadow Hawkweed Hieracium causpitosum
Onionweed Asphodelus fistulosus
Pampas Grass Cortideria jubata
Scotch Broom Cytisus scoparius
Sericea Lespedeza Lespedeza cuneata
Swainsonpea Sphaerophysa salsula
Syrian Beancaper Zygophyllum fabago
Water Hyacinth Eichhornia Crassipes
Water Lettuce Pistia stratiotes
White Bryony Bryonia alba
Woolly Distaff Thistle Carthamus lanatus
Yellow Flag Iris Iris pseudacorus
Appendix D: Garfield County Noxious Weed List, taken from the Garfield
County Noxious Weed Management Guide, 2002
Leafy Spurge
Euphorbia esula
Russian Knapweed Acroptilon repens
Yellow Starthistle Centaurea solstitalis
Plumeless Thistle Carduus acanthoides
Houndstongue Cynoglossum officinale
Common Burdock Arctium minus
Scotch Thistle Onopordum acanthium
Canada Thistle Cirsium arvense
Spotted Knapweed Centaurea maculosa
Diffuse Knapweed Centaurea diffusa
Dalmatian Toadflax Toadflax Linaria dalmatica
Yellow Toadflax Linaria vulgaris
Hoary Cress Cardaria draba
Salt Cedar Tamarix parviflora; Tamarix ramosissima
Oxeye Daisy Chrysanthemum leucantheum
Jointed Goatgrass Aegilops cylindrica
Chicory Cichorium intybus
Musk Thistle Carduus nutans
Purple Loosestrife Lythrum salicaria
Russian Olive Elaeagnus angustifolia
Appendix E: Mesa County Noxious Weed List, taken from the Mesa County
Noxious Weed Management Plan, 2009
Bull Thistle
Cirsium vulgare
Canada Thistle Cirsium arvense
Dalmatian Toadflax Linaria dalmatica
Diffuse Knapweed Centaurea diffusa
Dyer’s Woad Isatis tinctoria
Goatshead / Puncturevine Tribulus terrestris
Hoary Cress / Whitetop Cardaria draba
Houndstongue Cynoglossum officianale
Leafy Spurge Euphorbia esula
Musk Thistle Carduus nutans
Oxeye Daisy Chrysanthemum leucanthemum
Plumeless Thistle Carduus acanthoides
Purple Loosestrife Lythrum salicaria
Russian Knapweed Acroptilon repens
Scotch Thistle Onopordum acanthium
Spotted Knapweed Cantaurea maculosa
Tamarisk Tamarix parviflora; Tamarix ramosissima
Yellow Starthistle Centaurea solstitialis
Yellow Toadflax Linaria vulgaris
Appendix F: Pitkin County Noxious Weed List, taken from the Pitkin County
Noxious Weed Management Plan, 2010
Absinth Wormwood Artemisia amsinthium
Black Henbane Hyoscyamus niger
Bull Thistle Cirsium vulgare
Canada Thistle Cirsium arvense
Chicory Cichorium intybus
Chinese clematis Clematis orientalis
Common Burdock Articum minus
Common Mullein Verbascum thapsus l.
Common Tansy Tanacetum vulgare
Cypress Spurge Euphorbia cyparissias
Dalmatian Toadflax Linaria dalmatica
Dame’s Rocket Hesperis matronalis
Diffuse Knapweed Centaurea diffusa
Downy Brome Bromus tectorum
Field Bindweed Convolvulus arvensis
Hoary Cress Cardaria draba
Houndstongue Cynoglossum officinale
Leafy Spurge Euphorbia esula
Meadow Knapweed Centaurea pratensis
Musk Thistle Carduus nutans
Myrtle Spurge Euphorbia myrsinites
Oxeye Daisy Chrysanthemum leucanthemum
Perennial Pepperweed Lepidium latifolium
Plumeless Thistle Carduus acanthoides
Poison Hemlock Conium maculatum
Russian Knapweed Centaurea repens
Russian Olive Elaeagnus angustifolia
Salt Cedar Tamarix chinensis; Tamarix ramosissima
Scentless Chamomile Matricaria perforata
Scotch Thistle Onopordum acanthium
Spotted Knapweed Centaurea maculosa
Sulfur Cinquefoil Potentilla recta
Wild Caraway Carum carvi
Yellow Toadflax Linaria vulgaris
Appendix G: Annual Weed Survey Maps
WestWater Engineering Page 1 of 11 December 2014
II Canada thistle
0 Chicory • Common burdock
0 Common mu llein
D Musk thistle
ti? Redstem filaree
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Ursa Operating Company
Watson Ranch B Pad UIC
Integrated Vegetation and Noxious Weeds
Management Plan
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0 200 400 600
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Appendix I: Noxious Weed Summary Documents
Date: June 2013
Project Name:
Field Wide to incorporate Battlement Mesa, Gravel Trend, North Gravel Trend/Roan, Castle
Springs/Wolf Creek fields.
Permittee Name:
Ursa Operating Company, LLC
Permittee Corporate Address:
Ursa Operating Company, LLC
792 Buckhorn Drive
Rifle, CO 81650
Permittee Contact:
Mr. Robert W. Bleil
Permittee Contact Phone Number(s):
970-625-9922
Permittee Contact email address:
rbleil@ursaresources.com
Property Owner:
Private and Public lands
County Assessor’s Parcel No.:
Multiple
Address/Location of Property:
Property Owner Phone Number(s):
Property Owner email address (optional):
Name & Address of Qualified Individual or Company Submitting Weed Plan:
HRL Compliance Solutions, Inc.
2385 F ½ Road,
Grand Junction, CO 81505
Kay Lambert
Phone Number(s): 970.243.3271 Email: klambert@hrlcomp.com
Authorized Signature: ________________________________________
Print Authorized Name: Kay Lambert
Land Use Objectives: __________________________________________
All noxious weeds, as defined in the Garfield County or List A and List B species slated for
eradication or suppression in Garfield County by State Law (CRS 35-5.5), will be managed in all
disturbed areas of the proposed project using recommendations in Garfield County or other biologically-
based recommendations.
All State List A and List B populations to be eradicated and any other species slated by the County for
eradication will be reported upon discovery to the County Weed and Pest Inspector.
The applicant/permittee and their designees agree to respond to landowner complaints about noxious
weeds during development of the project site and take action to control such weeds when there is a
complaint.
Where do the weed(s) occur? (check all that apply)
Ditch, waterway, roadside or corral Rangeland
Irrigated Non-irrigated pasture Pipeline
SVCS pad/perimeter Easement, utility corridor or other right-of-way
Well pad, compressor/pump station, etc. Access road
Other (describe): ___________________________________________
Proposed method(s) of management: (check all that apply)
Herbicide Cultural Revegetation
Mechanical Preventive Biological
Alternative (describe): _______________________________
We plan to use the services of a professional weed control company.
Company name: _____________________________________
Spray application records will be retained by and be available for inspection from: _______________
Preventative Measures to be used during the active phase of development
a) Track pad gravel bed or rumble strips will be installed at ingress/egress points.
b) Certified Weed-Free mulch erosion control seed will be used to prevent new
weed infestations (check all that apply).
c) Vehicles and equipment entering the project site will be clean of mud and weed parts.
d) Soil from infested areas of the project site:
Will not be moved off site.
Will be moved off site to: (indicate site location)
Soil moved off site will be treated to control weeds at the new site.
Soil stockpiled on site and left in place for 90 days or more will be treated to control weeds.
Soil stockpiled on site and left in place for one year or more will be planted with to
prevent weeds from establishing.
e) Noxious weed infestations on specified access road(s) to the project site will be treated.
Exceptions: ___________________________________________________________________
f) Weeds in adjacent properties will be mapped.
g) Weeds in adjacent properties will be treated with permission of landowner.
h) Other: __________________________________________________________________
Monitoring
Who will monitor the weed treatments, HRL Compliance Solutions, Inc. or another qualified
entity/person?
Monitoring will be done at least time(s) per year in the (enter approximate time(s) of year).
Monitoring will be done for – months years until site is deemed restored.
Mapping
A map of the property showing the GPS locations of weed infestation(s) is attached. (Infestations
adjacent to or crossing borders of the property should be included)
Mapping will be conducted times per year until area is deemed restored complete.
A revegetation plan is included as a separate document.
Article 9
Pipelines
Ursa Operating Company LLC
Watson Ranch B Injection Well
OA Project No. 014-3005
Issue Date: 11/25/2013 Expires: 05/24/2014
Permit NO. GRAD-11-13-3056
41 MONUMENT GULCH LN
PARACHUTE, CO
Permit Type: Grading Permit
240718426003
Project Address
Permit Status: Active
Owner Information Address Phone Cell
CO
Permit Work Classification: Major
Phone: (970)945-8212 Fax: (970)384-3470
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-
108 8th Street Suite 401
Garfield County
Community Development Department
MONUMENT RIDGE SUB-DIV
Parcel No.Subdivision Section Township Range
Watson Ranches, LTD
Site Visit 000
Final 125
Inspection
For Inspections call :
Required Inspections:
IVRProposed Construction / Details
Contractor(s)Phone Primary Contractor
Wheling Construction (970)241-6637 Yes
$0.00
152700.00Total Sq Feet:
Valuation:
1(970)945-1377
ext 1621
Installation of one (1) 12" steel gas gathering pipeline and one (1)
10" HDPE water transportation pipeline between production well
pads. All work to be completed with in the negotiated ROW between
Watson Ranch and Monument Ridge Pads.
Fee Amount
$400.00 Major Grading Fee
Total: $400.00
Inv Total Amt Paid Amt DuePaytype
Inv # GRAD-11-13-22704
$400.00 Check # 3715 $400.00
$0.00
FEES DUE FEES PAID
Applicant CopyIMPORTANT: APPLICATION IS HEREBY MADE TO THE BUILDING OFFICIAL FOR A PERMIT SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS
AND RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH ON THIS APPLICATION AND THE FOLLOWING:
1. Final inspection of the work authorized by this permit is required. A Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained prior to use and
occupancy of new buildings and structures.
This permit/plan review expires by time limitation and becomes null and void if the work authorized by the permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of permit issuance or if the permit
is not obtained within 180 days from the date of plan submittal. This permit expires and becomes null and void if any work authorized by this permit is suspended or abandoned for 180
consecutive days or if no progressive work has been verified by passing a required County Inspection for a period of 180 consecutive days.
Monday, November 25, 2013 1
Garfield County Grading Permit Application
Section - 3
VICINITY MAP, PIPELINE ALIGNMENT PLAN, LAND OWNER AGREEMENTS
AGE NCY C O NTA CT LI ST
GOVE1'.1~l!•G . UT H ·., ..;. ... Y
GARFIELD COUNTY
108 STH STREET
GLENWOOD SPRJNGS, CO 81601
(970) 945-8212
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URSA OPERATING COMPANY
792 BUCKHORN DRIVE
RIFLE, COLORADO 8 1650
(970) 625-9922
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611 MAIN STREET
SILT, CO 816 52
ATTN: ORRJN MOON
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SOURCE GAS
0096 COUNTY ROAD 160
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601
(970) 928-0407
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HOLY CROSS ENERGY
3799 HIGHWAY 82
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81602
(970) 945-5491
EXCEL ENERGY
2538 BLICHMANN AVENUE
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 8 1505
(970) 244-2695
ATTN: TILLMON McSCHOOLER
~E LI PII O"i l:: U1 I LIT1°
QWEST
921 GRAND AVENUE
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 8 1601
ATTN: GARY GIBSON/JASON SHARPE
PH: (970) 348-0255
UNCC
CALL BEFORE
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1-800-922-1987
Utility Notification
Center of Colorado
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BEFORE YOIJ DIG, CRAOE. OR EXCAVATE
F"OR THE MARKING OF UNDERGROUND
MEMBER UTILITIES.
P i p e line Alig nment Plan
Monument Rid ge Pad to Wa t s on Ranch P ad
Portions of Sections 1 7 & 18
To wn s hip 7 S ou t h , Rang e 95 West of the 6th P .M.
County o f Garfield , S tate of Colorado
PIPE LINE R.O .W . OWN ERS HIP TABLE
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Do minguez 8+04 to 638' 14+42
Watson Ranch e s 1 4+42 to 1,712'
Ltd . 31+54
Total 3,0 5 4 '
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URSA, Operating Company
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SURFACE USE AND EASEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this 26111 day of January, 2011 ("Effective Date'1 by and between
Watson Ranches, LTD ., whose address is P .O. Box 586, Meeker, CO 81641--0586, hereinafter called ("Owner''), and Antero
Resources Piceance CorporaUon, whose address is 1625 17th Street, Denver, Colorado 80202, hereinafter called
("Operator'').
WHEREAS , Owner is the owner of the surface of the lands depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof and
further described as follows:
Township 7 South, Range 95 Wesl 6th P.M .• Garfield County, Colorado
A parcel ofland located in the SW/4 of Section 17, a deed to which is recorded at Book 1091 , Page 328. A lso known as Parcel
#240717300129 according to Garfield County, Colorado Assessor's Office and comprised of 44.00 acres more or less.
Hereafter the ("Lands").
WHEREAS, On April 7 , 2009, Owner and Operator entered into an OIL AND GAS LEASE ("Lease") which contained certain
provisions and limitations regarding Operator's use of the Lands for its Operations. Prior to entering into th is Agreement and
under the terms of the Lease, Operator constructed a road, installed pipelines, and constructed and drilled wells from the
Watson A Pad .
WHEREAS, Since that time , Operator has determined that it will need to conduct additional operations on the Lands which
may or may not have been provided for in the Lease .
WHEREAS, Owner and Operator desire to enter into this Agreement to stipulate the terms and conditions under wh ich Owner
will permit use of the Lands by Operator.
WHEREAS , Operator desires to utilize the Lands for the operations hereafter described, and owner desires t o allow such
utilization;
WHEREAS , it is the intent herein that this Agreement will supersede any conflicting terms in the Lease with regard to surface
use on the Lands and all operaUons from the effective date of this Agreement shall be governed by this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of ten dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration in hand paid, rece ipt
of which Is hereby acknowledged, Owner and Operator agree as follows:
1 . Surface ownership. Operator desires to explore for and produce oil and gas and associated hydrocarbons on the
Lands as depicted on Exhib it A attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purpose.
2. Grant of Easement. owner hereby grants to Operator a right-of-way and easement on, over, through and across the
Lands for the purpose of drilling, completing, operating and producing gas wells, conducting reservoir fracture
stimulation operations, re-completing and monitoring wells therefore, together with the right-of-way and easement on,
over, through and across the Lands necessary to construct operate, maintain and repair (including but not limited to)
access roads, fluid retention reservoirs, frac sand burial, cuttings disposal, well sites, tank batteries , compressors ,
electrical lines, facilities, pipelines {both water and gas), for both conducting operations and handli ng production from
the Lands, as well as from other lands which Owner may not have en interest, which may be necessary for Operator
to have a continuous and efficient pipeline system {such right-of-way and easement not to exceed fifty feet (501
during the construction phase, and shall not exceed twenty-five feet (251 after the completion of construction),
pigging facilities, tanks, water discharge, and any other actions deemed necessary by Operator for its operations.
Within 60 days of written request by Owner, Operator will furnish to Owner an as-built plat showing the location of any
pipeline installed on the Lands . Owner agrees that Operator may file in the real property records of Garfield County,
Colorado on behalf of Owner appropriate documentation evi dencing the locati on of any pipeli nes on the Lands .
3. Notification. Waiver of additional notice under Colorado Oil and Gas Co nservation Commission ("COGCC")
Rules 305 and 306; No objections. The Parties acknowledge that Operator has the right to conduct oil and gas
operations on the lands covered by the Lease. Rule 305 of the Rules and regulations of the COG CC requires that the
operator give notice to the surface owner of potential oil and gas operation s, such notice to contain the following
information : (1) when operations on the lands are to be commenced; (2) the name of the owner w ith address and
contact person ; (3) a legal description of the quarter quarter section within which operations will be conducted; (4) a
statement that the surface owner is responsible for notifying affected t enants of the proposed operations; (5)
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information with regard to the consultation notice requirement set forth in COGCC Rule 306, and (6) a copy of the
COGCC 's information brochure for surface owners . By executing this Agreement, Owner, for itself and on behalf of
any tenant, successor or assign, hereby acknowledges that it has received adequate notice and held consultation
with Operator. and waives any right to further notice or consultation under Rules 305 and 306. Owner agrees that it
will not object in any forum to the use by Operator of the surface of the Lands consistent with this Agreement, except
as specifically provided herein, and it will provide Operator with whatever written support it may reasonably requ ire to
obtain permits from COGCC or a local jurisdiction, provided that Operator is not in breach or default of this
Agreement.
4 . Tenninatlon of Rights. The rights granted by Owner to Operator relating to the exploration and development of
hydrocarbons from the Lands shall terminate upon the permanent plugging and abandoning of the last well located
on the Lands, or lands pooled or spaced therewith pursuant to the rules and regulations of the COGCC . The
easements and rights-of-way granted herein relating to lands in which Owner does not have an interest, shall
terminate if and when Operator shall cease to use such easements and rights-of-way for a period of 24 consecutive
months without suspension of use for regulatory reasons or events of force majeure.
5 . Nonexclusive Rights. The rights granted by Owner to Operator are exclusive with respect to the Well Pads but
nonexclusive to the pipeline easements and road rights-of-ways. Owner reserves the right to use all access roads or
easements and all surface and subsurface uses of the Lands affected by this Agreement including the right to grant
successive easements thereon or across on such terms as Owner deems necessary or advisable, provided however,
that such use or grants do not Interfere with Operator's operations.
6 . Payments. Consideration for use and damages for the rights granted hereunder shall be made as follows:
a. Initial Payment:
I. Upon execution of th is Agreement, Operator shall pay Owner a one-time payment of ten thousand
dollars ($10,000.00).
b. Watson Ranch A Pad:
I. Owner and Operator acknowledge that the Watson A Pad and associated roads and pipelines have
been constructed . Under the terms of the Lease, full and final consideration of fifty-fou r thousand
six hundred eighty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($54,687.50) was paid to Owner the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged .
ii. Owner and Operator acknowledge that in Exhibit 8, Paragraph 12 of the Lease, Operator granted
Owner an overriding royalty interest ("ORI") on certain w ell s drilled from the Watson Ranch A Pad .
The parties acknowledge that the terms of this Ag reement do not vo id this ORI and it is hereby
ratified and confirmed as being In full force and effect .
c. Watson Ranch B Pad:
I. Operator shall have a three year option from the date of this Agreement to begin construction on
the Watson Ranch 8 Pad as depicted on Exhibit A. With in 30 days of initial construction of the
Watson Ranch B Pad, Operator shall pay to Owner a payment of fifty-six thousand dollars
($56,000.00) as surface damages for the use of the pad . Should Operator choose NOT to elect to
exercise this option, it will NOT void this Agreement, but Operator shall be required to make a one-
time payment of twenty-eight thousand dollars ($28,000.00) as full and final consideration for th is
option, which payment shall be due within 30 days of the third anniversary of this Agreement and,
furthermore, shall be barred from use of the Watson Ranch B Pad without first obtaining prior
written consent from Owner.
ii. Should Operator elect to exercise Its option under Paragraph 6.c.i. above, Operator shall have the
right to drill wells from the Watson Ranch B Pad to lands or units In which Owner does not own
mineral rights and therefore will not be entitled to share in royalty from such lands or units . As
consideration for the use of this pad for such wens, for all wells drilled from the Watson Ranch B
Pad to lands (or lands pooled or spaced therewith) in which Owner does not own mineral rights at
the date of this agreement and therefore will not share In the royalty from same, Operator agrees to
assign and pay Owner an overriding royalty interest ("ORI") of one percent of eight/eighths (1 % of
8/8ths) interest in Operator's leasehold associated with the producti on from such well(s), provided
however that such ORI shall apply only to production obtained from the Operator's leases
through wellbores drilled from the-surface of Watson Ranch B Pad and, provided further, that
if Operator's leases cover less than the entire mineral estate In the lands covered by such leases.
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then the ORI shall be reduced proportionate to the m ineral interest actually owned by the Operator
under the leases. The ORI shall be calcu lated in a similar manner as the royalty is calculated under
the effective leases.
d . Pipeline and Road Rights-of-Way: u _ . ( J I Icy ~-:Ju-/,hif.( *flltM~dM.P'/ Ill£. ~c( .-fW{/' {
L Upon execution of this Agreement, Operator shall pay Owner l'nenty fot11 tho1:1seAEi three ht1nd1ed Q.~· f
4ifl;y twe dollars ($9,132.00) which constitutes as a payment of six dollars ($6.00) per linear foot for z;rvv
the pipeline easements and road right-of-ways which have been constructed and are in use at the
date of this Agreement. In calculating this payment, if a pipeline has been constructed within a road
right-of-way then Owner has been paid for only one or the other but not both , to which Owner and
Operator agree is sufficie nt payment.
il. Operator shall pay Owner six dollars ($6 .00) per linear foot for any pipeline easements or road
right-of-ways which are constructed after the date of this Agreement. If a pipeline is constructed
within a road right-of-way then Owner shall be paid for only one or the other but not both.
7. Maintenance. Operator shall at all times keep the well site and the road right-of-way safe and in good order, and free
of noxious weeds, litter and debris. Operator shall not permit the release or discharge of any toxic or hazardous
chemicals or wastes on Owner's property . No seismic operations shall be perm itted without written consent of Owner.
a. Abandonment. If the Operator desires to plug and abandon the well(s) because the Operator detennines the well is
not capable of commercial production , then, in that event, the Operator shall fill and level the location, re-contour the
location, distribute the topsoil, make the location ready for reseeding, and reseed the area, and plug and abandon the
well as required by applicable law and regulations. Alf cleanup and restoration requirements shall be completed by
Operator within six months after the tennination of final activities at the well site.
9 . Improvements. No fences, cattle guards or other improvements on Owner's property shall be cut or damaged by
Operator without the prior written consent of Owner and the payment of additional damages or the institution of other
safeguards to protect the rights and property of the owner. Upon final termination of Operator's rights under th is
Agreement, Operator s hall return all roads and other rights-of-way or sites as near as practical to the condition which
they were in prior to the execution of this Agreement, unless a lower standard Is otherwise agreed to by Owner. All
disturbed areas caused by Operator's activities will be reseeded. Fences shall be resto red as near as practical to the
original condition unless otherwise agreed by Owner.
1 o. Consideration. The payments herein provided are acknowledged by Owner es sufficient and In full satisfaction for
damages to owner caused or created by the rea sonable and customary entry, rights-of-way and operation and use of
the roads , well pads, and other facilities Incident to Operators operations on the lands, but do not include damage to
livestock, buildings or improvements, or injuries to persons or to any damage or destruction caused to Owner's wells
or water supply on the property. Operator shall be liable for damages if, as a result of its operations hereunder, any
water on or under the premises which had been potable is affected to the extent that it is rendered non-potable for
humans, cattle or other ranch animals on Owner's premises, or any such water supply, well or reservoir be destroyed
or its output dimin ished. Operator shall be liable for any downstream damage caused to other lands or the operations
of other landowners. This Agreement does not relieve Operator from liability due to Operator's negligence or due to
spills or discharges of any hydrocarbon or toxic or hazardous chemicals or wastes , or from leaks or breaks in
Operator's pipelines. Damage to livestock and damage to crops shall be paid for by Operator at current market value.
Any fires caused by Operator's personnel , agents, or assigns shall be paid for by paying the cost of replacement
pasture, plus replacement and/or repair costs for all personal property destroyed or damaged. The cost replacement
pasture will be determined by the amount generally accepted in the area for like kind pasture.
11. No Warranty. Owner makes no warranty of title in entering into th is Agreement; provided, however, if it is determined
that Owner does not have the right to authorize Operator to use the lands affected by this Agreement for the
purposes set forth herein, then Operator's sole remedy shall be to recover from owner those payments made by
Operator for the rights which Owner did not have the right to grant to Operator.
12. Non-disturbance. Opera tor and its employees and authorized agents shall not disturb , use or t ravel upon any of the
land of Ovmer not subject to this Agreement.
13. Fireanns and Explosives. Non e of the Operator's employees or authorized agents or any other person under the
direction or control of Operator shall be permitted to carry firearms or any weapon while crossing the Lands and such
persons shall not hunt or fish on Owner's property and shall not trespass on Owner's property for the purposes of
hunting or fishing or recreational uses. No explos ives shall be used on the Lands. Operator will notify all of its
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contractors, agents and employees that no firearms, weapons, hunting, fishing or recreational activities will be
allowed on Owner's property.
14 . Water. Operator shall not use any water from existing wells , reservoirs and springs on Owner's property, without
Owner's prior written consent. Operator shall not disturb, interfere with, fill or block any creek, reservoir, spring or
other source of water on Owner's property.
15. Enforcement Costs. If Operator defaults under this Agreement, Operator shall pay all costs and expenses, including
a reasonable attorney's fee, incurred by Owner in enforcing this Agreement.
16. Time. Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
17. Indemnification. Operator shall be liable for any injury to persons, property or livestock caused by or incident to the
operations of Operator, its agents, employees, contractors or subcontractors on the Lands, or any extraordinary
damages due to spills of materials , explosions or any other harmful activity of Operator. Operator shall indemnify and
hold harmless Owner from and against any all and liabflity, damages, costs, expenses, fines, penalties and fees
(including without limitation attorney and consultant fees) incurred by or asserted against Owner arising from or
regarding or relating to the use of the wells, well pads or rights-of-way, or any other rights granted by this Agreement.
Such indemnification shall extend to and encompass, but shall not be limited to, all claims, demands, actions or other
matters that arise under the common law or other laws designed to protect the environment and public health or
welfare including, without limitation , the following laws (as amended) and any regulation promulgated under their
authority: Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C . § 1531, et seq.); Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. § 1251, et seq.);
Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 741, et seq.); National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. § 4321, et seq.);
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. § 9601, et seq.); Solid Waste
Disposal Act (42 U.S .C. § 6901, et seq.); Toxic Substance Control Act (16 U.S.C. § 2601, et seq.); Safe Drinking
Water Act (42 U.S.C. § 300f, et seq.); Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 U.S.C . § 651, et seq.); and any
applicable state or local statutes, regulations and ordinances. Operator shall, at Owner's option, defend Owner or
reimburse Owner as reasonable expenses are incurred for owner's defense against any claims, demands, actions or
other matters, whether brought or asserted by federal, state or local governmental bodies or officials, or by private
persons, that are asserted pursuant to or brought under any such laws due to Operator's actions . All of Operator's
obligations stated In this subsection shall survive termination of this Agreement
18. Compliance with Law. Operator shall conduct operations and activities in accordance with existing local, state and
federal laws, rules and regulations.
19. Release. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Operator releases , waives and discharges Owner, and, if
applicable, Owner's officers, directors, employees , agents, successors and assigns from any and all liabilities for
personal injury, death, property damage or otherwise arising out of Operator's operation under this Agreement or use
of Owner's property.
20. Notice. Notice may be given to either party to this Agreement by depositing the same in the United States mail,
postage prepaid, duly addressed to the other party at the address set out below the party's signature on this
Agreement. Such notice shall be deemed delivered when deposited in the United States mail.
21 . Recording. This Agreement may not be recorded without the written consent of Owner and Operator but should
Operator deem it necessary, Operator may record a memorandum of this Agreement in the county records lo give
notice of the existence of this Agreement.
22 . Construction of Agreement. This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the State of Colorado.
23 . Assignabililty and Binding Effect. This Agreement is assignable by owner or Operator, and will be binding upon
the successors and assigns of the parties.
24. Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and the terms of the Lease, the terms of this Agreement
shall control . Except as herein amended, all other terms and conditions of the Lease are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being in full force and effect.
[SIGNATURE PAGE AND EXHIBIT A FOLLOWS]
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EXHIBIT A
Attached to and made part of that SURFACE USE AND EASEMENT AGREEMENT made and entered into this 26th day of
January, 2011 C'Effective Date") by and between Watson Ranches, LTD., whose address is P.O . Box 586, Meeker, CO
81641-0586, hereinafter called ("Owner''}, and Antero Resources Piceance Corporation, whose address is 1625 17th Street,
Denver, Colorado 80202 , hereinafter called {"Operator').
In witness whereof, Owner and Operator have executed this Agreement effective the date shown above regardless of the date
of execution.
OWNER: OPERATOR:
Watson Ranches, LTD. Antero Resources Piceance Corporation
By #lf&::c
Brian A. Kuhn,' Vice Presiden~vJ
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James L. Watson, General Partner
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STATE OF aolotndo §
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COUNTY OF ~oB)crrcc §
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The foregoing instrument is acknowledged before me. a notary public, this 3 !cl day of ('.c., brU c:ir:y
Watson. General Partner of Watson Ranches, LTD.
Witness my hand and official seal.
7 ,. -'7~..:io1 '2 My commission expires : ___ Cl'_-=o::.-_.:? __
STATE OF _____ §
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COUNTY OF §
The foregoing instrument Is acknowledged before me , a notary public, this __ day of _____ __, 2011, by James L.
Walson, General Partner of Watson Ranches , LTD.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires: -------
STATE OF COLORADO §
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COUNTY OF DENVER §
Notary Public
The foregoing instrument is acknowledged before me, a notary public, this _3-__ day of J:ebrUO.V-¥
A. Kuhn as Vice President of Antero Resources Piceance Corporation on behalf of said corporation.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires: 12./ ZO { W / t.t"
SARAH HOLZER
Notary Public
State of Colorado Page 5 of6
, 2011. by Brian
PIPELINE EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY
STA TE OF COLORADO
COUNTY OF GARFIELD
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
This Pipeline Easement and Right of Way Agreement ("Agreement") is by and between
William P. & Stephanie Dominguez, whose address is 304 County Road 303, Parachute, CO 81635
("Grantor") and Antero Resources Pipeline Corporation, 1625 Seventeenth Street, Denver, 80202
("Grantee" or "Antero").
RECITALS
· A. Grantor is the owner of the surface of certain lands, part of which is described on
Exhibit A (the "Lands").
B. Grantee wishes to receive a right of way and easement across the Lands as such right
of way and easement is more particularly described on Exhibit A (the "Easement").
C. Grantor wishes to grant the Easement to Grantee and Grantee wishes to accept the
Easement and use the Easement, all pursuant to the tenns of this Agreement.
GRANT OF EASEMENT AND AGREEMENT
Now therefore, for and in consideration of $100.00 and other good and valuable
consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Grantor and Grantee
agree as follows:
1. Grant of the Easement. Grantor hereby grants, sells and conveys to Grantee, its
successors and assigns, a free and unobstructed easement and right of way as described on Exhibit A,
to lay, construct, inspect, maintain, repair, operate, alter, replace, relocate, change the size of,
abandon in place and remove at will, in whole or in part, pipelines for the transportation of oil, gas,
p etroleum and other gases, fluids or substances which can be transported through a pipeline and all
appurtenant facilities thereto, including without limitation, all drips, valves, fittings, meters, aerial
markers, graphite and steel anodes and other devices for the control of pipeline corrosion, and similar
appurtenances as may be necessary or convenient in the operation of said pipeline(s) over, across,
under and upon the lands described in Exhibit A.
2. The Easement. The Easement shall be 50 feet wide during construction,
reverting to 20 feet in width described by metes and bounds and as shown on Exhibit A. The
pipeline shall be buried a minimum of 36 inches deep. Grantee shall also be entitled to use an
additional 30 feet of Grantor's adjacent land and additional land ("Additional Lands") as reasonably
necessary at road, creek and railroad crossings for construction purposes and this right is to tenninate
upon completion of the initial construction. Grantee agrees to pay Grantor any and all actual
damages that Grantor suffers by reason) of Grantee's use of said Additional Lands.
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3. Grantee's Use of the Easement. Grantee shall have all of the rights and benefits
necessary and convenient for the full enjoyment and use of the Easement and the rights herein
granted, including, without limitation, the right of ingress to and egress to and from the Easement
and the right from time to time to cut all trees, undergrowth and other obstructions that, in Grantee's
sole judgment, may injure, endanger or interfere with the Grantee's use of the Easement. Granter
shall not construct nor permit to be constructed, any house, building or any other structure or facility
on the Easement without the express prior consent of Grantee, such consent not to be unreasonably
withheld. Granter agrees not to change the grade, remove dirt from the surface of the Easement or
impound water over the Easement without the prior approval of Grantee.
4. Covenants Running With The Land. This Agreement, together with the other
provisions of this grant of Easement, shall constitute covenants running with the land, binding upon
Granter, its heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns, for the benefit of Grantee, its
successors and assigns. Grantee's rights h ereunder may be assigned in whole or in part to one or
more assignees .
5. Surface Damage Payments . The initial consideration paid by Grantee to Grantor
includes any and all damages that may be sustained by original construction of the pipeline(s) within
the Easement, including without limitation, cutting trees and damages to land, trees, buildings,
fences and growing crops. After the original construction of the Pipeline(s), Grantee will pay to the
owner of the Land and, ifleased, to his tenant, actual damages done to timber, fences and growing
crops by reason of entry to repair, maintain and remove said pipeline(s), or for any future
construction within the Easement done by Grantee.
6. Special Warranty of Title. Grantor hereby binds himself, his heirs and legal
representatives, successors and assigns, to warrant and forever defend all and singular the above
described Easements and rights, unto Grantee, its successors and assigns, against every person
whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same, or any part thereof by through and under
Grant or.
7. Prohibited Activities. Grantee may not hunt, fish, or bring firearms or alcoholic
beverages or illegal drugs on the Easement.
8. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding among the
Granter and Grantee, their respective partners, members, trustees, shareholders, officers, directors
and employees with respect to the subject matter hereof, superseding all negotiations, prior
discussions and prior agreements and understandings relating to such subject matter.
9. Reservation by Gran tor. Gran tor hereby reserves the right to use the Easement in any
manner that will not prevent or interfere with the exercise by Grantee of its rights hereunder.
In witness whereof, Grantor has executed this Agreement on the date set forth in the
acknowledgments below.
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GRANTOR
WILLIAM P. DOMINGUEZ STEPHANIE DOMINGUEZ
STATEOFCOLORADO §
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COUNTY OF GARFIELD §
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The foregoing instrument is acknowledged before me, a notary public, this l ( r<--day
of¥2010, by William P. & Stephanie Dominguez.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires J.Jw 13 l ?-b \"'2__
DAVID M STRICKLIN
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF COLORADO
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 11/t~
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Notary Public
EXHIBIT A
Approximate Location of the Easement
A parcel ofland located in the SWSW of Section 17, Township 7 South, Range 95 West, 61h P.M
located in Garfield County, CO a deed to which is recorded at Reception #746313
Also described as Parcel #240717300177 according to Garfield County, CO Assessor's Office
END OF EXHIBIT A
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RESOU RCES DEN VER, COLORADO 60202
vendor Na me Vendor No.
WILLIAM P. & STEPHANIE DOMINGUEZ
DATE DESCRIPTION REFERENCE GROSS 1.MOUNT
08/06/2010
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$12 ,000.00
AGENCY CONTACT LIST
GOVERNING AtrrHORrlY
GARFIELD COUNTY
108 8'111 STREln"
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601
(970) 945-8212
OWNER
URSA OPERATING COMPANY
792 BUCKHORN DRIVE
RIFLE, COLORADO 81650
(970) 625-9922
BURNING MT. l"IRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
611 MAIN STREET
SILT, CO 81652
A'ITN: ORRIN MOON
NATURAL GAS UTILlTY
SOURCE OAS
0096 COUN'IY ROAD HiO
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601
(970) 928-0407
ELECTRIC UTILll'IES
HOLY CROSS ENERGY
3799 lllOHWAY 82
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81602
(970) 945-549 l
E:XCICL ENERGY
2538 BUCHMANN AVENUR
GRAND JUNCTlON, CO 81505
(970) 244-2695
ATI'N: '11LLMON McSCHOOIER
TELEPHONE U11Ll1Y
QWRST
921 GRAND AVENUE
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601
ATTN: GARY GIBSON/JASON SHARPE
PH: (970) 348-0255
UNCC
CALL BEFORE
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1-800-922-1987
UUllty Notlflcatlon
Canter of Colorado
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As-Built Pipeline Alignment
Monwnent Ridge Pad to Watson Ranch Pad
Portions of Sections 17 & 18
Township 7 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M.
County of Garfield, State of Colorado
PIPELINE R.0.W. OWNERSHIP TABLE
OWNER STATION FEET
Lot 3 Monument l+OOto 584' Ridge Sub. 6+84
County Road 6+84to 61' No. 300 ROW 7+45
Dominguez 7+45to 638' 13+83
Watson Ranches 13+83to 1,643'
Ltd. 30+26
Total 3,026'
LEGEND
_,....,. -PROPOSED 12" GAS LINE LOCATION
--1.--PROPOSED IO" WATERLINE
PERMANENT PIPELINE EASEMENT
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PAD BOUNDARY
PROPERTY LINE
RODS
35.4
3.7
38.7
99.5
183.4
A&-Built Pipeline A1igmnent ~ MOIDllDellt Ridge Pad to ~
Wataon Rmch Pad
Prepared For Kahana Vl!llblnls, u.c. Ursa
------------..... ---------1 Projec:t: RVS06001-44
River Valley Survey, Inc. E\ ~~:._v=.=..:.. 1------------------1
110Haat3:rd.Street,Suim213 (:iit FieldDate: 01-19-14 Scale: l"= 100'
Rifle, Colomdo 81650 :::.'7=i & IB, 1'7S..,R9SW.oflho 1---------1-------~
Ph: 97C).379-7~ 6111 P .M, <lmfield eo..m.r. CoJamm Date; 02-03-14 Sheet: I of 6
50' O' 100' I I I
Graphic Scale in Feet
1"=2000' m River VaDey Survey, Inc.
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llifle, Colorado 8165"0
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Project: RVS 06001-44
Fidd.Dare: 01-19-14 Scale: l "= 2000'
Date: ()2..()3-14 si-t: 2 of6
MONUMENT RIDGE PAD
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Land Owner:
Lot 3, Monument Ridg<: Sub.
URSA, Ope1'8tiDg Company
Parcel No. 2407-184-26-003
As-Built Pipeline Alignment
Monument Ridge Pad to Watson Ranch Pad
Portions of Sections 1 7 & 18
Township 7 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M.
County of Garfield, State of Colorado
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50' O' 100' I I I
Graphic Scale in Feet
1"=100'
Land()wner:
Lot 4 Monument --'~-Sub.
URSA, Operating Company
PazOO No. 24-07-1!11-26-004
Staring Area
250'X250'
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Monument Ridge Pad to Watson Ranch Pad
Portions of Sections 17 & 18
Township 7 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M.
County of Garfield, State of Colorado
LandOwner:
Pamol 3, Mom>mf!!Dt Ridge Eln!m.ptiml
Dominguez, W"lllimn P. & Stephani.:
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Parcel No. 24()7-173-00.1'77
Barbed Wire /f,t earbed Wire 20' PERMANENT J '1 Fence
PIPELINE I
Fence
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LandOwner.
Trani, Brians.
P~ No. 2407-200-26-005
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Graphic Scale in Feet
1"=100'
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Wauan. Ranch Pad
Prepared Far lCahuna Venllll'e1, u.c. Ursa
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110East3rd. Slrllet, Suim213 ~ Fidd.Dare: 01-19-14 Scale: l"= 100'
llifle,Colorado 8165"0 -Im --------------1
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As-Built Pipeline Alignment
Monument Ridge Pad to Watson Ranch Pad
Portions of Sections 17 & 18
Township 7 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M.
County of Garfield, State of Colorado
Barbed Wire
Fence
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Land Own.er:
Watson Ranches, LTD
Parcel No. 2407-173-00-129
25' PERMIAN
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WATSON RANCH PAD
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150' x 200'
As-Built Pipeline Alignment
Monument Ridge Pad to Watson Ranch Pad
Portions of Sections 17 & 18
Township 7 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M.
County of Garfield, St.ate of Colorado
Land.Owner:
Watson Ranches, LTD
Pereel No. 2407-173-00-129
Existing 4"
~12"Gaa I Pipelinee
----12"~ 12"0---
Property Line
LandOwn=
Allred, Barbara Lou a. Donald Max
~Na. 2407-173-00-158
As-Built Pipelioe Alignment ~ MomJment Ridge Pad to ,4
Watson Ranch Pad
Prepllred For Kalmna Ventures, I.LC.
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Issue Date: 2/9/2015 Expires: 08/08/2015
Permit NO. GRAD-1-15-3514
Sec17, T07S, R95W
PARACHUTE, CO
Permit Type: Grading Permit
240717300128
Project Address
Permit Status: Active
Owner Information Address Phone Cell
CO
Permit Work Classification: Major
Phone: (970)945-8212 Fax: (970)384-3470
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-
108 8th Street Suite 401
Garfield County
Building & Planning Department
Parcel No.Subdivision Section Township Range
Watson Ranches, LTD
Site Visit 000
Final 125
Inspection
For Inspections call :
Required Inspections:
IVRProposed Construction / Details
Contractor(s)Phone Primary Contractor
Ursa Resources Group II (720)508-8359 Yes
$0.00
97750.0Total Sq Feet:
Valuation:
1(888)868-5306
Installation of one (1) 12" steel gas pipeline and two (2) 12" water
lines from the future Watson Ranch B - Yater Pads to the existing
pipeline at the Watson pad. All work to be completed within a 50'
ROW
Fee Amount
$400.00 Major Grading Fee
Total: $400.00
Inv Total Amt Paid Amt DuePaytype
Inv # GRAD-1-15-23368
$400.00 Check # 018935 $400.00
$0.00
FEES DUE FEES PAID
Applicant CopyIMPORTANT: APPLICATION IS HEREBY MADE TO THE BUILDING OFFICIAL FOR A PERMIT SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS
AND RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH ON THIS APPLICATION AND THE FOLLOWING:
1. Final inspection of the work authorized by this permit is required. A Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained prior to use and
occupancy of new buildings, structures and remodeling work.
This permit/plan review expires by time limitation and becomes null and void if the work authorized by the permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of permit issuance or if the permit
is not obtained within 180 days from the date of plan submittal. This permit expires and becomes null and void if any work authorized by this permit is suspended or abandoned for 180
consecutive days or if no progressive work has been verified by passing a required County Inspection for a period of 180 consecutive days.
Monday, February 9, 2015 1
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Community Development Department
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-8212
www.garfield-county.com
TYPE OF GRADING --1!1 MAJOR
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D MINOR J
INVOLVED PARTIES l
Property Owner: See attached description for all parcel #s-info Phone: (._ __ -------
Maillng Add~n: ________________________________ d
Contractor: Ursa Resources Group II Phone: ( 720 }_s_os_-_83_5_9 ___ _
Malling Address: 1050 17th Street, Suite 2400 Denver, CO 80265
Architect: Not Applicable Phone:( __ -------
Mailing Address: _N_o_t _Ap_p_U_ca_b_le _______________________ _
Engineer: Kahuna Ventures LLC Phone: ( 303 }451-7374
Mailing Address : 11400 Westmoor Circle Suite 325, Westminster, CO 80201
PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION
Project Name: Yater-Watson Ranch B-Pad Pipelines
Describe Work: Installation of one (1) 12" steel gas pipeline and two (2) 12" water lines from the
future Watson Ranch 8-Yater Pads to the existing pipeline at the Watson pad. All work to be completed
within a 50' ROW.
Job Address: See attached alignment and description for address information
Assessor's Parcel Number: Defined in the attached project description
Sub. ________________ lot______ Block _____ _ I Earthwork {square feet): ___ 97_._75_o_s_q_u_a_re_i_ee_t __ Earthwork (Cubic Yards): ____ 1 ·_8_10 ____ _
ALL UTILITIES MUST BE LOCATED PRIOR TO ANY GRADING
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NOTICE
Authorltv. This application for a Building Permit must be signed by the Owner of the property, described above, or
an authorized agent. If the signature below Is not that of the Owner, a separate letter of authority, signed by the
Owner, must be provided with this Application .
Legal Access. A Building Permit cannot be issued without proof of legal and adequate access to the property for
purposes of inspections by the Building Division .
Qther Permits. Multiple separate permits may be required: (1) State Electrical Permit, (2) County ISDS Permit, {3)
another permit required for use on the property identified above, e.g. State or County Highway/ Road Access or a
State Wastewater Discharge Permit. -
1 Vold Permit. A Building Permit becomes null and void if the work authorized is not commenced within 180 days of
the date of is~ce and if work ~suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after commencement. _J
CERTIFICATION . ~
r I hereby certify that I have read this Application and that the information contained above ls true and correct. I
understand that the Building Division accepts the Application, along with the plans and specifications and other
data submitted by me or on my behalf (submlttals), based upon my certification as to accuracy. Assuming
completeness of the submittals and approval of this Application, a Building Permit will be issued granting
permission to me, as Owner, to construct the structure(s) and facilities detailed on the submittals reviewed by the
Building Division. In consideration of the issuance of the Building Permit, I agree that I and my agents will comply
with provisions of any federal, state or local law regulating the work and the Garfield County Building Code, ISDS
regulations and applicable land use regulations {County Regulatlon(s)). I acknowledge that the Building Permit
may be suspended or revoked, upon notice from the County, if the location, construction or use of the structure(s)
and faclllty(ies), described above, are not in compliance with County Regulation(s) or any other applicable law.
I hereby grant permission to the Building Division to enter the property, described above, to inspect the work. I
further acknowledge that the Issuance of the Building Permit does not prevent the Building Official from: (1)
requiring the correction of errors in the submittals, if any, discovered after issuance; or (2) stopping construction
or use of the structure(s) or facility(ies) If such Is In violation of County Regulation(s) or any other applicable law.
Review of this Application, Including submlttals, and Inspections of the work by the Building Division do not
I constitute an acceptance of responsibility or liability by the County of errors, omissions or discrepancies. As the
Owner, I acknowledge that responsibility for compliance with federal, state and local laws and County Regulations
rest with me and my authorized agents, including without limitation my architect designer, engineer and/ or
builder.
I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the Notice and Certification above as well as
·~-'"'the required information which is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
/-c26-;.5
Date
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Spedal Conditions:
Permit Fee: Misc Fees: Fees Paid: ()()
:$ <J ~a -----00 -
Balance due: ()0
$,
Zoning:
z .. q~zo15
Date
BOND NO. RLB0015934
PERMIT BOND
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, That we, Ursa Operating Company LLC as Principal, and
the RU Insurance Company , an Illinois corporation, as Surety, are held and firmly bound
unto Garfield County. Colorado. Building and Planning Department. 0375 County Road 352, Suite 2060. Rifle. CO 81650, as
Obligee, in the sum of Five Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Five and No/100 -------Dollars ($5.625 .00-----) for which sum, well
and truly to be paid. we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by
these presents .
WHEREAS, the Principal has been or is about to be granted a Grading Permit by the Obligee, for their Yater and Watson Ranch B
pads
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT if the Principal shall well and truly comply with
applicable local ordinances, and conduct business in conformity therewith, then this obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full
force and effect; in no event shall the liabllity hereunder exceed the penal sum hereof.
PROVIDED AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS PRECEDENT:
1. This obligation may be canceled by the Surety by giving thirty (30) days notice in writing of its intention to do so to the Obligee,
and the Surety shall be relieved of any further liability under this Bond thirty (30) days after receipt of said notice by the
Obligee, except for defaults occurring prior thereto.
2. The term of this Bond shall be from February 3. 2015 to February 3. 2016 .
3. Any claim must be presented in writing, during the term of this bond, to RLI Insurance Company, to the attention of Greg E.
Chilson , 8 Greenway Plaza, Suite 400, Houston , Texas 77046. Any claims made outside the term of the bond shall be null
and void and of no effect.
4 . Surety shall have no obligation to the Principal, the Obligee or any other person or entity for any loss suffered by the Principal,
the Obligee or any other person or entity by reason of acts or omissions which are or could be covered by the Obligee's or the
Principal's general liability insurance, products liability insurance, completed operations insurance or any other insurance.
5. No right or action shall accrue under this Bond to or for the use or benefit of anyone other than the named Obligee.
6. The Obligee will issue a release of this Bond within a reasonable period , but in no instance longer than thirty (30} days after
termination of the Permit.
7 . Regardless of the number of years this Bond is in force, or the number of continuation certificates issued, the liability of the
Surety shall not be cumulative In amounts from period to period and shall in no event exceed the amount set forth above, or as
amended by rider.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the above bound parties have executed this instrument under their several seals this 3rd day of February,
2015, the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and those presents duly signed by its undersigned
representative pursuant to authority of its governing body.
Ursa Operating Company LLC
RU Insurance Company
8 Greenway Plaza, Suite 400
Houston. TX 77046
Principal
RLBOOl5934
RLI Surety
~ cfrtlsion of RLI lnsurana Compal!)' POWER OF ATTORNEY
Know All Men by These Presents:
RLI Insurance Company
That the RLI INSURANCE COMPANY, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois, and authorized and Ucensed
to do business in all states and the District of Columbia does hereby make, constitute and apJ!Oint: JASON T. KILPATRICK
in the City of HOUSiON , State of TEXAS , as Attorney-in-Fact, with full power and authority hereby conferred upon him lo sign,
execute, acknowledge and deliver for and on its behal( as Surety and as its act and deed, all of the following classes of documents to-wit:
$5,625.00
Indemnity, Surety and Undertakings that may be desired by c;ontract, or may be given in any action or proceeding in any court of law
or equity; policies indemnifying employers against loss or damage caused by the misconduct of their employees; official, ball and
surety and fidelity bonds. Indemnity in all cases where indemnity may be lawfully given; and with full power and authority to
execute consents and waivers to modify or change or extend any bond or document executed for this Company, and to compromise
and settle any and all claims or demands made or uisting against said Company.
The RLI INSURANCE COMPANY further certifies that the following ls a true and exact copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board of
Directors of RLI Insurance Company, and now in force to-wil:
~All bonds, policies, undertakings, Powers of Altorney, or other obligations of the corporation shall be executed in the corporate
name of the Company by lhe President, Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, or any Vice President, or by such other orflcers
as the Board of Oiredors may authorize. The President, any Vice President, Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, or the Treasurer may
appoint Attorneys-ln ·Fact or Al!enls who shall hllve authorlly to issue bonds, policies, or undertakings in the name or the Company.
The corporate seal is not necessary for the validity of any bonds, policies, undertakings, Powers-of-Attorney, or other obligations of
the corporation. The signature of any such officer and the corporate seal may be printed by facsimile."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF', the RI.I Insurance Company has caused these presents to be executed by its _ _,PuR .... E.,,S._..l.,.P,..E..,.NT..___with its
corporate seal affixed this
AlTEST:
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Stat• of Illinois )
County or Peoria
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On this 3rd day of February, 2015 before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared Michael J. Stone and Jean M. Steplzeruon~\.iht beind by ' mil ••
duly sworn, acknowledged that they signed the above Power of Attorney as President and Corporate Secretary, respectively, b{ the ~d SLI !~~RANCE::\ ~
COMPANY, ilJld acknowledged said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said corporation. ·1 ;\_1 I : ~'., 0 ~
MOFFICIAL SEAL"
JACQUELINE M. BOCKLER
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SPA028 (03/11)
RLI~ RLI Insurance Company
P.O. Box 3967 Peoria, IL 61612-3967
Phone 309·692-1000 Fait · 309-683-1610
TEXAS
IMPORT ANT NOTICE
To obtain infonnation or make a complaint:
You may call RLI Insurance Company's toll free telephone
Texas Policyholder Notice
TEXAS
A VISO IMPORT ANTE
Para obtener infonnacion o para someter una queja:
Usted puede Hamar al numero de telefono gratis de RLI
number for infonnation or to make a complaint at 800-645-2402. Insurance Company's para infonnacion o para sometcr una
queja al 800-645-2402 .
You may also write to RLI Insurance Company at:
9025 N. Lindbergh Drive
Peoria, IL 61615
FAX# 309-683-1610
You may contact the Texas Department of Insurance to obtain
information on companies, coverages, rights or complaints at
1-800-252-3439
You may also write the Texas Department of Insurance :
P.O . Box 149104
Austin, TX 78714-9104
Fax Number: (512) 490-1007
Web: http://www.tdLtcxas.gov
E-mail: ConsumcrProtecti on@tdi. lex as. gov
PREMIUM OR CLAIM DISPUTES:
Should you have a dispute concerning your premium or about a
claim, you should contact the agent first. If the dispute is not
resolved, you may contact the Texas Department oflnsurance.
ATTACH THIS NOTICE TO YOUR POLICY:
Usted tambien puedc escribir a RLI Insurance Company:
9025 N. Lindbergh Drive
Peoria, IL 61615
FAX # 309-683-16 to
Puede comunicarse con cl Departamento de Scguros de Texas
para obtcner infonnacion accrca de companias, coberturas,
derechos o quejas al 1-800-252-3439
Pucdc escribir al Dcpartamento de Seguros de Texas:
P.O. Box 149104
Austin, TX 78714-9104
Fax Number: (512) 490-1007
W cb: http://www.tdi.texas.gov
E-mai I: ConsumerProtcction@tdj. tcxas. gov
DISPUTAS SOBRE PRIMAS 0 RECLAMOS:
Si tiene una disputa conccmiente a su prima o a un rcclamo, debe
comunicarse con cl agente primcro. Si no se resuelve la disputa,
puedc entonccs comunicarsc con cl departamento (TDI).
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This notice is for information only and does not become a part or Este aviso cs solo para proposito de infonnacion y no se convierte
condition of the attached document. en parte o condicion de! documento adjunto.
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Garfield County
Vegetation Management
January 30, 2015
Andy Schwaller
Garfield County Community Development Department
RE: GRAD-3516 Ursa/Watson Ranch
Dear Andy,
The Noxious Weed Inventory and Management plan and proposed seed mixes for this project is acceptable .
Staff recommends a revegetation security of $5625 ($2500 per acre x 2.25 acres of disturbance).
The security shall be held by Garfield County until vegetation has been successfully reestablished according to the
Reclamation Standards section in the Garfield County Weed Management Plan . The Reclamation Standards at the date
of permit Issuance are cited in Sections 4.06, 4.07 and 4.08 of the Garfield County Weed Management Plan (Resolution
#2002-94).
Please let me know If you have any questions .
Sincerely, ~
--7 ' ;:?~ ~~~
Steve Anthony
Garfield County Vegetation Manager
0375 County Road 352, Bldg 2060
Rifle, CO 81650 Phone: 970-945·1377 x 4305 Fax: 970-625-5939
Pipeline Grading Permit Checklist
Project name/operator: l} ~ lrl/
Projectgenerallocation: ~JM--'( AIU,-1( ~flt -""~
/o 'J>qt>. Jyir :::;:::-u ?qz::, Project acreage:
Project length and pipe size: / S7UL
2. -,,,j t4rtfil >17~rr
i . .J. '5 1-)SOO "~Z!i Bond Amount (must equal acreage x $2500):
Weed management plan approved by Veg. Management: (). K-.
Property owmry including federal lands with easements:
y ~~ .3 <t5 f T
tJ~~ 14 ~I Pr
Engineered sealed plans: fi)
Plan set to county engineer consultant for review:
State storm water permit: O .. l
Any county road cut permits needed: f/ fl.. ..
Any land use permits needed based on size or flood plain : J 1 _/} f"~Tf,
Any Corp of Eng. wetland issues: fl·-/! .
Original Bond and map to Treasurer's office: Q. {l
Copy of bond in file :
Milp to GIS :
Other:
Pending items/date:
G arfield County
Building and Planning Department
Mr. Andy Schwaller
108 8~ Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Dear Mr. Schwaller,
0
Date: 01/22/2015
Enclosed please find a completed application for a Garfield County Grading Permit and associated
attachments. Kahuna Ventures is filing the permit application on behalf of Ursa Operating Company.
Ursa Operating Company is requesting the permit to build a ( 1 ) 12" gas gathering pipeline and (2)
12" water pipelines from approximately 4. 2 -miles Southeast of Parachute (Future Yater &
Watson Ranch 8 -Pads) to the existing Watson Pipeline (see enclosed map for detail)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by phone at# 303.451.7374 or by E-mail at
any time
Paul Stockebrand
Sr. Project Manager
Enclosures
llftll'OWmentTyp Shortftt Olsi. F.-Nawat
or l'nlducd"" fedlity (.-')
luldln&
Buldln& Unit
HOBU
OOM
Public Roads/Trails
Abv Gnd, UtMity
Railroads
Pmpetty Line
•29'
419'
1555'
N/A
714'
733 '
5280'+
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POOP at nme of Surwya 1-2
Inst. Oper.itor. P. Hoffmann
River Vallty Surny, Inc.
110 EASI 3rd. Street, Suite 213
Rifle, Colorado 81650
Ph: 970-379° 7846
Project: -RVS 06001-60
Fleld D•te: 9·26-14 Scale: 1"= 500'
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Yater Pad
Distances
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Section 17, Township 7 South, Range 95 West
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NATURAL GAS PROCESSING, TREATING '° PnOllCTCONSULTINC:
Garfield County
Building and Planning Department
Mr. Andy Schwaller
108 81h Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Dear Mr. Schwaller
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Date: 1/29/2015
Per the Grading Permit Requirements as outlined in the Garfield County Building and Planning
application . Kahuna Ventures LLC has designed the associated pipeline in accordance with ASME
831 .8. The plan/alignment sheet has been prepared by RVS, stamped independent by RVS as the
Surveyor of record for the project.
Reference Project:
• URSA Resources Group, Yater & Watson Ranch B Pads-The total distance for the pipeline
disturbance is 1,855 ft.
o Cover Letter Reference date: 01/08/2015
• The pipeline material as specified for the gas line is rated up to an Maximum Allowable
Working Pressure (MAWP) of 740 psig and will be tested according the ASME 831.8.
• The pipeline materials as specified for the water line are rated up to a Maximum Allowable
Working Pressure (MAWP) of 125 psig and will be tested according the ASME 831.8.
• The pipeline will be installed in accordance with the Standard for Pipeline Construction and the
associated Amendment 1.0 .
Name of Professional Engineer for Project: Scott Schamp
Professional Engineer License No.: ·3 ' 3 l '1
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by phone at# 303.451 .7374 or by E-mail at
any time Rz
Scott Sch ~
Kahuna Ventures LLC
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Liquid Pipe Sizing Modal
Station Piping Sizing (Darcy·Walsbach Fonnula)
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Job: URSA RESOURCES GROUP· Yater to Walson B Tie-In 1680 gal/min
1440 mln/day
Di= 0.685 FT 2419200 gal/day
dl= I 8218 I IN 110" PE 4710-SOR 9.0 I 57600 bbl/day
Q= 1680 GPM 57534.25 BPD
1T= 3.141592654
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Oestlnallon Elev 5585 Watson BPad
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Z.= I 66 I FT Elev Change
llPi;. = 28.6 PSI Requried Head
I Length of Pipe = I 1855 I FT I Distance
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PROJECT DESIGN INFORMATION
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Piping Specification Documentation and Calculations location class Design Factor
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Class 11 locatron 0.6
MAHUNA
ASME 831.8 Class Ill location 0 .5
Class IV location 0 .4
Piping deslanated as Bl aass is designed to be uslnt In ASME 831 .8 plpellne J · t F ct (E)
Location Oass 1 applications to meet an Internal pressure rating of ANSI Oln a ors
300# flanges . The desl1n f.ctor for location class 1 piping ls 0.72. This SMLS/ERW 1 .00
specification lf for above 1round pipln1 for pipeline valve sets, regulat1n1
stations, meterlna stations, compressor stations etc. Using good en1lneer!n1 Fusion Welded 0 .80
judgement. line pipe should be sized by an e"Bineer. Spiral Welded 0.80
Furnace Butt Welded 0.60
Pipe and Fitting Material and Strength
Corrosion Allowance c 0 .00 Internal Pressure Equation
Temp Range Deg. F 0-300
2.9 .FEr P=z:;-
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3.500
4.500
6.625
8.625
10.75
12.75
14.00
16.00
18.00
20.00
24.00
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Class
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STD
STD
STD
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STD
STD
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40
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30
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20
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0.218
0 .216
0 .237
0 .28
0.322
0.365
0.375
0 .375
0.375
0.375
0.375
0.375
Date: 6/11/2012
Design
Factor
0.72
Material
Al06 Gr. B SMLS
A106 Gr. B SMLS
A106 Gr. B SMLS
A106 Gr. B SMLS
A106 Gr. B SMLS
A106 Gr. B SMLS
A106 Gr. B ERW
A106 Gr. B ERW
Al06 Gr. B ERW
A106 Gr. B ERW
Al06 Gr. B ERW
A106 Gr. B ERW
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Yield
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35000
35000
35000
35000
35000
35000
35000
35000
35000
35000
35000
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2130
1882
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1482
1350
1181
1050
945
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ANSI 816.S 300# AlOS Flanges
Temperature (Degf) Pressure (psig)
-20-100 740
200 675
300 655
Metal Temperature (Deg F)
300 350 400 450
Temperature Deratl ng Factor (T)
0.9671 0.9331 0 .900 0 .867
Internal Design Pressure (psi)
4474
3008
2567
2060
1820
1655
1433
1305
1142
1015
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GRADING PERMIT APPLICATION
GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO
APPLICANT:
URSA RESOURCES GROUP
1050 17TH St. Suite 2400
Denver, CO 80265
PROJECT TITLE:
Battlement Mesa Yater Pipeline
Garfield County
Building and Planning Department
Mr . Andy Schwaller
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
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TABLE OF CONTENTS"'ATT ACHMENTS
Garfield County Grading PermH Application Form
Grading Pennit Application -Description and Back-Up
Vicinity Map, Pipeline Alignment Plan, Land Owner Agreements
Weed Management and Reclamation Plan
Ursa Resources Stonn Water Management Plan
Standard for Pipe Line Construction-GARCO Addendum
Sectlon-1
Section-2
Section-3
SecOon-4
Section-5
Section - 6
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Garfield County Grading Permit Application
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APPLICATION FORM
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Garfield County Grading Permit Application
Applicant:
Ursa Resources Group 11
1050 17th Street, Suite 2400
Denver, CO 80202
Section-2
DESCRIPTION AND BACK-UP
Project Description and Location:
The project is to route one steel gas line (12") and two water lines (12") from the Future Yater &
Watson Ranch 8 -Pad to the existing Watson Ranch Pad pipeline-See vicinity Map and Alignment
drawings for detail. The pipeline will support Ursa Resources ongoing natural gas production m th e area .
The project is located across these parcel no.
Yater 2407-173-00-128 & Watson 2407-173-00-129
Yater-Watson Ranch B-Pad Exhibit: One 12" gas pipeline and two 12 " water line will lea ve th e Yate r
Pad from the East side (Parc el No . 2407-173-00-128). The lines will run South into (Parcel No. 2407-173-
00 -129) with in the 50' ROW for a total pipeline disturbance distance of 1,955 ft . It is anticipated that the
excavation will not exceed 60" in width with a depth of 60 ". Total excavated material is expected to be
approx imatel y 1,810 cubic ya rds, total disturbed surface area 97,750 ft 2 (2 .25 Acres). All materials
are to remai n with in the established ROW_ The pipeline will be final graded and seeded according to
Garfield County guidelines/stipulations.
The existing topography will be maintained after the pipelines are insta lle d so no change in the
drainage pattern is expected .
Vicinity Map:
See attached maps in section 3 of this document
Site Plan I Pipeline Route:
See attached maps in section 3 of this document
Letter of Authority:
See the attached copy of the existing land owner agreement (Secti on 3 of this document).
Erosion Control Plan and Details
Erosion prevention best management practices (BMPs) will be implemented and maintain in
accordance with Ursa's approved Storm Water Plan dated 5/21/2013 (see section 5 for plan). The
BMP's described in the plan will be utilized and inspected as necessary during the course of construction
and re -vegetation of the ROW. The expected locations of the BMP's are shown on the site Plan as
Indicated and the site plan supporting project maps are included in the most recent version of the
company's SWMP.
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Major Grading Permit
This permit application is considered as a Major Grading Permit category based on the total square
feet disturbed by the project {Approximately 97,750 square feet; 2.25Acres)
i. Re-Vegetatjoo and Reclamation Plan-See Attached program in secti::>n 4 of this document
ii . Fjnancja! Secucitv-Ursa will provide a letter of credit or bond upon Garfield County's request. if
required. Based on Garfield County's recommendation (Section 4 of the Required Elements
of Vegetation and Reclamation Plan) of $2,500 per. acre, the estimated recl amation cost b"
reclamation is $ 5,625 (2.25Acres X$ 2,500).
iii. Overview statement has been stamped by Professional Engineer Registered in Col orado-
Required along with the survey/alignment sheet stamped by a Colorado Licensed Land
Surveyor.
Pipeline Project
Although not required, the site plan does include topographic contours in the area . The final grade
after the pipelne installation will be the same as the existing grade prior to installation
Approved Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP)
The most recent version of the Ursa's SWMP is attached for county review-See Section 5 of this
document.
Soils Report
Not required as the maximum depth is less than 15 feet (anticipated depth is -5'-0') and the natwe
slopes are less than 25%.
Drainage Report
Final Grading is not anticipated to change the native drainage patterns. The existing drainage patterns
will be maintained after the proposed pipeline installation.
Grading Permit fee
Enclosed with these documents is a check from Ursa Resources in the amount of$ 400.00 for a Major
Grading permit fee, made out to the Garfield County Treasure.
Garfield County Grading Permit Application
Section-3
VICINITY MAP, PIPELINE ALIGNMENT PLAN, LAND OWNER AGREEMENTS
Surface Owner:
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Patton, Scott &Lauralee
Parcel No. 2407-173-00-ln
Surface Owner:
Watson Ranches, Lm
',Parcel No. 2407-173-00-129
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POOP at Tlme of Surwya 1.2
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Rifle, Colorado 81650
Ph : 970.379· 7846
Project: -RVS 06001-60
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location Drawing
Yater Pad
Section 17, Township 7 South, Range 95 West
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TURNOFF (COUNn' ROAD 300). TURN LEFT ON COUNTY ROAD 300 AND PROCEED IN A SOUTHERLY
DIRECTION ACROSS THE UNA BRIDGE THEN NORTH AND EAST 6.5 MILES ALONG COUNn' ROAD 300
TO COUNTY ROAD NO. 303 . TURN RIGHT ON COUNn' ROAD 303 PROCEED 0.2. MILES TO THE WATSON
RANCH PAD ACCESS ROAD . TURN LEFT AND CONTIN UE NORTII 0.2 MILES TO TIIE YATER PAD SITE.
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River Valley Survey, Inc.
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Rine , Colorado 81650
Ph: 970-379-7846
Project: RVS 06001-60
Field Date: 9-26-14 Scale: 1 "=4000'
Date: 10-15-14 Sheet: I of I
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Pipeline Alignment Plan
Yater -Watson
Situated in Section 17
Township 7 South, Range 95 West, 6th P.M.
County of Garfield, State of Colorado
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Prepared For Kahuna Vcmurc.~. U.C. ·
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AGENCY CONTACT LIST
GOVEIUflNG AtmlORTIY
GARFIELD COUNTI'
108 8TH STREET
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601
19701945-8212
OWNER
URSA OPERATING COMPANY
792 BUCKHORN ORNE
RIFLE, COLORADO 81650
19701 625-9922
NATURAL GAS um.rrY
SOURCE GAS
0096 COUNTY ROAD 160
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601
(9701 928-0407
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
HOLY CROSS ENERGY
3799 HIGHWAY 82
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81602
(9701945-5491
EXCEL ENERGY
2538 BUCHMANN AVENUE
GRANO JUNCTION, CO 81505
(9701 244-2695
ATTN: Tiu.MON McSCHOOLER
TELEPHONE UTILITY
QWEST
921 ORANDAVENUE
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, C081601
ATTN: GARY GIBSON/JASON SHARPE
PH: (970) 348..()255
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CALL BEFORE
'VOUDIG
1-800-922-1987
UUHty Notification
Center of Colorado
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Pipeline Alignment Plan
Yater -Watson
Situated in Section 17
Township 7 South, Range 95 West, 6th P.M.
County of Garfield, State of Colorado
PIPELINE R.O.W. OWNERSfilP TABLE
OWNER STATION FEET IRODS
Watson l+OOto 1,461 .2· I BB.6 Ranches, LTD 15+61.2
Alex & Brenda j 15+61.2 to 1 394_7 •
Yater 19+55.9 I 23.9
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PROPOSED 12" WATERLINE
CONSTRUCTION PIPELINE EASEMENT
ACCESS ROAD
PAD BOUNDARY
PROPERTY LINE
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l'repm'ed For Kllhuna V IL!ntumi, 1.1.C.
Ursa
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Rifle, Color:ido 81650
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Surface Owner:
Watson Ranches, LTD
Parcel No. 2407-173-00-129
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Township 7 South> Range 95 West, 6th P.M .
County of Garfield> State of Colorado
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Ursa Operating Company LLC
1050 11h St., Suite 2400, Denver, CO 80265
December 2, 2014
Mr. Fred Jarman
Garfield County Community Development Department
108 8th Street. Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE. Agent Authonzation for Watson Ranch B Pad Permitting
Dear Mr. Jarman
I, James L. Watson, General Partner of Watson Ranches LTD, authorize Ursa Operating
Company LLC to act on behalf of and represent us in all matters related to land use permitting
in Garfield County for the Watson Ranch B Pad.
Please contact me with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
James L. Watson
General Partner of Watson Ranches LTD
(970) 629-5468
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SURFACE USE AND EASEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this 11th day of September, 2014 ("Effective Date; by and
between Watson Ranches, LTD., whose address is P.O. Box 383, Meeker, CO 81641-0383, hereinafter called ("Owner"), and
Ursa Operating Company LLC, whose address is 1050 17th Street, Suite 2400, Denver, Colorado 80265, hereinafter called
("Operator").
WHEREAS, Owner is the owner of the surface of the lands depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof and
further described as follows :
Township 7 South. Range 95 West. 6111 P.M .. Garfield County. Colorado
A parcel of land located in the SW/4 of Section 17, a deed to which ls recorded at Book 1091, Page 328. Also known as Parcel
#240717300129 according to Garfield County, Colorado Assessor's Office and comprised of 44.00 acres more or less.
Hereafter the ("Lands").
WHEREAS, On April 7, 2009, Owner and Operator entered Into an OIL AND GAS LEASE \Lease; which contained certain
provisions and limitations regarding Operator's use of the Lands for Its Operations . Prior to entering into this Agreement and
under the terms of the Lease, Operator constructed a road, lnstaUed pipelines, and constructed and drifted wells from the
Watson A Pad .
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2011, Owner and Operator entered into a Surface Use and Easement Agreement rsUAj which
contained provisions for an additional pad location with in the above described lands called the Watson Ranch B Pad . Those
provisions expired on January 26, 2014, however, it is the intent of this Amendment to reinstate all authorizations regarding
the Watson Ranch B Pad.
WHEREAS, Since that time, Operator has detennined that it will need to conduct additional operations on the Lands which
may or may not have been provided for in the Lease or the original Surface Use and Easement Agreement.
WHEREAS, Owner and Operator desire to enter Into this Agreement to stipulate the terms end conditions under which Owner
wlll pennit use of the Lands by Operator.
WHEREAS, it is the intent herein that this Agreement will supersede any conflicting terms in the Lease and original Surface
Use Agreement with regard to surface use on the Lands and all operations from the effective date of this Agreement shall be
governed by this Agreement
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of ten dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration in hand paid , receipt
of which is hereby acknowledged, Owner and Operator agree as follows :
1. Surface Ownership. Operator desires to explore for and produce oil and gas and associated hydrocarbons on the
Lands as depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purpose.
Watson Ranch B Pad:
1. Right to Utillze Location. Owner authorizes and grants to Operator the right to construct and utilize the Watson
Ranch B Pad as depicted on Exhibit A. The pad location will be 350' x 800' which will total approximately 6.43
acres.
REDACTED FOR PERMITIING
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4 . Grant of Easement Owner hereby grants to Operator a right-of-way and easement on, over, through and
across the Lands for the purpose of drilling, completing, operating and producing gas wells, conducting reservoir
fracture stimulation operations, re.completing and monitoring wells therefore, together with the right-of-way and
easement on, over, through and across the Lands necessary to construct operate, maintain and repair (including
but not fimlted to) access roads, fluid retention reservoirs, frac sand burial , cuttings disposal, well sites, tank
batteries, compressors, electrical lines. facillties,~line!L(both water and gas), for both conducting operations
and handling production from the Lands. Within ~ays of written request by Owner, Operator will furnish to
Owner an as-built plat showing the location of any pipeline installed on the Lands. Owner agrees that Operator
may file in the real property records of Garfield County, Colorado on behalf of Owner appropriate documentation
evidencing the location of any pipelines on the Lands.
5. REDACTED FOR PERMITING
6.
7.
In witness whereof, Owner and Operator have executed this Agreement effective the date shown above regardless of the dale
of execution
OWNER: OPERATOR:
Watson Ranches, LTD. Ursa Operating Company LLC
By ~~
Donald E. Simpson, Vice President
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STATE OF {.),,.,.Jo §
COUNTY OF 6·du/J i
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The foregoing instrument Is acknowledged before me, a notary public, this_!!__ day of X/~'"' t •r , 2014, by James L
Watson, General Partner of Watson Ranches, L TO.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires: /i' /I/ 2 • 'S-
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STATE OF COLORADO §
COUNTY OF GARFIELD ~ My Commissiorl Ex;iiru 11IOllZ015
The foregoing instrument is acknowledged before me, a notary public, this~ day af Jrtf... ,..lc.-2014 , by Donald
E. Simpson , Vice President of Ursa Operating Company LLC on behalf of said corporation .
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires: 1t/B/z.11r
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Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A
Attached to and made part of that AMENDMENT TO SURFACE USE ANO EASEMENT AGREEMENT made and
entered into this~ qay_ of September, 2014
N't/~y ~;(. z,d•
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Watson Ranch B Pad
E.\·hibir A to Jsr ..J.me11dmcmr of
S111:foce C.:se and Easement Agreement
S•~tion 17. Tgwnsnlp 7 South, Rana• OS Wast
G..tfe/d Counly. Co/.,,.do
Auillor: J. Lind
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Ursa Operating Company LLC
1050 1'1fh St., Suite 2400, Denver, CO 80265
Nov~mber 18, 2014
Mr. Fred Jarman
Garfield County Community Development Department
108 gth Street Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Agent Authorization for Yater Pad Permitting
Dear Mr. Jarman,
I, Alex Yater, authorize Ursa Operating Company LLC to act on behalf of and represent us in all
matters related to land use permitting in Garfield County for the Yater Pad.
Please contact me with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Ale>: Yater
7281 County Road 300
Parachute CO 81635
(970)-216-2191
Alex Yater, /
1/-1'1 -lr/
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Garfield County Grading Permit Application
Section -4
WEED MANAGEMENT AND RECLAMATION PLAN
Description of Temporary Stabilization Soil Handling Practices
The proposed pipeline extension will disturb approximately 97,750 square feet (or approximately 2 .25
acres) of surface during the construction process. This is based on a 50 foot wide Right-of-Way
(ROW) along the 1,955 feet pipeline length . The actual volume of soil moved is based on a 5 foot
deep pipeline trench that is 5 feet wide over the same length and totals approximately 1 , 81 O cubic
yards.
Top soil will be scraped off first and stored in a separate spoil pile along the ROW for replacement
once the final grade is restored after construction
In order to minimize erosion during construction, existing vegetation and trees will be preserved
wherever possible . Erosion control will be in accordance wth Ursa's State approved Storm Water
Pollution Plan and the appropriate BMP's will be utilized along the ROW as needed. Weed-free straw
will be utilized where straw bales or straw wattles are i ndicated for erosion prevention/control.
Dust suppression will be handled by a water truck along the ROW on an as needed basis.
Weed Management Plan
Ursa/Consultant has obtained the latest County listed Noxious 'IVf!£S!l3 from the Garfeld County
Vegetation Management Department.
A field inspection of the project area was conducted by a Westwater biologist on January 22nd, 2015.
The Westewater biologists have provided a log of the survey noting no traceable noxious weed
species within the planned ROW.
Vegetation types will be determined through field identification of plants, aerial photography, and on-
the-ground assessment of plant abundance visible during the survey. Identification of plant species will
be aided by using pertinent published field guides (Whitson et al. 2001 , CWMA 2007, Kershaw et al.
1998, Weber and Wittmann 2001 ). Photographs will be taken of the general project locatbn,
vegetation, terrain, and other specific biological findings. Locations of weeds and other features to be
included in th is survey report will be recorded with the aid of a handheld global positioning system
(GPS) receiver using NAD83/WGS84 map datum, with all coordinate locations based on the Universal
Transverse Mercator (UTM} coordinate system in Zone 13.
Since the construction is proposed for the winter, Ursa will seed the ROW upon completion of the
work to take advantage of the growing season and on a monthly basis until the native/reseeding has
taken hold of the disturbed ground.
The ROW will be inspected every two weeks after completion of construction to insure reseeding is
effective and the weed control is working. The weed treatment program and reseeding efforts will be
enhanced in response to the findings of these inspections.
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Description of Permanent Stabilization Practices
All disturbed areas will be re-contoured so that the disturbed area blends into the surrounding terrain.
Reseeding of the ROW will occur in the late-April/early-May timeframe depending on the weather
conditions at the time.
Pipeline projects on agricultural land (crop or rangeland); the permanent stabilization will be
accomplished by returning the disturbed land to its pre-construction agricultural use. Such areas w ill
be will be graded, but not re-seeded unless required by an agreement with the landowner.
In areas that were not previously used for agricultural activities, final stabil ization will be accompl ished
when all soil-disturbing activities have been completed and a un iform perennial vegetative cover with a
density of 70% of the native background vegetative cover for the area has been established . In areas
with no natural vegetation (sandy areas, rocky areas, etc.),no stabilization is required.
The project will use two different types of seed mixtures in obtaining final stabilization. One grass
mixture is specific to the most commonly grown grasses on dry lands. The second type of seed
mixture is similar to common naturally occurring grasses on irriga ted lands in the area . The seed
mixtures are shown below:
Dry Land Mix Pure% Germ% Origin
Crested Wheatgrass, Hycrest 19.56% 94% CAN
Smooth Brome, Lincoln 16.17% 95% KS
Perennial Ryegrass VNS 14.99% 90% OR
Slender Wheatgrass, Revenue 14-62% 96% CAN
Orchard grass, Renegade 14.37% 90% OR
Tetraploid Intermediate Wheatgrass, 9 .64% 94% WA
Oahe
Dahurian Wildrye, VNS 4 .96% 96% CAN
Irrigated Land Mix
Orchard grass, Potomac 32.0% 90% OR
Tall Rescue, Rustler 22.55% 92% OR
Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass, Verano 19.51% 90% UK
Smooth Brome, Lincoln 13.17% 95% KS
The use of these two mixtures should result in quick re-stabilization. Plant hydration, if inadequate
through natural means, will be provided by tractor/truck mounted sprayers on an as needed basis until
adequate re-vegetation has been established.
Timing of Stabilization
Stabilization must be completed no later than fourteen (14) days from the last construction activity in
that work area . In areas experiencing droughts where the initiation of stabilization measures by the
14th day after construction activity has temporarily or permanently ceased is not possible d u e to
drought conditions, stabilization measures shall be initiated as soon as practicable.
Where the initiation of stabilization measures by the 14th day after construction activity temporarily or
permanently ceases, is not possible due to snow cover or frozen ground conditions, stabilization
measures shall be initiated as soon as practicable. If an unforeseen event causes the project to be
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Temporarily suspended for a period of twenty-one (21) days or more, stabilization activities
(planting and/or mulching) will be undertaken as soon as possible.
Creek or stream banks will be stabilized immediately upon completion of the construction. (Nationwide
Permit #12 conditions). If the project will be required b cross any ·waters of the US" durhg this
construction and as such will comply with the Corps of Engineers (COE) Nationwide Permit #12.
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Yater-Watson Pipeline
Ursa Operating, Inc.
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Integrated Vegetation and Noxious Weed Management Plan
Garfield County, Colorado
Cover photo: Looking north along proposed alignment near the Yater Pad.
Prepared for:
Ursa Operating Company, LLC.
792 Buckhorn Drive
Rifle, Colorado 81650
Prepared by:
WestWater Engineering
2516 Foresight Circle #1
Grand Junction, CO 81505
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Description
At the request of Ursa Operating, Inc., WestWater Engineering has prepared an Integrated Vegetation and
Noxious Weed Management Plan for the proposed Yater-Watson pipeline project. This project would be
located on private lands in Section 17, Township 7 South, Range 95 West, Sixth Principal Meridian in
Garfield County, Colorado (Figure 1). The current primary uses of the project area are private residential,
agriculture, and wildlife habitat.
1.2 General Survey Information
Pedestrian surveys of the project area were conducted on January 23, 2015, which is outside the active
growing season for most plants in the project area. The survey included a l 00 foot buffer area
encompassing the proposed SO foot pipeline workspace. Identification of plant species was aided by
using pertinent published field guides (Kershaw et al. 1998, Whitson et al. 2001, Weber and Wittmann
2012, CWMA 2013). Noxious weed locations were recorded with handheld global positioning system
(OPS) receivers using NAD83 map datum, with all coordinate locations based on the Universal
Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinate system in Zone 12. Mapped soil types, as published by the
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), were
reviewed to determine the soil types and vegetation characteristics at the project site (NRCS 2014).
2.0 LANDSCAPE SETTING
2.1 Terrain
The terrain in the project area consists of moderately sloping foothills, which generally drain northwest to
the Colorado River. The elevation along the proposed alignment ranges from approximately 5,520 feet to
approximately 5,580 feet.
2.2 Vegetation
Vegetation communities in the project area have largely been altered from their native state. Small areas
of native vegetation that remain consist of sagebrush shrubland and pinyon-juniper woodland. The
affected area is primarily composed of grasses planted for hay production and livestock pasture, including
crested wheatgrass (Agropyron cristatum), smooth brome (Bromus inermis), orchardgrass (Dactylis
glomerata), timothy grass (Phleum pratense), and several additional species.
Native vegetation surrounding the site is consistent with sagebrush communities and pinyon-juniper
woodlands that occur in the Colorado River valley corridor. Vegetation is dominated by a mixture of big
sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata), Gambel oak (Quercus gambelii), and pinyon-juniper woodland (Pinus
edulis-Juniperus osteosperma). A variety of grasses and forbs is distributed throughout the understory.
A few common species include various wheatgrass species (Elymus and Pascopyrum spp.), bluegrass
(Poa spp.), dandelion (Taraxacum spp.), and prickly pear (Opuntia spp.). Common native plant species
observed or expected on undisturbed sites near the site are included in Table l.
T bl 1 C a e . b ommon p ant species o serve d ed or expect h near t e site.
Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name
Bottlebrush squirreltail Elvmus elvmoides Pinvon pine Pinus edulis
Brittle pricklypear Opuntia fragilis Prairie junegrass Koe/eria macrantha cactus
Broom snakeweed Gutierrezia sarothrae Rayless tansyaster Machaeranthera
windelioides
Crested wheatgrass AI!roovron cristatum Rubber rabbitbrush Ericameria nauseosa
Eaton's fleabane Eri2ero11 eatonii Sandberg bluegrass Poaseczmda
Hood's phlox Phlox hoodii Utah juniper Juniperus osteosTJerma
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T bl 1 C b a c . ommon p ant species o serve d t d orexpec e near th e site.
Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name
Indian ricegrass Achnatherum Utah servicebeny Amelanchier utahensis hvmenoides
Low pussytoes Antennaria dimorpha Wyoming big sagebrush Artemisia tridentata var.
wvominJZe11sis
3.0 NOXIOUS WEEDS
3.1 Introduction to Noxious Weeds
Most noxious weed species in Colorado were introduced, mostly from Eurasia, either unintentionally or
as ornamentals that established wild populations. These plants compete aggressively with native
vegetation and tend to spread quickly because the environmental factors that normally control them are
absent. Disturbed soils, altered native vegetation communities, and areas with increased soil moisture
often create prime conditions for weed infestations. The primary vectors that spread noxious weeds
include humans, animals, water, and wind.
The Colorado Noxious Weed Act (State of Colorado 2005) requires local governing bodies to develop
noxious weed management plans. Both the State of Colorado and Garfield County maintain a list of
plants that are considered to be noxious weeds. The State noxious weed list segregates noxious species
based on priority for control:
1. List A species must be eradicated whenever detected.
2. List B species' spread should be halted; may be designated for eradication in some counties.
3. List C species are widespread and the State will assist local jurisdictions which choose to manage
those weeds.
The Garfield County Weed Advisory Board has duties to :
I. Develop a noxious weed list;
2. Develop a weed management plan for designated noxious weeds; and,
3. Recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that identified landowners submit an
integrated weed management plan for their properties (Garfield County 2002).
The Garfield County Weed Advisory Board has compiled a list of2 I plants from the State list that are
considered to be noxious within the county (Garfield County 2013) (Appendix A). Surveys were
conducted for this project within the scope of State and County weed management guidance. The survey
results and recommended vegetation management practices are presented in the following sections.
3.2 Observations
Noxious weed observations included bull thistle, Canada thistle, cheatgrass, chicory, common burdock,
common mullein, field bindweed, houndstongue, musk thistle, redstem filaree, and Russian knapweed.
Mapping was impractical for cheatgrass and field bindweed due to the size of the infestations. Noxious
weeds detected during the survey are illustrated in Figure I and summarized in Appendix B.
Several unlisted nuisance weed species have become established in disturbed soils. These plants can
negate revegetation efforts and cause financial losses due to decreased seeding success and associated
costs of replanting. The presence of these plants creates increased competition for resources and can
negatively affect desirable native plant species. Plants in this category include cocklebur, kochia, prickly
lettuce, Russian thistle, and tumble mustard.
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The survey was conducted outside the active growth season for most plants, and some noxious weeds
may be present on the site but were not detected during surveys. Weeds that are known by WestWater to
occur in the general vicinity of the project and are included in subsequent sections for reference include
jointed goatgrass, quackgrass, Russian olive, tamarisk, spiny plumeless thistle, and whitetop
3.3 Integrated Weed Management
Control of invasive species is a difficult task and requires intensive on-going control measures. Care must
be taken to avoid negatively impacting desirable plant communities and inviting infestation by other
pioneer invaders. Weed management is best achieved by employing varied methods over several growing
seasons to include inventory (surveys), direct treatments, prevention through best management practices,
monitoring of treatment efficacy, and subsequent detection efforts. Weed management is often limited to
control and prevention rather than eradication, but eradication can be possible in small to medium sized
infestations.
Assessment of the existence and extent of noxious weeds in an area is essential for the development of an
integrated weed management plan. This report provides an initial assessment of the occurrence of noxious
weeds for the project area. In order to continue effective management of noxious weeds, further inventory
and analysis is necessary to determine the effectiveness of past treatment strategies, to modify the
treatment plan if necessary, and detect new infestations early, resulting in more economical and effective
treatments.
3.4 Prevention of Noxious Weed Infestations
Weed management can be costly, and heavy infestations may exceed the economic threshold for practical
treatment. Prevention is an especially valuable and economical strategy for noxious weed management.
Several simple practices should be employed to prevent weed infestations. The following practices will
prevent infestation and thereby reduce costs associated with noxious weed control:
• Prior to delivery to the site, all equipment and vehicles, including maintenance vehicles, should
be thoroughly cleaned of soils from previous sites which may be contaminated with noxious
weeds.
• If working in sites with weed-seed contaminated soil, equipment should be cleaned of potentially
seed-bearing soils and vegetative debris at the infested area prior to moving to uncontaminated
terrain.
• A void driving vehicles through areas where weed infestations exist.
• Use of weed free materials such as mulch and seed.
3.5 Treatment and Control of Noxious Weed Infestations
The landowners along the alignment are likely to have various preferences for weed control and differing
weed treatment strategies already in place; any control efforts should be coordinated with individual
property managers. The following general control methods for the weeds known to exist in and near the
project area are provided for reference (Table 2).
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a e . T bl 2 G enera d DO:UOUS wee cootro met o s or soec1es 10 t e pro1ect area. h d t4 b
Common Name
Scientific Name
USDASvmbol Type Control Methods
Bull thistle8
Prevent seed production. Herbicide application or
mechanical removal whenever plants are in the rosette stage.
Cirsium vulgare Biennial Before spraying, remove and hag flower or seed heads from
CIVU plants that have bolted. Sever root at least 2" below soil
level.
Prevent seed production; deplete energy reserves in roots.
Small infestations should be treated aggressively with
Canada thistle8 herbicides that translocate to the root system . In large
Cirsium arvense Perennial infestations, mow three times per growing season, followed
CIAR4 by herbicide treatment in the fall. Biological control agents
are available but ineffective in populations less than S acres
in size or in wet areas . Tillage is not effective and will result
in denser populations.
Prevent seed production. Apply herbicides in fall and spring
Cheatgrassc in large monocultures where there are few if any desirable
Bromus tectorum Annual grasses. Till when plants are in the seedling stage followed
BRTE by seeding with native cool-season grasses. A void
overgrazing. Best management practices are most effective
in preventing and controlling infestations.
Chico rye Prevent seed production. Herbicide application or
Cic/1orium intybus Biennial mechanical removal when plants are in the rosette stage,
CON spring or summer. Sever root at least 2" below soil level.
Remove seed or flower heads from plants that have bolted.
Common burdockc
Prevent seed production. Herbicide application or
mechanical removal when plants are in the rosette stage,
Arctium minus Biennial spring or summer. Before spraying, remove and bag flower
ARMI or seed heads from plants that have bolted. Sever root at least
2" below soil level.
Common mulleinc
Prevent seed production . Herbicide application or
mechanical removal when plants are in the rosette stage,
Verbascum thapsus Biennial spring or summer. Before spraying, remove flower or seed
VETH heads from plants that have bolted. Sever root at least 2"
below soil level.
Field bindweedc
Deplete energy reserves in roots. Herbicide treatment when
plants are beginning to flower . Biological controls are
Co11volvulus arve11sis Perennial available and fairly effective for large populations growing
COAR4 in sunny dry conditions. Tillage is not effective and will
result in denser populations.
Houndstoogue8
Prevent seed production. Herbicide application or
mechanical removal when plants are in the rosette stage ,
Cynoglossum ofjicinale Biennial spring or summer. Before spraying, remove and bag flower
CYOF or seed heads from plants that have bolted. Sever root at least
2" below soil level.
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Table 2. Genera noxmus weed contro methods for species 1n the proJect area.
Common Name
Scientific Name
USDASvmbol
Jointed goatgrassc
Aeg//ops cylindrica
AECY
Musk thistle8
Carduus nuJans
CANU4
Quackgrass 9
Elymus repens
ELRE3
Redstem filareec
Erodium cicutarium
ERCI
Russian knapweed8
Acroptilon repens
ACRE3
Russian olive8
Elaeagnus angustifolia
ELAN
Salt cedar, Tamarisk8
Tamarix ramosissima
TARA
WestWater Engineering
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Annual
Biennial
Perennial
Annual
Perennial
Perennial
Perennial
Control Methods
Prevent seed production. A complex management strategy of
tillage, planting desirable species and herbicide treatment
should be designed for specific areas of infestation. Target
seedlings in the spring for most effective control. Use tillage
where possible to reduce seed bank by bringing some seeds
up to the germination zone and burying others. Follow tillage
with plantim~ of desirable soecies
Prevent seed production . Herbicide application or
mechanical removal when plants are in the rosette stage,
spring or summer. Before spraying, remove and bag flower
or seed heads from plants that have bolted. Sever root at least
2" below soil level. Biological control agents are available
but ineffective in populations less than 5 acres in size.
Prevent seed production. A complex management strategy of
tillage, planting desirable species, and both pre-and post-
emergent herbicide treatment should be designed for specific
areas of infestation . Target seedlings in early spring for most
effective control. Vigorous tillage where possible to reduce
seed bank and set back current growth. Follow tillage with
planting of desirable species
Prevent seed production . Apply herbicides in the fall or
spring when plants are in rosette stage. Hand digging in the
rosette stage when soil is moist can be effective for small ,
isolated populations. Prevent ing introduction of seeds
through clean vehicles and careful management of soil
stocks can help reduce introductions. Seeding with
competitive grasses and avoiding creation of open , bare areas
aids in control.
Prevent seed production, deplete energy reserves in roots.
Use an herbicide that translocates to the root system. Apply
herbicides in the fall for best results; spring treatment when
flowers just start to open is also effective. Repeated mowing
to stress plants followed by herbicide treatment in fall may
be effective in some areas. Seed with competitive grasses
and avoid overgrazina.
Deplete energy reserves in roots. Cut mature trees and treat
cut stump immediately with herbicide. Treat stump sprouts
for at least 2 years . Mowing of large infestations can be
effective; remove all cut material.
Deplete energy reserves in roots. Cut mature trees and treat
cut stump immediately with herbicide. Spray bark of
smooth-barked immature trees with herbicide . Treat
resprouts for at least 2 years . Biological agents available for
large infestations.
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T bl 2 G a e . enera d DOXIOUSWee b d ti b contro met o s or soecaes n t e pro1ect area.
Common Name
Scientific Name
USDA Symbol Tvpe Control Methods
Spiny plumeless thistle8
Prevent seed production. Herbicide application or
mechanical removal when plants are in the rosette stage,
Carduus acant/1oides Biennial spring or summer. Before spraying, remove and bag flower
CAAC or seed heads from plants that have bolted. Sever root at least
2tl below soil level.
Whitetop8 Deplete energy reserves in roots. Herbicide treatment in the
Cardaria draba Perennial spring when plants start to bud . Mowing and tillage are not
CADR effective .
Superscript = State listing status; Bold =-Garfield County List
3.6 Recommended Treatment Strategies
The following treatment strategies are presented for reference. It is important to know whether the weed
species being managed is an annual, biennial, or perennial to select strategies that effectively control and
eliminate the target. Treatment strategies vary depending on plant type, which are summarized in Table 3.
Herbicides should not always be the first treatment of choice when other methods can be effectively
employed.
Table 3. Treatment Strat ies for Noxious Weeds.
Annual and Biennial Noxious Weeds
Tar et: Prevent seed roduction
I. Hand grub (pull), hoe, till, cultivate in rosette stage and before flowering or seed maturity. If flowers or
seeds develo , cut and ba seed heads.
2. Cut roots with as ade 2"-3" below soil level.
4. Mow biennials after bolting stage but before seed set. Mowing annuals will not prevent flowering but
can reduce total seed roduction.
Perennial Noxious Weeds
Tar. et: De /ere nutrient reserves in root 'Siem, revent seed roduction
I. Allow plants to expend as much energy from root system as possible. Do not treat when first emerging
in s rin but allow owth to bud/bloom sta e. If seeds develo cut and ba if ossible.
2. Herbicide treatment at bud to bloom stage or in the fall (recommended after August 15 when natural
precipitation is present). In the fall plants draw nutrients into the roots for winter storage. Herbicides will
be drawn down to the roots more efficiently at this time due to translocation of nutrients to roots rather
than leaves. If the weed patch has been present for a long period of time another season of seed
production is not as important as getting the herbicide into the root system. Spraying in fall (after middle
Au ust) will kill the followin ear's shoots, which are bein formed on the roots at this time.
3. Mowing usually is not recommended because the plants will flower anyway, rather, seed production
should be reduced. Many studies have shown that mowing perennials and spraying the regrowth is not as
effective as spraying without mowing. Effect of mowing is species dependent therefore it is imperative to
know the species and its basic biology. Timing of application must be done when biologically
a ro riate, which is not necessaril convenient.
4. Tillage may or may not be effective or practical. Most perennial roots can sprout from pieces only 0.5
inch -1.0 inch Ion . Clean machine thorou I before leavin the weed atch.
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Table 3. Treatment Strate2ies for Noxious Weeds.
5 . Hand pulling is generally not recommended for perennial species unless you know the plants are
seedlings and not established plants. Hand pulling can be effective on small patches but is very labor
intensive because it must be done repeatedly.
(Sirota 2004)
Some weeds, particularly annuals and biennials, can develop resistance to herbicides. The ability of these
plants to quickly develop immunity to herbicides, especially when they are used incorrectly, makes the
use of proper chemicals at the correct time and in the specified concentration (according to the product
label) imperative. Excessive application, either in frequency or concentration, can result in top kill
without significantly affecting the root system. Repeated excessive applications may result in resistant
phenotypes.
3. 7 Noxious Weed Management -Best Management Practices
Construction: The following practices should be adopted for any construction project to reduce the costs
of noxious weed control and aid in prevention efforts:
• Prior to delivery to the site, equipment should be cleaned of soils remaining from previous
construction sites which may be contaminated with noxious weeds.
• Equipment and material handling should be done on established sites or within the designated
workspace to reduce the area and extent of soil compaction.
• In all cases, temporary disturbance should be kept to an absolute minimum.
• Top soil, where present. should be segregated from deeper soils and replaced as top soil on the
final grade, a process known as live topsoil handling.
• If stored longer than one growing season, topsoil stockpiles should be seeded with non-invasive
sterile hybrid grasses.
• If wetland vegetation is encountered, soils should be live handled like sod, temporarily watered if
necessary, and placed over excavated sub-soil relative to the position from which the wetland sod
was removed.
• Cut-off collars should be placed on all wetland and stream crossings to prevent back washing
(seed vector) and to ensure that soil moisture conditions are not impacted after construction so
that native plants can re-establish from the existing seed bank.
• If working in weed infested sites, equipment should be cleaned of potentially seed-bearing soils
and vegetative debris prior to moving to uncontaminated terrain.
• After construction, disturbed areas should be immediately reseeded with an appropriate seed mix.
Herbicides: Many of the listed noxious weed species in Colorado can be controlled with commercially
available herbicides. Annual and biennial weeds are best controlled at the pre-bud stage after germination
or in the spring of the second year. Selective herbicides are recommended to minimize damage to
desirable grass species.
It is important that applicators adhere to concentrations specified on herbicide containers. Herbicides
generally do not work better at higher concentrations. Herbicide failures are frequently related to high
concentrations that result in top kill before the active ingredient can be transported to the roots through
the nutrient translocation process. If directed on the herbicide label, a surfactant or other adjuvant should
be utilized.
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Grazing: In the event grazing is allowed in the project area, it should be deferred in reclaimed areas until
revegetation of desirable species has been successfully established and seeded plants have had the
opportunity to reproduce, which can take multiple growing seasons.
Monitoring: Weed treatment areas shouJd be inspected over time to ensure that control methods have
been effective to reduce and suppress the identified infestation. Sites should be monitored until the
infestations are eliminated. These inspections can then be used to prioritize future weed control efforts.
3.8 Commercial Applicator Recommendations
A certified commercial pesticide applicator licensed in rangeland and/or right-of-way/industrial weed
control (depending on site characteristics) is a necessary choice for herbicide control efforts. An
applicator has the full range of knowledge, skills, equipment, and experience desired when dealing with
tough noxious weeds. In addition, the purchase and use of restricted use herbicides requires a Colorado
pesticide applicator license.
4.0 REVEGETA TION -RECLAMATION
The following recommendations provide project specific methods for reclamation of this site based on
soil types and vegetative communities present.
Topsoil Handling
Proper handling and storage of topsoil is critical to successful revegetation, especially in the case of
reestablishing important native plant species on disturbed areas. The topsoil contains soil microbes
(bacteria, mycorrhiza, invertebrates) and viable seed banks of the plants present on the site. Many native
plant species depend upon the activity of soil microbes for germination in some instances and for
establishment and survival of most seedlings.
Topsoil should be stripped and segregated from other soil horizons removed from the trench to prevent
mixing. Topsoil should also be salvaged from under the spoil storage area. The storage pile should be left
with stable slopes and be positioned to minimize exposure to wind and water erosion and should include
breaks in the stockpiles at drainage crossings where flow is anticipated.
Topsoil piles stored for long periods of time should be seeded to provide cover to reduce erosion, provide
competition for weed species, and to maintain viability of the soil fungi and microbe communities.
Several fast germinating sterile cover crops ("Regreen™" and "Quickguard™") are commercially
available that should be used for short period storage of topsoil. Although not expected, topsoil stored for
more than one growing season the stockpile should be seeded with the recommended seed mixes as
described in Appendix C. Using the recommended seed mixes on long-term storage piles will help
maintain biological activity and provide a seed bank of viable seed. If long-term stockpiling or deep
stockpiling cannot be avoided, application of mycorrhizal inoculants (see section below) may be
beneficial.
The alignment should be returned to its natural grade and contour to blend the ROW into the surrounding
landscape and to reestablish natural drainage patterns. The stockpiled topsoil should be uniformly spread
after construction has been completed.
Soil Preparation
Compaction can reduce water infiltration and also hinder the penetration of the sprouting seed. Practices
that will reduce compaction and prepare the seedbed include: scarification, tillage, or harrowing
(Colorado Natural Areas Program et al. 1998). No special soil preparation techniques are anticipated to
be necessary as soil compaction should not be an issue along the pipeline alignment if typical topsoil
management practices for projects of this nature are employed.
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Soil Amendments
Soil amendments for reclamation using fertilizer containing nitrogen can disproportionately benefit
undesirable annual plants (Perry et al. 2010). If the proponent and the affected landowners determine the
use of soil amendments to be beneficial, the fertilizer type and rate of application should be based on
chemical analysis of soil samples near the site. Application of 500 to 800 lbs/ac of an organic 4-6-4
fertilizer, such as Sustane®, is a generic starting point for soil amendments in this region .
A potentially beneficial alternative method to enhance reclamation success, particularly where there is
poor or destroyed topsoil, is the application of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). These
fungi, mostly of the genus G/omus, are symbiotic with about 80 percent of all vegetation. Endo-
mycorrhizal fungi are associated mostly with grasses and forbs and could be helpful in reclamation. In
symbiosis, the fungi can increase water and nutrient transfer capacity of the host root system (Barrow and
McCaslin 1995). Over-the-counter commercial products are available, and the best products should
contain more than one fungus species.
Seed Mixture
With proper topsoil handling the pipeline disturbance should revegetate well. The pipeline corridor will
affect multiple landowners with varying land management goals and seed mixes should be coordinated
with the landowners. The recommended seed mix provided in Appendix C is well suited for the project
area and consists of perennial native grasses and forbs that should establish well, protect topsoil, and
provide a basis for rehabilitation for the site upon reclamation.
Seeding Methods
Drill seeding would be the most appropriate and economical method for seeding the majority of the
project area. Hydroseeding or hand-broadcast seeding at twice the recommended drill seed rate is
recommended for areas where drill seeding is deemed to be ineffective, impractical, or dangerous.
Mulching
Crimped weed-free straw mulch would be the most cost effective and practical method of mulching areas
prone to erosion after drill seeding this site. No mulching is recommended for areas that are hydroseeded.
Potential detrimental effects of mulching include the introduction of weed species and the establishment
of non-native cereal grains. Use of a certified weed-free sterile wheat hybrid straw would limit these
effects.
BMPs
Excelsior wattles or straw bales at water discharge points would be appropriate to help control water
velocity flowing off the alignment during storm runoff. Terracing slopes near or exceeding 3: I will
reduce erosion, benefitting topsoil and seed retention and thereby improving revegetation success.
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Prepared jointly by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
ACOE. 2012. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Sacramento District Nationwide Permit Regional
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Barrow, J. R., and B. D. McCaslin. 1995 . Role of microbes in resource management in arid ecosystems.
In: Barrow, J. R., E. D. McArthur, R. E. Sosebee, and Tausch, R. J., comps. 1996. Proceedings :
shrubland ecosystem dynamics in a changing environment. General Technical Report, INT-
GTR-338, Ogden, Utah : U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, Intermountain
Resource Station, 275 pp .
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Colorado Natural Areas Program, Colorado State Parks, Colorado Department of Natural Resources.
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http://www.parks.state.co.us/SiteCollectionlmages/parks/Prograrns/CNAP/CNAPPublications/Re
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Weeds of Colorado, Eleventh Edition. Colorado Weed Management Association, Centennial.
Garfield County. 2002. Garfield County Vegetation Management and Garfield County Weed Advisory
Board. Garfield County Noxious Weed Management Plan, Resolution #2002-94, October 21.
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http://www .garfield-county .com/vegetation-management/noxious-weed-list.aspx. Accessed
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Auburn, Washington.
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nitrogen to control plan invasion . Oecologia: 163: 12-24.
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Weed Act, 35-5-1-119, C.R.S. 2003. Department of Agriculture, Plant Industry Division,
Denver, 78 pp.
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Weber, W.A., and R.C. Wittmann. 2012. Colorado Flora, Western Slope. Fourth Edition, University Press
of Colorado, Boulder.
Whitson, T. D. (editor), L. C. Burrill, S. A. Dewey, D. W. Cudney, B. E. Nelson, R. D. Lee and R.
Parker. 2001. Weeds of the West-<Jh edition. Western Society of Weed Science in cooperation
with Cooperative Extension Services, University of Wyoming, Laramie.
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* Russian knapweed
.A Bull th1slle
• Canada thistle
Chicory
Common burdock
Common mullein
Musk thistle
+ Redstem lllaree
-Russian knapweed
CJ 30 Meter Weeds Survey Area
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~ Access Roads
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Appendix A
Garfield Countv Noxious Weed List
Species Growth State
Soecies Common name Code Form Life History Listin2
Acroptilon repens Russian knapweed ACRE3 Forb Perennial B
Aegilops Jointed goatgrass AECY Grass Annual B cylindrica
Arctium minus Common (Lesser) ARMI2 Forb Biennial c burdock
Cardaria draba Hoary cress, Whitetop CADR Forb Perennial B
Carduus Spiny plumeless CAAC Forb Biennial I Winter B acanthoides thistle Annual
Carduus nutans Musk (Nodding CANU4 Farb Biennial B plumeless) thistle
Centaurea diffusa Diffuse knapweed CED13 Forb Perennial B
Centaurea Spotted knapweed CEMA4 Forb Perennial B macu/osa
Centaurea Yellow starthistle CES03 Forb Annual A so/stitialis
Chrysanthemum Oxeye daisy CHLESO Forb Perennial B leucanthemum
Cichorium Chicory CIIN Forb Perennial c intybus
Cirsium arvense Canada thistle CIAR4 Forb Perennial B
Cynoglossum Houndstongue, CYOF Forb Biennial B officinale Gypsyflower
Elaeagnus Russian olive ELAN Tree Perennial B angustifolia
Euphorbia esula Leafy spurge EUES Forb Perennial B
Linaria Dalmatian toadfla14 LIDA Forb Perennial B dafmatica broad-leaved
Linaria vulgaris Yellow toadtlax LIVU2 Forb Perennial B
Lythrum salicaria Purple loosestrife LYSA2 Forb Perennial A
Onopordum Scotch thistle ONAC Forb Biennial B acanthium
Tamarix Smallflower tamarisk TAPA4 Tree Perennial B parvijlora
Tamar ix Salt cedar, Tamarisk TARA Tree Perennial B ramosissima
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Annendix B. Noxious weed locations in the oroiect area <NAD 83/UTM Zone 12).
Snecies Nortbin2 Eastin2 Number of olants
Bull thistle 43691 JS 756065 1-10
Canada thistle 4369015 756161 1-10
Canada thistle 4369143 756088 100
Canada thistle 4369140 756086 100-500
Chicorv 4369163 756000 1-10
Chicory 4369072 756100 1-10
Chicory 4369059 756094 1-10
Chicory 4369092 756104 1-10
Chicorv 4369185 756003 1-10
Chicory 4369191 755996 1-10
Chicory 4369248 756008 1-10
Chicory 4369263 756008 10-100
Chicory 4369280 756002 1-10
Common burdock 4369309 155999 1-10
Common burdock 4369294 756005 1-10
Common burdock 4369142 756088 1-10
Common burdock 4369161 756001 1-10
Common burdock 4369292 755999 1-10
Common burdock 4369141 756086 1-10
Common mullein 436931 I 756001 1-10
Common mullein 4369014 756160 1-10
Common mullein 4369012 756126 1-10
Common mullein 4369035 756323 1-10
Common mullein 4369055 756268 1-10
Common mullein 4369256 756012 1-10
Common mullein 4369274 756005 1-10
Musk thistle 4369047 756142 1-10
Musk thistle 4369138 756006 1-10
Musk thistle 4369146 756000 1-10
Musk thistle 4369158 756001 1-10
Musk thistle 4369142 756060 1-10
Musk thistle 4369266 755999 1-10
Redstem filaree 4369050 756094 100
Russian knaoweed 4369175 756007 100+
Russian knapweed 4369307 756007 500+
Russian knapweed 4369243 756013 500+
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Appendix C. Recommended seed menu for pinyon-juniper woodland and/or mountain/Wyoming
b' b h h bl d 12 saee rus s Ml an •
PLS
Common Name Scientific Name Variety Season Form lbs/acre*
Plant Both of the Followine (15% Each, 30% Total)
Bottlebrush Elymus e/ymoides, Sitanion VNS Cool Bunch 2.0 SQuirreltail hvstrix
Bluebunch Pseudoroegneria spicata, Secar, P-7,
Anatone, Cool Bunch 2.8 Wheat grass Agropyron spicatum Goldar
and Two of the Followioe: (20% Each, 40% Total)
Thickspike Elymus la11ceolatus ssp. Critana, Sod-lanceolatus, Agropyron Bannock, Cool 3.4 Wheat grass dasvstachyum Schwendimar fonning
Slender Wheatgrass Elymus trachycau/us, Revenue, Cool Bunch 3.3 Awoovron trachycaulum Pryor
Western Wheatgrass Pascopyrum [Agropyron] Rosana, Cool Sod-4.8 smith ii Arriba fonning
and Three of the Followine (10% Each, 30% Totah
Indian Ricegrass Achnatherom [Oryzopsis] Paloma, Cool Bunch 1.9 hvmenoides Rimrock
Arizona F escue Festuca arizonica Redondo Cool Bunch 0.5
Galleta P/euraphis [Hilaria] jamesii Viva florets Warm Bunch/Sod-1.7 forming
Mutton grass Poafendleriana VNS Cool Bunch 0.3
Sandberg Bluegrass Poa sandbergii, Poa VNS Cool Bunch 0.3 secunda
Sand Dropseed Sporobolus crvPlandnts VNS Wann Bunch 0.1
OPTIONAL: Any combination from the following species may be substituted for up to 10% of the
above erasses.
Rocky Mountain Cleome serrulata VNS Beeplant
Annual Sunflower Helianthus annuus VNS
Arrow leaf Balsamorhiza sagillata VNS Balsam root
Sulfur Flower Eriogonum umbellatum VNS
Utah sweetvetch Hedysarum borea/e VNS
Scarlet Sphaeralcea coccinea VNS G lobemallow
Four-Wing Saltbush Atrip/ex canescens VNS
White SaJ1;ebrush Artemisia ludoviciana VNS
*Based on 60 pure live seeds (PLS) per square foot, drill-seeded. Double this rate (120 PLS per square foot) if
broadcast or hydroseeded
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Garfield County Grading Pennlt Application
Sectlon-5
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP)
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STATE OF COLORADO
John W. lilcko11!ooper, Governot
Chdslophor E. U11Jlna, MO, MPH
Execulivo Director end Chief Medical Ollicer
Dedicated to protecllng and Improving U1e heallh and onvlronmont of tho peoplo ol Colorado
4300 Cherty Crook Dr. S.
Denver, ColorRdo 00246·1530
Phone (303) 692·2000
Localed In Glendale. Colorado
hllp://1w1w .cdphe.slate.co.us
5/21/2013
Robert W Blell, Rec and Env Mgr
Ursil Operating Co LLC
1050 17 St Ste 2400
Denver, CO 80202
Lebora:ory Services Ol111slon
0100 Lowiy Blvd.
Donvcr, Colorado 80230·6928
(303) 692·309~
RE: Certification, Colorado Discharge Permit System
Permit No., COR030000, Certltlcallon Number: COR03KS66
Dear Mr./Ms. Olell;
The Water Quality Control Division (the Division} has reviewed the appllcatlon submitted for the Battlement Mesa Well Field facility and determined
that It qualifies for coverage under the COPS General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities (the permit). Enclosed
please find a copy of the permit certification, which was Issued under the Colorado Water Quality Control Act.
Faclllty: Battlement Mesa Well Fll!ld Garfield County
Construction Actl11ltles: 011 and Gas Production and/or Explo•allon,
legal Cont act (rrcelves oll legol documentolion pertolnlnu lo the permll certlflcotlon}:
Robert W Blell, Reg and Env Mgr Phone number: 970·625·9922
Ursa Operating Co LLC Emall: rbleU@ursaresources.com
1050 17 St Ste 2400
Denver, CO 80202
Faclllty Contact (con I acted for gcnerol Inquiries regarding the facility}:
Robert W Blell, Reg and Env Mgr
Dllllng Contact (recei11es the Invoice ~nolnlng to tl1e permll certiflcotlon}:
Robert W Blcll, Reg and Env Mgr
Ursa Operating Co LLC
1050 17 St Ste 2400
Denver, CO 80202
Phone number: 970·625-9922
Emcill : rblefl@ursatesources.com
Phone number: 970·625·9922
Email : rblell@ursaresources.com
Any changes to the contacts listed above must be provided to the Division 011 a Change or Contact form. This form Is avallable on the Division's website
at coloradowaterpermlts.com.
The Annual Fee for this certlflcallon Is $245.00, and Is Invoiced every July. po Not Pav This Now . The Initial prorated Invoice will be sent to the legal
contact shortly.
The Division Is currentlv developlng .n new permit and associated ce1mcatlon for the ;ibove permitted facility. The development and review
procedures required by law have not yet been completed. The Construction Stormwater General Permit, which will expire June 30, 2012, will bl!
admlnlstratively continued ond wlll remain In effect under Seclfon 104(7) of the Administrative Procedures Act, C.R.s. 1973, 24·4·101, et seq (1982
repl. vol. 10) until a new permit/certlfkatlon Is Issued and effective. The renewal for this faclllly will be based on the applkatlor1 that was received
5/14/2013.
Please read the enclosed pefmit and certification. I( you have any questions please contact Kathleen Rosow, Environmental Protection Specialist, at
(303) 692·3521 .
Sfncerely,
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Kmen Harford, Administrative Assistant II
WATER QUALITY CONTROL DIVISION
Enclosures: Cl!rtlficcitlon pace; General Permit; tllchllght Sheet; Termination form
xc; Perm l File /keh ceJI
Colondo Drpann11n1
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jAppendix 8-Permit Certification
CERTIFICATION TO DISCHARGE
UNDER
n
COPS GENERAL PERMIT COR-0300000
STORMWATER ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
Certification Number: COR031<566
This Certification to Discharge speclflcally authorizes:
Ursa Operating Co LLC
to discharge stormwater from the facility Identified as
Battlement Mesa Well Field
To the waters of the State of Colorado, including, but not limited to:
Facility Industrial Activity :
Facility Located at:
Battlement Creek and Dry Creel<· Colorado River
Oil and Gas Production and/or Exploration,
I 70 and Battlement Pkwy, Battlement Mesa
Garfield County, CO 81636
Latitude 39.443, Longitude -108.009
Certification Is effective: 5/21/2013 Certification Expires: 6/30/2012
AOMINISTRATIVEL V CONTINUED
This certification under the permit requires that specific actions be performed at designated times . The
certificadon holder is legally obligated to comply with all terms and conditions of the permit.
Signed,
,,. :. .. ·.
, ;""
Nathan Moore
Constructlon/MS4/~retreatment Unit Manager
Water Quality Control Division
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Appendix F -Site Specific Stormwater
Management Plan
Project Name (Site): Yater-Watson PL ROW
Latitude: 39.4337 Longitude: -108.0255
COPS Permit Number: COR03K566
Phase: Pre-construction
Field Name: Battlement Mesa
Inspection Type: Pre-construction
Name of Receiving Water: Monument Gulch. Unnamed Tributaries. Ultimately the Colorado
River
Estimated Distance to Receiving Water: 0.41 miles. 500 feet, 0.7 miles respectively
Sec, Twp, Range: Section 17, T-7-S R-95-W
Major Erosion Control Facilities/Structures (BMPs) Utilized at Site: Vegetative buffer, rock
armoring
Estimate of Total Area of Site: 2.13 acres
Estimate of Disturbed Acres of Site: 2.13
Soil Types: Potts Loam (6 to 12% slopes, Potts Ildefonso Complex (12-25% slopes)
Permeability: Moderate to rapid
Soil Erosion Potential: Moderate to severe
Existing Vegetation Description: Wheat grass, needle and thread, and sagebrush.
Final Stabilization Date: TBD
Estimate of Percent Vegetative Ground Cover: 60% pre-disturbance
Seed Mix for Final Reclamation: Ursa Dryland Pasture/Landowner Seed Mix
Description of Non-SW Discharge Components (e.g., Springs, Irrigation): Feeder ditch
Location of Non-SW Discharge Components (e.g., Springs, Irrigation): ROW will cross two
small irrigation ditches.
Comments: ROW is currently in planning stage. Site Specific Plan will be amended once
construction has commenced.
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Site Specific Reclamation Plan
Project Name (Site): Yater-Watson PL ROW
Latitude: 39.4337 Longitude: -108.0255
Sec, Twp, Range: Section 17, T-7-S, R-95-W
Estimate of Total Area of Site: -2.13
Field Name: Battlement Mesa
Phase: Pre-Construction
BMPs on Site: TDD
Estimate of Interim Acres: 2.13
Soil Types: Potts Ildefonso complex (12-25%), Potts loam (6-12%)
Permeability: Moderate
Soil Erosion Potential: Moderate
Existing Vegetation Description: Wheatgrass, Needle and Thread, Sagebrush
Interim Reclamation Date: TBD
Seed Mix for Interim Reclamation: Ursa Dryland Pasture mix Date Seeded: TBD
Reclamation Stages:
This site specific Reclamation Plan follows the Ursa Field Wide Reclamation Plan. This plan provides site specific
details for the Yater-Watson Pipeline ROW. Reclamation will be in compliance with the COGCC 1003 Series. For
general information please refer to the Ursa Field Wide Plan.
Stage 1:
Topsoil will be moved and redistributed across the surface of the disturbed ROW. Based upon
landowner requirements, stripped vegetation may be hauled off-site or redistributed along the
disturbed ROW.
Stage 2:
The disturbed ROW will be seeded post construction. The seed mix may vary depending on
ownership and will match the surrounding vegetation. Seed will be applied via a drill seeder.
Stage 3:
Drill seeding will be performed at a depth of 0.5 inches, seed will be covered with soil and
lightly compacted to ensure good seed to soil contact. Certified weed free straw will be applied
at a rate of 2,000 lbs/acre and crimped into place following drill seeding as applicable.
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Garfleld County Grading Permit Application
Section -6
STANDARD FOR PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION
And
ADDENDUM FOR GARCO
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KAH UNA
VENTURES
11400 Westmoor Circle, Suite 325
Westminster, CO 80021
Phone: (303) 451-7374
Fax: 303-451-7394
www.KAHUNAVENTURES.com
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ADDENDUM TO STANDARDS FOR PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION
Client: Ursa Resources Group II Date: JAN. 10, 2015 Prepared By: KV
Project Location: Garfield County, CO Revision No. -O Pages: 1
Project Description: Pipeline from Yater Pad to existing 12" gathering Pipeline at Watson A-Pad
This addendum shall be considered as an attachment to the Standard for Pipeline Construction as included
with the submittal for Garfield County, Grading Permit.
The specific requirements/specifications described below are for pipe line proiect Installations In Garfield
County and shall be Included In the construction specification for the protect.
1. A non-corrodi ng High Visibility warning ribbon/tape will be placed 24" above installed pipe.
2. Minimum cover above the pipe shall be at least 36". Project design accounts for 48" of cover.
3. Compaction requirement shall conform to ASTM 0698 achieving 85% of maximum density for
undeveloped, green or undesignated areas. See additional information below regarding Backfilling.
4. Compaction testing will be conducted within the first lSOft of construction to validate compaction
methods. Additional compact ion tests will be conducted based on material changes or weather
impact or at intervals directed by the engineer (See GARCO Spec, Section 02221, 4.3.3).
S. The amended Paragraph C from the attached Nstandard for pipeline constructionn (outlined below)
shall replace the IBC-20091107.5 compaction statement associated to the GARCD Grading Permit.
6 . For all work within the right-of-ways and easements of Garfield County the general specification for
Trenching, Backfilling, and Compaction -Section 02221 shall take precedence over the associated
specification referenced here-in.
BACK FILLING
Section 10.1
Paragraphs within this section of the "Standard for Pipeline Construction" are not affected by this
amendment: A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K.
AMENDED PARAGRAPH-C page 21. From the Standard for Pipeline Construction, defined by ASME 83J.8
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1. The material used for backfilling shall be native soils that comply with the specification outlined below in
paragraph F.
2. The initial fill material will be placed in such a manner to fully encase the pipeline covering with a
minimum of 24" of padding material.
3. To minimize potential post construction subsidence the contractor shall place backfill in a minimum of two
(2) lifts and compact the trench after each lift sufficiently to meet the requirement five (S) outlined above.
4. The final 6 to 12" of fill will be natural top soil graded with a crown to a height which will insure complete
filling of the trench as minor settlement occurs naturally.
5. See paragraph K below for additional responsibilities regarding pipeline settlement.
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STANDARD FOR
PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION
Rev Date Description Field Contractor CLIENT
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A Issued for Quotation
B Issued for Construction
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RIGHT-OF-WAY AND SURVEY ................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Right-Of-Way ....................... , .................................................................................. 4
1.2 Survey ...................................................................................................................... 5
CLEARING AND GRADING ........................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Clearing the Right-of-Way ...................................................................................... 6
2.2 Fencing ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Preservation of Survey Markers ............................................................................... 7
STRI'NGING .................................................................................................................................... 7
3. I Material Delivery ..................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Hauling ..................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Stringing ................................................................................................................... 7
BENDING ........................................................................................................................................ 8
4.1 Bending ................................................................................................................... 8
WELDING ....................................................................................................................................... 9
5.1 Work Required ......................................................................................................... 9
5.2 Methods .................................................................................................................... 9
5.3 Equipment ................................................................................................................ 9
5. 4 Materials ................................................................................................................ I 0
5.5 Qualification of Welders ........................................................................................ 10
5.6 Welding .................................................................................................................. 10
DITCHING .................................................................................................................................... 12
6.1 Ditching .................................................................................................................. 12
6.2 Rock Excavation .................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Blasting .................................................................................................................. 14
6.4 Double Ditch .......................................................................................................... 15
FIELD JOINT COATING ............................................................................................................. J 6
7.1 General ................................................................................................................... 16
7 .2 Materials ................................................................................................................ 16
7.3 Methods .................................................................................................................. 17
7.4 Testing .................................................................................................................... 18
CROSSINGS AND TIE-INS ......................................................................................................... 18
8.1 Railroad, Highway and Road Crossings ................................................................ 18
8.2 Stream and River Crossings ................................................................................... 19
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8.3 Valves end Connections ......................................................................................... 20
LOWERING-IN ............................................................................................................................. 20
9.1 Lowering-in ............................................................................................................ 20
BACKFILLING ............................................................................................................................. 21
I 0.1 Backfilling .............................................................................................................. 21
CLEAN-UP .................................................................................................................................... 22
11.1 Cleanup .................................................................................................................. 22
TESTING ....................................................................................................................................... 23
12. l General ................................................................................................................... 23
12.2 Location of Water Source ...................................................................................... 23
12.3 Test Equipment, Materials and Labor Furnished by Contractor ............................ 24
12.4 Detennination of Test Pressures and Test Sections ............................................... 24
12.5 Pre-Test Procedures ............................................................................................... 25
12.6 Filling Procedures .................................................................................................. 26
12.7 Pressuring Procedures ............................................................................................ 26
12.8 Records .................................................................................................................. 28
12.9 Leak Records ......................................................................................................... 29
12.12 Dewatering of Pipeline Section ............................................................................ 29
MISCELLANEOUS ...................................................................................................................... 29
13.I Concrete .................................................................................................................. 29
13.2 Replacing Drain Tile ............................................................................................ .30
13.3 Cathodic Protection Test Leads ............................................................................. 30
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RIGHT-OF-WAY AND SURVEY
1.1 Right .. Qf-Way
a. The Company shall provide a right-of-way on private and public property for the construction of
the pipeline and any other facilities which are to be pennanently affixed to the land; including
pennits to cross under all roads, highways, railroads, waterways, and public utilities as required by
law. Contractor shall furnish all burning permits. special pennits for hauling large and bulky loads,
and any other pennits not furnished by the Company which may be necessary in such construction
operations.
b. Company shall furnish Contractor with information which shall advise Contractor of certain
restrictions and requirements (collectively referred to as the "Special R.O .W. Provisions") with
respect to all or any part of the right-of-way. Contractor shall strictly comply with all Special R.O.W.
Provisions and shall indemnify and hold the Company harmless from and against any claims, actions,
court costs, attorney's fees, expenses, damages or liability of whatsoever nature, including damages
outside or inside the rights-of-way, in coIUlection with any alleged or actual failure to comply with
the Special R.O.W. Provisions.
c. Contractor shall confine all work perfonned under the Contract to the area within the boundaries
of the right-of-way provided by Company. All damages on or off the right-of-way, caused by or
arising out of the acts or omissions of the Contractor shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
d. Should the Contractor desire to obtain the use of any private roads or other property off the right-
of-way to gain access to any work area, Contractor shall at its own expense make such agreements
for the use, maintenance, (including dust control) and restoration of such roads and property, and
shall be responsible for and shall indemnify and save Company harmless from and against all
damages incident to the use thereof. All such agreements shall be in writing and submitted to the
Company for approval.
e. The provisions of this paragraph are in addition to and not limited by any other provisions of the
Contract to the contrary. Contractor and the Company agree to notify the other as applicable, in
writing. promptly of all notices received concerning any damages or claims for damages for which
Contractor is responsible~ provided, however, Company's failure to give any such notice shall not
affect Contractor's obligation to indemnify and hold Company harmless from such damages or cJaims
or Company's right to withhold or retain sums otherwise due until said claims are settled by
Contractor. Contractor shall have ten ( 10) days following the date of it's or the Company's notice in
which to settle same. A claim shall not be considered as settled unless and until the Contractor has
delivered a written release, signed by claimant, to the Company. Said written release will release
both Company and Contractor from said claim. Should Contractor be unable to settle such damages
or claims for damages as provided above, the Company shall have the right, but not the obligation, to
settle such damages and claims for Contractor's account and on behalf of Contractor and to deduct the
total amount thereof, including reasonable attorney's fees and other reasonable costs incurred from
any swn due Contractor. In the event the Company is unable to deduct the full amount of settlement,
fees and costs from the payment due Contractor or because of insufficiency of amounts owed to
Contractor hereunder to satisfy same, then Contractor agrees to pay the amount thereof billed to
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Contractor by the Company within thirty {30) days after the date of the Company's invoice therefore.
SettJements by the Company shaJI be made in good faith and on a reasonable basis. If, at any time,
neither Contractor nor the Company is able to effect settlement of such damages and claims,
Contractor shall be and remain liable for such damages and claims beyond the fuU period during
which any action may be brought on such damages and claims and agrees to indemnify, defend and
save the Company harmless from and against all losses, costs, expenses, fees, judgments and
executions thereto.
f. Contractor shaJl comply with all Jaws, ordinances, rules and regulations of aJl legaJly constituted
authorities bearing on the conduct of work and specifications. Contractor shall fully comply with any
11one-cal1 11 or other underground facilities damage prevention program and shaJI give all notices and
perform all actc; required by such program.
g. Contractor shaJJ conform to the requirements of highway, railroad and stream crossing permits,
and at all times shall conform to all safety requirements pertaining to such crossings. Contractor shall
conform to the requirements and restrictions specified by any goverrunental authority, including, but
not limited to, those provided by the Company and incorporated in the General Conditions, Pipeline
Construction Specifications, Alignment Sheets and Construction Drawings.
h. Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect and to avoid damage to, or interference
with, existing improvements, fixtures or facilities of Company and others, including but not limited to
utility facilities, real and personal property of owners or tenants, existing pipelines, sewers, water or
gas mains, and electric or telephone installations and to protect and avoid interference with the safe
operations thereof. Contractor shall in no way interfere with, connect, cut into, or otherwise disturb
such facilities. Further, Contractor shall reimburse Company for, and indemnify and hold Company
harmless from and against any and all loss, costs, damage, expense, claims, suits, and liability,
including reasonable attorney's fees, on account of Joss or damage to such facilities, or on accow1t of
a suspension of service of existing facilities which was not expressly authorized by Company.
i. Contractor's responsibility extends to all facilities of the Company and the facilities of others
whether or not they are indicated on Plans or marked in the field. Contractor's liability includes, but
is not limited to, loss of gas, oil, or other products and repairs to said facilities made necessary by the
acts of Contractor, its agents, servants, or employees.
1.2 Survey
a. Company shall provide a survey the pipeHne route, unless otherwise specified, and shall mark
the same appropriate1y. Contractor shall lay the pipeline or any other facilities to be constructed
under this Contract within the easement as surveyed and marked. Contractor shall inform Company's
Representative immediately if it discovers any gaps in the marked route or if there are more routes
marked than are required for the number of pipelines to be constructed.
CLEARING AND GRADING
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2. 1 Clearing the Right-of-Way
a. The right-of-way shall be cleared to the width specified by Company. It shall be cleared of the
trees, brush and other vegetation to provide for the efficient use of machinery and equipment
necessary to construct the pipeline . Company may give consideration to large and/or valuable trees
so as not to damage or destroy them unless they are directly on the ditch line or they are close enough
to interfere with the operation and maintenance of the pipeline. Restrictions in right-of-way
agreements prohibiting the cutting or damaging of certain trees shall be made known to the
Contractor, and Contractor shall conduct his work in such a manner as to comply strictly with such
restrictions.
b. All brush and tree limbs too small to be considered merchantable, shall be either shredded,
hauled to an approved disposal area. or burned if pellllitted by the property owner and all controlling
government agencies. Where burning pe11Dits are required, such permits shall be obtained by
Contractor. Stumps shall be hauled to an approved disposal area. Timber, stumps and/or brush shall
not be buried on the right-of-way .
c. Contractor shall furnish any and all materials required for such temporary bridges, culverts,
roadways and other temporary facilities which may be needed to provide for the passage of all
equipment necessary for construction operations. Under no circumstances shall the Company-s line
pipe or casing pipe be used for temporary bridges or culverts.
d. Extreme care shall be exercised by Contractor in conducting the right-of-way clearing operations
so as to avoid damage or injury to adjacent property. All property comers, monuments, witness trees
or other survey markers shall be preserved, and if accidentally dislocated or destroyed by the
Contractor, shall be replaced to the satisfaction of the Company at the Contractor's expense.
2.2 Fencing
a. All fencing materials shall be furnished by Contractor. Fences which must be cut for the
performance of this work are to be braced and gaps instalJed. Bracing and reinforcing are to be done
prior to cutting. These gaps shall be kept closed by Contractor, except when actually being used.
b. Contractor will be Hable for all damage claims arising from the straying of livestock due to
Contractor's failure to close gates or gaps and to properly maintain fences. After the work is
completed, all fence gaps are to be removed and fences pe11Danently repaired or permanent gates
installed . Materials used for repair of fences shall match the original fence as nearly as practicable
with regard to gauge, mesh style and appearance. These repairs shaJI be satisfactory to the
landowner, his tenant or lessee, and Company.
2.3 Grading
a. Contractor shall remove all stumps in the way of the trench. Contractor shall perform such
grading that is needed to minimize the necessity of overbends or sag-bends, and/or to prevent excess
or iITeparable damage to the property. Excess excavated material shall be placed in piles within the
right-of-way in such a manner that it may be replaced in its original location. Such material shall not
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be scattered along the right -of-way in such a manner as to block natural drainage. Material removed
from creek and river banks shall not be placed in the stream bed or where stream flow or drainage
will be obsu·ucted. After the pipe has been laid, material excavated from hillsides, creek or river
banks, and such other places shall be replaced in its original position and protected from slides and
erosion by rip-rap, sack breakers, diversion terraces, or such other means as may be required.
2.4 Preservation of Survey Markers
a. Before clearing and grading the right-of-way, Contractor shall move survey stakes back to the
edge of the right-of-way and preserve them during all phases of the work for use in reporting
progress and locations along the line. Cost of replacing survey stakes which have been destroyed
due to carelessness of Contractor, will be paid by Contractor. Afte1· clearing and grading of the
right-of-way, Contractor shalJ reset survey stakes in their original location. As ditching progresses,
Contractor will move survey stakes to the edge of right-of-way and preserve them until the ditch is
backfilled and cleanup is completed.
STRINGING
3.1 Material Delivery
a. Pipe and other materials delivered to the Contractor, shall be promptly received, unloaded from
delivery vehicles at Contractor's warehouse. pipe yard, or may be strung directly onto the right-of-
way . The unloading and handling of all materials shall be accomplished by the Contractor in a
careful workmanlike manner and by the use of equipment and labor satisfactory to the Company1s
Representative. Upon receipt of pipe and other materials the Contractor is responsible for any
damage or loss thereafter. Coated pipe shall, at all limes, be handled with equipment such as wide
canvas slings or wide padded skids designed to prevent damage to the coating. Bare cables, chains.
hooks, metal bars or narrow skids shall not be permitted to come in contact with the coating.
3.2 Hauling
a. The hauling of pipe and other materials shall be done in such a manner as to comply with any
rules or regulations of any governmental agency and the Contractor shall secure any special permits
or licenses required from any such agencies.
3.3 Stringing
a. Pipe shall be strung upon the right-of-way with due consideration of topographic conditions in
connection with lining up, welding, creek, highway, and railroad crossings where multiple lengths
and special handling is required.
b. In general, the pipe shall be strung end to end on the right-of-way, but in some cases may be
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stored in piles at locations within the right-of-way, and in a manner that will not damage the pipe
and coating, as approved and authorized by Company's Representative.
c. Where pipe is being strung end to end, sufficient gaps shall be left to provide for farm
equipment, vehicular and cattle crossings as necessary.
d. Valves, casing, and other large and durable materials may be hauled and strung on the right-of-
way provided such practice shall not result in their loss or damage. Small materials or materials
easily lost or damaged shall be stored at convenient points in warehouses or other storage facilities
provided by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Company.
e. Care shall be exercised by the Contractor in loading, unloading, hauling, and stringing
operations, so as to avoid damage to pipe or coating. Proper equipment shall be used in loading and
unloading pipe. Jn no event shall pipe be dropped or rolled from railroad cars or trucks . The use of
buffers or other suitable means of protection may be required by the Company's Representative.
f. All pipes shall be visually inspected by Contractor at time pipe is received by Contractor. Any
joints having damages that would impair its strength or reduce its serviceability shall be set aside or
hauled to a pipe yard.
g. The pipe tally shall be confinned by Contractor upon receipt of pipe from trucking company.
Any discrepancy shall be noted on the bill of lading .
h. All delivery tickets, bills of Jading , mill test reports or other material related paperwork rece ived
by Contractor, will be turned over to Company Representative as soon as possible following receipt
of material.
BENDING
4.1 Bending
a. Contractor shall make all necessary field pipe bends required in the construction of said line, but
Company may at its option provide fabricated bends for installation at points where in its judgment
the use of such bends are preferable. All over-bends, sags and side bends shall be made and
installed in such manner that an adequate amount of slack is provided in the line. Bends shall not
be made closer than four (4) pipe diameters to any field -made circumferential weld and shall be
completed without damage to the pipe or coaling and with a minimwn of distortion . Adequate
means for preventing buckling shall be provided by Contractor. Any pipe buckled from any cause
shall be cut out at Contractor's expense, and Contractor shall pay Company for all such buckled and
distorted pipe at its actual cost per foot to Company . AH field bends shall be made cold and with a
segmented shoe type bending machine . Company reserves the right to reject the use of any bending
machine if its operation is not considered to be satisfactory and to require Contractor to replace any
such machine.
b. The pipe bends shall be free from buckling, cracks, thi11ning of the pipe wall, or any other
evidence of damage and shall be made to confonn to the profile of the bottom of the completed
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trench. Where the pipe has a longitudinal seam, the bend will be made such that the seam will fall
on or near the neutral axis of bending.
c. Bends shall be plaMed so that the sag hends will rest firmly on the bottom of the trench, over
bends wiH have a four (4) inch minimum clearance from the bottom of the trench and side bends
will have a minimum of six (6) inches clearance from the inside curve of the trench.
d. In all cases, the method employed in making pipe bends in the field shall be subject to the
approval of the Company's Representative. Any bends which are unsatisfactory in the opinion of the
Company's Representative shall be removed and replaced by the Contractor, at Contractor's
expense.
e. The Company's Representative may require that pipe bends be set in the trench in advance of the
laying crew to test the bend radius and the grading of the trench .
WELDING
5.1 Work Required
a. The work required under this specification includes the furnishing of all supervision, labor,
equipment, services, and welding materials necessary for the welding of the pipeline over its entire
length, including the welding of any pipeline fittings where indicated and required by the Company.
b. All welding Wld welder qualification tests shall be in strict accordance with API Standard 1104,
latest edition, and the ANSI B31 .8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Systems, latest edition. Any
defective welds will be replaced by the Contractor at Contractor's expense and Company's
Representative will have the final decision concerning defective welds.
5.2 Methods
a. Welds shall be made by either the manual shielded metal-arc or gas-shield method. All
requirements affecting the quality of the completed welds shall apply equally to roll welding and
position welding, and shall comply with API Standards 1104, "Standard for Welding Pipelines and
Related Facilities11
, latest edition.
5.3 Equipment
a. Welding machines and appurtenances thereto shall be of size and type suitable for the work, and
shall be maintained in such condition as to insure acceptable welds, continuity of operation, and
safety of personnel. Welding machines shall be operated within the amperage and voltage ranges
specified for each size and type of electrode. Any equipment which does not meet these
requirements shall be repaired or replaced by Contractor upon request of the Company's
Representative.
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S.4 Materials
a. The requirements set forth in this subsection 5 shall apply to field welding of pipe manufactured
in confonnance to American Petroleum Institute Specification for Line Pipe, latest edition .
b. Electrodes shall conform to American Welding Society-American Society for Testing Materials
A WS-ASTM specifications and such materials shall be supplied by the Contractor
c. Electrodes shall be stored in unopened original containers. Flux-coated electrodes shall be kept
dry, stored to prevent moisture loss or moisture absorption, and shall be handled in such a manner
as to insure no mechanical and physical damage to the coating. Electrodes in opened containers
shall be protected from excessive moisture changes. Electrodes which show signs of deterioration
or damage shall be rejected.
5.S Qualification of Welders
a. Welders will be tested either by using Contractor's equipment with Company approval, or by a
qualified testing company . Contractor shall be responsible for all costs related to the qualifications
of welders. The number and type of tests to be made shall be in accordance with Company9s
Welding Qualification Procedure.
5.6 Welding
a. Welding shall be done in accordance with Company's Qualified Welding Procedure, a copy of
which has been furnished to Contractor, and this procedure is incorporated herein by this reference.
The following requirements shall not supersede any requirement of the procedure .
b. The amperage and arc travel speed shall be such as to produce welds conforming to the
procedure. All foreign matter shall be removed from the immediate vicinity of the beveled ends
before welding. All beveled ends shall be ground or filed to a bright metal finish, but the thickness
of the land shall not be changed .
c. Field bevels of pipe ends shall be made only by using a pipe beve1ing machine.
d. The longitudinal weld seams at the circwnferential welds shall not be in line, hut shall be offset a
minimum of 15 degrees, (0.3 Nominal Diameter Inches) and a maximum of30 degrees (8 .5
Nominal Diameter Inches), and within the top quarter as laid, when possible.
e. The space between abutting pipe ends shall be such as to insure complete penetl'ation without
bum-through.
f. The alignment of abutting pipe ends shaJI be such as to minimize the offset between pipe
surfaces and shall be done in accordance with API 1104, latest edition, specifications.
g. An internal line-up c1amp shall be used for all line pipe with an outside diameter of 12. 750" or
greater. Internal line-up clamps may be removed after the root bead is 50 percent completed
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provided the completed part of the root bead is in segments of approximately equal lengths, and the
segments are equally spaced about the circumference of the pipe. Should conditions, in Company's
opinion, make it difficult to prevent movement of the pipe, or should the weld be unduly stressed by
removing the clamp, then the root bead shall be completed before releasing clamp tension.
h. An external line-up clamp shall be used where it is impractical or impossible to use an internal
line-up clamp. Root bead segments used in connection with external clamps shall be uniformly
spaced around the circumference of the pipe and shall have an accumulative length of not less than
50 percent of the pipe circumference before the clamp may be removed.
i. All scale or slag shall be removed from each bead, undercut and groove. Cleaning shall be done
with hand or power tools.
j. The entire root bead shall be made with the pipe in a stationary position. During the welding of
the root bead, vibration or movement of the pipe shall be held to an absolute minimum.
k. Each welder shall identify his work in the manner prescribed by the Company's Representative.
Steel die stamping on the pipe shall not be used.
l. Partially completed welds that have undergone cooling shall be preheated prior to completion of
the weld at the option of the Company's Representative . Preheating of pipe ends prior to welding
may be required at any time at the option of Company's Representative.
m. Should laminations, split ends, or other defects in the pipe be discovered, the joint of pipe
containing such defects shall be cropped, repaired, or removed from the line as directed by
Company's Representative.
n. Any weld containing a crack shall be completely removed from the line. The Company may
authorize repairs of other defects in the root and filler beads, but any weld that shows evidence of
repair work having been done without authorization by the Company may be rejected. Repairs may
be made to pin holes and undercuts in the final bead without authorization, but must meet approval
of the Company's Representative. In any event, only repairs authorized by API 1104, latest edition,
will be permitted.
o. Before repairs are made, injurious defects shall be entirely removed by grinding to clean metal.
All slag and scale shall be removed by wire brushing. Preheating of such an area may be required
by 1he Company.
p. All arc bums must be repaired by removing the notch, either by grinding, or cutting out a
cylinder of the pipe containing the entire notch. Grinding the notch shall be permitted provided
grinding does not reduce the nominal wall thickness in excess of 12Yi percent to remove all the
physical defects of the arc bum. In the event grinding is unsuccessful, the damaged area of the pipe
containing the arc bum, including the ground area, shall be removed by cutting out a cylinder of the
pipe containing the damaged metal.
q. Tack welding of grounding clamps and other devices to pipe shall not be pennitted .
r. The maximum distance between the pipe gang (stringer bead and hot pass welders) and the firing
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line (finishing welders) shall be determined by Company Representative. The hot pass shall be
applied immediately after the stringer bead, and all stringer beads must be covered with the hot pass
by the end of each day.
s. Contractor shall pick up, haul, and insert in the pipeline, pieces of pipe which have been cut off
when tying sections of line together, or for any other reason. Minimum length of such pieces shall
be ten (10) feet for all diameters. Contractor shall not allow short pieces of pipe to accumulate but
shall move them ahead of the stringing operations and weld them in the pipeline intermittently.
t. The interior of all pipe joints shall be carefully examined for the presence of foreign matter
before they are lined up for welding. All such matter shall be removed by swabbing or other means
approved by the Company's Representative.
u. The open ends of the line shall be securely closed at the end of each day's work by the use of
commercially available night caps to prevent the entrance of small animals or the introduction of
foreign matter of any kind and shall not be reopened until work is resumed at that point.
v. All welders are to carry with them a suitable container in which to dispose of welding rod stubs.
Rod stubs and/or unused rods shall not be disposed ofin the trench or on the right-of-way.
w. Welders welding on fusion bonded epoxy coated pipe will use spark shields to protect the
coating from sparks, buckshot, etc.
DITCHING
6.1 Ditching
a A flat-bottomed trench shall be excavated to widths called for below and shall be of such depth
as to provide a nonnal minimum cover of forty-eight ( 48) inches or forty-eight (48) inches in rock
as specified in Section 6, "Ditching". subsection 6.2, Rock Excavation. All ditching on the pipeline
shall be done with a trenching machine whenever possible .
Nominal O.D. of Pipe
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Above 1611
Minimum Width
12 11
12"
1211
18"
20 11
22 11
24"
26''
28 11
As specified by Company
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b. The trench for the pipeline crossing at highways, roads, railroads, drainage ditches adjacent to
railroad or highway crossings, creek and canal crossings, and river crossings, shall be excavated to a
depth which will provide a minimum cover over the top of the pipe, as shown in the construction
permits and/or profile drawings . Creek and drainage ditch crossings not included in these drawings
shall be excavated to a depth which will provide a minimum cover over the top of the pipe of sixty
(60) inches. At all locations where the pipeline is within fifty (50) feet of a private dwelling, any
industria1 building, or place of public assembly in which persons work, congregate, or assemble, the
minimum depth of cover shall be forty-eight ( 48) inches.
c. The depth of cover shall be determined by measurement from the top of the pipe up to the grade
level of the low side of the trench. In the event that after the bid was received the Special R.O.W.
Provisions or the Company's Representative directs that the trench be excavated and graded to a
depth which shall result in a cover in excess of forty-eight (48) inches, such excess shall constitute
"Extra Depth of Trench", unless such excess depth is required at highway, railroad, river, creek,
ditch and canal crossing to meet the minimum cover requirements as specified in Section 6,
•tDitching", noted in subsection 6.1.b above.
d. There shall be a clearance between the pipeline being laid and any foreign pipeline or any other
underground ~tructure of not Jess than eighteen (18) inches for Company pipelines of (12) inches
nominal diameter and less. For Company pipelines greater than twelve (12) inches nominal
diameter, the clearance shall be not less than the nominal diameter of the Company pipeline. In
cases where this clearance cannot be attained, other suitable precautions to protect the piping shall
be laken, i;uch as the installation of insulating material, installation of casing, or installation of other
protective material as required. Deeper excavation of the ditch required due to crossing under
foreign pipelines and tile lines shall not constitute 11Extra Depth ofTrench 11 •
e. Where the trench is excavated through land where livestock is confined, through fields under
cultivation, across lanes or driveways, or where the trench is open-cut through roads, temporary
crossings shall be constructed to permit the safe and expeditious passage of livestock, vehicles,
equipment and persons from one side of the trench to the other.
f. The bottom of the trench shall be graded to provide a uniform support for each joint of pipe and
sufficient loose earth shall be left in the trench to fonn a bed for the pipe. Where rock is
encountered, Contractor shall either place four { 4) inches of rock-free soil over the rock bottom of
the ditch to provide a bed for the pipe, or install an approved pipeline rock shield completely around
the pipe coating. Following the lowering-in of the pipeline in the trench, the Contractor shall place
six (6) inches of rock-free soil over the top of the pipeline or shall have installed an approved
pipeline rock shield completely around the pipe coating. Select backfill containing rock no larger
than two {2) inches in diameter will be placed directly on top of the rock shield protected pipe.
g. Padding material and/or rock shield shall be furnished and installed by Contractor upon written
approval by Company's Representative and in accordance with the Unit Price Summary.
6.2 Rock Excavation
a. Rock excavation is defined as solid rock which must first be broken up by means of drilling and
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blasting, or by jack hammers, before excavation can be accomplished. Company reserves the right
to approve the method to be used for the rock excavation. Company shall be given prior notice by
Contractor of the method proposed for such rock excavation and Contractor shall use all practical
means of excavation with mechanical ditch excavating equipment before resorting to drilling and
blasting unless it is obvious, in Company's opinion, that drilling and blasting of rock is required to
accomplish excavation . Contractor may utilize specialized rock excavation equipment in place of
blasting if approved by Company at the rates defined in the Unit Price Summary. Rock excavation
shall meet the following depth specifications:
b. Standard Depth Rock Excavation: Where rock is encountered at the surface of the ground,
trench shall be excavated to provide a minimum cover over the pipe of forty-eight (48) inches.
c. Extra Depth Rock Excavation: In cases where Company requires cover in excess of standard
depth trench, Contractor shall excavate rock as needed to comply with the stipulation. Contractor
will be paid for extra depth excavation in rock in excess of specified depths according to the unit
price stipulated.
6.3 Blasting
a. All drilling and blasting shall be perfonned in a safe manner. All possible precautions shall be
taken to avoid injury or damage to persons, livestock, and property. Without limitation, Contractor
shall be responsible for all damage, on or off of the right-of-way, resulting from the use of
explosives and shall indenmify and hold Company hannless from any and all liabilities, costs, and
expenses (including attorney's fees and court costs) which may arise out of such damage . Blasting
mats or earth padding shaJI be used where extreme care must be exercised to safeguard adjacent
houses, property or other facilities from scatter of rock. Rocks or other debris scattered on adjacent
land by blasting operations shall be immediately removed by the Contractor. The Contractor's
responsibility and obligation to indemnify Company under this section shall not be diminished, in
any way, by the fact that Contractor shall not have been negligent or failed to exercise due care or
by the fact that the negligence or failure to exercise due care of third parties or Company shall have
contributed to such damage.
b. Blasting operations shall be conducted by persons thoroughly experienced in such work. Where
governmental authorities require licensed 11 shooters 11 and blasting pennits, such requirements shall
be met by Contractor. Contractor shall obtain necessary pennits at Contractor's expense and shall
make proper notification to regulatory authorities and persons in the immediate vicinity in advance
of any blasting.
c. Explosives shall be stored in a locked magazine according to standard practices as specified by
the United States Bureau of Mines. Detonating caps shall not be stored with explosives, but shall be
stored in a separate place in accordance with specifications of the Bureau of Mines. Explosives
shall not be primed or fused until immediately before use.
d. Company's Representative shall make an initial inspection and spot check at frequent intervals of
the on-site explosive magazine area, if one is used, but shall in no event be responsible therefore.
e. Contractor shall maintain a record log which shall be available at all times to Company's
Representative . This record shall include but is not limited to the following data for each blast
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1. Plan of the blast hole spacing and depths and the location of the blast point in
relation to aJignment sheet stationing.
2. Type and strength of explosives, blasting caps and distribution of the delay
periods used.
3. Total explosive per round and per group of delays.
4. Prevailing weather conditions, including wind directions and approximate relative
humidity, and cloud conditions at time of blast.
5. Date and exact firing time of blast.
6. Name of persons in responsible charge of loading and firing and blasting permit
number, if required.
7. When required by Companys Representative, seismic and/or shock wave
intensity, as well as displacement, will be recorded for each detonation.
6.4 Double Ditch
a. When required by the owner or tenant of any portion of the land to be traversed by the pipeline,
Contractor shall "double ditch 0 trench such portion of said land to insure top soil and sub-soil are
removed separately. The two types of soil shall be placed in separate rows and shall not be
intenningled on the surface. During backfilling, sub-soil shall be returned to the ditch first with top
soil placed above it. Double ditching shall be perf onned for the consideration, if any, set forth in
the Unit Price Summary.
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FIELD JOINT COATING
7.1 General
a. The line pipe furnished by the Company shall be provided with a plant applied 12~14 mil FBE.
The Contractor shall be responsible for applying a protective coating to the field joints after the line
has been welded and also to all bare fabricated materials which are to be buried underground e.g.,
piping, fittings, valves, etc. The Contractor shall also be responsible for those repairs to the plant
applied coating that may occur during loading, hauling, unloading or stringing operations.
b. The cleaning and coating of field joints and fabricated pipe shall be performed by the Contractor
in accordance with the Company's Representative and the manufacturer's recommendations.
Company reserves the right to perform tests to determine the protection level and acceptability of
the coating.
c. Contractor shall furnish all labor, material including shrink sleeves, equipment, tools, and
services necessary for application and testing of the coating materials unless otherwise specified in
the bid package.
d. The application of the coating materials shall be subject to the approval of the Company's
Representative.
e. The Company's Representative may cut samples from the coating from time to time, to
determine the thickness and bond of the coating.
7.2 Materials
a. The type of material shall be the following or Company approved equal:
l. Primer ~ as recommended by tape manufacturer.
2. Tape Coating (minimwn thickness of35 mils):
a) Roysten Greenline
b) Polyguard
c) Polyken 980
d) Tapecoat J0/40\V
3. Heat shrink sleeve coating:
a) Raychem
b) Canusa
b. All coating materials shall be stored in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
Material, which in the opinion of the Company's Representative, shows evidence of deterioration
while in the Contractor's custody, may be rejected.
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7.3 Methods
a. Cleaning
1.
3.
b. Priming
1.
3.
4.
5.
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Cleaning shall not be pennitted on moist or frosted pipe surfaces.
2. The pipe shall be cleaned by mechanical or hand methods to the
satisfaction of Company's Representative, and manufacturer's requirements.
If solvents are required to clean oil, grease, lacquer, or other such matter from
pipe surfaces, such solvents shall be approved by the Company's Representative,
and be within coating manufacturer's requirements .
Primer shall not be applied on moist, frosted or excessively hot pipe surfaces.
2. One unifonn coat of primer, free from floods or runs, shall be
applied immediately after the pipe has been cleaned.
Primer shall be applied in such a way as to cover all the bare metal to be taped
and overlap the plant coating a minimum of six (6) inches.
Primer containers and brushes shall be kept clean at all times . Primer shall not be
stored in open containers.
Atmospheric conditions and type of primer shall govern the drying time 11llowed.
The suitability of the primer for the application of the taping material shall be
acceptable to the Company's Representative . If the primer is found to be
unsatisfactory, the pipe shall be reprimed as specified herein .
Primer thinner shall be considered as a material to be used in emergencies only.
The use and quality of thinner shall be approved by the Company's Representative
and in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
c. Coating
1. Coating application shall be such that the entire surface of the pipe shall be
covered .
2. Coating shall be applied in a manner which shall prevent any wrinkles in the
wrapping.
3. Coating shall be applied in a manner which shall bond the coating to the plant
applied coating in a method approved by Company's Representative. The overlap
with the plant applied coating shall be a minimum of six (6) inches.
4. All coated areas shall have a minimum thickness of35 mils unless otherwise
specified by Company's Representative.
5. When repairing coating defects of plant applied coated pipe, the plant wrap (coal tar
enamel or tape) shall be cut away down to the steel surface over the area to be
repaired and for at least one (I) inch around the area. The existing plant wrap (coal
tar enamel only) shall be feathered around the area to be repaired before the
applicat ion of primer and tape. The coating shall then be applied to this area so as to
be bonded to the steel surface and to the plant wrap. When repairs must be made to
relatively larger areas, (i) all un-bonded coated material shall be removed from the
damaged area, the pipe shall be cleaned to the steel surface; and (ii) the pipe shall be
reprimed and coated in accordance with the specifications herein.
6. Coating of joints on river crossing pipe shall be in accordance with the applicable
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coating manufacturer's recommendations, as approved by Company's
Representative .
7.4 Testing
a. Contractor shall test the entire pipeline, plant coated pipe and field joints with a holiday detector
and repair any hoJidays detected according to the manufacturer's specifications. Electrical
inspection and repairs will be made while the coated pipe is being lowered in . A holiday detector,
acceptable to Company, along with necessary labor shall be furnished by Contractor. The voltage
setting of the detector shall be specified by Company in accordance with the coating manufacturer's
specifications.
CROSSINGS AND TIE-INS
B.1 Railroad, Highway and Road Crossings
a. The installation of all railroad, highway and road crossings shall comply with the specifications
and requirements of the railroad company, highway department and any governmental authority
having jurisdiction and according to the permit drawing for each crossing. Each public road
crossing must satisfactorily pass inspection by the governmental authority having jurisdiction before
Contractor shaJI be entitled to any payment in connection with each such crossing.
b. All crossings of railroads, state highways, and public and private roads shall be bored unless
otherwise specified.
c. Locations for beginning and ending or boring shall be as specified by the railroad or highway
department, and said beginning and ending shall be longer only if directed and staked by Company's
Representative.
d. If the crossing is to be cased, insulating spacers sha11 be attached to the carrier pipe prior to the
installation of coated pipeline through the casing. The carrier pipe shall be supported within three
(3) feet of both ends of the casing with sand bags to the extent that the casing will not be supporting
the pipe after backfilling. No wood skids, or any other rigid supports shall be used. Both ends of
the carrier pipe shall be tied into the line before final positioning and attachment of the casing and
seals, and before any backfilling at the crossing.
e. Casing vent lines (if applicable), cathodic protection tests leads, and warning signs shall be
installed as directed by Company's Representative and as shown on Company drawings.
f. The excavation required for railroad, highway, road crossings, or approaches thereto shall not
constitute "Extra Depth of Trench."
g. In the event voids develop in a roadbed during boring operations, such voids on hard surface
roads shall be filled by pressure grouting which shall consist of a sand-cement slurry of at least two
(2) sacks of cement per cubic yard. Should voids develop on graded gravel and/or graded earth
roadbeds, such voids shall be uncovered and backfilled with suitable material mechanically tamped
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in six (6) inch layers and surface replaced as specified in Section 8, "Crossings and Tie-ins", noted
in subsection 8.1.i below.
h. Open trenching across public roadbeds will not be pennitted except in specific cases and then
only after proper pennission has been obtained by Company's Representative from authorities
having jurisdiction.
i. In the event pe1mission is gl'anted lo open trench across a roadbed, all backfilling of such open
trenching on the right-of-way shall be accomplished by placing suitable material in layers of six {6)
inches in thickness and each six (6) inch layer mechanically tamped with a pneumatic tamping
device (or equal) until the degree of compaction is equal to or more than the density of surrounding
undisturbed earth. In the event that the material removed from the open trench is not suitable for
backfill and tamping due to water saturation or nature of material, then Contractor is obligated to
obtain suitable material, approved by Company Representative, from other sources at Contractor's
expense.
j. After backfilling, the surface of the road shall be replaced with material in quality and quantity in
a manner satisfactory to the authority having jurisdiction.
k. Operations along roads and highways shall be performed in such a manner that excavated
material and operating equipment be kept off the pavement.
I. Barricades, warning signs, and flagmen shall be provided by the Contractor in accordance with
all federal, state and local requirements. Conlractor, in addition, shall be bound to the construction
specifications set forth in the various pennits acquired by Company.
m. Where the Contractor must cross over highways or public roads with equipment at other than a
public crossing, Contractor must do so in accordance with the governing agencies regulations.
n. Where the Contractor must cross over railroads with equipment at other than a public crossing,
Contractor shall meet the requirements of each railroad company.
8.2 Stream and River Crossings
a. All major river crossings and other stream crossings, when directed by the Company's
Representative shall be hydrostatically tested in total or in sections prior to installation. This test is
a pre-test and does not preclude the requirement for a test of the entire crossing in place after
installation either separately or in conjunction with a pipeline section. Should a leak develop on the
final test in place after installation due to faulty work by the Contractor, the Contractor shall repair
such leak at Contractor's expense.
a. Weights may be required to be installed al locations designated on the plans or at locations as
directed by Company's Representative. Where weights are installed on long sections of pipe,
care shall be taken in handling to prevent buckling of the pipe. Water shall not be used to
submerge pipe in water crossings.
b. The cover over the weights shall not be less than the minimum pipe cover specified in Section 6,
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"Ditching" herein unless specifically designated on construction drawings. Such additional
pipe cover shall not constitute Extra Depth Trench .
d. Stream banks shall be properly restored using sand bags or rip rap if necessary to prevent
erosion . Excess earth shall be disposed of so as not to block the flow of streams, interfere with
other construction or maintenance operations, or cause damage or inconvenience to property owners
or others.
e. The protective coating on river crossing pipe shall be protected when required by Company due
to rock or other detrimental condition by rock shield, or other methods as directed by the Company's
Representative . The rock shield or other protective shield shall be furnished and installed by the
Contractor as specified as R bid item in the bid package.
f. When concrete coated pipe is furnished by the Company, then Contractor, at Contractor's cost,
will concrete coat field joints upon acceptance of the weld by Company.
8.3 Valves and Connections
a. All mainline valves, branch line tees and valves, drain and instrumentation connections, cathodic
protection leads, and other coMections shall be installed at focations designated by the Construction
Drawings and such other locations as may be required and designated by Company. The above
facilities shall be installed in each section of the line prior to cleaning and testing of that section of
the line. Contractor shall install pigging bars in all branch tee fittings if required by Company prior
to installation of the tee in the pipeline as specified in the construction drawings.
b. In the event valves and/or fittings are to be buried, they shall be cleaned of all foreign matter.
including scale, rust, grease and moisture and a three (3) coat application of cold mastic. such as
Roskote Mastic A-938, is to be applied to a point six (6) inches above ground level. The mastic
coating shall be allowed to sufficiently cure in accordance with manufacturers recommendations
prior to backfilling. The remainder of the above ground facilities are to be cleaned, primed and
painted as specified in Section 13.1, "Painting Specifications."
LOWERING-IN
9.1 Lowering-In
a. The pipeline shall be lowered into the trench in such a manner as to provide "slack" in the line.
b. Side bends and sag bends she.II be lowered first wherever possible and weighted or backfilled to
serve as anchorage. Side bends shall be placed near the outside wall of the trench. Sag bends shall
bear firmly against the bottom of the trench, and overbends shall haven suitable space between the
bottom of the pipe and bottom of the trench as specified in Section 4, "Bending". Loose ends shall
be left ot an overbend if required by the Company's Representative, so that the sag bend may be
lowered and anchored before making the cut and tie-in weld.
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c. When the trench runs through rock, the sides and bottom of the trench shal I be cleared of al I
loose or projecting rock which might damage the protective coating or covering on the pipe. No
rocks larger than 1-1/2" should be left in the trench-"Crumbing" should address this aspect of
work.
d. Coated pipe shall, at all times, be handled with equipment such as wide canvas slings or wide
padded skids designed to prevent damage to the coating. Bare cables, chains, hooks, metal bars or
narrow skids shall not be permitted to come in contact with the coating.
e. The pipe shall be lowered in such a manner as to prevent damage to the coating from abrasions,
scuffing or cracking.
f. Lowering-in and backfilling operations shall not be permitted except in the presence of and with
the approval of the Company's Representative. Should lowering-in or backfilling be perfonned in
the absence of or without the approval of such Company Representative then Contractor may be
required to uncover and remove the section of line for inspection at Contractor's expense.
BACKFILLING
10.1 Backfilling
a. Backfilling shall follow the laying and lowering of the pipe as closely as possible and shall be
done so that no excavated material remains scattered on adjoining ground.
b. Prior to backfilling, the trench shall be inspected to ensure skids, brush, stumps, trees, boulders,
or any other debris does not remain in the trench and no such material will be included in the
backfill.
c. The trench shall be backfilled above ground level and backfill shall be placed over the center of
the trench to a height which will insure complete filling of the trench after settlement. Backfill
through cultivated field or fields suitable for cultivation shall be rounded off so as not to interfere
with farming operations.
d. Where the right-of-way has been graded or leveled to facilitate the operation of trenching
machines or other equipment, the backfill shall be completed so that the original contour of the
ground will be restored unless otherwise directed by the Companys Representative.
e. Prior to backfilling, excavations where the cross-over lines and mainline valve assemb1ies do not
rest on undisturbed soil and arc not supported by concrete piers, care shall be taken to properly
support the piping by sandbagging or by tamping the backfill.
f. Excavated rocks whose largest dimension is greater than six (6) inches shall not be returned to
the trench. Rocks returned to the pipe trench shall be prevented from contacting the pipe by the use
of earth padding of not less than twelve ( 12) inches above the pipe. If padding is required, the use
of a shaker/padding bucket is acceptable to remove all larger sized rocks {l-112" and larger) from
the padding material. Rock shield can be installed on the pipe if deemed necessary. Rocks as
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defined above may be returned to the trench above the padding requirement. However the rocks
shall have a dirt cover of not less than twelve (12) inches through cultivated field or fields suitable
for cultivation.
g. On sloping ground the Contractor may be required to install trench sack breakers (soil filled
sacks) and grade diversion terraces on land not cultivated to prevent the backfill from sliding or
washing. Sacks required for sack breakers shall be furnished by Contractor. When required by
Company's Representative, the Contractor shall protect the backfill by placing stone rip-rap or sack
breakers in locations designated by Company's Representative after backfilling.
h. The backfilling shall be performed and completed without injury to the protective coating of the
pipe, fittings or other appurtenances. Hand backfilling shall be used where necessary.
i. Where additional backfill material beyond that available from the trench excavation is required,
such material shall be obtained at quoted Unit Price.
j. Any backfilling omitted because of installation of breakers, tie-in connections, test stations for
corrosion control, concrete foundations, concrete blocks, valve boxes, and other installations shall
be performed after such installations have been completed and approved.
k. The Contractor shall be responsible at Contractor's own expense to re-backfill any sections of the
line that sink. The Company will contact the Contractor in the event such repairs are necessary and
Contractor agrees to make prompt repairs.
CLEAN-UP
11.1 Cleanup
a. Work shall follow completion of the backfill closely. The Contractor shall conduct such work so
that it shalJ be finished as soon as possible after completion of the pipeline. A crown over the ditch,
not to exceed one (1) foot and not less than six (6) inches, shall be provided after completion of
cleanup. Crowns tlu·ough fields suitable for cultivation shall be compacted and rounded so as not to
interfere with farming operations.
b. Terraces shall be constructed across the right-of-way on sloping ground to prevent erosion. The
number, size, grade, and spacing of the terraces shall be approved by Company's Representative.
c. All waterways, ditches, and drains shall be cleaned out and restored to the condition prior to the
commencement of construction.
d. The right-of-way and surrounding ground shall be cleaned of all rubbish and debris. Barrels,
cans, drums, rubbish, stumps, rocks, waste and other refuse shall not be disposed of on adjacent
property unless Contractor secures written permission from the property owner and furnishes
Company with a copy of this written pennission beforehand. In all cases, such material shall be
disposed of in a manner satisfactory to the Company's Representative and the property owner.
Where any remaining brush or timber is disposed of by burning; such disposal shall be conducted as
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specified in Section 2, "Clearing and Preparing Right-of-Way".
e. Rock rakes or other suitable equipment approved by Companys Representative shell be used to
remove all rock three (3) inches in diameter and Jarger or as otherwise specificalJy provided in the
ROW agreement.
f. Unless landowner has granted permission in writing to dispose of Jarge rocks in a designated
location on his property, excess rock will be hauJed from the right-of-way by the Contractor al
Contractor's expense.
g. After all rock and rubbish has been removed and the grading completed, the right-of-way shall
be smoothed by disking or by other means as required by Company to present a finished and
workmanlike appearance.
h. All fences which have been cut or removed during the construction work shall be pennanently
repaired in a first class and substantial manner and to match the original style of the fence so far as
is possible, unless a permanent gate is to be installed. Where there is any doubt in the opinion of
the Company's Representative as to the usability of old fence material, Contractor shall furnish new
wire and suitable post at Contractor's expense to rebuild said fences . Fence repairs shall be subject
to approval of both the property owner and of the Company's Representative. Whenever possible,
H-braces on fences will remain to facilitate future access to the right-of-way.
i.All extra materials delivered to the Contractor by the Company and not actually used in the
construction of the pipeline shall be returned by the Contractor without undue delay to a point
designated by the Company's Representative.
TESTING
12.1 General
a. Upon completion of the line or a substantial part thereof, the line shall be cleaned and tested in
accordance with this Section . Contractor shaU give Company at least two (2) days notice prior to
testing any section of the pipeline in order that proper notification can be made by Company to
other parties.
b. The test procedure and the test pressures shall be as specified in this section.
c. The pressure test medium shall be natural gas.
12.2 Location of Water Source
a. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating and providing an acceptable water source or
sowces and provide for disposal of the water after testing. The final approval of such source and
location shall be obtained from the Company. Prior to using the water, Contractor shall consult an
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independent testing laboratory, approved by the Company, to perform and submit a certified test
report consisting of pH, total alkalinity, turbidity, occluded carbon dioxide, oxygen, and chlorides .
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to reimburse said laboratory for all services rendered . All
water shall be filtered prior to its being introduced into the line, except when using water from a
pub He water supply system approved for domestic consumption. If so requested by the Company,
Contractor shall cause the water to be treated to accomplish the following:
1. Adjust pH between 6.5 and 7.5
2. Remove turbidity, sludge and other deleterious materials, substances and gases that
would adversely affect the pipe. Contractor shall, at the request of the Company,
backwash the filters (for change elements) until the backwash water meets the approval
of the Company.
12.3 Test Equipment, Materials and Labor Furnished by Contractor
a. Contractor shall provide filters suitable for the fill rate and acceptable to Company's
Representative .
b. Contractor shall provide filling pumps with a minimum capability as specified in the filling
procedure.
c. Contractor shall provide pressure pumps capable of increasing line pressure at a minimum rate of
200 psig per hour.
d. Contractor shall furnish all fill, test and dewatering fittings, manifold piping, valves, high
pressure hose, pressure and temperature recorders, dead weight testers, temperature and pressure
gauges, squeegees, brush pigs, swabs , sizing plates, charts and all other test apparatus as may be
required by Company. Dead weight testers and temperature and pressure recorders shall be in first
class condition. Temperature and pressure recorders shall have been certified for accuracy within
the past six (6) months . Dead weight testers shall have been certified for accuracy within the past
six (6) months. Contractor shall provide all certification papers to Company prior to testing.
e. Fittings, pipe, valves, and all other such equipment shall be of a rating adequate for the
maximum test pressure specified. The use of cast iron materials sha1l not be pennitted .
f. Contractor shall furnish weld caps, valves, blind flanges, gaskets and other such test equipment
as required for the hydrostatic test.
12.4 Determination of Test Pressures and Test Sections
a. The Contractor shall notify Company two (2) days in advance concerning plans for testing any
section of the pipeline . Both the Contractor and the Company shall review the entire pipeline
profile drawing, as supplied by the Company, before selecting test section locations. Changes of
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elevation, accessibility to test sites for equipment, availability of water, and other applicable factors
shall be considered in detennining locations and lengths oftest sections . In general , the length of
any test section shall not exceed fifteen (15) miles.
1. The basic test pressure shall be the minimum pressure as recorded at the highest elevation
in the test section . The maximum test pressure allowed shall be determined at the lowest elevation
in the test section.
2. The D.O.T. phase which shall be a continuous eight (8) hour test during which the
pressure shall in no case drop below the basic test pressures specified in Section 12, "Testing",
noted in paragraph 12.4.a above.
12.5 Pre-TestProcedures
a. Contractor shall install test manifolds at points designated by Company. All welds made in the
installation of the manifolds shall be in accordance with API 1104 Specifications, latest edition,
however. radiographic inspection may not be required for these specific welds.
b. The test section shall be backfilled throughout its entire length except at valve settings and
necessary bell holes, as approved by the Company.
c. All valves subject to hydrostatic testing shall have their closing mechanism positioned in
accordance with manufacturer's recommendations so that the valve seats and gate segments are not
required to withstand the test pressure . All check valves shall be secured in the full open position or
the flappers removed . Upon completion oftest, valves shall be retumed to fully open position for
pigging.
d. Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, pigs (wire, sizing, etc.), air compressors, and other
materials to internally clean the lint!. Temporary launchers and receivers shall be provided by the
Contractor and secured by welding or other safe method to prevent uncontrolled discharge of the
pigs. All equipment shall be approved by the Company's Representative.
e. The length of any section cleaned shall not exceed fifteen (15) miles unless approved by the
Company Representative. Sections to be cleaned may be planned to coincide with the location of a
hydrostatic manifold .
f. Two (2) brush pigs in separate runs shall be propelled through the line by compressed air. The
second brush pig shall have a sizing plate whose radius is one half (3/4) inch less than the pipe
internal diameter in front of the first cup on the pig. The results of these runs shall detennine if the
line is free of debris and that no pipe buckles or excessive out of roundness is in the section. If
excessive air pressure is needed to move the pig, an obstruction in the pipeline is apparent.
Additional pig runs may be required to locate such an obstruction. All obstructions must be
removed by Contractor. at Contractor's expense, or otherwise accounted for to Company's
satisfaction.
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12.6 Filling Procedures
a. Permits required by government authority will be secured by Contractor and copy provided to
Company's Representative prior to the filling operation.
After all pretest operations are performed, Contractor shall supply all the necessary fill equipment
as previously specified herein. The general fiJI operation shall be perfonned as described below.
1. The water filter unit shall be installed on the fill pump discharge line. Contractor shaJI
install a pressure dial gauge on the fill pump discharge for observing the heads that are
encountered while pressurizing. This gauge shall not be used for accumulation of data,
but the highest pressure obtained during the filling operation shall be noted on the records
to be kept pursuant as specified in Section 12, "Testing", noted in paragraph 12.9.
2. The Contractor shall supply fill pumps that are capable of filling the line at a rate not to
exceed six (6) hours and shall proceed to fill the pipeline section .
3. All vents and other connections shall be opened as required to eliminate air from
the lines during filling operations.
4. Contractor shall introduce a squeegee (batching pig) consisting of a minimum of
four (4) rubber or polyurethane discs and/or cups or other acceptable pig, into the line to
eliminate air from the pipeline. Should the Contractor elect to fill the section from the
middle, one (1) squeegee as described above, shall be place in each direction of fill.
5. Contractor shall supply and install all instrument lines required for test. All lines shall be
either high pressure tubing or hose. Contractor shall install a thermometer on the surface
of the pipe near both ends of the test section.
6. The Contractor shall increase the pressure in the pipeline to the maximum capability of
the fill pump. This completes the filling operation.
12. 7 Pressuring Procedures
a. Whenever possible, Contractor shall allow the water to remain in the line overnight to allow the
water temperature to stabilize with the surrounding ground temperature prior to pressuring.
b. Upon completion of the filling operations, the Contractor shall pressure the pipeline test section
as described below. The Company may elect initially to test the pipeline section at a different
pressure than specified in the Contract.
c. Pressuring Operations
1. Pressure and temperature recording gauges, and the dead weight tester shall be at
one end of the test section where the pressure pump is located and a dial gauge at
the other end. The final test pressure of both ends will be calculated according to
the elevations at each end. Contractor may also be required to install gauges at
other locations on the pipeline where the segment could be isolated from the test
pressure by check or block valves.
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2. Contractor shall stop the pump at a pressure SO psig below the test pressure so
that a thirty (30) minute duration lead test can be made. At the end of1his time
period. pressure readings at both ends shall be compared and checked with
elevation differences, and adjustment of final test pressures made if necessary.
Dead weight readings shall be taken at five (S) minute intervals. This procedure
will determine whether or not a leak exists and will prevent over-pressurization.
Since there will be some difference between the temperature of the water used to
fill the test section and the temperature of the pipe and surrounding backfill there
will be a natural change in pressure until these temperatures equalize as specified
in Section 12, "Testing" The rate of change will diminish with time and can be
observed on the recording gauge, or by charting dead weight readings at regular
time intervals . Should there be no changes in pressure as indicated by dead
weight readings during this period of time, then Contractor shall proceed with the
test as specified in Section 12, "Testing", noted in subsection 12.8 .e.1 herein.
d. Procedures for Locating Wld Repairing Leaks or Failures During Hydrostatic Testing
1. Should the procedure as specified in Section 12, "Testing". noted in subsection
12.8.c.2 above indicate that a leak exists then the Contractor should check all
possible sources of leaks by checking all valves, instrument lines, exposed piping
and test equipment. Should no leaks be found then an underground leak is
indicated.
2. At this point, Contractor shall fumish labor and equipment to locale and repair the
leak. or failure . After repairs are made, Contractor shall refill and restore the
pressure to that point at which it failed or a leak was detected .
3 . Should a leak occur due to faulty workmanship by Contractor or due to failure or
negligence of Contractor, then Contractor shall bear all costs incurred for locating
and repairing such leak .
4. Should a leak occur due to faulty or defective material furnished by Company
then Company shall reimburse Contractor for all costs incurred for locating and
repairing of such leak and for the cost of bringing the test procedure to the point
attained at the time the leak was detected . Any leaks found shall be repaired to
original Company specifications.
5. Upon deciding that a Jeak exists in any test section, then Contractor shall furnish
Company the following information prior to proceeding to locate and repair the
leak:
a. A list of equipment to be used in locating the leak for the approval
of Company.
b. A list of personnel, including names and classifications to be
utilized in locating the leak for the approval of Company.
c. Contractor shall not proceed to locate the leak until receiving
written approval of Company for the use of such equipment and
persmmel.
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6. Proper records shall be kept with regard to all work performed in locating and
repairing all leaks or failures.
e. Procedure After Repair of Leak or Failure. After the repair of a Jeak or failure, Contractor shall
reinstate the necessary filling and pressure procedure as outlined previously and then proceed as
foJlows :
1. Contractor shall then pressurize the pipeline section to the specified test pressure
taJcing dead weight readings at 5 psig increments for the last increase of 50 psig.
Contractor shall terminate the pressure operations when the specified test pressure
is reached.
2. Contractor shall hold the test pressure for the length of time required in the
Contract taking dead weight readings at thirty (30) minute intervals and providing
a continuous test recording for the duration of the test. If during the test a
pressure loss occurs, then the pressure shal1 be allowed to stabilize. At such time
as the test pressure stabilizes for a period of one ( l) hour, then the Contractor
shall pressurize the test section back to the test pressure as specified in Section 12,
"Testing" The test period shall again commence after any re-pressure. No re-
pressure shall occur during the test period. Prior to ending the test, all data shall
be assembled and analyzed by the Company Representative to detennine if the
test is acceptable.
3. Change in Pressure. In the event a continuous decrease in pressure is observed,
Contractor shall re-pressure the section to the specified test pressure after an
elapsed time of two (2) hours. If a continuation of pressure loss is observed
within the next two (2) hour period, a leak is evident. Therefore, the Contractor
shall discontinue the testing until the leak has been located and subsequent
repair(s) made. lfthe pressure stabilizes within these four (4) hours, Contractor
shall re-pressure to specified test pressure and proceed with the test program.
Contractor shall not permit the pressure during the test to increase in excess of 50
psig above the test pressure.
12.8 Records
Contractor shall keep an accurate report of all data obtained. Contractor shall complete the test form for
each section. All records shall reflect, but not be limited to, the following:
a. Tests shall be numbered by test sections (I, 2, 3, etc. for each pipeline spread and tests for each
section shall be numbered Test #1, #2, etc.)
b. Company Name.
c. Description of the starting point of the test sections by state, county, section, township, range,
tract number, survey station and alignment sheet number.
d. Description of the terminal point of the test section by state, county, section, township, range,
tract number, survey station, and alignment sheet number.
e. Date and time the test starts.
f. Date and time the test ends.
g. Test pressures.
h. Test medium.
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i. Certification by Contractor.
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k. Explanation of any discontinuities in pressure on any chart.
I. Continuous pressure and temperature recording charts for each test or tests on each test section.
12.9 Leak Records
Should a leak occur in any test section then in addition to the above infonnation the following will be
furnished:
a. Location of the leak by state, county, section, township, range, tract number and alignment sheet
and station number.
b. Pressure at time leak was detected (Furnish Chart).
c. Date and time leak was detected.
d. Date and time leak was found.
e. Date and time leak was repaired.
f. Cause of leak (e.g., split seam, crack in plate or other). Note : After each leak, the entire test
procedure is to be repeated starting with a new chart. All records shall be provided to Company's
Representative.
g. Failed section of pipe -the entire joint containing the failure should be removed from the line
and preserved.
12.12 Dewatering of Pipeline Section
. After successful completion of tests, dewatering of the pipeline section shall be pcrfonned as follows:
a. Contractor shall open necessary vent valves to bleed test pressure off.
b. Contractor shall de-water the line and dump test water in a location and manner in accordance
with Contractors permit and satisfactory to the Company. De-water structures will be used to
prevent erosion. Compliance with the provisions of State and environmental pennits will be strictly
enforced.
c. Contractor shall run sufficient cup pigs through the pipeline to displace to the satisfaction of the
Company Representative.
MISCELLANEOUS
13.1 Concrete
a. All structural type concrete shall develop a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 psi in 28
days. All concrete placement, curing, deformed reinforcement bars, testing, and other applicable
concrete requirements shaJI be in accordance with the ACI-318 Building Code, latest edition.
b. Should test cylinders be required, two test cylinders must be taken with each pour. Contractor
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shall be required to perform a steaJ trowel finish on each test cylinder prior to hardening of
concrete. The cylinders must be tested by an independent testing laboratory approved by the
Company. The first test cylinder for each pour shall be used for a seven (7) day compression test
and the other for a twenty·eight (28) day compression test. Copies of results of the testing shaJl be
sent to the Company without undue delay. Company shall bear all costs of the making, testing and
reporting of the concrete cylinder tests.
13.2 Replacing Drain Tile
a. All drainage tile removed, cut, broken or otherwise damaged during the construction of the
pipeline shall be restored and replaced to as good condition as existed before interference therewith,
and at the original location and grade. The installation, quality or material used in replacing and
restoring drain tile and the backfilling at drain tile crossings shall all be subject to the approval of
the Company's Representative and of the property owner or his representative.
b. Tile shall be removed for a sufficient distance from the trench to insure a satisfactory joint and
adequate support and to prevent the tile from becoming clogged after replacement is made.
Damaged tile shall be replaced with tile of the same size and material or with some other material
approved or directed by Company's Representative .
c. Troughs or conduits as required by Company shall be placed so as to adequately support the tile
so replaced. Such troughs or conduits shall penetrate sufficient solid ground to insure that
alignment and correct grade will be maintained when the backfill settles. If deemed necessary by
Company's Representative, sand and cement mixture filled bags shall be installed in the trench to
provide added support for tile.
d. Drain tile shall be vitrified clay, drain tile, or transite. It shall be Company's responsibility to
check with property owners as to property owner's choice of type of tile to be used.
13.3 Cathodic Protection Test Leads
a. Contractor shaJl install all cathodic test connections as shown on attached drawings. The test
leads will be installed in protected locations al approximately two (2) mile intervals, al road
crossings, and as designated by Company's Representative.
a. The equipment required for installation of test leads shall be furnished by Contractor. The test
leads will be attached as shown by Company's Standard Drawing entitled, "Standard Test Lead
Installation." The method of attaching the test leads is as follows:
l. Preparation of pipe surface -the surface must be bright, clean and dry.
2. Attaching the test lead -No. 10 T. W. wire shaJl be connected to the pipe by the Cad weld
Process and the weld coated with Thennite Weld Mastic and Thennite Weld Cap.
c. On epoxy coated pipe, Contractor may use melt sticks to cover cad weld .
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foreign lines at the rate specified in the Un it Price Summary.
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Form 2A - Attachment EForm 2A - Attachment EHydrology Map
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Watson Ranch B
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ACCESS:
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FROM TIIE TOWN OF PARACHUTE ALONG TIIE I-70 FRONTAGE ROAD 4.5 MILES TO TIIE UNA BRIDGE
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DIRECTION ACROSS TIIE UNA BRIDGE TIIEN NORTH AND EAST 6.5 MILES ALONG COUNTY ROAD 300
TO COUNTY ROAD NO. 303. TIJRN RIGHT ON COUNTY ROAD 303 PROCEED 0.2 MILES TO TIIE WATSON
RANCH PAD ACCESS ROAD. TURN LEFT AND CONTINUE NORTH 0.3 MILES TO TIIE WATSON RANCH B
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Rifle, Colorado 81650
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Notes / Comments:NRCS SOILS KEY:
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Form 2A - Attachment G & HForm 2A - Attachment G & HNRCS Map & Current Land Uses
Potts-Ildefonso complex (12-25%)39.43338 -108.02268Section 17, Township 7 South, Range 95 West
Watson Ranch B
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Attachment H – NRCS Soil Survey, Rifle Area
Map Symbol 56 – Potts loam (6-12% slopes)
Deep, well drained, moderately sloping soils found on mesas, benches and sides of valleys.
Elevation 5,000 to 7,000 feet
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Average Annual Air Temp Approximately 46 degrees F
Frost Free Days Approximately 120 days
Permeability Moderate
Available Water Capacity High
Effective Rooting Depth 60+ inches
Surface Runoff Slow
Erosion Hazard Moderate
Native Vegetation: Mainly wheatgrass, needleandthread, and sagebrush.
Development is limited by low strength and shrink-swell potential. This soil is in capability subclasses IIIe,
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Map Symbol 58 – Potts-Ildefonso complex (12-25% slopes)
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Elevation 5,000 to 6,500 feet
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Average Annual Air Temp Approximately 46 degrees F
Frost Free Days Approximately 120 days
Permeability Moderate
Available Water Capacity High
Effective Rooting Depth 60+ inches
Surface Runoff Medium
Erosion Hazard Moderate
Native Vegetation: Mainly wheatgrass, needleandthread, and sagebrush with additional pinyon, juniper,
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Attachment S - No impacts to Watersof the United States; Section 404permit not required.Form 2A - Attachment P, Q, & SForm 2A - Attachment P, Q, & SSurface Restrictions
39.43338 -108.02268Section 17, Township 7 South, Range 95 West
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Nontributary Water
Documentation
Ursa Operating Company LLC
Watson Ranch B Injection Well
OA Project No. 014-3005
760 Horizon Drive, Suite 102 TEL 970.263.7800
Grand Junction, CO 81506 FAX 970.263.7456 www.olssonassociates.com
URSA OPERATING COMPANY LLC
WATSON RANCH B INJECTION WELL
NONTRIBUTARY GROUNDWATER ANALYSIS
The Ursa Operating Company Watson Ranch B Injection Well Facility will contain only
nontributary water produced from the following formations:
Mesa Verde Group, including the following:
o Williams Fork Formation
Included in this analysis is the “Produced Nontributary Ground Water Rules” issued by the
Department of Natural Resources – Office of the State Engineer. This document includes a
description of the nontributary formations of the Piceance Basin and maps demonstrating the
locations of these formations.
Section 17.7 A through D of the “Produced Nontributary Ground Water Rules” document contains
descriptions of ground water determined to be nontributary by the State Engineer.
Also included in this analysis are the following documents:
Map(s) of Ursa operations located in Garfield County that may contribute to the Watson
Ranch B Injection Well;
A list of Ursa wells pads that may contribute to the Watson Ranch B Inject Wells and the
target formation codes for the wells on that pad; and
The COGCC Formation Codes that identify the formations.
The map(s) of the Ursa operation identify that the wells are within the nontributary area identified
by the “Produced Nontributary Ground Water Rules” Section 17.7 A - D. The list of Ursa well
pads identifies each producing formation where the water originated. All of these formations are
identified by the State Engineer as nontributary.
These documents demonstrate that the produced water from Ursa operations is nontributary
ground water.
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Ursa Operating Company LLC
Potential Sources of Produced Water for Watson Ranch B Injection Well
Well Pad Name Operator Producing
Formation
B&V Ursa Operating Company LLC 604WMFK
Monument Ridge Ursa Operating Company LLC 604WMFK
Richardson Ursa Operating Company LLC 604WMFK
Speakman A Ursa Operating Company LLC 604WMFK
Speakman B Ursa Operating Company LLC 604WMFK
Stierberger Ursa Operating Company LLC 604WMFK
Tompkins Ursa Operating Company LLC 604WMFK
Watson Ranch A Ursa Operating Company LLC 604WMFK
Watson Ranch B Ursa Operating Company LLC 604WMFK
Yater Ursa Operating Company LLC 604WMFK
LEGEND
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ASSOCIATES 2
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Code Description
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AARPH ALLUVIUM-ARAPAHOE
ABCK ARBUCKLE
ACGMI AMAZON-COUNCIL GROVE-MISSOURI
ADMI Admire
AFXHL ALLUVIUM-FOXHILLS
AKAH AKAH SALT
AL-FU ALMOND-FORT UNION
AL-LW ALMOND-LEWIS
ALLFM ALL FORMATIONS
ALLN ALLEN
ALMD ALMOND
ALRME ALLUVIUM-LARAMIE
ALVM ALLUVIUM
AMZN AMAZON
ANMS ANIMAS
APRRE ALLUVIUM-PIERRE
APSP APISHAPA
ARPH ARAPAHOE
ATOK ATOKA
BCKHN BUCKHORN
BENT BENTONITE
BENTN BENTON
BK-CM BUCKHORN-CEDAR MOUNTAIN
BK-MR BUCKHORN-MORRISON
BKCK BARKER CREEK
BKCKL BARKER CREEK - LOWER
BKCKU BARKER CREEK - UPPER
BLANK HOT LINE FORM NA
BLFEN BLUFF-ENTRADA
BLFF BLUFF SANDSTONE
BLIN BLAINE
BOWIE BOWIE COAL
BRBSN BRUSHY BASIN
BRCDK BURRO CANYON-DAKOTA
BRCN BURRO CANYON
BRPK BROWNS PARK
BXTR BAXTER
CAMCZ CAMEO COAL-COZZETTE
CAMMV CAMEO COALS-MESAVERDE
CAMSC CAMEO SANDS-COALS
CARL CARLILE
CARM CARMEL
CCCMC COZZETTE-CORCORAN-CAMEO C
CCCSW CRCN-COZZ-CAMEO SD-WMFK
CCRCW COZZ-CRCRN-RLNS-CMEO-WMFK
Code Description
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CCRMV COZZ-CRCRN-RLNS-MESAVERDE
CCRWF CRCRN-COZZ-RLNS-WMFK
CD-FH CODELL-FORT HAYS
CDHL CEDAR HILLS
CDMTN CEDAR MOUNTAIN
CDRN CHADRON
CGAFL COUNCIL GROVE - AMAZON - FOUNTAIN - LYONS
CGTR CHUGWATER
CHIN CHINLE
CHRK CHEROKEE
CHTIS CUTLER-HONAKER TRAIL-ISMAY
CKEMW CHEROKEE-MORROW
CLFH CLIFF HOUSE
CLGP COLORADO GROUP
CLMN COALMONT
CM-MR CEDAR MOUNTAIN-MORRISON
CMBR CAMBRIAN
CMEO CAMEO
CMEOC CAMEO COAL
CMSMV CAMEO SANDS-MESAVERDE
COAL COAL
CODL CODELL
COUGR COUNCIL GROVE
COZZ COZZETTE
CR-MN CORCORAN-MANCOS
CR-MV CORCORAN-MESAVERDE
CRCMS CAMEO SAND-CORCORAN
CRCRN CORCORAN
CRCWF CRCRN-CMEO SD-WMFK
CRCZR CORCORAN-COZZETTE-ROLLINS
CRKE CHEROKEE K
CRLGR CARLILE-GREENHORN
CRTC CRETACEOUS
CRTS CURTIS
CSGEM CASTLEGATE-EMERY
CSGMN CASTLEGATE-MANCOS
CSLGT CASTLEGATE
CSPR CASPER SAND
CT-HT CUTLER-HONAKER TRAIL
CTARK CUTLER-ARKOSE
CTHRM CUTLER-HERMOSA
CTLR CUTLER
CWMFK COZZETTE WILLIAMS FORK
CYNN CHEYENNE
CZ-CR COZZETTE-CORCORAN
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CZ-MV COZZETTE-MESAVERDE
CZCRM COZZETTE-CORCORAN-MESAVRD
CZCRW COZZETTE-CORORAN-WMFK
CZRLS COZZETTE-ROLLINS
D-CDL D SAND-CODELL
D-GRH D-GREENHORN
D-J-O D-J-O SANDS
DCKM DOCKUM
DCMCR DAKOTA-CEDAR MTN-CORCORAN
DENNB DAKOTA-ENTRADA-NIOBRARA
DEVN DEVONIAN
DGCK DOUGLAS CREEK
DJ-LK DSND-JSND-LAKOTA
DJINJ DENVER BASIN COMBINED DISPOSAL ZONE
DJNCS DKTA-J-NBRR-CODL-SUSX
DJSND D & J SAND
DK-BC DAKOTA-BUCKHORN
DK-CDL DAKOTA-CODELL
DK-CM DAKOTA-CEDAR MOUNTAIN
DK-GL DAKOTA-GALLUP
DK-J DAKOTA-JSND
DK-JD DAKOTA-J SAND-D SAND
DK-LK DAKOTA-LAKOTA
DK-LY DAKOTA-LYONS
DK-MC DAKOTA-MANCOS
DK-MR DAKOTA-MORRISON
DK-NB DAKOTA-NIOBRARA
DK-PR DAKOTA-PURGATOIRE
DK-SN DAKOTA-SANASTEE
DK-WB DAKOTA-WEBER
DKCMM DAKOTA-CEDAR MTN-MORRISON
DKENG DAKOTA- ENTRADA-GLORIETA
DKENT DAKOTA-ENTRADA
DKGP DAKOTA GROUP
DKGRC DAKOTA-GREENHORN-CODELL
DKJCD DAKOTA-J-CODELL
DKJCS DAKOTA-J SAND-CODELL-SUSS
DKJNC DAKOTA-J-NIOBRARA-CODELL
DKJSX DAKOTA-J SAND-SUSSEX
DKMCB DAKOTA-MANCOS B
DKMNB DAKOTA-MUDDY-NIOBRARA
DKMRS DAKOTA-MORRISON-SALT WASH
DKNCD DAKOTA-CODELL-NIOBRARA
DKPCF DAKOTA-PICTURED CLIFFS
DKTA DAKOTA
Code Description
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DMEDG DKTA-PRGR-MRSN-ENRD-DCKM-GLRT
DNBCD D SAND-CODELL-NIOBRARA
DNVR DENVER
DOSND D & O SAND
DPCK DEEP CREEK SAND
DSCR DESERT CREEK
DSMS DES MOINES
DSND D SAND
DUNE DUNE SAND
DWSN DAWSON
EMRY EMERY
EN-DK ENTRADA-DOCKUM
EN-GL ENTRADA & GLORIETA
EN-LY ENTRADA-LYONS
ENBLM ENTRADA-BLUFF-MORRISON
ENBMR ENTRADA-BLUFF-MORRISON
ENRD ENTRADA
ENTNG ENTRADA-NUGGET
EOCN EOCENE
EPUP ENTRADA - PERMIAN - UPPER PENNSYLVANIAN
ERCS ERICSON
FCASLE FNTN-AMZN-COUGR-LSTKA-LYNS-ENRD
FCMVD FRUITLAND COAL-MESAVERDE
FLNLW FORT UNION-LANCE-LEWIS
FMNG FARMINGTON
FNTN FOUNTAIN
FRDK FRONTIER-DAKOTA
FRKR FORAKER
FRLD FRUITLAND
FRLDC FRUITLAND COAL
FRLLE FORELLE
FRMD FRONTIER-MUDDY
FRPCL FRUITLAND-PICTURED CLIFFS
FRSC FORT SCOTT
FRSD FERRON SANDSTONE
FRTR FRONTIER
FT-LW FORT UNION-LEWIS
FT-MV FORT UNION-MESAVERDE
FT-WS FORT UNION-WASATCH
FTH-J FORT HAYS-J SAND
FTHYS FORT HAYS
FTLN FORT UNION-LANCE
FTUN FORT UNION
FTUNC FORT UNION COAL
FUSN FUSON
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FWLLE Fountain-Wolfcamp-Lyons-Lykins-Entrada
FXHLB FOX HILLS BASE
FXHLS FOX HILLS
GDMDG GRRS-DKTA-PRGR-MRSN-ENRD-DCKM-GLRT
GLDR GLACIAL DRIFT
GLLP GALLUP
GLMC GILMORE CITY
GLRT GLORIETA
GOSH GOTHIC SHALE
GR-DK GRANEROS - DAKOTA
GRNHN GREENHORN
GRNNC GREENHORN-NIOBRARA-CODELL
GRNT GRANITE
GRRS GRANEROS
GRRV GREEN RIVER
GRSD GREELEY SAND
GRTNB GREENHORN-TIMPAS-NIOBRARA
HEBNR HEEBNER
HM-IS HERMOSA-ISMAY
HN-DC HONAKER TRAIL-DESERT CRK
HN-IS HONAKER TRAIL-ISMAY
HNKRT HONAKER TRAIL
HNTSM HUNTSMAN
HOVS HOVENWEEP SHALE
HR-DS HERMOSA/DESERT CREEK
HRFN HUERFANO
HRMS HERMOSA
HRSN HARRISON
HTCH HATCH
HYGN HYGIENE
IGLD INGLESIDE
ILES ILES
ILESC ILES COAL
INTR IGNEOUS SILL INTRUSIVE
IS-DC ISMAY-DESERT CREEK
ISMY ISMAY
J-2 J-2 SAND
J-3 J-3 SAND
J-CDL J-CODELL
J-GRH J & GREENHORN
J-O J & O SAND
J-SN J SAND & SHANNON
J-SX J & SUSSEX
JCDSX J-CODELL-SUSSEX
JCSUS J-CODELL-SUSSEX-SHANNON
Code Description
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JDCNB J-D-CODELL-NIOBRARA
JFHC J-FORT HAYS-CODELL
JGGNC JSND-GRANEROS-GREENHORN-NIOBRARA-CODELL
JGRNC JSND-GREENHORN-NIOBRARA-CODELL
JGRRS JSND-GRANEROS
JNBCD J-NIOBRARA-CODELL
JNBRR J-NIOBRARA
JNBSX J-NIOBRARA-SUSSEX
JNCKS J-NIOB-CODL-DAK-SUSSEX
JNCSN J-CODELL-NIOBRARA-SHANNON
JNCSS JSND-CODL-NIO-SUSX-SHAN
JNCSX J-CODELL-NIOBRARA-SUSSEX
JNFCS J-NIOBRARA-FORT HAYS-CODELL-SUSSEX
JNFHC J-NIOBRARA-FT HAYS-CODELL
JRSC JURASSIC
JSND J SAND
JSXSN JSND-SUSSEX-SHANNON
JTPCD J-CODELL-TIMPAS
KDRK KINDERHOOK
KEYES KEYES
KRTLD KIRTLAND
KSSC KANSAS CITY
L-D-M LAKOTA-DAKOTA-MUDDY
LASAL LASAL
LDVLL LEADVILLE
LECMP LECOMPTON
LEWS LEWIS SHALE
LFTUN LOWER FORT UNION
LG-MR LANSING-MARMATON
LG-MS LANSING-MISSISSIPPIAN
LG-PN LANSING-PENNSYLVANIAN
LGKC LANSING-KANSAS CITY
LISMY LOWER ISMAY
LKMR LAKOTA-MORRISON
LKNB LAKOTA-NIOBRARA
LKNS LYKINS
LKSN LAKOTA-SUNDANCE
LKT-J LAKOTA - J SAND
LKTA LAKOTA
LLWIS LOWER LEWIS
LN-FX LANCE-FOXHILLS
LN-LW LANCE-LEWIS
LN-WS LANCE-WASATCH
LNC-L LANCE LOWER
LNC-U LANCE UPPER
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LNCE LANCE
LNFTW LANCE-FORT UNION-WASTCH
LNFXW LANCE-FOXHILLS-WASATCH
LNRD LEONARD
LNSNG LANSING
LOESS LOESS
LOYD LOYD SS
LRMI LARAMIE
LSNGA LANSING A
LSNGB LANSING B
LSNGC LANSING C
LSNGD LANSING D
LSTKA LOWER SATANKA
LW-MV LEWIS-MESAVERDE
LWFTW LEWIS-FORT UNION-WASATCH
LWIS LEWIS
LWISA LEWIS A ZONE
LY-NB LYONS-NIOBRARA
LYLKA LYONS-LAKOTA
LYNS LYONS
LYTL LYTLE
M-O-W MISSISSIPIAN-OSAGE-WARSAW
MCCK MCCRACKEN
MCCL MCCLAVE
MCDM MC DERMOTT
MD-DK MUDDY-DAKOTA
MD-FS MUDDY-FUSON
MD-LK MUDDY-LAKOTA
MD-SK MUDDY-SKULL CREEK
MDDY MUDDY
MDDYD MUDDY D
MDDYJ MUDDY J
MDLYS MUDDY-LYONS
MDMW MUDDY-MOWRY
MDSN MADISON
ME-PL MENEFEE-POINT LOOKOUT
MENF MENEFEE
MENFC MENEFEE COAL
MFUNB MUDDY-FUSON-NIOBRARA
MK-SR MOENKOPI-SHINARUMP
MM-MW MARMATON-MORROW
MN-EM MANCOS-EMERY
MN-SE MANCOS-SEGO
MNCAB MANCOS A & B
MNCS MANCOS
Code Description
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MNCSA MANCOS A
MNCSB MANCOS B
MNKP MOENKOPI
MNRN MINTURN
MOLS MOLAS
MORG MORGAN
MR-AT MORROW-ATOKA
MR-FS MARMATON-FORT SCOTT
MR-KY MORROW-KEYES
MR-MN MORAPOS-MANCOS
MR-MT MORROW-MARMATON
MR-SN MORRISON-SUNDANCE
MR-SW MORRISON-SALT WASH
MRKYS MARMATON-KEYES
MRON MAROON
MRPS MORAPOS
MRRW MORROW
MRRW1 MORROW V-1
MRRW2 MORROW V-2
MRRW3 MORROW 3
MRRW4 MORROW V-4
MRRW5 MORROW V-5
MRRW6 MORROW V-6
MRRW7 MORROW V-7
MRRWA MORROW A
MRRWB MORROW B
MRRWU MORROW-UPPER
MRSN MORRISON
MRTFS MARMATON-TOPEKA-FT SCOTT
MRTN MARMATON
MRV11 MORROW V-11
MS-KY MISSISSIPPIAN-KEYES
MS-MW MISSISSIPPIAN-MORROW
MS-OS MISSISSIPPIAN-OSAGE
MS-PN MISSISSIPPIAN-PENNSYLVANI
MS-SL MISSISSIPPIAN-ST LOUIS
MS-SP MISSISSIPPIAN-SPERGEN
MSND M SAND
MSPOS MISS.-SPERGEN-OSAGE
MSSP MISSISSIPPIAN
MSSR MISSOURI
MULTI MULTIPLE FORMATIONS
MV-SN MESAVERDE-SANASTEE
MVDK MESAVERDE-DAKOTA
MVMNB MESAVERDE-MANCOS B
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MVRD MESAVERDE
MVRDC MESAVERDE COAL
MWRY MOWRY
N-COM NOT COMPLETED
N-COM1 NOT COMPLETED
N-COM2 NOT COMPLETED
N-COM3 NOT COMPLETED
N-COM4 NOT COMPLETED
N-T-C NIOBRARA-TIMPAS-CODELL
NA NOT APPLICABLE
NAVA NAVAJO
NB-CD NIOBRARA-CODELL
NB-FH NIOBRARA-FT HAYS
NB-FR NIOBRARA-FRONTIER
NB-SN NIOBRARA-SHANNON
NB-SX NIOBRARA-SUSSEX
NB-TM NIOBRARA-TIMPAS
NBCDL NIOBRARA-CODELL-LYONS
NBCSN NIOBRARA-CODELL-SHANNON
NBCSX NIOBRARA-CODELL-SUSSEX
NBCTB NIOB-CODELL-TEPEE BUTTES
NBFHC NIOBRARA-FT HAYS-CODELL
NBFHS NIOBRARA-FT HAYS-SUSSEX
NBGFR NIOBRARA-GREENHORN-FRONTI
NBRR NIOBRARA
NBSSX NIOBRARA-SHANNON-SUSSEX
NBTCL NIOBRARA-TIMPS-CODL-LAKOT
NBTSX NIOBRARA-TIMPAS-SUSSEX
NCMN NACIMIENTO
NESLC NESLEN COAL
NEVA NEVA
NFCSX NIOB-FT HYS-CODELL-SUSSEX
NGSD NUGGET SANDSTONE
NOTSP NOT SPECIFIED
NTCSX NIOBRARA-TIMPAS-CODL-SUSS
OGLL OGALLALA
OGRK ORGAN ROCK
OHCRK OHIO CREEK
OJAM OJO ALAMO
OLGCN OLIGOCENE
ORDV ORDOVICIAN
OS-AB OSAGE-ARBUCKLE
OSAGE OSAGE
OSND O SAND
OURAY OURAY
Code Description
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OURAY OURAY
PAWN PAWNEE
PAWNA PAWNEE A
PAWNB PAWNEE B
PC-MV PICTURED CLIFFS-MESAVERDE
PCCF PICTURED CLIFFS
PCCK PICEANCE CREEK
PCMB PRECAMBRIAN
PCMDK PICT CLIFFS-MESAVERDE-DAK
PENN PENNSYLVANIAN
PHCK PARACHUTE CREEK
PLZOC PALEOZOIC
PNATK PENNSYLVANIAN-ATOKA
PNLK POINT LOOKOUT
POCNC POISON CANYON COAL
PR-AP PIERRE-APISHAPA
PR-DK PURGATOIRE-DOCKUM
PRDX PARADOX
PRGR PURGATOIRE
PRKM PARKMAN
PRKNC PARKMAN-NIOBRARA-CODELL
PRMN PERMIAN
PRRE PIERRE
PRREA PIERRE A
PRREB PIERRE B
PSPR PHOSPHORIA
RCRD RICHARD
RCZCR ROLLINS-COZZETTE-CORCORAN
RDCV RED CAVE
REGN REAGAN
RL-WF ROLLINS-WILLIAMS FORK
RLNS ROLLINS
RMVWS ROLLINS-MESAVERDE-WASATCH
ROLCM ROLLINS-CAMEO
ROLCR ROLLINS-CORCORAN
RT-VJ RATON-VERMEJO COALS
RTON RATON COAL
RTONS RATON SAND
RTS-VJ RATON SAND - VERMEJO COAL
SCRL STONE CORRAL
SD-NG SUNDANCE-NUGGET
SECSG SEGO - CASTLEGATE
SEGO SEGO
SGDC SANGRE DE CRISTO
SHLE SHALE
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SHWNE SHAWNEE
SKCRK SKULL CREEK
SL-DV SILURIAN-DEVONIAN
SLRN SILURIAN
SLTW SALT WASH
SMKH SMOKY HILL
SMLM SUNDANCE-MORR-LAKOTA-MDDY
SMVL SUMMERVILLE
SN-CD SHANNON-CODELL
SN-MO SUNDANCE-MORRISON
SN-TP SHANNON-TEEPEE BUTTES
SNDC SUNDANCE
SNJS SAN JOSE
SNSD SHANNON
SNST SANASTEE
SP-OS SPERGEN-OSAGE
SPABK SPERGEN-ARBUCKLE
SPGN SPERGEN
SRMP SHINARUMP
SRMWB SHINARUMP/MOENKOPI/WEBER
SSNCD SUSSEX-SHANNON-NIOB-CODL
STCH SAWATCH
STGV ST GENEVIEVE
STJO ST JOE
STLLN ST LOUIS-LANSING
STLS ST LOUIS
STLSP ST LOUIS-SPERGEN
STMTN STONY MOUNTAIN
SUDD SUDDUTH COAL
SUSX SUSSEX
SW-DK SALT WASH-DAKOTA
SX-CD SUSSEX-CODELL
SX-MD SUSSEX-MUDDY
SX-SN SUSSEX-SHANNON
SXSCD SUSSEX-SHANNON-CODELL
SXTCD SUSSEX-TIMPAS-CODELL
TDLT TODILTO
TDWL TIDWELL
TMPS TIMPAS
TNLP TENSLEEP
TOCT TOCITO
TOPAB TOPEKA A & B
TOPAC TOPEKA A C
TOPK TOPEKA
TOPKA TOPEKA A
Code Description
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TOPKB TOPEKA B
TOPKC TOPEKA C
TORCH TORCH
TORON TORONTO
TP-CD TIMPAS-CODELL
TP-FS TOPEKA-FORT SCOTT
TP-LK TIMPAS-LAKOTA
TP-LS TOPEKA-LANSING
TPABC TOPEKA A B C
TPBT TEEPEE BUTTES
TPKBC TOPEKA B & C
TPKSH TOPEKA-SHAWNEE
TPKWB TOPEKA-WABAUNSEE
TPLCLS TOPEKA-LECOMPTON-LANSING
TPLFS TOPEKA-LANSING-FT SCOTT
TRCK TROUT CREEK
TRDD TRINIDAD
TRTY TERTIARY
TUNK TUNUNK
UNK UNKNOWN
VLCC VOLCANICS
VRGL VIRGIL
VRMJ VERMEJO COAL
W-N-L WOLFCAMP-NEVA-LANSING
WBNS WABAUNSEE
WEBR WEBER
WFCGW WOLFCAMP GRANITE WASH
WFCM WILLIAMS FORK - CAMEO
WFCMC WILLIAMS FORK-CAMEO COAL
WFCMP WOLFCAMP
WFCMS WILLIAMS FORK - CAMEO SD
WFFMV WASATCH-FORT UNION_FOX HILLS_MESA VERDE
WFILM WILLIAMS FORK- ILES - MANCOS
WFILS WILLIAMS FORK-ILES
WFULW WASATCH-FT UNION-LEWIS
WFUMV WASATCH-FT UNION-MESAVERD
WHLRC WHEELER COAL
WMFK WILLIAMS FORK
WMFKC WILLIAMS FORK COAL
WMRCM WILLIAMS FK-ROLLINS-CAMEO
WNGT WINGATE
WOSJA WARSAW-OSAGE-ST JOE-ABCK
WROSG WARSAW-OSAGE
WRSW WARSAW
WRVR WHITE RIVER
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WSGR WASATCH-GREENRIVER
WSMVD WASATCH-MESAVERDE
WSTAB WASATCH A & B
WSTAG WASATCH A & G
WSTC WASATCH
WSTCA WASATCH A
WSTCB WASATCH B
WSTCD WASATCH D
WSTCF WASATCH F
WSTCG WASATCH G
WSTFG WASATCH F & G
XBEN X BENTONITE
Code Description
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Produced Nontributary Ground Water Rules 2 CCR 402-17 1
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE NONTRIBUTARY
NATURE OF GROUND WATER PRODUCED THROUGH WELLS IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE MINING OF MINERALS
“PRODUCED NONTRIBUTARY GROUND WATER RULES”
2 CCR 402-17
17.1 Title
The title of these rules and regulations is “Rules and Regulations for the Determination of the
Nontributary Nature of Ground Water Produced through Wells in Conjunction with the Mining of
Minerals." The short title of these rules and regulations is “Produced Nontributary Ground
Water Rules” and in this document the rules and regulations may be referred to as “Rules.”
17.2 Authority
These Rules are promulgated pursuant to the authority granted the State Engineer in House Bill
09-1303, Section 3, as codified at section 37-90-137(7)(c), C.R.S.; and section 37-80-102(1)(g),
C.R.S.
17.3 Scope and Purpose of Rules
A. The purpose of these Rules is to assist the State Engineer with administration in the
case of dewatering of geologic formations by withdrawing nontributary ground water to
facilitate or permit the mining of minerals.
B. These Rules establish procedures pursuant to which an operator may petition the State
Engineer for a determination that water that is being or that may be withdrawn from
geologic formations to facilitate or permit the mining of minerals is nontributary, as
defined at section 37-90-103(10.5), C.R.S. These Rules further identify certain areas,
locations and formations within the State of Colorado where the State Engineer shall
regard ground water removed from geologic formations to facilitate or permit mining of
minerals to be nontributary.
C. These Rules provide for the use of engineering and scientific methodologies, including
the use and results of ground water modeling or other ground water characteristics, such
as water chemistry, hydrogeology, or other scientifically based approaches, that an
applicant may rely upon in support of a petition for a nontributary determination.
D. These Rules apply only to ground water removed from geologic formations to facilitate or
permit mining of minerals. Consistent with section 37-90-137(7)(c), C.R.S., the State
Engineer is adopting these Rules to assist with his administration of ground water
withdrawn to facilitate or permit the mining of minerals. Consistent with the intent of
House Bill 09-1303, such administration includes the State Engineer using nontributary
Produced Nontributary Ground Water Rules 2 CCR 402-17 2
determinations made pursuant to these Rules for purposes of issuing water well permits
pursuant to section 37-90-137(7), C.R.S., and to obviate the need for administration of
wells subject to permitting consideration, as allowed by sections 37-90-137(7) and 37-
92-305(11), C.R.S.. The State Engineer shall not use these Rules for permitting of wells
pursuant to section 37-90-137(4), C.R.S.
E. These Rules do not apply to any aquifer or portion thereof that contains designated
ground water and is located within the boundaries of a designated ground water basin.
F. These Rules and regulations shall not be construed to establish the jurisdiction of either
the State of Colorado or the Southern Ute Indian Tribe over nontributary ground water
within the boundaries of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation as recognized in Pub. L.
No. 98-290, § 3, 98 Stat. 201 (1984).
17.4 Definitions
A. Statutory Definitions. The terms listed below have the identical meaning as in the
referenced statutes:
1. “Ground water,” also referred to as “underground water,” is defined in section
37-90-103(10.5), C.R.S. and section 37-91-102(7), C.R.S.
2. “Nontributary ground water” is defined in section 37 90-103(10.5) C.R.S.
B. Specific Definitions. Unless expressly stated otherwise or the context otherwise
requires:
1. “Field” means a region with an abundance of oil and/or gas wells extracting
petroleum hydrocarbons from below ground.
2. “Formation” or “geologic formation” means a certain number of rock strata that
have a comparable lithology, facies or other similar properties.
3. “Oil and gas well” means any boring or well into the earth's surface designed to
find and produce petroleum oil and/or gas hydrocarbons.
4. “Operator” means any person or entity engaged in the mining of minerals,
including any person or entity conducting exploration, production and/or
maintenance of oil and gas well(s) or field(s), and excluding geothermal energy
developers.
5. “Produced water” means ground water removed during the dewatering of one or
more geologic formations to facilitate or permit mining of minerals.
C. Other Definitions. All other words used herein shall be given their usual, customary, and
accepted meanings. All words of a technical nature specific to the well drilling industry
shall be given the meaning that is generally accepted in that industry. All words of a
technical or legal nature specific to the State of Colorado water rights administration
shall be given the meaning that is generally accepted within that field.
Produced Nontributary Ground Water Rules 2 CCR 402-17 3
17.5 Process for Obtaining a Determination of Nontributary Ground Water
Any person may seek to amend these Rules, through applicable rulemaking procedures, to
identify areas within the State of Colorado where the State Engineer shall regard Produced
Water to be nontributary, or to amend, based on factual information not presented at the time of
adoption, the Rules to exclude areas previously determined to be nontributary pursuant to these
Rules or any amendment thereof. An amendment excluding areas previously determined to be
nontributary will not invalidate any existing permits issued pursuant to these Rules or otherwise
cause the State Engineer to change his administration of wells in existence prior to such
amendment. As an alternative to requesting a rulemaking proceeding, an Operator may obtain a
determination regarding the nontributary nature of Produced Water through an adjudicatory
proceeding before the State Engineer. Any such request for a nontributary determination must
be submitted pursuant to the procedures set forth in this Rule 17.5.
These Rules do not preclude any Operator from obtaining a determination regarding the
nontributary nature of Produced Water, for the purpose of section 37-90-137(7), C.R.S., through
an appropriate proceeding before the Water Court.
A. Submittal of Petition for a Determination of Nontributary Ground Water
An Operator or group of Operators seeking a nontributary determination for Produced
Water withdrawn from an existing well or group of wells, or for a well or wells to be
constructed in one or more geologic formations within a geographically delineated area
(“Applicant”) shall file a petition in the form of a letter and accompanying professional
report to the State Engineer. The petition shall at a minimum contain the following
information:
1. Information indicating whether the ground water will be withdrawn to facilitate or
permit the mining of minerals, or withdrawn for purposes other than the mining of
minerals.
2. Information indicating whether the Applicant is seeking a nontributary
determination for a single well, group of wells, or for all wells, whether such wells
have been constructed or are proposed to be constructed in one or more
geologic formations within a geographically delineated area.
3. Information sufficient to demonstrate, through analytic or numeric modeling, that
the depletions that result from pumping at the location of the well, wells, or at any
well constructed, or proposed to be constructed in one or more geologic
formations within a geographically delineated area, meet the nontributary
standard. In lieu of ground water modeling, the Applicant may provide geologic,
hydrologic, and other information sufficient to demonstrate that each subject
geologic formation at the well location or within the geographically delineated
area is hydraulically disconnected from all surface streams such that there will be
no depletions to any surface stream as a result of pumping.
B. Notice and Comment
1. Concurrent with submission of the petition to the State Engineer, the Applicant
shall file notice of the petition. The notice shall be sent to all parties on the
Produced Nontributary Ground Water Notification List for the water division in
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which the subject ground water is located and the primary newspapers in
circulation in the affected watersheds.
2. The State Engineer shall establish a Produced Nontributary Ground Water
Notification List for each water division within the State of Colorado for the
purposes of ensuring that water users within each water division receive
adequate notice of proceedings held pursuant to these Rules. In order to
establish such notification list, the State Engineer shall, immediately upon effect
of these Rules, and in January of each year thereafter, cause to have published
in the water court resume for each water division an invitation to be included on
such notification list for the applicable water division. Persons on the Produced
Nontributary Ground Water Notification List shall be provided notice required
pursuant to these Rules by either first-class mail, or, if a person so elects, by
electronic mail.
3. The State Engineer shall allow 30 days for any person to respond to the petition.
A person may respond to the petition by submitting written comments or by
requesting that the matter be referred for hearing on the petition. The person
must state the basis for such a request in sufficient detail to allow the State
Engineer to determine whether a hearing is appropriate prior to an Initial
Determination. The Applicant or the staff of the State Engineer may also refer
the matter for hearing on the petition. If the State Engineer determines a hearing
is appropriate, he shall schedule a hearing pursuant to the procedures described
below. The State Engineer may submit the matter to a designated Hearing
Officer at his discretion.
C. Initial Determination
1. If no person requests a hearing, the staff of the State Engineer shall evaluate the
petition and any written comments, and produce an Initial Determination with
respect to whether water withdrawn from an existing well or wells proposed to be
constructed in one or more geologic formations within a geographically
delineated area is nontributary. The Initial Determination may find that water
from only certain wells or certain locations is nontributary.
2. The staff of the State Engineer shall provide a copy of its Initial Determination to
the Applicant, any person who submitted written comments, and any person who
requested a copy of the Initial Determination. If no person objects to the Initial
Determination within 30 days, the staff of the State Engineer will submit its initial
determination to the State Engineer for review and certification as a Final
Decision, as described below.
D. Hearing
1. If any person objects to the Initial Determination, or if the State Engineer has
determined a hearing is appropriate before an Initial Determination, the matter
will be set for an adjudicatory hearing before the State Engineer. The person
objecting must state in detail the basis for such an objection to the Initial
Determination.
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2. The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to the Division of Water Resources
Procedural Regulations, 2 CCR 402-5, and applicable provisions of the State
Administrative Procedure Act. The Applicant shall provide notice of the hearing
to any person who responded to the petition.
3. For purposes of the hearing, the Applicant shall be considered the party
requesting the hearing and the proponent of the order, and shall have the initial
burden of proof. Any person who responded to the petition may participate as a
party to the hearing. The staff of the State Engineer may participate as a party.
4. The State Engineer may consider the Initial Determination of the staff of the State
Engineer as evidence; however, the hearing will be de novo, based upon the
evidence presented at the hearing.
E. Final Decision
If no hearing is held, the Initial Determination shall become the Final Decision of the
State Engineer (“Final Decision”) with respect to the Applicant’s petition. If there has
been a hearing on the petition, the decision of the State Engineer shall become the Final
Decision of the State Engineer pursuant to procedures set forth in the Division of Water
Resources Procedural Regulations, 2 CCR 402-5, and applicable provisions of the State
Administrative Procedure Act.
F. Effect of Final Decision
1. The State Engineer shall rely upon the Final Decision to evaluate well permit
applications submitted pursuant to section 37-90-137(7), C.R.S., where an
operator is withdrawing nontributary ground water to facilitate the mining of
minerals, and where the nontributary ground water being removed will be
beneficially used.
2. The State Engineer shall rely upon the Final Decision to authorize the withdrawal
of nontributary ground water to facilitate the mining of minerals without requiring
a well permit, pursuant to section 37-90-137(7), C.R.S., where the nontributary
ground water being removed will not be beneficially used.
3. Where a Final Decision is applicable to all wells to be constructed within a
geographically delineated area, the State Engineer shall rely upon the Final
Decision to evaluate all wells constructed within that area for the purposes set
forth in the preceding paragraphs.
17.6 Engineering and Scientific Methodologies and Standards
A. An Applicant shall comply with the engineering and scientific methodologies and
standards described in Rule 17.6 of these Rules when submitting a petition for
determination of nontributary groundwater made pursuant to Rule 17.5 of these Rules.
B. Conceptual Model
For any petition for determination of nontributary groundwater submitted pursuant to
Rule 17.5 of these Rules, an Applicant shall include a conceptual model of the geologic
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and hydrogeologic characteristics of the relevant area, formation or basin under
consideration. The conceptual model shall adequately represent the known geologic
and hydrogeologic characteristics of the ground water system. At a minimum, the
conceptual model shall define the hydrostratigraphic units along with any known
characteristics and boundary conditions. The conceptual model will determine whether
numerical or analytical modeling, or alternative methodologies are appropriate for
evaluating the petition for a determination of nontributary ground water. For numerical
modeling, the conceptual model shall establish the preliminary water budget of the
system, which should include sources of water, flow directions, and discharge or exit
points.
C. Ground Water Modeling
1. An Applicant may use mathematical ground water modeling simulating the
ground water system through equations that describe the heads or flows with
representative boundary conditions to demonstrate that the withdrawal of
produced ground water that is, or is presumed to be, in hydraulic connection with
the surface water system is nontributary, as defined at section 37-90-103(10.5),
C.R.S.
2. Any ground water model used to demonstrate that the withdrawal of produced
ground water that is, or is presumed to be, in hydraulic connection with the
surface water system is nontributary shall comply with the protocol for
development and use of a mathematical ground water model as generally agreed
upon by technical experts in the water resources discipline. Many analytical and
numerical models are available that may be found acceptable for use in the
evaluation of an Application. However, the Applicant must demonstrate the
model’s suitability and applicability to determining that the ground water is
nontributary. The Applicant should contact the State Engineer’s Office regarding
the use of models since certain models will have more or less credibility with
ground water modeling experts.
3. For situations in which the hydrologic system is under confined or semi-confined
conditions, model calculations shall utilize a storativity (storage coefficient). A
specific yield value may be used in the calculations where water table
(unconfined) conditions exist.
4. All data files used in a numerical or analytical ground water model shall be
provided in an electronic format deemed acceptable to the State Engineer’s
Office. All data files shall include the model input files as well as any supporting
data used in the development of the model input files. Any GIS shape files used
in the development of the model shall also accompany submittal of the model.
5. Documentation to explain the context and methodology of all ground water
modeling shall accompany the Professional Report as described in Rule 17.6.E.
It is incumbent upon the Applicant to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the State
Engineer’s Office that the model code and input data are suitable and applicable
for determining that the produced ground water is nontributary. Proprietary
information and data need not be disclosed by an Applicant beyond that which is
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deemed necessary by the State Engineer’s Office to evaluate the model and
verify model input parameters.
6. Any party objecting to a petition for an adjudicatory proceeding or objecting to an
Initial Determination, as specified in Rule 17.5, may obtain all supporting
information relied upon by an Applicant in developing any ground water
modeling, or alternative methodologies. The Applicant’s obligation to disclose
such information arises upon request of any party and, to the extent that the
Applicant deems and the State Engineer finds any such information sensitive,
confidential, or proprietary, the parties and State Engineer shall agree to hold
such information confidential and protect it from public dissemination under
appropriate terms and conditions.
D. Alternative Methodology
1. Geologic conditions at a site may effectively isolate the mineral-bearing
production zones from the surface water system. An alternative method may be
utilized to demonstrate that ground water produced in conjunction with the mining
of minerals from the potential and existing production zones is nontributary.
Alternative methodologies are intended to demonstrate that the production zones
are disconnected from the surface water system by a lithologic discontinuity or
structural separation between the production zone and its outcrop equivalent.
2. The criteria for demonstrating isolation of an existing or potential production zone
from the surface water system may include both direct and indirect physical
evidence such as that obtained from drilling, borehole geophysical logging,
surface seismic and geophysical surveys, drill stem and pump tests, geochemical
analyses and surface and subsurface mapping.
Geologic and geophysical maps and cross sections shall be based on actual
evidence obtained from drilling, geophysical and/or seismic surveys or other
verifiable geotechnical investigations. Location, seismic and geophysical survey
data, including GIS data, shall be submitted in a paper and/or electronic format
deemed acceptable by the State Engineer’s Office.
3. Published professional reports, investigations, or technical papers may be
provided as a source of factual evidence in support of a petition.
4. Petrophysics, hydrogeologic data and water chemistry may be used to support
the conclusions of a petition. Samples of water and gas, or other media to be
subjected to chemical or isotopic analysis, shall be collected, handled and
analyzed to ensure that the results are consistent with the intended use of the
data. A detailed description of the sample collection procedures and analytical
methods shall be submitted to the State Engineer’s Office upon request.
Laboratory data shall be submitted in a format deemed acceptable by the State
Engineer’s Office.
5. Copies of supporting evidence shall be provided to the State Engineer’s Office
upon request. Such evidence may include, but is not limited to, geophysical logs
and surveys, pump and drill stem test data, lithologic descriptions or other
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physical or hydrologic analyses and water quality/chemistry analyses on which
the Applicant has relied to support a petition. Proprietary information and data
need not be disclosed by an applicant beyond that which is deemed necessary
by the State Engineer’s Office to evaluate the petition and demonstrate that the
data on which the Applicant’s conclusions are based is valid.
6. Any party objecting to a petition for an adjudicatory proceeding or objecting to an
Initial Determination, as specified in Rule 17.5, may obtain all supporting
information relied upon by an Applicant in developing any ground water
modeling, or alternative methodologies. The Applicant’s obligation to disclose
such information arises upon request of any party and, to the extent that the
Applicant deems and the State Engineer finds any such information sensitive,
confidential, or proprietary, the parties and State Engineer shall agree to hold
such information confidential and protect it from public dissemination under
appropriate terms and conditions.
E. Professional Report
1. The supporting data for a petition shall be assembled in a professional report and
shall include appendices of the data and calculations used to demonstrate that
the ground water is not connected to the surface water system or that the ground
water otherwise meets the statutory definition of nontributary ground water as set
forth at section 37-90-103(10.5), C.R.S.
2. A detailed map of the proposed nontributary area shall accompany the report and
shall be overlain on a standard U.S.G.S. topographic map with scale 1:24000
inches when such area can be shown within the boundary of 7 mile by 14 mile
map area. For larger areas, a topographic base map with a scale of 1:50000,
1:100000 or 1:250000 inches may be utilized; using the largest scale possible
that will enclose the entire area of the nontributary ground water determination,
wells, and locations of data points, surveys, and other features related to the
petition.
3. Standard Data Format – For consistency in reporting, the following parameters
shall be used as the standard format and units for reporting the stated types of
data: Where: L = length (feet); t = time (day).
a. Hydraulic conductivity (K) shall be reported in units of L/t (ft/day).
b. Transmissivity [T] shall be reported in units of L2/t (ft2/day).
c. Water production rate [Q] shall be reported in units of L3/t (ft3/day).
d. Specific storage (Ss) shall be reported in units of L-1 (1/ft).
e. Water volume shall be reported in units of L3 (ft3).
f. Specific yield, storativity or storage coefficient shall be reported as a ratio.
g. Thicknesses (aquifer, formation, etc.) shall be reported in units of L (feet).
h. Distances shall be reported in units of L (feet).
4. The Applicant shall submit two paper copies of the report and appendices and
one electronic copy, including GIS shape files, in a format deemed acceptable by
the State Engineer’s Office.
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5. A petition for multiple production zones may be submitted with a single report
utilizing data from a source or sources that include the same geographic/geologic
area.
17.7 Specific Locations of Nontributary Ground Water in Colorado
Ground water in the State of Colorado is legally presumed to be “tributary,” or hydraulically
connected to surface water in such a fashion so as to require administration within the prior
appropriation system in conjunction with surface rights, unless it is demonstrated to be
nontributary ground water in accordance with the law. See Simpson v. Bijou Irrigation Co., 69
P.3d 50, 57 n.7 (Colo. 2003). For purposes of administration under section 37-90-137(7),
C.R.S. absent a determination made pursuant to Rule 17.5 of these Rules, or other Rulemaking,
the State Engineer shall regard all Produced Water within the State of Colorado to be tributary,
with the exception of the ground water described in Rule 17.7.A through D.
A. The Denver Basin
The State Engineer shall regard the bedrock aquifers of the Denver Basin (the Dawson,
Denver, Arapahoe, and Laramie-Fox Hills) to be nontributary only where shown to be
nontributary by the Denver Basin Rules, 2 CCR 402-6. Pursuant to section 37-90-
103(10.7), C.R.S., the State Engineer shall regard all remaining ground water in the
bedrock aquifers of the Denver Basin subject to the Denver Basin Rules to be not
nontributary.
B. Water Rights Found to be Nontributary by a Valid Court Decree
The State Engineer shall regard all water rights that are decreed nontributary by a court
to be nontributary only to the extent provided by the court decree and only insofar as
such water is used in a manner wholly consistent with the terms and conditions of such
decree.
C. Existing Ground Water Well Permits
House Bill 09-1303, Section 3, codified at section 37-90-137(7)(c), C.R.S. provides
“[a]ny rules promulgated pursuant to this subsection (7) shall not conflict with existing
laws and shall not affect the validity of ground water well permits existing prior to the
adoption of such rules.” Therefore, the State Engineer shall regard as nontributary all
ground water permitted for withdrawal as nontributary ground water pursuant to well
permits issued by the State Engineer prior to the adoption of these Rules.
D. For the purpose of meeting the objectives in the scope and purpose of these Rules, Rule
17.7.D. identifies geographically delineated areas under which the ground water in only
certain formations is nontributary for the limited purposes of these Rules. Small-scale
maps showing the extents of the delineated areas and identifying the geologic
formations are included as a reference in an appendix to these Rules. Larger-scale
maps are available on the Division of Water Resources’ website along with an electronic
version of these Rules. The small-scale and large-scale maps show identical areas and
each are incorporated as part of the Rules. The delineated areas may be viewed
through Division of Water Resources’ public data viewing tools as they are developed
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and the data files describing the areas are also available for downloading from the
Division of Water Resources’ website.
1. Ground water in the Piceance Basin, Mesaverde Formation, Cameo and South
Canyon Coal Groups within the boundaries shown on the small-scale Map A-1 in
Appendix A, which boundaries are more clearly shown on the large-scale map
labeled Map 1, available on the Division of Water Resources’ website.
2. Ground water in the Northern San Juan Basin, Fruitland Formation within the
boundaries shown on the small-scale Map A-2 in Appendix A, which boundaries
are more clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 2, available on the
Division of Water Resources’ website.
3. Ground water in the Piceance Basin, Neslen Formation within the boundaries
shown on the small-scale Map A-3 in Appendix A, which boundaries are more
clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 3, available on the Division of
Water Resources’ website.
4. Ground water in the Paradox Basin, Paradox Formation within the boundaries
shown on the small-scale Map A-4 in Appendix A, which boundaries are more
clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 4, available on the Division of
Water Resources’ website.
5. Ground water in the following formations in the Sand Wash Basin:
a. Wasatch Formation (Hiawatha Formation) within the boundaries shown
on the small-scale Map A-5a in Appendix A, which boundaries are more
clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 5a, available on the
Division of W ater Resources’ website.
b. Nugget Sandstone, Dakota Sandstone, Mowry Shale, Frontier Formation,
Baxter Shale, Mesaverde Group, Lewis Shale, Lance Formation, and Fort
Union Formation, within the boundaries shown on the small-scale Map A-
5b in Appendix A, which boundaries are more clearly shown on the large-
scale map labeled Map 5b, available on the Division of Water Resources’
website. For the Frontier Formation Mowry Shale and Dakota Sandstone,
the delineated nontributary area excludes the upthrown fault block lying
above the Uinta-Sparks fault system.
6. Ground water in the following formations in the Piceance Basin:
a. Ground water in the Weber Formation within the boundaries shown on
the small-scale Map A-6a in Appendix A, which boundaries are more
clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 6a, available on the
Division of Water Resources’ website.
b. Ground water in the Morrison and the Sundance/Entrada Formation
within the boundaries shown on the small-scale Map A-6b in Appendix A,
which boundaries are more clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled
Map 6b, available on the Division of Water Resources’ website.
7. Ground water in the following formations in the Piceance Basin:
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a. Ground water in the Undifferentiated Wasatch Formation within the
boundaries shown on the small-scale Map A-7a in Appendix A, which
boundaries are more clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map
7a, available on the Division of Water Resources’ website.
b. Ground water in the Middle and Lower Wasatch Formation within the
boundaries shown on the small-scale Map A-7b in Appendix A, which
boundaries are more clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map
7b, available on the Division of Water Resources’ website.
c. Ground water in the Iles Formation within the boundaries shown on the
small-scale Map A-7c in Appendix A, which boundaries are more clearly
shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 7c, available on the Division
of Water Resources’ website.
d. Ground water in the Williams Fork Formation within the boundaries
shown on the small-scale Map A-7d in Appendix A, which boundaries are
more clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 7d, available on
the Division of Water Resources’ website. These boundaries are also
representative of the Undifferentiated Mesaverde Group for the purpose
of these Rules.
8. Ground water in the following formations in the Piceance Basin:
a. Ground water in the Mancos Formation within the boundaries shown on
the small-scale Map A-8a in Appendix A, which boundaries are more
clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 8a, available on the
Division of Water Resources’ website.
b. Ground water in the Dakota Formation within the boundaries shown on
the small-scale Map A-8b in Appendix A, which boundaries are more
clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 8b, available on the
Division of Water Resources’ website.
c. Ground water in the Morrison Formation within the boundaries shown on
the small-scale Map A-8c in Appendix A, which boundaries are more
clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 8c, available on the
Division of Water Resources’ website.
9. Ground water in the following formations in the Northern San Juan Basin:
a. Ground water in the Pictured Cliffs Sandstone Formation within the
boundaries shown on the small-scale Map A-9a in Appendix A, which
boundaries are more clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map
9a, available on the Division of Water Resources’ website.
b. Ground water in the Cliff House Sandstone Formation within the
boundaries shown on the small-scale Map A-9b in Appendix A, which
boundaries are more clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map
9b, available on the Division of Water Resources’ website.
c. Ground water in the Menefee Formation within the boundaries shown on
the small-scale Map A-9c in Appendix A, which boundaries are more
clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 9c, available on the
Division of Water Resources’ website.
d. Ground water in the Point Lookout Sandstone within the boundaries
shown on the small-scale Map A-9d in Appendix A, which boundaries are
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more clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 9d, available on
the Division of Water Resources’ website.
e. Ground water in the Dakota Formation within the boundaries shown on
the small-scale Map A-9e in Appendix A, which boundaries are more
clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 9e, available on the
Division of Water Resources’ website.
10. Ground water in the following formations in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, provided
such ground water is not in an upthrown fault block:
a. Ground water in the Pierre Shale Formation, Parkman Sandstone
Member; also known as the Larimer, Richard, and Rocky Ridge
Members; within the boundaries shown on the small-scale Map A-10a in
Appendix A, which boundaries are more clearly shown on the large-scale
map labeled Map 10a, available on the Division of Water Resources’
website.
b. Ground water in the Pierre Shale Formation, Sussex Sandstone Member,
also known as the Terry Member, within the boundaries shown on the
small-scale Map A-10b in Appendix A, which boundaries are more clearly
shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 10b, available on the Division
of Water Resources’ website.
c. Ground water in the Pierre Shale Formation, Shannon Sandstone
Member; also known as the Hygiene Member, within the boundaries
shown on the small-scale Map A-10c in Appendix A, which boundaries
are more clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 10c,
available on the Division of Water Resources’ website.
d. Ground water in the Lower Pierre Shale Formation within the boundaries
shown on the small-scale Map A-10d in Appendix A, which boundaries
are more clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 10d,
available on the Division of Water Resources’ website.
e. Ground water in the Niobrara Formation within the boundaries shown on
the small-scale Map A-10e in Appendix A, which boundaries are more
clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 10e, available on the
Division of Water Resources’ website.
f. Ground water in the Carlile Formation within the boundaries shown on the
small-scale Map A-10f in Appendix A, which boundaries are more clearly
shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 10f, available on the Division
of Water Resources’ website.
g. Ground water in the Greenhorn Formation within the boundaries shown
on the small-scale Map A-10g in Appendix A, which boundaries are more
clearly shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 10g, available on the
Division of Water Resources’ website.
h. Ground water in the Graneros Formation within the boundaries shown on
the small-scale Map A-10h in Appendix A, which boundaries are more
clearly shown on the attached large-scale map labeled Map 10h,
available on the Division of Water Resources’ website.
i. Ground water in the Dakota Group within the boundaries shown on the
small-scale Map A-10i in Appendix A, which boundaries are more clearly
shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 10i, available on the Division
of Water Resources’ website.
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j. Ground water in the Lyons Formation within the boundaries shown on the
small-scale Map A-10j in Appendix A, which boundaries are more clearly
shown on the large-scale map labeled Map 10j, available on the Division
of Water Resources’ website.
17.8 Severability
If any portion of these Rules is found to be invalid, the remaining portion of the Rules shall
remain in force and in effect.
17.9 Revisions
These Rules may be revised in accordance with section 24-4-103, C.R.S.
17.10 Other laws, rules, and decrees
These Rules shall be interpreted so as to not conflict with existing laws, rules, or decrees.
17.11 Effective Date
These Rules shall become effective 20 days after publication and shall remain in effect until
amended or revoked as provided by law.
17.12 Statement of Basis and Purpose
The Statement of Basis and Purpose for these Rules is incorporated herein as part of the Rules.
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NTC Response
Ursa Operating Company LLC
Watson Ranch B Injection Well
OA Project No. 014-3005
760 Horizon Drive, Suite 102 TEL 970.263.7800
Grand Junction, CO 81506 FAX 970.263.7456 www.olssonassociates.com
NTC Responses
All documents referenced in the following NTC Responses
have been incorporated into the appropriate sections of
the application.
THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK FOR TWO-SIDED DUPLICATION.
760 Horizon Drive, Suite 102 TEL 970.263.7800
Grand Junction, CO 81506 FAX 970.263.7456 www.olssonassociates.com
April 29, 2015
Glenn Hartmann
Garfield County Community Development
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Completeness Review Watson Ranch B Injection Well (File No. GAPA-8224)
Dear Glenn:
This letter is provided to you in response to your completeness review comments dated March 3,
2015 for the Watson Ranch B Injection Well.
1. The Application needs to clarify how the mineral rights research was completed. The
Application needs to indicate if research with the County Clerk and Recorder or Assessor was
completed or if title work reviewed.
Response: While not required by the Land Use Development Code, the mineral rights
information was provided by Ursa’s land department after a search of records with the Garfield
County Clerk and Recorder’s and Assessor’s offices.
2. The list of adjacent property owners within 200ft. needs to be reviewed/checked for accuracy
in particular the address for adjacent property owner Ellen Gibson.
Response: This address was changed in the County Assessor’s records after the initial list
was researched. Olsson’s standard operating procedure is to do a final search of the County
Assessor’s records when sending out public noticing to verify and correct any addresses that
may have changed after the application submittal.
3. A statement of authority is needed from Watson Ranches Ltd. for James Watson, General
Partner.
Response: A Statement of Authority from Watson Ranches LTD for James L Watson to
represent them is included in this submittal (Garfield County reception #861496 dated
4/16/2015).
4. The Application needs to provide documentation that Antero approves of the Application or
provide evidence acceptable to the County Attorney's Office that the Antero assets including
leases for the site have been purchased by Ursa Operating Company LLC. A linked title
commitment if available would expedite the County's review of this issue.
Response: Please see copy of Ursa’s Assignment and Bill of Sale, dated January 1, 2013,
included in this submittal.
Ursa Operating Company April 29, 2015
Completeness Review Watson Ranch B Injection Well (File No. GAPA-8224)
Page 2
5. The site plan needs to be updated to shown all details of the proposed use including the
following:
• Details on the pump house building, type of construction and any sound attenuation
proposed.
Response: The electric pump will be installed in a metal fabricated pump house.
Additional sound attenuation is not required as the electric pump is inherently quiet.
• Delineation of any sound wall installations or other buffering/screening proposals.
Response: The sound wall installation will be installed around the perimeter of the well
pad and portions of the access road. It is designed to buffer the adjacent residences from
noise during the drilling and completions activities on the well pad. The injection well will
be drilled during this interval. After completion activities are finished and the well pad goes
into the production phase, the sound wall will be removed. Any noise associated with the
injection well is attributed to the electric pump and vehicles visiting the site. The pump will
be installed in a fabricated metal pump house. See response above for construction
details.
• Pipeline locations or general layout.
Response: Please see the Pipeline section of the original submittal for the pipeline layout.
• Traffic circulation and facilities for off-loading water trucked to the site.
Response: Please see revised Site Plan included with this submittal.
• Approximate tank sizes for the injection well tanks.
Response: Please see revised Site Plan included with this submittal.
• Labeling of the injection well location.
Response: Please see revised Site Plan included with this submittal.
• Location of relocated ditches per the grading and drainage plan.
Response: See Construction Layout Drawing included in the Site Plan Section of the
original submittal for location of relocated ditches.
6. The Roadway Assessment needs to be reviewed for consistency with the Traffic Study
especially in regard to truck hauling traffic estimates.
Response: The Roadway Assessment narrative uses traffic volume estimates directly from
the Traffic Study.
7. The Geologic Hazard Study needs to be updated to address potential for seismic hazards
associated with the injection well activity.
Response: See Seismic Activity Addendum dated March 12, 2015 prepared by Olsson
Associates that is included in this submittal.
Ursa Operating Company April 29, 2015
Completeness Review Watson Ranch B Injection Well (File No. GAPA-8224)
Page 3
8. The Application needs to clarify if the site will be covered by COGCC Bonds for reclamation
or if separate reclamation bonds with the County will be provided.
Response: The site is covered by Blanket Surface Bond 2012-0126 held by the COGCC. A
copy of the information is included with this submittal.
9. The various sections that deal with nuisance impacts from noise including the Sound Study
and Standards Section (Section 7-1001) need to clarify whether a sound mitigation barrier will
be constructed and whether it will remain in place during operation of the injection well. The
Sound Study also needs to clarify details on the building proposed to house the injection well
pump and whether it will be comparable to the fabricated metal enclosure indicated as in place
at the site used for noise modeling (Valley Farms F Injection Well).
Response: The sound wall installation will be installed around the perimeter of the well pad
and portions of the access road. It is designed to buffer the adjacent residences from noise
during the drilling and completions activities on the well pad. The injection well will be drilled
during this interval. After completion activities are finished and the well pad goes into the
production phase, the sound wall will be removed.
The noise generating equipment will be an electric triplex pump identical to the one used in
the Sound Study. The pump will be housed in a fabricated metal enclosure similar to the one
at the Valley Farms F location. No additional sound
While not a technical completeness item, further clarification regarding the COGCC Form 33
Injection Well permitting would be most helpful as a supplement to the project description section
on safe operation and emergency controls. My understanding from previous reviews is that the
COGCC will require a variety of water quality tests, evaluation of the formations proposed for
injection, assessment of the well in terms of its adequacy for injection, and establishment of
appropriate limits on injection pressure.
Response: While not required by the Land Development Code, Ursa is providing additional
information regarding the COGCC permitting process for an underground injection well.
The injection well, if approved by Garfield County, will be appropriately permitted through the
COGCC Form 31 and Form 33 process. This process reviews the formation into which water is
to be injected and all underground sources of drinking water which may be affected by the
proposed operation. The COGCC requires a water analysis and a fracture pressure or fracture
gradient analysis of the injection formation. If remediation is required for drinking wells within a
quarter of a mile of the injection well, a remediation plan must be filed with the COGCC
The construction of the well casing is highly regulated by the COGCC who requires a resistivity
log and full description of the casing of the well.
The minimum and maximum amounts of water to be injected daily with anticipated injection
pressures in required to be reported to the COGCC at the time of permitting.
Ursa Operating Company April 29, 2015
Completeness Review Watson Ranch B Injection Well (File No. GAPA-8224)
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Prior to application approval, the proposed disposal well must satisfactorily pass a mechanical
integrity test. The proposed injection well must continue to pass mechanical integrity testing
throughout the life of the well.
Thank for the opportunity to respond to your questions. Please contact us if you have any further
questions.
Sincerely,
Tilda Evans
Assistant Planner
Cc: Ursa
File
Enclosures: Watson Ranch B Adj Owners 03-12-15
Watson Ranches LTD Statement of Authorization 4-16-2015
Ursa Assignment and Bill of Sale 2013-01-14
Watson B Site Plan 03-16-15
Seismic Activity Addendum FNL 03-2015
COGCC Bond 2012-0126