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ATTACHMENT D
ENCANA'S STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
AND CONSTRUCTION BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
SWCA
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
March 31, 2004
Salt Lake City Office
230 South 500 East, Suite 380
Soli Lake City, Utah 84102-2015
Tel 801.322.4307 Fax 801.322.4308
www.swco.eom
Attn: Mark Gilfillan
US Army Corps of Engineers
Colorado/Gunnison Basin Office
Wayne N. Aspinall Federal Building
402 Rood Ave., Room 142
Grand Junction, CO 81501
RE: EnCana's proposed River Water Pipeline Project on Hunter Mesa near Rifle, Colorado.
Dear Mark Gilfillan:
This letter presents the results of SWCA Environmental Consultants' (SWCA's) delineation of
waters of the US for EnCana's River Water Pipeline (RWPL), and requests project approval
under the US Army Corps of Engineers' Nationwide Permit (NWP) 12. A legal and physical
description of the RWPL Project appears on the permit application form (Form ENG 4345).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
EnCana proposes to build an 8.625 -in., outer -diameter, water pipeline between the Last Chance
Ditch and its Hunter Mesa water treatment facility under NWP 12. EnCana has existing water
rights, and the water will be removed from the Last Chance Ditch (Attachment B).
The RWPL would cross Dry Creek (a large ephemeral wash) in the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 Sec. 26,
T6S, R93W (see Attachment 13). This intermittent stream would be directionally bored so as not
to alter any of the channel characteristics (see typical cross section, Attachment C). A final
directional bore plan will be submitted to the Army Corps of Engineers' Grand Junction Office
when the design is finalized. The two other ephemeral washes delineated in Attachment B would
be crossed by open -cut trench.
The water pipeline would be buried to a depth of 48 inches, with pre -construction contours
restored and the ROW reseeded with a native seed mixture. Ephemeral wash crossings would be
rip -rapped, if necessary, to ensure that scour would not occur, resulting in the exposure of the
buried water pipeline. Refer to Attachment D for a list of additional erosion control measures and
construction best management practices described under EnCana's storm water management
plan. No discharge of dredged or fill materials would occur under this project.
WATERS OF THE US SURVEYS
One ephemeral wash, Dry Creek, and two unnamed ephemeral washes were observed during the
waters of the US surveys. The locations of these washes appear in Attachment B.
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The Dry Creek channel is approximately 6 feet wide (bank to bank) at the proposed RWPL
crossing. Based on the Rifle USGS 7.5 -minute quadrangle map, Dry Creek is connected to the
Colorado River. However, given the amount of upland vegetation found in the bottom of the
wash (Photos 1 and 2), it does not appear that the Dry Creek produces enough flow to reach the
Colorado River. As stated above, this stream will be crossed by directional bore, and the channel
will not be affected.
The two ephemeral washes delineated in Attachment B were less than 3 feet wide from bank to
bank and contained upland vegetation in and along the channel edges. Based on their coarse-
textured, vegetated bottoms, these washes do not likely produce enough flow to reach the
Colorado River. These two washes will be crossed using an open -cut trench.
Other washes delineated on the Rifle USGS 7.5 -minute quadrangle map did not a have defined
bed and banks, and displayed upland vegetation in their bottoms. Therefore, they were not
included in this survey report. Upland vegetation in the wash bottoms included big sagebrush
(Artemisia tridentata) and rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus nauseosus).
The pump station location is located along the Last Chance Ditch (Attachment B; Photo 3).
Waters of the US will not be affected at this site.
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Photo 1. Dry Creek ephemeral wash, view to the southeast.
Photo 2. Dry Creek ephemeral wash, view to the northwest.
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Photo 3. Pump station location on the Last Chance Ditch.
SUMMARY
Based on our field surveys and the avoidance measures built into the RWPL Project design, no
fill would occur in waters of the US under this project. Additionally, based on the channel
characteristics observed during the field surveys, flow in these ephemeral washes is negligible
and would not reach the Colorado River during most years. EnCana requests approval of its
RWPL Project 404 Permit application under NWP 12.
Thank you for reviewing our application. If you have any questions, or require additional data,
please contact ane at your earliest convenience.
Regards,
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ames McMillan
Authorized Agent
SWCA Environmental Consultants
Attachments: Form ENG 4345 (404 Permit Application) and Attachments A-E
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PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403;Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protection, Research and
Sanctuaries Act, 33 USC 1413. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Routine
Uses: This Information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local government agencies. Submission of
requested information is voluntary, however, if information Is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this
application (see sample drawings and Instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed
activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned.
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 T BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO.
2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 1 3. DATE RECEIVED
4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT)
5. APPLICANTS NAME
EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc.
8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE (an agent is not required)
James McMillan, Wetland Specialist
6. APPLICANTS ADDRESS
Attn: David Grisso,
Operations Superintendent
792 Buckhorn Drive
Rifle, CO 81650
9. AGENTS ADDRESS
SWCA Environmental Consultants
230 South 500 East, Ste. 380
Salt Lake City, UT 84102-2015
7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOs. W/AREA CODE
a. Residence
b. Business 970-625-4209
10. AGENT'S PHONE NOs. W/AREA CODE
a. Residence
b. Business 801-322-4307
11. STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize,
el . u. u . t. - on
request, supplemental information in support of this permit application.
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE
to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish, upon
NAME
DATE
0/P6,4.
CATION, AND DES =' IPTION OR PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions)
River Water Pipeline Project
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (iI appiicabte)
Dry Creek (ephemeral wash) plus
two (2.) other ephemeral washes
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Cul INTY Garfield STATF Colorado
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (il applicable)
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN (see Instructions) Section, Township, Range, Lat/lon, and/or Accessors's Parcel Number, for example.
Secs. 14, 15, 23, 26, 35, and 36, T6S, R93W and also in Sec. 1, T7S, R93W - Denver Base and Meridian
(Refer to Attachments A and B, the Project Locator Map and River Water Pipeline Alignment Map, respectively)
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE (From Grand Junction) Take I-70 east to Exit 90 and head S for about 0.05 miles.
Head E on Airport Rd. (County Rd. 346). Take County Rd. 319 E -SE 0.80 miles to the junction of CR 319
and CR 333. Stay on CR 319 heading S for 1.25 miles. This is the location of the Dry Creek Crossing.
Centerline staking should be evident to the north and south.
ENG FORM 4345 CESPK•CO•R
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18. Nature of Activity ;Description of project, i all features)
EnCana proposes to build an b.o25-in., outer -diameter, water pipeline between the Last Chance Ditch and its
Hunter Mesa water treatment facility under Nationwide Permit 12. EnCana has existing water rights, and the
water will be removed from the Last Chance Ditch (approximately 0.25 miles south of the Airport Road -- SW 1/4
of the SW t/4 Sec. 14, T6S, R93W). The Project would cross Dry Creek (a Targe ephemeral wash) in the NW % oI
the NE 1/a Sec. 26, T6S, R93W (see Attachment 3). This intermittent stream would be directionally bored so as
not to alter any of the channel characteristics (see typical x -section, Attachment C). Ephemeral washes would
be crossed by open -cut trench. The water pipeline would be buried to a depth of 48 inches, with pre -
construction contours restored and the ROW reseeded with a native seed mixture. Ephemeral wash crossings
would be rip -rapped, if necessary, to ensure that scour would not occur, resulting in the exposure of the buried
water pipeline. Refer to Attachment D for a list of additional erosion control measures and construction best
management practices described under EnCana's storm water management plan. No discharge of fill would
occur in Waters of the US.
19. Project Purpose (Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions)
To provide a fresh water supply for the continued development of the federal oil and gas unit on Hunter Mesa,
south east of Rifle, Colorado.
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
No discharge would occur in Waters of the U.S.
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards
N/A
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (see instructions)
N/A
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes X No fF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
The Hunter Mesa Facility is an existing permitted facility located within the federal unit. There is no ground
water pumping or ground water injection related to this project.
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody of more than can be entered here, please attach a supplemental list).
Refer to Attachment E, Landowner List.
25. List of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY
TYPE APPROVAL
IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
DATE APPLIED
DATE APPROVED
DATE DENIED
Bureau of Land
Management
Application for
Transportation And
Utility Systems Arid
Facilities on Federal 1
Lands
In Preparation
In Preparation
In Preparation
In Preparation
CO Dept. of Public
Health
Final Permit, CDPS -
Stormwater
COR -034840, Garfield
Co.
07/04/2002
04/45/2003
N/A
Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building, and flood plain permits
26. To the best of my knowledge the proposed activity described in my permit application complies with and will be conducted in a manner that is
consistent with the Louisiana Coastal Management Program.
Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this application is
complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorized agent
of the applicant.
V/i9e0/0 y
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE
SIGNATURE OF AGENT
DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to under, e the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly authorized
agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed. '
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly
and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or
representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry, shall
be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
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"EXHIBIT A"
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
ENCANA RIVER WATER PIPELINE
(PERMIT APPLICATION NUMBER)
ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA), INC. applies for a water pipeline right-of-way under Section 1761 of
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1701 et. seq).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA), INC. (EnCana) proposes to construct an 8" water pipeline
and related facilities (including valves and electric driven pumping equipment). The
proposed project will allow EnCana to develop and gather natural gas produced from the
Grass Mesa and Hunter Mesa Federal Units and deliver to multiple markets and provide
for the sale of developed federal minerals. This action will allow adjacent federal mineral
acres to become economic, offer opportunities for National energy self -dependency, and
allow operator income.
B. The proposed pipeline will consist of 8", 0.219 inch wall thickness, Grade X-42, MAOP of
740 psig.
C. The proposed pipeline will begin at the Last Chance Irrigation Ditch near Buckhorn Drive
in Rifle, CO. in the SW/4, SW/4, Section 14, Township 6 South, Range 93 West.
D. The proposed 8" pipeline is approximately 31,024' in total length; approximately 9,812' is
located on federal land, none on state land, and approximately 21,212' on private land.
E. A 70 -foot wide corridor is requested at this time for construction purposes. Upon
completion of the project, a permanent 50 -foot wide right-of-way, containing
approximately 12.3 federal acres, is requested for operational and maintenance
purposes.
The proposed pump station would be located in Garfield County, Colorado described as
SW/4 SW/4, Section 14, T6S, R93W on private land.
No additional staging areas on Federal surface are requested for construction operations.
F. The length of term for the right-of-way is requested for a period of thirty years.
G. The pipeline will be in operation during the irrigation season, approximately March until
November, each year. The line would be drained for freeze protection during winter
months.
H. The volume of water transported will be approximately 504,000 gallons/day (350 gallons
per minute, 12,000 barrels per day, 1.547 acre-feet per day).
Construction will begin immediately upon BLM authorization.
II. PRE -CONSTRUCTION
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EXHIBIT A — CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
A. A flagged survey has been established along the proposed route. The surveyed route is
the shortest, most direct route and will thereby minimize damage to federal lands. The
pipeline will run from the Last Chance Ditch near Buckhorn Drive in Rifle generally east
toward the Rifle Airport, then turning south through Section 23 generally parallel to West
Mamm Creek Road (Garfield County Road 319). The pipeline route leaves West Mamm
Creek Road in the NW/4 SE/4 of Sec. 26 and follows an existing field road into Sec. 36,
and then parallels existing pipelines and roads to EnCana's Hunter Mesa Water
Treatment Plant in the SE/4 NE/4 of Section 1, T7S, R93W, Garfield County, Colorado.
A minimum distance of 25' from the centerline of existing foreign pipelines and 10' from
EnCana pipelines will be maintained at all times. The pipeline will be at least 5' deep,
except at road crossings where the depth will be 6'.
The EnCana River Water Pump Station will consist of an electric -motor driven vertical
turbine pump within a small building (approximately 20' X 20') located on private land in
SW/4, SW/4 Sec. 14, T6S, R93W.
All working areas will be confined to the requested right-of-way.
B. EnCana shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations as
they relate to public health, safety and environmental protection in the construction,
operation, and maintenance of this facility. No toxic substances will be stored or used on
the right-of-way.
C. All associated road and utility permits will be secured from the appropriate regulatory
agency prior to construction. Listed below are the necessary permits to be submitted for
the proposed pipeline:
Army Corps of Engineers — permit to cross the drainages along the proposed
ROW
Garfield County Engineer's Office — permit to cross County Road 319
Garfield County — Special Use Permit
All equipment and vehicular access into the pipeline project will be confined to approved
existing roads and the established right-of-way corridor. No major reconstruction or
rerouting of these roads is intended.
D. All safety measures have been considered in the design, construction, operation and
maintenance of the facility. EnCana will have inspectors present during construction.
Any accidents to persons or property on federal lands will immediately be reported to the
authorized officer.
E. SWCA has been contracted to complete a cultural resource inventory for the proposed
route. The report has been submitted to the Bureau of Land Management, Glenwood
Springs Field Office, Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
If any cultural remains, monument sites, objects or antiquities subject to the Antiques Act
of June 8, 1906, or Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979, are discovered, the
activities shall cease immediately and the responsible authorized officer shall be notified.
If any fossils are discovered during construction, the operator shall cease construction
immediately and notify the authorized BLM officer so as to determine the significance of
the discovery.
F. Environmental Effects.
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EXHIBIT A — CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
1. Air Quality. No effect of air quality would be expected.
2. Visual Impact. Aboveground structures shall be painted to blend with the
surrounding landscape. Visual quality objectives for the land management unit
shall not be adversely impacted.
3. Water Quality. The proposed pipeline crosses numerous ephemeral drainages;
however, surface or ground water quality and quantity should not be affected.
4. Noise. Noise from the construction activities will create a temporary disruption of
ambient conditions; however, any disruption should be of relatively short
duration.
5. Aesthetics. The construction of the proposed facility will not have any significant
impact on the surrounding environment. Any actual construction impacts will be
temporary.
III. CONSTRUCTION
A. Notification. Your office will be notified at least 5 days prior to the anticipated start of
construction and/or any surface disturbing activities. A preconstruction conference will
also be scheduled with the authorized BLM officer and all contractors and agents
involved with construction and/or surface disturbing activities to review the stipulations of
the Grant and the Plan of Development.
B. Saturated Surfaces. No construction or routine maintenance activities shall be performed
during periods when the soil is too wet to adequately support construction equipment or
when watershed damage is likely to occur. If such equipment creates ruts in excess of
four inches deep, the soil shall be deemed too wet to adequately support construction
equipment. Frozen soil or soil mixed with snow will not be used in construction.
C. Topsoil. The top 6 inches of topsoil will be removed and conserved during excavation
and reused as cover on disturbed areas to facilitate regrowth of vegetation. Trenching
will be done using a trencher. Sideboom tractors will be used to place the pipeline in the
trench after the pipe has been welded and coated. After the pipeline is in place, the
trench will be backfilled using an angle dozer or auger. if rocks are present, the pipe will
be padded and shaded with a bucket shaker or an "Ozzie Padder", there are to be no
berms. No foreign rock to the surface will remain exposed.
D. The pipeline will be hydro -tested prior to being placed in service. Prior to any discharge,
hydrostatic testing water will be tested and processed, if necessary, to ensure that the
water meets local, state or federal water quality standards. Prior to discharge of
hydrostatic testing water from the pipeline, EnCana will design and install a suitable
energy dissipater at the outlets, and design and install suitable channel protection
structures necessary to ensure that there will be no erosion or scouring of natural
channels within the affected watershed as a result of such discharge. Sandbags, rock, or
other materials or objects installed shall be removed from the site upon completion of
hydrostatic testing.
E. All construction equipment and vehicles shall be confined to approved existing roads and
the right-of-way.
!V. POST CONSTRUCTION
A. Disturbed areas. All disturbed areas will be final graded to as close as possible to its
original condition.
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EXHIBIT A -- CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
B. Erosion. Erosion control structures such as water bars or "kicker dikes" will be
constructed. Water bars will be placed approximately every 25' on steep slopes to
prevent erosion over the right-of-way. Steep slope breaks will also be made impassable
to vehicular traffic by using deep waterbars, leaving them rough.
C. Drainages. The banks of drainage crossings will be returned and stabilized to their
original slope to avoid ramping and opening them to livestock and vehicle traffic.
D. Visuals. Where applicable, the upper rim rock will be replaced to discourage traffic and
mitigate visual scarring.
E. Painting. All aboveground facilities will be painted with the Carlsbad Canyon 2.5 Y 6/2
color or similar color to blend in with the surrounding area.
F. Seeding. EnCana will seed all disturbed areas along the pipeline corridor with the
recommended seed mixtures as stated in the BLM publication:
Table 2.2 Seed Mixes to be Used in Reclamation of EnCana Pipeline Routes
(unless otherwise specified by landowner).
Site Type
Drill Seeding
Species Variety Rate'
Upland Sites
Total
Saline Lowlands
Total
Other lowlands
Western wheatgrass Rosanna 6.0
Thickspike wheatgrass Critana 6.0
Indian ricegrass Nezpar 3.0
Shadscale saltbush2 3.0
Globemallow3 0.5
Western wheatgrass
Bottlebrush squirreltail
Gardner's saltbush
Indian ricegrass
Alkali sacaton
Nebraska sedge
Tufted hairgrass
Alkali grass
Rosanna
18.5
6.0
3.0
2.0
4.0
15.0
3.0
1.0
2.0
4.0
Total 10.0
Source: BLM (1997a).
' Drill seeding rate = lbs/acre pure live seed (PLS).
2 Substitution for shadscale saltbush: Gardner's saltbush.
3 Substitution for globemallow: western yarrow or blue flax.
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EXHIBIT A -- CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
Seed shall be planted using a drill equipped with a depth regulator to ensure proper
depth of planting where drilling is possible. The seed mixture shall be evenly and
uniformly planted over the disturbed area. Where drilling is not possible, seed shall be
broadcast and the area shall be raked or chained to cover the seed. When broadcasting
the seed, the pounds per acre will be doubled. Steep slopes will not be drill seeded so to
avoid establishing rills. The seeding will be repeated until a satisfactory stand is
established as determined by the authorized officer. Evaluation of growth will not be
made before completion of the first growing season after seeding. The authorized officer
will be notified a minimum of 5 days prior to the seeding of the project.
Seeding will occur during spring or late fall seasons when ground frost is not present.
V. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
A. Waste Disposal. All waste caused by construction activities will be removed and
disposed of in an authorized area or approved landfill.
B. Weed Control. EnCana shall be responsible for weed control on disturbed areas within
the limits of the right-of-way. EnCana will be responsible for consultation with the
authorized officer and/or local authorities for acceptable weed control methods (within
limits imposed in the grant stipulation).
C. Pesticide Use. EnCana shall comply with the applicable federal and state laws.
Pesticides shall be used only in accordance with their registered uses and within
limitations imposed by the Secretary of the Interior. Prior to the use of pesticides,
EnCana shall obtain from the authorized officer written approval of a plan showing the
type and quantity of material to be used, pests(s) to be controlled, method of application,
location of storage and disposal of containers, and any other information deemed
necessary by the authorized officer. Emergency use of pesticides shall bo approved in
writing by the authorized officer prior to such use.
VI. ABANDONMENT
A. Prior to termination of the right-of-way, EnCana shall contact the authorized officer to
arrange a pre -termination conference. This conference will be held to review the
termination provision of the grant.
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EXHIBIT A — CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc.
Attachment "A"
River Water Pipeline
Land Description
Table 1. Route Summary
SECTION
TOWNSHIP
RANGE
FEET
15
6S
93W
1030
14
6S
93W
705
23
6S
93W
12412
26
6S
93W
6730
35
6S
93W
325
36
6S
93W
8115
1
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93W
1707
TOTAL
31,024
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EXHIBIT A — CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA), INC.
RIVER WATER PIPELINE
PRELIMINARY MAP SHOWING PROPOSED ROUTE
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ATTACHMENT E
LANDOWNER LIST -- RIVER WATER PIPELINE PROJECT
RIVER WATERLINE CONTACTS
1. Tracts A, C, E: Aapk Leasing, Llc. Clyde Decker, Manager 970-309-1744
2335 E. 7th Street
Rifle, CO. 81650
2. Tract B: Silver Spoon, Llc. Larry Martin 970-7227
P.O. 982
Glenwood Springs, CO. 81602
3. Tract D: D&S Field Service Don Beechcraft 970-989-5158
255 Coyote Trail
Rifle, CO. 81650
4. Tract 1: Barry Coleman 970-384-0644
46093 Highway 6 and 24
Glenwood Springs, CO. 81601
5. Tract 2: B.L.M.
6. Tracts 3, 5, 6: Lazier/Sills Sills -970-947-9511
P.O. Box 1325
Vail, CO. 81658 (Robert Lazier)
7. Tract 4: BLM
8. Tract 7: Dalbo, Inc. Audie Williams 970-625-8659 of. 970-250-5022 cell
P.O. Box 1168
Vernal, UT. 84078 (Robert Williams Owner)
9. Tract 8: Benzel Livestock LLLP
980 East Saddlehorn Drive, Sedona AZ 86351
John Benzel 928-284-9602
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ENCANA 'S
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN SUPPLEMENTAL FORM
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
Best Management Practices for Storm Water Management
Erosion and Sediment Controls
Erosion control will be accomplished through a combination of construction techniques,
vegetation, and structural features.
1. Structural Practices
The following are structural site management practices, which will minimize erosion and
sediment transport.
a. To minimize disturbance associated with installation of a facility, level and gently
sloping terrain outside the project area will not be graded, except where reasonable for
construction equipment stability and fire safety.
b. Silt barriers (e.g. brush dams, rock filter dikes, silt fences, hay bales, or water bars) will
be installed as needed on down -gradient portions of the project area.
c. Side hill cuts will be kept to a minimum to protect local resources while providing a
safe and stable plane for the efficient and safe use of equipment.
d. Where conditions warrant, erosion control structures such as berms, water bars,
diversion or collection channels, terraces, or culverts will be constructed to divert water
away from the project area and to reduce soil erosion along and adjoining areas
disturbed during construction..
e. Zn areas of steep slopes that are not annually cultivated, water bars or runoff diversions,
will be installed as indicated in Table 1. The water bars will begin, and end in
undisturbed ground at a 2% slope.
f. Culverts may be installed at a grade ranging from 2-5 percent. Inlet protection may
include inlet aprons and rock armoring around the culvert perimeter while below grade
inlet sumps may be installed to enhance deposition. Outfall protection may include the
use of a rock armored splash pad to slow water.
Table 1
Spacing for Erosion Control Structures
Slope Diversion Spacing (Feet)
5-15% 300
1b-30% 200
30+% 100
2. Implementation of Structural Practices
a. Construction sites may utilize vegetative filters, brush dams, rock filter dikes, silt
fences, straw bale dikes, water bars, or equivalent sediment controls installed so as to
protect down slope surface waters, wetlands and roads from sediment flow due to
runoff from a storm event.
b. All grade surfaces, walls, dams and structures, vegetation, erosion and sediment control
measures and other protective devices used for erosion control will be maintained,
repaired and restored as appropriate.
c All erosion control structures will be inspected at least every 14 days before
implementation of the reclamation phase and within 24 hours after a storm event of 1.0
inch or more. Under normal circumstances, deficiencies will be repaired in a timely
manner. The designated Inspector will maintain documentation of inspections, findings
and corrective actions.
3. Site Preparation
a. Existing cover will be removed only where necessary for the operation of equipment.
In general, vegetation will be cut off near ground level leaving the root system intact.
Cuttings may be stacked into a brush dam, distributed along the contour across
reclaimed areas during reclamation or disposed of as directed by the landowner/agency
( - representative.
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b. Trees and Iarge shrubs that are not cleared from the site will be protected from damage
during construction by avoiding them with equipment. For example, bulldozers will
maintain their blades in a raised position except for areas designated for clearing or to
smooth out sharp breaks in relief.
c. Grading outside the project area will be done only when necessary for the safe
operation of equipment and for fire protection.
d. Trees will be cut or trimmed only to facilitate clearing, grading, and safe installation.
4. Excavation
a. Excavated materials will be stored next to the excavation to protect the material from
vehicular and equipment traffic. As required by the COGCC Reclamation Regulations
all excavation operations on cropland shall separate and store the various A, B, and C
soil horizons.
b. Excavation in sensitive areas may be conducted according to special techniques as
specified by the landowner/agency representative.
c. Excavated surface materials will be utilized as backfill when practicable. An exception
may be some rock excavated by blasting. In these areas, some select backfill may be
required to protect the project area. Excess rock may be pushed into rock filter dikes,
used in energy dissipation zones below culverts, constructed into rock check dams
within grassed swales, distributed over a portion of the project area or disposed of off
site.
d. All cuts made in steep rolling terrain during construction will be regraded and
contoured to blend into the adjoining landscape and to reestablish the natural drainage
patterns.
e. Materials that are unsuitable for use as backfill or excess backfill material will be
disposed at approved Locations.
5. Streams and Wetlands
a. During construction near perennial streams, lakes or wetlands, sedimentation
(detention) basins, straw bales, or fabric filters may be constructed to prevent
suspended sediments from reaching downgradient watercourses, streams, lakes or
wetlands.
b. Disturbance of riparian and wetland areas will be kept to the minimum needed for
construction and installation.
c. The first 1.0 feet of topsoil from wetlands will be salvaged and redistributed over the
french as quickly as reasonably possible following installation of the pipeline. The
seeds, roots, rhizomes, tubers, and bulbs present in the topsoil will enhance and help
speed up reclamation of wetlands disturbed by construction.
d. Where appropriate, water bars or sediment filters, such as staked straw bales or silt
fences, will be constructed adjacent to the crossings to reduce potential sedimentation
in streams or wetlands. Trenching will cross dry streams. Small flowing streams will
be crossed by fluming or trenching with a downstream silt barrier to reduce
downstream sedimentation.
Materials Handling and Spill Prevention
Hazardous materials and petroleum products to be used in construction of the Facility are
limited to fuel and lubricants for construction equipment and vehicles; small quantities of
paints and solvents; water or gel based frac fluids (surfactant, friction reducer, acid, potassium
chloride) using during completion; produced water; and, crude oil/condensate. '
Refueling and Lubrication of vehicles will be conducted a minimum of 100 feet back from
flowing streams and wetlands. Spills will be promptly cleaned up and contaminated materials
hauled off-site and disposed of/recycled properly. Quantities of materials on site will be
limited to "as -needed" for the immediate operations underway.
Other Controls
All wastes from materials imported to the construction site are to be removed for
disposallrecycling to an appropriate licensed disposal/recycling facility, including sanitary
sewage facilities (typically portable). No wastes of imported materials shall be buried,
dumped, or discharged to waters of the State.
There are no other pollutant sources from areas other than construction areas expected.
To prevent tracking of sediment onto public roads, the proposed facilities shall have, at a
minimum, compacted ingress and egress areas adjacent to public roads. Other means such as
using gravel, scoria, or cattle guards may be utilized if appropriate.
Maintenance
Maintenance will be the responsibility of the Company. Maintenance will be performed on an
as -needed basis based upon the results of inspections conducted at the site.
INSPECTION
Inspections will be conducted at least every 14 calendar days and within 24 -hours of any
precipitation event exceeding 1.0 inch during construction and prior to initiating reclamation.
After reclamation has been initiated inspections will be conducted at least every 30 -calendar
days and within 24 -hours of any precipitation event exceeding 1.0 inches until uniform
vegetative cover of at least 70% of pre -disturbance levels has been achieved.
Inspectionswill be documented and these records kept on file for three years following
reclamation. All negative inspection results will be corrected as soon as practicable.
FINAL STABILIZATION AND LONGTERM STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
1. Reclamation
a, Unless otherwise directed by the landowner or the jurisdictional authority, rocks, cut
vegetation and other surface material temporarily stockpiled for construction will be
redistributed back across non -fenced portions of the project area following
construction.
b. Disturbed areas will be seeded using seed mixes appropriate to the location. Local soil
conservation authorities with the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service, surface
owners and/or reclamation contractors familiar with the area may be consulted
regarding the correct seed mix to be utilized.
c. On terrain where drill seeding is appropriate, seed may be planted using a drill
equipped with a depth regulator to ensure proper depth of planting. The seed mix will
be evenly and uniformly planted over the disturbed area. Drilling will be used where
topography and soil conditions allow operation of equipment to meet the seeding
requirements of the species being planted.
d. Broadcast seeding will occur on steep terrain and on areas such as where thecut
vegetation and rocks were redistributed over the right-of-way.
e. Seeding will be done when seasonal or weather conditions are most favorable
according to schedules identified by the jurisdictional authority, reclamation contractor,
or Landowner. Whenever possible, seeding will be timed to take advantage of moisture,
such as early spring or late fall to benefit from winter precipitation.
f. Seed mixes will be planted in the amount specified in pounds of pure live seed/acre,
where necessary. There will be no primary or secondary noxious weeds in the seed
mix.
g. The reestablishment of vegetative cover as well as watershed stabilization measures
will be scheduled during the working season and before the succeeding winter. In any
case, revegetation treatments will be accomplished as soon as practical following
completion of facility construction.
h. In general, the applicable portions of the project area will not be mulched during
reclamation and revegetation. Mulch will only be applied at the request of the
jurisdictional authority in areas where the cut vegetation and rocks are not redistributed
over the disturbed area. (The cut vegetation and rocks will act like mulch in the areas
where they are applied.) Where straw or hay mulch is requested, the mulch will be
applied and crimped into the soil.
i. The need for fertilizers will be determined in conjunction with the jurisdictional
authority. If fertilization is necessary, the rates of application will be based on site-
specific requirements of the soil.
2. Post -Construction Structural Measures
a. Permanent water bars will be installed on steep slopes according to Table 1 and at
wetland and stream crossing boundaries.
b. Trench plugs will be installed on steep slopes according to Table 1 and at wetland and
stream crossing boundaries.
c. After restoration work is complete, required repairs to vegetation, erosion, and
sediment control structures will be completed along with routine scheduled pipeline
inspections and/or in response to other notification.
TEXT DATE LAST REVISED: 02 -July -16
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
SUPPLEMENT FORM -- U. S. ROCKIES REGION
Creator:
Custodian:
Date Approved:
US Rockies EHS
US Rockies CSA
02 -July -16
SWMP Name: EnCana Mamm Creek Gas Gathering Permit No:
Site/ Job Name: River Water Pipeline
County: Garfield State:
QTR QTR SEC ** TWN 6&7S RNG 93W
Prepared by: EnCana Oil and Gas, Inc. Date: 3-31-2004
1. Attach to this form, a simple sketch of the site outlining the construction. Include any
ditches, canals, creeks, streams and rivers located within one-quarter mile of the site.
Determine the direction of the drainage or flow gradient for the site. Identify this flow
gradient with a simple arrow pointing in the direction of the flow.
2. Select the type of control feature used for the site. Describe in detail the erosion controls
adopted for the site based on a study of the site and the general topography of the area.
Show these erosion control features on the sketch.
® Baled Hay ❑ Berms ® Ditches ® Silt Fence
❑ Other (specify):
Describe control features:
The pipeline's approximate 50 foot right-of-way will be staked prior to construction to
limit the area of disturbance required for construction. All personnel , vehicles, and
equipment will stay within the staked boundaries.
Silt fences or hay bales will be placed on the down gradient side of the right-of-way
when the pipeline is installed parallel to the grade contours of a hillside. Waterbars
ending at hay bales will be installed in the right-of-way when the pipeline is installed
on a hillside perpendicular to the grade contours. Spacing of the waterbars will be
determined by the surface topography. Trench breakers will be installed in trenches
on slopes prior to backfilling. Silt fences, hay bales, waterbars, and trench breakers
will not be used when the hillside gradient is less than 5%.
Silt fences or hay bales will be installed on the down slope and upslope sides of the
construction area at the ephemoral drainage crossing points.
3. Describe the maintenance schedule developed for the site. If the construction at the site is
to be handled by more than one operating group, identify the operating group that will
subsequently take over the site. Brief the foreman/ supervisor in charge of the second
phase of the activity of SWMP supplement details.
The control features described in Part 2 above will be maintained during the
construction phase of the pipeline project by the general contractor. The EnCana
EHS coordinator will inspect the site on a bi-monthly basis and determine what, if any,
repairs to the control structures are required. The EHS coordinator will review the
inspection data with the general contractor and cause the necessary repairs to be
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TEXT DATE LAST REVISED: 02 -July -16
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
SUPPLEMENT FORM — U. S. ROCKIES REGION
Creator:
Custodian:
Date Approved:
US Rockies EHS
US Rockies CSA
02 -July -16
made. This inspection process will be followed during the entire construction phase of
the project.
4. At the conclusion of all construction activities, begin the reclamation of the site. Describe
how reclamation of the site is to be accomplished. If the site is located in an area of
agriculture cultivation, grading the site back to its original contour will be sufficient. In other
areas, grading and re -vegetation may be required. When the reclamation activities are
70% complete, enter the date the site attained 70% reclamation and sign form.
When the pipeline installation phase of the project has been completed the right-of-
way will be restored as close as possible to pre -excavation grades and compaction.
Topsoil will be redistributed as close to original salvage depths as possible. In areas
with pre-existing rocky surface material, the stored rock will be spread over the right-
of-way to maintain a surface appearance to that of adjacent undisturbed terrain.
Seeding will be applied with a planned seed mix and application rate. Permanent
waterbars will be installed on slopes at the intervals indicated in Table 1 of the
Stormwater Management Plan. Every effort will be made to install permanent erosion
control measures within 30 days after the pipeline trench is backfilled. Periodic
inspections of the site will be made to assure that isolated areas of soil erosion that
may occur are corrected. When the grass seed has reached a vegative establishment
level of 70 %, these inspections will cease.
** Notation to legal description -This construction project will include partial areas of
Secs. 14, 15, 23, 26, 35, and 36, T6S, R93W and also in Sec. 1, T7S, R93W — Denver
Base and Meridian
Date site was reclaimed to 70%:
Name of person ensuring reclamation Signature
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Part VIII BLM Form 299
X99' -2V
STANDARD FORM 299 (1/99)
Prescribed by DOI/USDA/DOT
P.L. 96-487 and Federal
Register Notice 5-22-95
APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION AND
UTILITY SYSTEMS AND FACILITIES
ON FEDERAL LANDS
FORM APPROVED
OMB NO. 1004-0060
Expires: December 31, 2001
FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
NOTE: Before completing and filing the application, the applicant should completely review this package and schedule a
preapplication meeting with representatives of the agency responsible for processing the application. Each agency may
have specific and unique requirements to be met in preparing and processing the application. Many times, with the help
of the agency representative, the application can be completed at the preapplication meeting.
Application Number
Date Filed
1. Name and address of applicant (include zip code)
EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc.
792 Buckhorz Drive
Rifle, CO 81650
2. Nance, title, and address of authorized agent if different
from item 1 (include zip code)
James McMillan, Biologist
SWCA Environmental Consultants
230 South 500 East, Ste. 380
Salt Lake City, UT 84102-2015
3. TELEPHONE (area code)
Applicant (303) 389-5060
Authorized Agent (801) 322-4307
4. As applicant are you? (check one)
a. D Individual
b. X Corporation*
c D Partnership/Association*
d. 0 State Government/State Agency
e. 0 Local Government
f. 0 Federal Agency
* If checked, complete supplemental page
5. Specify what application is for: (check one)
a. X New authorization
b. 0 Renewing existing authorization No.
c. 0 Amend existing authorization No.
d. 0 Assign existing authorization No.
e. 0 Existing use for which no authorization has been received *
f. 0 Other*
* if checked, provide derails under item 7
6. If an individual, or partnership are you a citizen(s) of the United States? 0 yes 0 No
7. Project description (describe in detail): (a) Type of system or facility, (e.g., canal, pipeline, road); (b) related structures and facilities; (c) physical specifications (Length,
width, grading, etc.); (d) term of years needed: (e) time of year of use or operation; (f) Volume or amount of product to be transported; (g) duration and timing of
construction; and (h) temporary work areas needed for construction (Attach additional sheets, if additional space is needed.)
EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. requests a new authorization to allow the construction, operation and maintenance of a 8" surface buried
fresh water pipeline to connect the proposed pumping facility with the Hunter Mesa Water Treatment Plant. The location of the proposed
project is in Township_6 S, Range _93 W, Sections 14,15,23,35,36 ; Also in T 78, Range 93 W, Section 1; 61'' P.M.
Please see Exhibit "A", The Construction, Operations and Maintenance Plan for the new proposed pipeline connection,
8. Attach a map covering area and show location of project proposal
Refer to the attached tope map
9. State or Local government approval: 0 Attached XD Applied for 0 Not Required
10. Nonreturnable application fee: 0 Attached 0 Not required
To be submitted upon Category determination.
11. Does project cross international boundary or affect international waterways? 0 Yes X No (if "yes" indicate on nap)
12. Give statement of your technical and financial capability to construct, operate, maintain, and terminate system for which authorization is being requested.
EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Is technically and financially capable of constructing, operating and maintaining this facility.
(Continued on reverse) This form is authorized for local reproduction.
13a. Describe other reasonable alternative routes and s considered.
All other locations have been reviewed and eliminated prior to filing this application.
b. Why were these alternatives not selected?
The selected route is the shortest, most direct and economical means to connect the proposed water pipeline with the Hunter Mesa Water Treatment
Plant
c. Give explanation as to why it is necessary to cross Federal Lands.
Existing facilities are located on Federal lands. This pipeline is needed for future development within the unit.
14. List authorizations and pending applications tiled for similar projects which may provide information to the authorizing agency. (Specify number, date, code, or name)
EnCana constructs, operates and maintains pipelines, appurtenances and other related facilities in the oil and gas gathering and
Processing industry throughout the Western states including the State of Colorado.
15. Provide statement of need for project, including the economic feasibility and items such as: (a) cost of proposal (construction, operation, and maintenance); (b)
estimated cost of next best alternative; and (c) expected public benefits.
EnCana has entered into a contractual agreement to provide gas gathering and processing services for the producer to help meet the growing demand of
the consumer, The estimated cost of this project is $2,500,000
16. Describe probable effects on the population in the area, including the social and economic aspects, and the rural lifestyles.
Due to the short duration of time and small work force necessary to construct the facility, no Long term social or economical impacts are foreseen and
should not affect the rural lifestyles in the area.
17. Describe likely environmental effects that the proposed project will have on: (a) air quality; (b) visual impact; (c) surface and ground water quality and quantity;
(d) the control or structural change on any stream or other body of water; (c) existing noise levels; and (0 the surface of the land, including vegetation, permafrost, soil,
and soil stability.
Please see Exhibit "A", The Construction, Operation and Maintenance Plan to address any possible environmental concerns.
18. Describe the probable effects that the proposed project will have on (a) populations of fish, plantlife, wildlife, and marine life, including threatened and
endangered species; and (b) marine mammals, including hunting, capturing, collecting, or killing these animals.
This project may cause some minor short term disturbances to natural habitat, but no loss of wildlife or threatened and endangered plants is expected.
Any impacts will cease once the facility Is in place.
19. State whether any hazardous material, as defined in this paragraph, will be used, produced, transported or stored on or within the right-of-way or any of the right-of-way
facilities, or used in the construction, operation, maintenance or termination of the right -of --way or any of its facilities. "Hazardous material" means any substance,
pollutant or contaminant that is listed as hazardous under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42
U.S.C. 9601 et seq., and its regulations. The definition of hazardous substances under CERCLA includes any "hazardous waste" as defined in the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA), as. amended, 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq., and its regulations. The term hazardous materials also includes any nuclear or
byproduct material as defined by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq. The term does not include petroleum, including crude oil or any
fraction thereof that is not otherwise specifically listed or designated as a hazardous substance under CERCIA Section 101(14), 42 U.S.C. 9601(14), nor does the term
include natural gas.
No hazardous material as defined under this paragraph will be used, produced, transported, or stored on or within this right-of-way or any of its
facilities during construction, operation, maintenance or termination of this right-of-way.
20. Name all the Departments)/Agency(ies) where this application is being filed.
Bureau of Land Management
Glenwood Springs Resource Area
P.O. Box 1009
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
1 HEREBY CERTIFY, That I am of legal age and authorized to do business in the State and that I have personally examined the information contained in the application and
believe that the information submitted is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of Applicant
i/0, G/0 y
Date
Title 18, U.S.C. Section 1001, makes it a crime for any person knowingly and willfully to make to any department or agency of the United States any false, fictitious, or
fraudulent statements or representations as to any matter within its jurisdiction.
APPL.
ION FOR TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITY 8'. MS
AND FACILITIES ON FEDERAL LANDS
GENERAL INFORMATION
ALASKA NATIONAL INTEREST LANDS
This application will be used when applying for a right-of-way, permit, license, lease, or
certificate for the use of Federal lands which lie within conservation system units and
National Recreation or Conservation Areas as defined in the Alaska National Interest
lands Conservation Act. Conservation system units include the National Park System,
National Wildlife Refuge System, National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, National
Trails System, National Wildemess Preservation System, and National Forest
Monuments.
Transportation and utility systems and facility uses for which the application may be
used are:
1. Canals, ditches, flumes, laterals, pipes, pipelines, tunnels, and other systems for the
transportation of water,
2. Pipelines and other systems for the transportation of liquids other than water,
including oil, natural gas, synthetic liquid and gaseous fuels, and any refined product
produced therefrom.
3. Pipelines, slurry and emulsion systems, and conveyor belts for transportation of solid
materials.
4. Systems for the transmission and distribution of electric energy.
5. Systems for transmission or reception of radio, television, telephone, telegraph, and
other electronic signals, and other means of conununications.
6. Improved right-of-way for snow machines, air cushion vehicles, and all -terrain
vehicles.
7. Roads, highways, railroads, tunnels, tramways, airports, landing strips, docks, and
other systems of general transportation%.
This application must be filed simultaneously with each Federal department or agency
requiring authorization to establish and operate your proposal.
In Alaska, the following agencies will help the applicant file an application and identify
the other agencies the applicant should contact and possibly file with:
Department of Agriculture
Regional Forester, Forest Service (USFS)
Federal Office Building, P.O. Box 21628
Juneau, Alaska 99802-1628
Telephone: (907) 586-7847 (or n local Forest Service Office)
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
Juneau Area Office
Federal Building Annex
9109 Mendenhall Mall Road, Suite 5
Juneau, Alaska 99802
Telephone: (907) 586-7177
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
222 West 7th Avenue
P.O. Box 13
Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7599
Telephone: (907) 271-5477 (or a local BLM Office)
National Park Service (NPS)
Alaska Regional Office
2525 Gambell Street, Room 107
Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2892
Telephone: (907) 257-2585
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS)
Office of the Regional Director
1011 East Tudor Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Telephone: (907 786-3440
Note -Filings with any Interior agency may be filed with any office noted above or with
the: Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Regional Environmental Officer, Box 120,
1675 C Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99513
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Alaska Region AAL -4, 222 West 7th Ave., Box 14
Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7587
Telephone: (907) 271-5285
NOTE- The Department of Transportation has established the above central filing point
for agencies within that Department. Affected agencies are: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Coast Guard (USCG), Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
OTHER THAN ALASKA NATIONAL INTEREST LANDS
Use of this form is not limited to National Interest Conservation Lands of Alaska.
Individual department/agencies may authorize the use of this form by applicants for
transportation and utility systems and facilities on other Federal lands outside those
areas described above.
For proposals located outside of Alaska, applications will be filed at the local agency
office or at a location specified by the responsible Federal agency.
SPECIFfC INSTRUCTIONS
(Items not listed are self-explanatory)
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7Attach preliminary site and facility construction plans. The responsible agony will
provide instructions whenever specific plans are required.
BGenerally, the map must show the section(s), township(s), and range(s) within which
the project is to be located. Show the proposed location of the project on the map
as accurately as possible. Some agencies require detailed survey maps. The
responsible agency will provide additional instructions.
910, and 12 - The responsible agency will provide additional instructions.
13 Providing information on alternate routes and modes in as much detail as
possible, discussing why certain routes or modes were rejected and why it is
necessary to cross Federal lands will assist the agency(ies) in processing your
application and reaching a final decision. Include only reasonable alternate routes
and modes as related to current technology and economics.
14 The responsible agency will provide instructions.
15 Generally, a simple statement of the purpose of the proposal will be sufficient.
However, major proposals located in critical or sensitive areas may require a full
analysis with additional specific information. The responsible agencywill provide
additional instructions.
16 through 19 - Providing this information in as much detail as possible will assist the
Federal agency(ies) in processing the application and reaching a decision. When
completing these items, you should use a sound judgment in furnishing relevant
information. Fore example, if the project is not near a stream or other body of
water, do not address this subject. The responsible agency will provide additional
instructions.
Application must be signed by the applicant or applicants authorized representative.
If additional space is needed to complete any item, please put the information on a separate
sheet of paper and identify it as "Continuation of Item'.
for supplemental, see reverse)
UPPLEMENTAL
NOTE: The responsible agency(ies) will provide instructions
CHECK APPROPRIATE
BLOCK
I - PRIVATE CORPORATIONS
ATTACHED
FILED*
a. Articles of Incorporation
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c. A certification from the State showing the corporation is in good standing and is entitled to operate within the State.
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d. Copy of resolution authorizing filing
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e. The name and address of each shareholder owning 3 percent or more of the shares, together with the number and percentage of
any class of voting shares of the entity which such shareholder is authorized to vote and the name and address of each affiliate
of the entity together with, in the case of an affiliate controlled by the entity, the number of shares and the percentage of any
class of voting stock of that affiliate owned, directly or indirectly, by that entity, and in the case of an affiliate which controls
that entity, the number of shares and the percentage of any class of voting stock of that entity owned, directly or indirectly, by
the affiliate.
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f. If application is for an oil or gas pipeline, describe any related right-of-way or temporary use permit applications, and identify
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RIVER WATERLINE CONTACTS
1. Tracts A, C, E: Aapk Leasing, Llc. Clyde Decker, Manager 970-309-1744
2335 E. 7th Street
Rifle, CO. 81650
2. Tract B: Silver Spoon, Llc. Larry Martin 970-7227
P.O. 982
Glenwood Springs, CO. 81602
3. Tract D: D&S Field Service Don Beechcraft 970-989-5158
255 Coyote Trail
Rifle, CO. 81650
4. Tract 1: Barry Coleman 970-384-0644
46093 Highway 6 and 24
Glenwood Springs, CO. 81601
5. Tract 2: B.L.M.
6. Tracts 3, 5, 6: Lazier/Sills Sills -970-947-9511
P.O. Box 1325
Vail, CO. 81658 (Robert Lazier)
7. Tract 4: BLM
8. Tract 7: Dalbo, Inc. Audie Williams 970-625-8659 of. 970-250-5022 cell
P.O. Box 1168
Vernal, UT. 84078 (Robert Williams Owner)
9. Tract 8: Benzel Livestock LLLP
980 East Saddlehorn Drive, Sedona AZ 86351
John Benzel 928-284-9602
"EXHIBIT A"
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
ENCANA RIVER WATER PIPELINE
(PERMIT APPLICATION NUMBER)
ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA), INC. applies for a water pipeline right-of-way under Section 1761 of
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1701 et. seq).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA), INC. (EnCana) proposes to construct an 8" water pipeline
and related facilities (including valves and electric driven pumping equipment). The
proposed project will allow EnCana to develop and gather natural gas produced from the
Grass Mesa and Hunter Mesa Federal Units and deliver to multiple markets and provide
for the sale of developed federal minerals. This action will allow adjacent federal mineral
acres to become economic, offer opportunities for National energy self -dependency, and
allow operator income.
B. The proposed pipeline will consist of 8", 0.219 inch wall thickness, Grade X-42, MAOP of
740 psig.
C. The proposed pipeline will begin at the Last Chance Irrigation Ditch near Buckhorn Drive
in Rifle, CO. in the SW/4, SW/4, Section 14, Township 6 South, Range 93 West.
D. The proposed 8" pipeline is approximately 31,024' in total length; approximately 9,812' is
located on federal land, none on state land, and approximately 21,212' on private land.
E. A 70 -foot wide corridor is requested at this time for construction purposes. Upon
completion of the project, a permanent 50 -foot wide right-of-way, containing
approximately 12.3 federal acres, is requested for operational and maintenance
purposes.
The proposed pump station would be located in Garfield County, Colorado described as
SW/4 SW/4, Section 14, T6S, R93W on private land.
No additional staging areas on Federal surface are requested for construction operations.
F. The length of term for the right-of-way is requested for a period of thirty years.
G. The pipeline will be in operation during the irrigation season, approximately March until
November, each year. The line would be drained for freeze protection during winter
months.
H. The volume of water transported will be approximately 504,000 gallons/day (350 gallons
per minute, 12,000 barrels per day, 1.547 acre-feet per day).
Construction will begin immediately upon BLM authorization.
II. PRE -CONSTRUCTION
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A. A flagged survey has been established along the proposed route. The surveyed route is
the shortest, most direct route and will thereby minimize damage to federal lands. The
pipeline will run from the Last Chance Ditch near Buckhorn Drive in Rifle generally east
toward the Rifle Airport, then turning south through Section 23 generally parallel to West
Mamm Creek Road (Garfield County Road 319). The pipeline route leaves West Mamm
Creek Road in the NW/4 SE/4 of Sec. 26 and follows an existing field road into Sec. 36,
and then parallels existing pipelines and roads to EnCana's Hunter Mesa Water
Treatment Plant in the SE/4 NE/4 of Section 1, T7S, R93W, Garfield County, Colorado.
A minimum distance of 25' from the centerline of existing foreign pipelines and 10' from
EnCana pipelines will be maintained at all times. The pipeline will be at least 5' deep,
except at road crossings where the depth will be 6'.
The EnCana River Water Pump Station will consist of an electric -motor driven vertical
turbine pump within a small building (approximately 20' X 20') located on private land in
SW/4, SW/4 Sec. 14, T6S, R93W.
All working areas will be confined to the requested right-of-way.
B. EnCana shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations as
they relate to public health, safety and environmental protection in the construction,
operation, and maintenance of this facility. No toxic substances will be stored or used on
the right-of-way.
C. All associated road and utility permits will be secured from the appropriate regulatory
agency prior to construction. Listed below are the necessary permits to be submitted for
the proposed pipeline:
Army Corps of Engineers — permit to cross the drainages along the proposed
ROW
Garfield County Engineer's Office — permit to cross County Road 319
Garfield County — Special Use Permit
All equipment and vehicular access into the pipeline project will be confined to approved
existing roads and the established right-of-way corridor. No major reconstruction or
rerouting of these roads is intended.
D. All safety measures have been considered in the design, construction, operation and
maintenance of the facility. EnCana will have inspectors present during construction.
Any accidents to persons or property on federal lands will immediately be reported to the
authorized officer.
E. SWCA has been contracted to complete a cultural resource inventory for the proposed
route. The report has been submitted to the Bureau of Land Management, Glenwood
Springs Field Office, Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
If any cultural remains, monument sites, objects or antiquities subject to the Antiques Act
of June 8, 1906, or Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979, are discovered, the
activities shall cease immediately and the responsible authorized officer shall be notified.
If any fossils are discovered during construction, the operator shall cease construction
immediately and notify the authorized BLM officer so as to determine the significance of
the discovery.
F. Environmental Effects.
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1. Air Quality. No effect of air quality would be expected.
2. Visual Impact. Aboveground structures shall be painted to blend with the
surrounding landscape. Visual quality objectives for the land management unit
shall not be adversely impacted.
3. Water Quality. The proposed pipeline crosses numerous ephemeral drainages;
however, surface or ground water quality and quantity should not be affected.
4. Noise. Noise from the construction activities will create a temporary disruption of
ambient conditions; however, any disruption should be of relatively short
duration.
5. Aesthetics. The construction of the proposed facility will not have any significant
impact on the surrounding environment. Any actual construction impacts will be
temporary.
III. CONSTRUCTION
A. Notification. Your office will be notified at least 5 days prior to the anticipated start of
construction and/or any surface disturbing activities. A preconstruction conference will
also be scheduled with the authorized BLM officer and all contractors and agents
involved with construction and/or surface disturbing activities to review the stipulations of
the Grant and the Plan of Development.
S. Saturated Surfaces. No construction or routine maintenance activities shall be performed
during periods when the soil is too wet to adequately support construction equipment or
when watershed damage is likely to occur. If such equipment creates ruts in excess of
four inches deep, the soil shall be deemed too wet to adequately support construction
equipment. Frozen soil or soil mixed with snow will not be used in construction.
C. Topsoil. The top 6 inches of topsoil will be removed and conserved during excavation
and reused as cover on disturbed areas to facilitate regrowth of vegetation. Trenching
will be done using a trencher. Sideboom tractors will be used to place the pipeline in the
trench after the pipe has been welded and coated. After the pipeline is in place, the
trench will be backfilled using an angle dozer or auger. If rocks are present, the pipe will
be padded and shaded with a bucket shaker or an "Ozzie Padder", there are to be no
berms. No foreign rock to the surface will remain exposed.
D. The pipeline will be hydro -tested prior to being placed in service. Prior to any discharge,
hydrostatic testing water will be tested and processed, if necessary, to ensure that the
water meets local, state or federal water quality standards. Prior to discharge of
hydrostatic testing water from the pipeline, EnCana will design and install a suitable
energy dissipater at the outlets, and design and install suitable channel protection
structures necessary to ensure that there will be no erosion or scouring of natural
channels within the affected watershed as a result of such discharge. Sandbags, rock, or
other materials or objects installed shall be removed from the site upon completion of
hydrostatic testing.
E. All construction equipment and vehicles shall be confined to approved existing roads and
the right-of-way.
IV. POST CONSTRUCTION
A. Disturbed areas. All disturbed areas will be final graded to as close as possible to its
original condition.
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B. Erosion. Erosion control structures such as water bars or "kicker dikes" will be
constructed. Water bars will be placed approximately every 25' on steep slopes to
prevent erosion over the right-of-way. Steep slope breaks will also be made impassable
to vehicular traffic by using deep waterbars, leaving them rough.
C. Drainages. The banks of drainage crossings will be returned and stabilized to their
original slope to avoid ramping and opening them to livestock and vehicle traffic.
D. Visuals. Where applicable, the upper rim rock will be replaced to discourage traffic and
mitigate visual scarring.
E. Painting. All aboveground facilities will be painted with the Carlsbad Canyon 2.5 Y 6/2
color or similar color to blend in with the surrounding area.
F. Seeding. EnCana will seed all disturbed areas along the pipeline corridor with the
recommended seed mixtures as stated in the BLM publication:
Table 2.2 Seed Mixes to be Used in Reclamation of EnCana Pipeline Routes
(unless otherwise specified by landowner).
Site Type
Drill Seeding
Species Variety Rate'
Upland Sites
Total
Saline Lowlands
Total
Other Lowlands
Western wheatgrass Rosanna 6.0
Thickspike wheatgrass Critan a 6.0
Indian ricegrass Nezpar 3.0
Shadscale saltbush2 3.0
Globemallow3 0.5
Western wheatgrass
Bottlebrush squirreltail
Gardner's saltbush
Indian ricegrass
Alkali sacaton
Nebraska sedge
Tufted hairgrass
Alkali grass
Rosanna
18.5
6.0
3.0
2.0
4.0
15.0
3.0
1.0
2.0
4.0
Total 10.0
Source: BLM (1997a).
' Drill seeding rate = lbs/acre pure live seed (PLS).
2 Substitution for shadscale saltbush: Gardner's saltbush.
9 Substitution for globemallow: western yarrow or blue flax.
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Seed shall be planted using a drill equipped with a depth regulator to ensure proper
depth of planting where drilling is possible. The seed mixture shall be evenly and
uniformly planted over the disturbed area. Where drilling is not possible, seed shall be
broadcast and the area shall be raked or chained to cover the seed. When broadcasting
the seed, the pounds per acre will be doubled. Steep slopes will not be drill seeded so to
avoid establishing rills. The seeding will be repeated until a satisfactory stand is
established as determined by the authorized officer. Evaluation of growth will not be
made before completion of the first growing season after seeding. The authorized officer
will be notified a minimum of 5 days prior to the seeding of the project.
Seeding will occur during spring or late fall seasons when ground frost is not present.
V. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
A. Waste Disposal. All waste caused by construction activities will be removed and
disposed of in an authorized area or approved landfill.
B. Weed Control. EnCana shall be responsible for weed control on disturbed areas within
the limits of the right-of-way. EnCana will be responsible for consultation with the
authorized officer and/or local authorities for acceptable weed control methods (within
limits imposed in the grant stipulation).
C. Pesticide Use. EnCana shall comply with the applicable federal and state laws.
Pesticides shall be used only in accordance with their registered uses and within
limitations imposed by the Secretary of the Interior. Prior to the use of pesticides,
EnCana shall obtain from the authorized officer written approval of a plan showing the
type and quantity of material to be used, pests(s) to be controlled, method of application,
location of storage and disposal of containers, and any other information deemed
necessary by the authorized officer. Emergency use of pesticides shall be approved in
writing by the authorized officer prior to such use.
VI. ABANDONMENT
A. Prior to termination of the right-of-way, EnCana shall contact' the authorized officer to
arrange a pre -termination conference. This conference will be held to review the
termination provision of the grant.
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EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc.
Attachment "A"
River Water Pipeline
Land Description
Table 1. Route Summary
SECTION
TOWNSHIP
RANGE
FEET
15
6S
93W
1030
14
6S
93W
705
23
6S
93W
12412
26
6S
93W
6730
35
6S
93W
325
36
6S
93W
8115
1
7S
93W
1707
TOTAL
31,024
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ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA), INC.
RIVER WATER PIPELINE
PRELIMINARY MAP SHOWING PROPOSED ROUTE
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