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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.0 Application51-- l2 -0q - (Z2 -t O LSSO N ASSOCIATES RECEIVED DEC 1 52009 GARFIELD COUNTY BUILDING & PLANNING December 14, 2009 Fred Jarman Garfield County Building and Planning Department 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Subject: Removal of Temporary Housing Units from Laramie Reppo 34-10 Pad Site Dear Fred Jarman: Olsson Associates (Olsson) was contracted by Laramie Energy II, LLC (Laramie) to provide Environmental Engineering and Consulting Services associated with drilling natural gas wells in Garfield County, Colorado. On behalf of Laramie, Olsson is informing you of the removal of temporary employee housing units supporting drilling operations at pad site Reppo 34-10, Section 34, TWN 7S, R96W. This removal notice is effective immediately. If you or your staff has any questions regarding this notice or if you require additional information, please contact me at 970-263-7800. Sincerely, Leslie Booth GIS/Permitting Olsson Associates 826 21'/2 Road TEL 970.263.7800 Grand Junction, CO 81505 FAX 970.263.7456 www.oaconsulting.com SMALL TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE HOUSING APPLICATION WELL PAD REPPO 34-10 SUBMITTED TO: GARFIELD COUNTY PREPARED FOR LARAMIE ENERGY II, INC. NOVEMBER 2009 OA PROJECT No. 008-2319 O\OLSSON ASSOCIATES O LSSO N ASSOCIATES November 19, 2009 Garfield County Building & Planning Department 108 86 Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Subject: Small Temporary Employee Housing Permit Application —Well Pad Reppo 34-10 To Whom It May Concern: Enclosed please find one (1) copy of the subject Small Temporary Employee Housing Permit Application along with the required application fee. Laramie Energy II, Inc., (Laramie) on behalf of Grand River Ranches, LLC, is seeking permission to install temporary employee housing to support drilling operations on a well pad in Garfield County. As stated in the enclosed application, the need for the temporary employee housing at this well pad is dictated by the remote location of Laramie's operations and the hazards associated with having employees routinely driving on the relatively primitive roads accessing these operations. The installation of this housing will reduce the daily traffic to and from these well pads and enhance the safety of Laramie's operations. In addition, temporary employee housing is needed for each drilling rig because long-term, affordable is housing is not readily available in Garfield County. If you or Garfield County staff have any questions regarding this application, please contact me at 970-263-7800, ext. 2011. Sincerely, Lorne C. Prescott Project Scientist Cordilleran Compliance a division of Olsson Associates A___00A/r 826 21' Road TEL 970.263.7800 Grand Junction, CO 81505 FAX 970.263.7456 www.oaconsulting.com GARFIELD COUNTY Building and Planning Department 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Telephone: (970) 945-8212 Facsimile: (970) 384-3470 www.qarfield-countv.com 12-06-11- (2z] RECEIVE] DEC 0 12009 GARFIELD COUNTY BUILDING & PLANNING Small Temporary Employee Housing Administrative Checklist GENERAL INFORMATION — Submit 1 paper & 1 CD copy of the completed application to Planning Department Win 48 hours following occupation (To be completed by the Small Facility Operator — e.g. well pad operator) Section/Township/Range Location of Housing Site: Well Pad Number: Reppo 34-10 NWSE 34, T7S, R96W, 6th PM Tax Parcel Number for Parcel Containing Housing Site: 240934200172 GPS and/or Lat-Long Coordinates of Housing Facility Site (Often included in APD): 39°23'37.9" N, 108°05'42.3" W Zone District: R - Rural Maximum Number of Occupants at Permitted Site (e.g. well pad): 8 Cumulative Amount of Time (in Days) The Facility Will be at Location: 45 State or Federal Permitting Agency Overseeing Reclamation, COGCC — APD 20091963 Restoration and Revegetation and Relevant Permit Number: Date of Installation: November 19, 2009 Date of Removal: January 3, 2010 Name of Landowner: Grand River Ranches, LLC Street Address: 1538 Wazee St., Ste 200 Telephone: 303-830-0888 Email: City: Denver State: CO Zip Code: 80202 Name of Operator's Compliance Officer: Wayne Bankert Street Address: 601 28 1/4 Road Telephone: 970-683-5410 Email: wbankert@laramie-energy.com City: Grand Junction State: CO Zip Code: 81506 Company 24 -Hour Emergency Contact: Randy Natvig Phone Number: 800-891-6191 This Administrative Checklist must be received by the Garfield County Planning hours following occupancy of the Small Facility. Department within 48 shall be delivered to within 48 hours Sheriff's Office and receipt) or verified It is the Operator's has been received by A copy of this completed Administrative Checklist and all associated submittals the Garfield County Sheriff's Office and relevant Fire Protection District (if applicable) following occupancy of the Small Facility. Additionally, the Garfield County relevant Fire Protection District (if applicable) must be notified in writing (return email (return receipt) within 48 hours following removal of the Small Facility. responsibility to confirm and obtain verification that the Administrative Checklist the Sheriff's Office and Fire Protection District. November 19, 2009 Garfield County Building & Planning Dept 'lent 108 81�Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Subject: Small Temporary Employee Housing Permit Application —Well Pad Reppo 34-10 To Whom It May Concern: Enclosed please find one (1) copy of the subject Small Temporary Employee Housing Permit Application along with the required application fee. Laramie Energy II, Inc., (Laramie) on behalf of Grand River Ranches, LLC, is seeking permission to install temporary employee housing to support drilling operations on a well pad in Garfield County. As stated in the enclosed application, the need for the temporary employee housing at this well pad is dictated by the remote location of Laramie's operations and the hazards associated with having employees routinely driving on the relatively primitive roads accessing these operations. The installation of this housing will reduce the daily traffic to and from these well pads and enhance the safety of Laramie's operations. In addition, temporary employee housing is needed for each drilling rig because long-term, affordable is housing is not readily available in Garfield County. If you or Garfield County staff have any questions regarding this application, please contact me at 970-263-7800, ext. 2011. Sincerely, ome C. Prescott Project Scientist Cordilleran Compliance a division of Olsson Associates 826 211/2 Road TEL 970.263.7800 Grand Junction, CO 81505 FAX 970.263.7456 www.oaconsulting.com GARFIELD COUNTY Building and Planning Department 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Telephone: (970) 945-8212 Facsimile: (970) 384-3470 www.qarfield-countv.com 2-001- 1Q22-1 Small Temporary Employee Housing Administrative Checklist GENERAL INFORMATION —Submit 1 paper & 1 CD copy of the completed application to Planning Department Min 48 hours following occupation (To be completed by the Small Facility Operator— e.g. well pad operator) Section/Township/Range Location of Housing Site: Well Pad Number: Reppo 34-10 NWSE 34, T7S, R96W, 6th PM Tax Parcel Number for Parcel Containing Housing Site: 240934200172 GPS and/or Lat-Long Coordinates of Housing Facility Site (Often included in APD): 39°23'37.9" N, 108°05'42.3" W Zone District R - Rural Maximum Number of Occupants at Permitted Site (e.g. well pad): 8 Cumulative Amount of Time (in Days) The Facility Will be at Location: 45 State or Federal Permitting Agency Overseeing Reclamation, COGCC — APD 20091963 Restoration and Revegetation and Relevant Permit Number: Date of Installation: November 19, 2009 Date of Removal: January 3, 2010 Name of Landowner: Grand River Ranches, LLC Street Address: 1538 Wazee St., Ste 200 Telephone: 303-830-0888 Email: City: Denver State: CO Zip Code: 80202 Name of Operator's Compliance Officer: Wayne Banken Street Address: 601 28 % Road Telephone: 970-683-5410 Email: wbankert@laramie-energy.com City: Grand Junction State: CO Zip Code: 81506 Company 24 -Hour Emergency Contact: Randy Natvig Phone Number:: 800-891-6191 This Administrative Checklist must be received by the Garfield County Planning hours following occupancy of the Small Facility. Department within 48 shall be delivered to within 48 hours Sheriff's Office and receipt) or verified It is the Operator's has been received by A copy of this completed Administrative Checklist and all associated submittals the Garfield County Sheriffs Office and relevant Fire Protection District (if applicable) following occupancy of the Small Facility. Additionally, the Garfield County relevant Fire Protection District (if applicable) must be notified in writing (return email (return receipt) within 48 hours following removal of the Small Facility. responsibility to confirm and obtain verification that the Administrative Checklist the Sheriff's Office and Fire Protection District. Fire Suppression Requirements (Per Performance Standard LZ "A water storage tank is required to provide water to the sprinkler system (if applicable) and initial suppression activities. The size of the water tank shall be determined based on sprinkler calculations and initial suppression demands. The relevant fire protection district shall be responsible for determining the size of the water storage tank. If the Small Facility is not within a fire protection district, the Operator shall provide at least 2500 gallons of water dedicated to initial fire suppression which is accessible with a dry hydrant." Required Size of water storage tank for sprinkler system and initial suppression activities: 2 500 gallons A. Outline of Process. The Small Temporary Housing Faciiity(ies) Review process shall consist of the following procedures as more fully outlined in Section 4-109 of Article IV of the Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008. 1. Application to relevant protection districts and the Garfield County Sheriffs Office. 2. Application to the County B. Review Process. Prior to submittal of any forms to the Planning Department, the applicant shall submit all documents to the relevant fire protection district(s) and the Garfield County Sheriffs Office. All forms shall be accurately completed, signed, dated and submitted to the Garfield County Planning Department within 48 hours following occupation of the Small Facility. C. Submittal Requirements. The application submitted to the County shall contain the following information: i. A vicinity map indicating the section, township, and range of the subject lot and the location of Small Facility within the subject lot and the Permitted Site; general relation to surrounding public roads, private roads, adjacent utility systems, residential development, other actively permitted Small, Minor and Major Facilities, natural drainage courses and municipalities within one (1) mile of the proposed Small Facility; north arrow and scale; GPS coordinates and current surface ownership of the subject lot. The vicinity map shall be presented on a USGS 7.5 minute series quadrangle at a scale of 1"=2000' or equivalent, with a topography depicted at a minimum of 40' intervals. ii. Surveyed layout of the proposed Small Facility within the surveyed boundaries of the Permitted Site, including at a minimum: sewage and wastewater disposal, trash receptacles, potable water storage, all other associated infrastructure and all other equipment located within the Permitted Site. (See Section 4-502 (C )(3) for site plan definition) iii. Identification of the private and public roadways accessing each Small Facility. Roadways shall be marked as open, gated, and/or locked (include combinations). Detailed directions, with mileage, shall be given from the nearest town within Garfield County, nearest Garfield County Sheriffs Office dispatch location and responsible fire district headquarters to each Small Facility, along each roadway. iv. Name, address and phone number of surface owner of the subject lot. v. Name, address and phone number, including a 24-hour emergency response number of at least two persons responsible for Operator's emergency field operations; contact numbers for local hospitals, emergency response, fire protection 2 districts, Garfield County Sheriff's Office, Life/Care Flight, and applicable regulatory agencies; site safety/evacuation plan; and any other written response plan for potential emergencies at the Permitted Site. vi. Identification of the anticipated dates of installation and removal of the Small Facility. The site plan shall include a notation of the total cumulative length of time (number of days) that the Small Facility will be installed at the Permitted Site. ELIGIBILITY Requirement (Section 7-808 (D)(3) — All Requirements ApplicantDepartment Planning Must be Satisfied to be Eligible as a Small Facility Complies (Y/N) Complies (Y/N) The Small Facility and any associated infrastructure must be completely contained within a state or federally permitted parcel (such as a Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) approved oil/gas well pad) in which reclamation and revegetation are secured with the permitting agency (Permitted Site); and, Yes The Small Facility is located at the Permitted Site for less than a cumulative of one (1) year and at the end of the utilization period, all structures, foundations and associated infrastructure are completely removed; and, Yes The Small Facility shall have an occupancy of eight (8) or fewer people within a Permitted Site (e.g. well pad) who are employees, contractors or sub -contractors of the operator of the small facility and are needed for onsite safety of the related commercial, industrial, extraction or highway operation. Temporary employee housing facilities that do not have the three characteristics listed above, or consist wholly or in part of Recreational Vehicles as defined above, are subject to the administrative permit requirements or the Major Impact Permit process, standards and requirements contained in this document. Yes 3 Building Information (Per Unit) Make: Atco Serial Number or Unit ID Number: 21540 Manufacture Year: 2005 Size of Unit (Square Feet): 13x54 702 sq. ft. Make: Atco -- Sneezy Serial Number or Unit ID Number: 19077 Manufacture Year: 2008 Size of Unit (Square Feet): 13x54 702 sq. ft. Make: Atco -- Rascal Serial Number or Unit ID Number: 19055 Manufacture Year: 2008 Size of Unit (Square Feet): 13x58 754 sq. ft. Make: Serial Number or Unit ID Number: Manufacture Year: Size of Unit (Square Feet): Make: Serial Number or Unit ID Number: Manufacture Year: Size of Unit (Square Feet): ISDS Permit Number: Application in progress \37 (p OI99a11y signed by Wayne P. Bankert DN: en -Wayne P. Banked, o=Laramie Energy 0, Signature of Operator's Compliance Wayne P. Banker.tLLD on,emall-wbanke„plaramleener9y Officer: Date 2009 11 1815 30 22 07 0 (By signing this form, 1 verify that all information provided in this checklist is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge) Print Name: Wayne Bankert Title: Senior Reg. & Env. Coordinator 4 Eligibility, Submittal and Performance Standards Certification Section 7-808(D)(3) - Small Temporary Employee Housing Facilities (Small Facility(ies)) in Article VII — Standards, requires the that the following performance standards be met with each facility: Small Facilities, in the nature of Factory Built Nonresidential Structures [as defined under C.R.S. 24-32-3302(a)] but NOT recreational vehicles [as defined under C.R.S. 42-1-102 (61), including truck, truck tractor, motor home or camper trailer], may be utilized for housing of workers on projects related to commercial, industrial, mineral extraction or highway operations, pursuant to the standards for Small Facilities contained in sub- section (2), below. Such facilities are not subject to Garfield County building and fire codes (building code, fire code). However, Small Facilities are subject to all pertinent state (i.e. electrical permits), federal permits and relevant fire protection district(s) code requirements. Small Facilities shall have all of the following basic characteristics: A. The Small Facility and any associated infrastructure must be completely contained within a state or federally permitted parcel (such as a Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) approved oil/gas well pad) in which reclamation and revegetation are secured with the permitting agency (Permitted Site); and, B. The Small Facility is located at the Permitted Site for less than a cumulative of one (1) year and at the end of the utilization period, all structures, foundations and associated infrastructure are completely removed; and, C. The Small Facility shall have an occupancy of eight (8) or fewer people who are employees, contractors or sub -contractors of the operator of the small facility and are needed for onsite safety of the related commercial, industrial, extraction or highway operation. Temporary employee housing facilities that do not have the three characteristics listed above, or consist wholly or in part of Recreational Vehicles as defined above, are subject to the administrative permit requirements or the Major Impact permit process, standards and requirements contained in this document. The Small Facility shall adhere to the following Standards: All required submittals (as outlined in (2), above) shall be submitted to the Planning Department within 48 hours following occupation of the Small Facility. Enforcement shall be in accordance with this Resolution. The Small Facility shall demonstrate and certify compliance with the following standards: A. Small Facility must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. B. The Small Facility shall NOT contain recreational vehicles as defined in Section 7- 808 (D). 5 C. In no case shall unsafe water be used for drinking nor shall raw sewage or contaminated water be discharged on the ground surface. The operator shall conduct monthly tests (or quarterly if an on-site disinfection system is installed) and maintain records of stored potable water samples specific for coli form bacteria. Any tests indicating coli form contamination must be disclosed to the Garfield County Board of Health or designee within 72 hours from the time the contaminated water was tested. D. Each Small Facility shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition, free of weeds and refuse. Any hazardous or noxious materials that must be stored at the Small Facility for operational or security reasons must be managed in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. E. At least one thirty (30) gallon (4 cubic feet) wildlife -proof refuse container shall be provided for each Factory Built Non -Residential Structure unit. Said container(s) must be durable, washable, non-absorbent metal or plastic with tight -fitting lids. F. Refuse shall be disposed of weekly, at a minimum. Operators must keep appropriate records, to be provided to the County or any interested third party upon request, to demonstrate that refuse is collected in a timely fashion and disposed of at a licensed facility. G. Outdoor food storage is prohibited. H. Factory Built Non -Residential Structures equipped by the manufacturer with a fire sprinkler system, fire detection system, and/or alarm system shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the relevant fire protection district(s) and the Colorado Division of Housing. 1. Single -station carbon monoxide alarms shall be placed in each Factory Built Non - Residential Structure. J. One (1) or more approved fire extinguisher(s) of a type suitable for flammable liquids, combustible materials and electrical fires (Class ABC), or dry chemical, shall be located in each Factory Built Non -Residential Structure and placed in accordance with applicable fire protection district and/or Colorado Division of Housing codes. K. Domestic animals are prohibited at all Small Facilities. L. A water storage tank is required to provide water to the sprinkler system (if applicable) and initial suppression activities. The size of the water tank shall be determined based on sprinkler calculations and initial suppression demands. The relevant fire protection district shall be responsible for determining the size of the water storage tank. If the Small Facility is not within a fire protection district, the Operator shall provide at least 2500 gallons of water dedicated to initial fire suppression which is accessible with a dry hydrant within each Permitted Site for a Small Facility. M. The operator shall document all emergency situations requiring action by any government agency or fire protection district, in writing, and such documentation shall be presented to the Planning Department within 24 hours of the occurrence. N. All required Access Permits shall be obtained from the Garfield County Road and Bridge Department or the Colorado Department of Transportation. 6 O. The Garfield County Sheriffs Office and relevant fire protection district(s) shall be notified and provided with all documentation as outlined in these regulations, within 48 hours following occupation of each Small Facility. In addition, the Garfield County Sheriff's Office and relevant fire protection district(s) shall be notified either by hard -copy or electronically within 48 hours following removal of all Small Facilities. The Planning Department shall be copied on all such notification, whether hard copy or electronic. P. The Operator shall maintain records identifying workers, whether employees, contractors or sub -contractors, and document the dates that each worker is housed at the Small Facility. Such records shall be provided to the County or any additional third party upon request. Q. The Operator shall obtain a certification inspection conducted by a third -party Professional Engineer Licensed in the State of Colorado. The certification shall verify that at the time of inspection the identified Small Facility meets or exceeds the standards set forth in Article 7.808 D. 2. of the Garfield County Land Use Code of 2008, as amended. This certification shall be on forms provided by the Garfield County Planning Department. The certification shall be provided to the Garfield County Planning Department within 48 hours following occupation of the Small Facility. R. The Operator shall accurately complete all required forms provided by the Garfield County Planning Department identifying the location of the facility (Section/Township/Range, relevant Tax Parcel Number, and GPS coordinates or Latitude/Longitude coordinates); relevant zone district; maximum number of occupants; cumulative amount of time (in days) that the Small Facility will be at the specified location; identification of the State or Federal permitting agency overseeing reclamation, rehabilitation and revegetation of the Permitted Site and relevant permit number; date of installation; date of removal; name and contact information of the landowner; name and contact information of the Operator's Compliance Officer; 24-hour emergency contact information for the Operator; building information (make, manufacture year, serial number, size (square feet)); signature and contact information of the Operator's Compliance Officer. S. Wastewater Disposal: 1) Vault System: All vault systems shall be designed and installed to accommodate the maximum number of persons (eight or less individuals), who will inhabit the Small Facility. In addition, all vault systems shall be equipped with an overflow alarm device. Vault systems shall be designed to accommodate a minimum of 75 gallons of wastewater per person per day. If a vault system is proposed or has been approved, the Operator must: a. Demonstrate that year-round vehicular access is available and maintained for safe and regular access for sewage hauling vehicles. b. Maintain all sewage disposal records including but not limited to trip logs/reports and landfill receipts as public records, available to the County and/or any other interested third party upon request. c. (b) Individual Sewage Disposal System (ISDS): If an ISDS is proposed, then it shall be designed, installed and operated to accommodate the maximum number of persons who will inhabit the Small 7 Facility (eight or less individuals) and shall otherwise be permitted and operated in accordance with the Garfield County ISDS regulations as contained in BOCC Resolution Number 1994H-136. I hereby attest that I am the designated Compliance Officer for the aforementioned Small Temporary Employee Housing Facility(ies). I attest that I have read and understand the standards to which the Facility(ies) shall be installed and operated. I attest that the Facility(ies) will be constructed and maintained in accordance with all applicable Garfield County, State of Colorado and Federal regulations and standards. In addition, 1 attest that 1 have read and understand the enforcement provisions as described in Article 12 of the Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008. Further, I understand that non-compliance with any of the provisions as outlined in Article 7-808 (D) (3) of the Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008 shall be enforced in accordance with Article 12. Dlgiutly.i9ned Uy Wayne P. Ban"ert Wayne P. Banker i :F:ceneV.Oaa @larame-eneyy Signature of Operator's Compliance Officer:"`2089,9.90 "30 '08 ��-' wm: zoo9,n.te tsaom.oroo� Print Name: Wayne Bankert Title: Senior Req. & Env. Coordinator Phone Number: 970-683-5419 C: 970-985-5383 Email: wbankert(laramie-energy.com I hereby attest that I am a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado. I attest that I have conducted a visual inspection of the Small Facility identified in this Administrative Checklist, as installed, and, based on information from that inspection I certify that the Small Facility complies with the standards set forth in Article 7-808 (D) (3) of the Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008. 8 PE Stamp PE Certification Number --.., N ADp REG/si`NI Date of Inspection // i 7-7©9 , COQ°ee`GIiAE� �'.9F0,,1 :25 F: i Print N me and Title Dion Plsek, Senior Engineer 28 Fry'/ON �' Signat� 8 SITE PLAN REPPO 34-10 PAD OPERATOR: LARAMIE ENERGY II NW 1/4 SE1/4 SECTION 34 T7S R96W 6th PM GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO North Vicinity Map 1°'^2000 SURFACE OWNERSHIP: Grand River Ranches LLC 1530 Wane St Suite 200 Denver, 0000202 (303)8303886 DRIVING DIRECTIONS: FROM THE FIRE STATION ON CARDINAL WAY MP 0,0 - Fire station, Cardinal Way A Cand V&ley Way, bead In a northeasterly Oration 0)04) Card.' Way 001P 0,1- Interse .Hon with N. 9e18emenl Pim.. Wm loft MP0.3- Bridge avIX140 MP 0.4 - intersection HAAS, Hvry 24.8 1ai Street vest on Hwy MP 2.0 .CrosaoverATO MP 5.1 Oak leo on OR 300 MP 6.4 - Left on MVO) msec into 34-10 Pod INSTALLATION & REMOVAL DATES: Installation Date: November 10, 2009 Removal Dole: January 7,2010 Cumo)atva Time onsite: 45 days EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION: 15Laramie Energy%L LLC 24 HR, Emer)enW Contact (000) 891.0191 2) Randy !ONO • Offing Manager Larom10 Energy o, LLC 1512 Latimer SM10WS SOM 1000 Denver. COMM W. (303) 3394157 0,(303)47&5181 3) Bob Hea -V,P. Operations Laramie Energyll, LLC 1512 Latimer Street Salle 1000 Denver, C080202 W. (3035 33940925 C.0303) 0424982 4) Wayne P. Bankml- Senior Re*ulmory B Envirenmen0H Coordinator Laramie Empy B, LLC 601 20 1/4 Rd, suite Gmnd Junction, 0000500 01, (070)003.0410 C,()70)9854313 5) G000)4 County Onpaldr (970)6258095 6) Par0nbule Polka DepoMent (970)2057630 7) 6L Marys CareFd961 Helicopter 9070) 332,4923 8) Poison Conal Hotline (800) 2224222 9)CHEMTREC (600)4288300 ClisA LAND SURVEYING AND MAPPING LAFAYETTE- WINTER PARK P62038000379 053036856720 SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned, Bruce L. Payne, President of Laramie Energy II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), does hereby appoint Wayne P. Bankert of 60128 IA Road, Suite D, Grand Junction, Colorado (hereinafter referred to as "Agent") to act as attorney-in-fact on behalf of and in the name of the Company for the purpose of acquiring permits and authorizations for the development of the Company's oil and gas properties from agencies and offices of the U.S. Government and of the State of Colorado, including, but not limited to, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, the Colorado Department of Wildlife, and the Colorado Department of Health and Environment and to execute such documents in the name of the Company as may be incidental to such purposes, including without limitation: (a) rights of way authorizations, (b) special use authorizations, (c) temporary use authorizations, and (d) road use permits. This Power of Attorney shall be effective as of February 25, 2008 and shall remain in effect until revoked by the Company. Any party dealing with Agent shall be entitle to rely upon his authority to act on behalf of the Company unless and until such party has received written notice that the same has been revoked. Executed this 25th day of February 2008. LARAIVIIE ENERGY II, LLC L. Payne, President STATE OF COLORADO ) )ss COUNTY OF DENVER ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledge before me this 25`h day of February 2008, by Bruce L. Payne as President on behalf of Laramie Energy I1, LLC. Witness my hand and official seal. My Commission expires: Y�D✓o m ,k 1 ,/Al2.ao7 KAREN PRICE NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO.. My Commission Fxnires 1112312009