HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplicationFox Engineering Solutions, Inc.
670 Canyon Creek Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81507
Ph: (970) 250-5505
Email: coloradofox@bresnan.net
Inspection Report for: RU 32-12 Well Pad - Small Temporary Employee Housing
Prepare for: Terra Energy Partners
Location: SW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 12, T7S, R94W, 6th P.M. Garfield County
Conducted By: David Fox, P.E.
Date Conducted: May 11, 2017
Garfield County
Paragraph Article 7-707 Land Use& Development Code (7/15/13)
Reference Characteristic or Standard Description Inspection Comments
A.Within 48 hours following occupation of the Small Facility,
documentation shall be provided to the Community
Development Department, Sheriff’s Office, and relevant fire
protection district(s) that demonstrates and certifies
compliance with the following standards. Notice shall also be
provided to these entities within 48-hours following removal
of a Small Facility.
Not subject to visual inspection and certification by third party
Professional Engineer.
B.General Information reguirements Not subject to visual inspection and certification by third party
Professional Engineer.
C.Small Facilities shall comply with all applicable Federal, State
(i.e. Building Codes and electrical permits), and local laws and
regulations (i.e. fire code), but are not subject to County
Building Permit.
Colorado Division of Housing certifications noted on Company
trailer, Unit ID. 5421 with Certification No. 19081, manufactured
by ATCO Structures in 2008; Office trailer, Unit ID 330141930 with
Certification No. 25963 manufactured by Brito Structures in 2014;
Driller's trailer, Unit ID. 11-100824 with Certification No. 23592,
manufactured by Ameritech Buildings in 2010; Direction trailer
with office, Unit ID 360148403 with Certification No. 26322
manufactured by ATCO Structures in 2014; and Controller Office
trailer, Unit ID 64-6173 with Certification No. 23625 ,
manufactured by Teton Buildings in 2010. All other aspects not
subject to visual inspection and certification by third party
Professional Engineer.
D Water systems shall comply with standards set forth in
section 7-705.B.
The water system at this location is not a public water system, as
defined by the Colorado Department of Public Health &
Environment - WQCC Regulation No. 11. It is not subject to State
permitting requirements. Four potable water tanks with a
capacity of approximately 1900 gallon each and water meters
were located at the permitted site.
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RU 32-12 Inspection
Terra Energy Partners
Fox Engineering Solutions, Inc.
May 11, 2017
E.Wastewater systems shall comply with standards set forth in
section 7-705.C.
Wastewater disposal at the permitted site will be a vault-and-haul
system. Four 2000-gallon sewage holding tanks onsite. Sewage
flows estimated to be 300 gallons/day (4 individuals x 75 gpcd).
Sewage holding tanks need to be emptied approximately every 26
days (8000 gallons / 300 gallons per day). Wastewater vault
equipped with overflow alarm device.
F.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.
Site appeared to be maintained in clean, safe and sanitary
condition, free of weeds and refuse.
G.Wildlife-proof refuse containers must be provided for trash.
Outdoor food storage is prohibited unless facilities are
provided that prevent the attraction of animals to the Major
Facility site.
Two wildlife-proof trash recepacles with a capacity of
approximately 20 cubic yards each onsite. Individual refuse
containers in each office/housing structure.
H.1 Provisions for giving alarm in case of fire and fire suppression
must be installed per fire codes and as required by the fire
protection district.
Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers (ABC-rated) located in all
factory built non-residential structures. Factory-Built
Nonresidential Structures have a minimum separation distance of
20 ft. Four potable aboveground water tanks with aggregate
storage of 7600 gallons capacity on-site. Potable water demand is
estimated to be 300 gallons/day (4 individuals x 75 gpcd).
Required fire suppression demand is 2500 gallons. Water meters
and dry hydrant connections observed on water tanks.
H.2 Single-station carbon monoxide alarms must be placed in
each Manufactured Home or Recreational Vehicle unit.
Single-station carbon monoxide detectors located in all factory
built non-residential structures
I.Domestic animals are prohibited. No domestic animals observed on-site.
J.The Operator shall obtain a certification inspection
conducted by a qualified professional engineer. The
certification shall verify that at the time of inspection the
identified Small Facility meets or exceeds the requirements of
this section.
This inspection was conducted by a qualified Professional
Engineer licensed in Colorado and certifies compliance with
applicable standards set forth in Article 7.707 of the Land Use and
Development Code (7/15/13), as amended, that are subject to
visual inspection.
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RU 32-12 Inspection
Terra Energy Partners
Fox Engineering Solutions, Inc.
May 11, 2017
Professional Engineer's Attestation
PE Certification Number: No. 25420 (Colorado)PE Stamp
Date of Inspection: May 11, 2017
Print Name and Title: David J. Fox, Principal Engineer
Signature:
I hereby attest that I am a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado. I attest that I or my
agent have conducted a visual inspection of the Small Facility identified in this Checklist, as installed, and,
based on information from that inspection I certify that the Small Facility complies with the standards,
subject to and limited to visual inspections items as identified above; set forth in Article 7-707 of the Land
Use& Development Code (Effective 7/15/13), for Garfield County, Colorado.
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Notes:
The well pad site is located in the SW 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 12,T7S,
R94W,6th P.M. (NAD83N39.4555oW107.8339o)
The site will temporarily office and house up to a maximum of four
individuals during natural gas drilling activities and is expected to be
completed in one year or less. The individuals will occupy four
individual trailer offices/houses located on the well pad. Office/houses
have Colorado Division of Housing compliance tags.
Four aboveground sewage holding tanks with aggregate storage of
8000 gallons capacity on-site. Sewage flows estimated to be 300
gallons/day (4 individuals x 75gpcd). Sewage holding tank needs to
be emptied approximately every 26 days (8000 gallons / 300 gallons
per day). Wastewater vaults equipped with overflow alarm device.
Terra utilizes the services of a licensed contractor to remove and haul
the wastewater to a State certified treatment/disposal facility.
Four potable aboveground water tanks with aggregate storage of 7600
gallons capacity on-site. Potable water demand is estimated to be
300 gallons/day (4 individuals x 75gpcd). Required minimum fire
suppression demand is 2500 gallons. Water supply appears adequate
with 5100 gallons (7600 - 2500) of storage with refills scheduled at 17
day intervals. Additional storage of approximately 10,000 gallons of
fire suppression water onsite. Dry hydrants and water meters were on
potable water tanks.
Road access to the site is maintained year-round through the services
of private road maintenance and construction contractors.
Base mapping byBookcliff Survey Services. Site features including
housing trailers, water and wastewater tanks, portable toilets and
dumpster were field located. Please note that this is a construction
site and that the locations of drill equipment and other items are
subject to change.
Factory-Built Nonresidential Structures (Office/Housing) have a
minimum separation distance of 20 ft.
Terra Energy Partners,LLC
RU 32-12 Well Pad
RU 32-12 Site Plan
Garfield County, Colorado
Small Temporary Employee Housing and
Septic Permit Application
Applicant: Terra Energy Partners,LLC
Date:May 11, 2017 Checked:DJF Version: 001
Fox Engineering Solutions, Inc.
670 Canyon Creek Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81507
Ph: (970) 250-5505
Email:coloradofox@bresnan.net
Directions to Site:
Emergency Contact List:
Main Office: (970) 285-9377 answered 24 Hours
Lynn Cass: Drilling Sup (970) 755-0083 Cell
MarkMewshaw: Drilling & Completions Manager (304) 612-7844 Cell
Kevin McDermott::Safety (970) 309-1195 Cell
Tim Dobransky: Spill Contractor (970) 263-6032 Cell
Kris Rowe: Spill Contractor (970) 261-2015 Cell
Identification & Location Key*
1. Wastewater Aboveground Tank (4000 gal.)
2. Potable Water Aboveground Tank (4000 gal)
3.Portable Toilets
4.Wildlife-proof dumpster
5. Company Man Office/Housing
6. Office
7. Driller's Office/Housing
8. Directional
9. Engineer 10. Shed
* Subject to relocation for construction activities.
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From:Kaylee McIntosh
To:"orrin.moon@crfr.us"
Cc:"Mewshaw, Mark"; Lynn Cass; Bryan Hotard; Brandon Hilts; Tyler Gillam
Subject:*** RU 32-12 Pad *** Rig Move On Notification
Date:Tuesday, May 02, 2017 3:31:00 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Move on Notice Emergency Response -CRFR.pdf
This email is intended to notify you of the attached pad location. TEP Rocky Mountain LLC will be
commencing drilling operations by 05/12/2017 and will continue for approximately 150 days. At
which time I will notify you of the removal of the employee housing.
This notification is per GARCO regulations for the pad located in Sec 12 - T7S R94W. Please see the
attached map with directions, the pad lay out and emergency contact information.
Should you have any questions please let me know.
Kaylee McIntosh | Engineering Technician | TEP Rocky Mountain LLC | 1058 County Road 215 | Parachute, CO 81635
( (Office) 970.263.2731 | ( (Mobile) 970.623.9452 | * kmcintosh@terraep.com
TEP Rocky Mountain LLC
1058 County Road 215
P.O. Box 370
Parachute, Colorado 81635
(970) 285-9377
May 2nd, 2017
Colorado River Fire Rescue
Emergency Operations
Attn: Fire Marshall Orrin Moon
1850 Railroad Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
Office: (970) 625-1243
Cell: (970) 379-2932
RE: Emergency Response Notification
RU 32-12 pad
Dear Fire Marshall Moon:
This letter is to inform the Colorado River Fire Rescue that TEP Rocky Mountain LLC will soon
commence drilling operations on the above mentioned drilling location. TEP will provide rig
site housing accommodations for the duration of the drilling operation approximately 150 days.
In accordance with Garfield County Planning and Zoning Regulations the attached
documentation provides emergency response information and driving directions for the
RU 32-12 pad.
Should you have any further questions or concerns regarding this notification feel free to
contact me.
Sincerely,
Kaylee McIntosh | Engineering Technician | TEP Rocky Mountain LLC | 1058 County Road 215 | Parachute, CO 81635
(Office) 970.263.2731 | (Mobile) 970.623.9452 | kmcintosh@terraep.com
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From:Kaylee McIntosh
To:"jsears@garcosheriff.com"
Cc:"Mewshaw, Mark"; Lynn Cass; Bryan Hotard; Brandon Hilts; Tyler Gillam
Subject:*** RU 32-12 Pad *** Rig Move On Notification
Date:Tuesday, May 02, 2017 3:31:00 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Move on Notice Emergency Response -GCSO.pdf
This email is intended to notify you of the attached pad location. TEP Rocky Mountain LLC will be
commencing drilling operations by 05/12/2017 and will continue for approximately 150 days. At
which time I will notify you of the removal of the employee housing.
This notification is per GARCO regulations for the pad located in Sec 12 - T7S R94W. Please see the
attached map with directions, the pad lay out and emergency contact information.
Should you have any questions please let me know.
Thank you,
Kaylee McIntosh | Engineering Technician | TEP Rocky Mountain LLC | 1058 County Road 215 | Parachute, CO 81635
( (Office) 970.263.2731 | ( (Mobile) 970.623.9452 | * kmcintosh@terraep.com
TEP Rocky Mountain LLC
1058 County Road 215
P.O. Box 370
Parachute, Colorado 81635
(970) 285-9377
May 2nd, 2017
Garfield County Sheriff’s Office
Emergency Operations
Attn: Jim Sears
107 8th Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Ph: 970-945-0453
RE: Emergency Response Notification
RU 32-12 pad
Dear Jim:
This letter is to inform the Garfield County Sheriff’s Department that TEP Rocky Mountain LLC
will soon commence drilling operations on the above mentioned drilling location. TEP will
provide rig site housing accommodations for the duration of the drilling operation
approximately 150 days.
In accordance with Garfield County Planning and Zoning Regulations, the attached
documentation provides emergency response information and driving directions for the
RU 32-12 pad.
Should you have any further questions or concerns regarding this notification feel free to
contact me.
Sincerely,
Kaylee McIntosh | Engineering Technician | TEP Rocky Mountain LLC | 1058 County Road 215 | Parachute, CO 81635
(Office) 970.263.2731 | (Mobile) 970.623.9452 | kmcintosh@terraep.com
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