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SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND
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O\OLSSON
ASSOCIATES
Colorado Operations
792 Buckhorn Dr.
Rifle, CO 81650
Ursa m;P.M
Site Specific
SPCC/Containment Plan
BMC A Pad
SPCC Plan
Garfield County, Colorado
April 2017
Revision #: 0
Ursa Operating Company LLC Site Specific SPCC/Containment Plan
Contents
Introduction 3
Facility Purpose 3
Directions to the Facility 3
Tables 4
Table 1. Facility Detail Summary 4
Table 2. Tank Summary Details 7
Table 3. Secondary Containment Summary 9
Table 4. Secondary Containment Calculations 10
Table 5. Site Deficiencies 12
Table 6. Proximity to Navigable Waters 12
Table 7. Site Specific Plan Amendments 13
SPCC/Containment Site Detail Map 14
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Introduction
This site specific SPCC/Containment Plan (Plan) provides the pertinent information with regards to the environmental and equipment
information associated with the respective facility, as required to ensure procedures and protocol implemented by Ursa to meet all applicable
federal regulations included in Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) as described in CFR 40 §112. This site specific plan also
contains the relevant information required to meet all state and local containment -related requirements. The protocol and procedures as provided
in Ursa's Field Wide SPCC/Containment Plan will be applied to the respective facility.
Facility Purpose
The BMC A Pad is a new facility which facilitates the extraction of natural gas for use in the surrounding area via pipeline infrastructure.
Produced water and condensate are considered by-products of the natural gas extraction process and are stored at the facility until their respective
final use is determined Produced water may be recycled or treated at a water treatment facility, while condensate can be utilized as an additive
to fuel refining processes. A facility detail summary is provided in Table 1. It should be noted that the well pad currently has working wellheads,
flow lines, separators, condensate tanks, and produced water tanks which are subject to the SPCC regulations.
Please see the Tables and Map included in the following portion of this Plan for additional information pertaining to the facility.
In the event of a spill please contact the Incident Commander or Alternate Incident Commander. If there is a serious threat to life please call
911.
Directions to the Facility
From the town of Parachute, travel south towards Battlement Mesa (CR 215). Continue onto CR 300. There will be a slight left onto N.
Battlement Parkway, travel 1.5 miles and turn right onto W Battlement Parkway. Turn right onto River Bluff Road and travel approx. 1 mile
south to pad access road.
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Tables
Table 1. Facility Detail Summary
LOCATION OF AND ACCESS TO FACILITY
Facility Name:
BMC A Pad
Legal description:
SESW, 13, T7S, R95W, 6th PM
County, State:
Garfield County, Colorado
Latitude and Longitude:
39.433590, -108.049106
Land Ownership (e.g. Federal (BLM, BIA) or private)
Private Land
Is the facility secured by a gate and lock?
No
Type of facility (e.g. onshore oil and gas production facility,
storage facility):
Onshore oil and gas production facility
Adjacent land is used for:
Commercial, residential, and oil and gas
production, public, recreational
Describe the terrain surrounding the facility:
Sage, grasslands
What is the direction of surface flow of the facility?
South
Are there surface water features, or drainages visible within
500 feet?
Yes —Colorado River within 700+ ft..
Distance to the nearest water well, type of well, status, and
receipt #:
1200 feet to the southeast, domestic,
active, 5517
Is there H2S Gas known at this facility?
No
INMENT OVERVIEW (see the Tables Section for specifics)
How many containment areas are at this facility?
One
Are there any catch basins being utilized for secondary
containment at this facility?
No
Is the facility within a COGCC 3 17B, or high density area?
LUMA
If the facility is within a 317B internal or intermediate zone, or
high density area, does the containment meet 150% of the
largest tanks volume and limit the number of tanks to two
condensate tanks per containment?
Not applicable
Is there a stocked spill kit onsite?
No
TANKS, FLOWLINES, AND EQUIPMENT
Total Oil Storage of Facility (bbl.)
Above ground:
12
Below ground:
0
Are the tanks labeled in accordance with
regulatory requirements pertinent to SPCC
regulations?
yes
Not labeled at time of first inspection
Are the tanks equipped with equalization lines?
Yes
Do load lines extend beyond the containment?
No
Are tanks equipped with ladders?
Yes
Are there any buried vessels
No
What are the flow lines constructed of?
Steel
Are flow lines above or below ground?
Below ground
How is oil transferred from the facility?
By Truck
Separators onsite? Properly labeled?
6 houses, 24 separators. Yes
Wellheads onsite? Properly labeled?
Yes, yes.
55 gallon drum storage?
No
Misc. chemical storage
Corrosion inhibitor is stored onsite in the fenced area
associated with the wellheads
CONTAINMENT DETAILS
Containment ID, as specified on site detail map
Production Secondary Containment
Containment # 1
Production Facility
Shape (e.g. rectangle, oval, or other shape)
Ellipse
Length (feet)
73.3
Width (feet)
43
Height (inches)
Corrugated metal/poly liner containment height: 32 inches
What is the containment constructed of?
Corrugated metal
Is the containment lined?
Yes — poly liner
Is there a rock substrate within the containment?
No
Containment # 2
Injection Facility
Shape (e.g. rectangle, oval, or other shape)
Ellipse
Length (feet)
73.3
Width (feet)
43
Height (inches)
Corrugated metal/poly liner containment height: 32 inches
What is the containment constructed of?
Corrugated metal
Is the containment lined?
Yes — poly liner
Is there a rock substrate within the containment?
No
Table 2. Tank Summary Details / Injection Containment
Container
Fluid
Materials of
Construction
Diameter and
Height (ft.)
Volume
(bbl.)
Secondary
Containment
Comments
W1
Produced Water
Coated Steel
15.6', 9'
300
Secondary
Containment
Injection Tank
W2
Produced Water
Coated Steel
15.6', 9'
300
Secondary
Containment
Injection Tank
W3
Produced Water
Coated Steel
15.6', 9'
300
Secondary
Containment
Injection Tank
W4
Produced Water
Coated Steel
15.6', 9'
300
Secondary
Containment
Injection Tank
W5
Produced Water
Coated Steel
15.6', 9'
300
Secondary
Containment
Injection Tank
W6
Produced Water
Coated Steel
15.6', 9'
300
Secondary
Containment
Injection Tank
Catch Trap Tank'
Produced
water/condensate
Coated Steel
2' 4'
2.3
Secondary
Containment
Propped up on legs — no
displacement volume
considerations.
1 The catch trap tank is utilized to capture liquids from the condensate and produced water tanks within the flare flow line infrastructure prior to the associated gas
traveling to the flare for emissions control.
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Table 2 (a) Tank Summary Details / Production Containment
Container
Fluid
Materials of
Construction
Diameter and
Height (ft.)
Volume
(bbl.)
Secondary1
Containment
Comments
W1
Produced Water
Coated Steel
15.6', 9'
300
Secondary
Containment
Production Tank
W2
Produced Water
Coated Steel
15.6', 9'
300
Secondary
Containment
Production Tank
W3
Produced Water
Coated Steel
15.6', 9'
300
Secondary
Containment
Production Tank
W4
Produced Water
Coated Steel
15.6', 9'
300
Secondary
Containment
Production Tank
01
Condensate Tank
Coated Steel
15.6', 9'
300
Secondary
Containment
Production Tank
02
Condensate Tank
Coated Steel
15.6', 9'
300
Secondary
Containment
Production Tank
Catch Trap Tank2
Produced
water/condensate
Coated Steel
2' 4'
2.3
Secondary
Containment
Propped up on legs — no
displacement volume
considerations.
2 The catch trap tank is utilized to capture liquids from the condensate and produced water tanks within the flare flow line infrastructure prior to the associated gas
traveling to the flare for emissions control.
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Non -oil storage - Not subject to SPCC regulations.
Storage Volume (bbl.)
Corrosion
Inhibitor Tank
Corrosion
Inhibitor
Poly
NA
130
gallons
Tank comes
equipped with
appropriate
secondary
containment
Marked on site map, found with
wells.
Table 3. Secondary Containment Summary
Secondary Containment 1
Storage Volume (bbl.)
Comments
Secondary Containment - Corrugated Metal
Containment
19
The produced water, condensate tanks contained within this
containment.
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Table 4. Containment Calculations / Production Containment
DISPLACEMENT VOLUME:
Vessel No.
Diameter
(ft.)
Height
(ft.) =
Berm
Height
Cubic. Ft.
WI
15.6
2.66
NA
W2
15.6
2.66
508
W3
15.6
2.66
508
W4
15.6
2.66
508
W5
15.6
2.66
508
W6
15.6
2.66
508
0
Displacement Volume (Total volume taken up by
vessels other than the largest vessel) (cubic feet)
2,540
1 SECONDARY CONTAINMENT VOLUME:
Length
(ft73.3
Width (ft.)
Height t
Unit
Containment Dimensions
43.0
2.66
rl
r2
pi
36.7
21.5
3.14
j
Containment Surface Area (square feet)
2,474
Containment Volume (cubic feet)
6,581
Displacement Volume (cubic feet)
2,540
Containment Volume (cubic feet) - the Displacement Volume (cubic feet)
4,041
Largest Tank in Containment (barrels)
300
Largest Tank in Containment (gallons)
12,600
Largest Tank in Containment (cubic feet)
1,684
Precipitation of 24-hour, 25 -year event (inches)
2.10
Precipitation of 24-hour, 25 -year event (feet)
0.18
Precipitation of 24-hour, 25 -year event (cubic feet)
432.99
Containment Volume Required for Tank contents, and precipitation event (cubic
feet)
2,117.48
Percentage of largest tank in the containment
239.92
Percentage of largest tank in the containment and precipitation
190.86
Is the Containment Sufficient?
Yes
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Table 4(a) Containment Calculations / Injection
DISPLACEMENT VOLUME:
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Vessel No.
Diameter
(ft.)
Height
(ft.) =
Berm
Height
Cubic. Ft.
W1
15.6
2.66
NA
W2
15.6
2.66
508
W3
15.6
2.66
508
W4
15.6
2.66
508
01
15.6
2.66
508
02
15.6
2.66
508
0
Displacement Volume (Total volume taken up by
vessels other than the largest vessel) (cubic feet)
2,540
SECONDARY CONTAINMENT VOLUME:
Length
Width (ft.)
Height
Unit
Containment Dimensions
73.3
43.0
2.66
rl
r2
pi
36.7
21.5
3.14
I
Containment Surface Area (square feet)
2,474
Containment Volume (cubic feet)
6,581
Displacement Volume (cubic feet)
2,540
Containment Volume (cubic feet) - the Displacement Volume (cubic feet)
4,041
Largest Tank in Containment (barrels)
300
Largest Tank in Containment (gallons)
12,600
Largest Tank in Containment (cubic feet)
1,684
Precipitation of 24-hour, 25 -year event (inches)
2.10
Precipitation of 24-hour, 25 -year event (feet)
0.18
Precipitation of 24-hour, 25 -year event (cubic feet)
432.99
Containment Volume Required for Tank contents, and precipitation event (cubic
feet)
2,117.48
Percentage of largest tank in the containment
239.92
Percentage of largest tank in the containment and precipitation
190.86
Is the Containment Sufficient?
Yes
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Table 5. Sitc Deficiencies
Deficiency
Correction Completion Date
Table 6. Proximity to Navigable Waters
Water ID
Classification
Distance From Facility
(ft.)
Direction from Facility
Comments
•
Colorado River
Perennial waters
700+ feet
South
Pad location out of 100 yr. flood
plain zone and 317b zones
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Table 7. Site Specific Plan Amendments
Date
Technical/Non-
technical
Section Affected
Reason for Amendment
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Asset -Wide Spill
Prevention, Control, and
Countermeasure (SPCC)
and Containment Plan
Colorado Operations
Garfield County, Colorado
July 2013
Rev #: 8 (April 2015)
Colorado Operations
792 Bockhorn Dr.
Rifle, CO 81650
Ursa
OPERATUG
COMPANY
Asset -Wide Spill
Prevention, Control, and
Countermeasure (SPCC)
and Containment Plan
Colorado Operations
July 2013
Rev #: 8 (April 2015)
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Ursa Operating Company LLC Oil Production Facility SPCC/Containment Plan
Contents
Introduction 1
Regulatory Cross -Reference for an Onshore Production Facility 2
Overview of Regulatory Decision Matrix 9
Flow Chart 1 - BLM/BIA/USFS: Onshore Order 3 Applicability Matrix 10
Flow Chart 2 - 40 CFR §112 — SPCC - Applicability Decision Matrix 11
Flow Chart 3 - 40 CFR §112 - Facility Response Plan Applicability Decision Matrix 12
Flow Chart 4 - Regulation Matrix for Specific Facilities for Production Facilities- 40 CFR §112 13
Flow Chart 5 - COGCC 317B Series - 317B Location 14
Flow Chart 6 - COGCC 604 Series — Designated Setback Locations 15
Flow Chart 7 - Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Regulatory Overview 16
1.0 SPCC PLAN APPROVALS AND CERTIFICATIONS 17
1.1 Management Approval and Review 17
1.2 Professional Engineer Certification 18
1.2.1 Battlement Mesa Substantial Harm Certifications 19
1.3.2 Castle Springs/Wolf Creek Substantial Harm Certifications 12
1.2.2 North Gravel Trend/Roan Substantial Harm Certifications 13
1.3.4 Gravel Trend Substantial Harm Certifications 14
1.3 Plan Review and Amendments 15
2.0 FACILITIES, PROCEDURES, METHODS, OR EQUIPMENT NOT YET FULLY
OPERATIONAL 18
3.0 SPCC PLAN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 19
3.1 Owner Information 20
3.1.1 Facility Layout 20
3.1.2 Tanks, Piping and Equipment 20
3.1.3 Containment Structures 21
3.1.3.a Additional Regulatory Requirements: 22
3.1.4 Potential Discharge Volume and Direction of Flow 25
3.1.5 Proximity to Navigable Waters 26
3.1.6 Site Specific Facility Diagrams 26
3.1.7 SPCC Plan Development Tables 26
3.2 General Requirements 27
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3.2.1 Discovery, Response and Cleanup of Releases 27
3.2.2 Notification Contacts 27
3.2.3 Notification Forms 27
3.2.4 Response Plan 27
3.3 Routine Facility Operations, Inspections and Maintenance 28
3.3.1 Facility Operations 28
3.3.2 Facility Inspection Program 28
3.3.2.a Testing and Record Keeping Guidance 30
3.3.4 Maintenance Program 32
3.4 Response and Reporting Information 33
3.4.1 Spill Response 33
3.4.2 Spill Reporting 33
3.5 Spill Response Training 35
3.5.1 Annual Training 35
3.5.2 Discharge Prevention Briefings 35
3.5.3 Training Records 35
APPENDICES
Appendix A Site Specific SPCC Plans
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Oil Spill Contingency Plan and Emergency Response Plan
Discharge Notification Forms
SPCC Forms
Summary of Operating Procedures and Flowline Maintenance Program
Written Commitment of Manpower
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Onshore Order 3
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Introduction
This Asset -Wide SPCC/Containment Plan is organized to address the Ursa Onshore
Production Facilities which store produced water and condensate and are subject to the EPA
regulations as provided in 40 CFR 112, Subpart B. In addition to the Federal regulations provided
in 40 CFR 112, this Plan specifies the regulatory requirements as outlined by the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM). Please see the Regulatory Cross Reference and the Flow Charts for
additional information.
• Federal
o 40 CFR §112, Subpart A and §112.9 — United States Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA)
o Onshore Order 3 — Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
• State
o Applicable Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) Rules
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Regulatory Cross -Reference for an Onshore Production Facility
Regulation
r i Description
1 Section
EPA — 40 CFR §112 — Onshore Production Facilities
§112.3(b)(2)
SPCC Plan prepared within six months after becoming
operational (effective 11/10/2010)
1.3
§112.3(d)(1)
Professional Engineer (PE) certification with five, or six
(if applicable for produced water containers) elements
1.3
§112.5(a)
Amendment of SPCC Plan
1.3
§ 112.5(b)
Review of Plan at least every 5 years with documentation
(i.e. a log)
1.3
§112.6
Qualified Facilities: meets qualification criteria
N/A
§ 112.7
General requirements for SPCC Plans for all facilities &
all oil types
2.0 — 3.5
§112.7
Management approval of Plan
1.1
§112.7
Discussion of facilities, procedures, methods or
equipment not yet fully operational with details of
installation and operational start-up
2.0
§ 112.7(a)(1)
General requirements; discussion of facility's
conformance with rule requirements
3.0 — 3.5
§ 112.7(a)(2)
Deviations from Plan requirements
N/A
§ 112.7(a)(3)
Facility description and diagram, type of oil and capacity
of each container, transfer stations and piping, buried
containers on diagram
Site Specific Plan
in Appendix A
§ 112.7(a)(3)(ii)
Discharge prevention measures
3.2 — 3.3
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Regulation
Description
Section
1
EPA 40 CFR §112 — Onshore Production Facilities
IL
§ 112.7(a)(3)(iii)
Discharge drainage controls
3.2 — 3.3
§ 112.7(a)(3)(iv)
Countermeasures for discharge discovery, response and
cleanup
3.4 and
Appendix B
112.7(a)(3)(v)
Methods of disposal of recovered materials in accordance
with legal requirements
3.4
§112.7(a)(3)(vi)
Contact list and phone numbers for facility Incident
Commander, National Response Center, cleanup
contractors, all Federal, State, and local agencies who
must be contacted in case of a discharge
3.4 and 3.5
§112.7(a)(4)
Spill reporting information
3.4
§112.7(a)(5)
Discharge procedures
Appendix A
§112.7(b)
Failure prediction (sources, quantities, rates, and
directions)
3.1.4 and
Appendix A
Tables and
Diagrams
§ 112.7(c)
Secondary containment for all areas from which a
discharge of oil could occur (i.e. mobile refuelers,
loading/unloading areas, transformers, oil filled
operational equipment, etc.) other than bulk containers
3.1.3 and
Appendix A
Tables Diagrams
§ 112.7(d)
Explanation of impracticability of secondary containment
N/A
§ 112.7(a)(3)(ii)
Discharge prevention measures
3.2 — 3.3
§ 112.7(a)(3)(iii)
Discharge drainage controls
3.2 — 3.3
§112.7(a)(3)(iv)
Countermeasures for discharge discovery, response and
cleanup
3.4 and
Appendix B
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Regulation
Description
Section
EPA — 40 CFR §112 — Onshore Production Facilities
§ 112.7(a)(3)(v)
Methods of disposal of recovered materials in
accordance with legal requirements
3.4
§ 112.7(a)(3)(ii)
Discharge prevention measures
3.3 and
Appendix E
§ 112.7(a)(3)(iii)
Discharge drainage controls
3.3, Appendix A
Tables
§ 112.7(a)(3)(iv)
Countermeasures for discharge discovery, response and
cleanup
3.4 and
Appendix B
§ 112.7(a)(3)(v)
Methods of disposal of recovered materials in
accordance with legal requirements
3.4
§ 112.7(a)(3)(vi)
Contact list and phone numbers for facility response
coordinator, National Response Center, cleanup
contractors, all Federal, State, and local agencies who
must be contacted in case of a discharge
3.4 and
Appendix B
§ 112.7(a)(4)
Spill reporting information
3.4 and
Appendix B
§ 112.7(a)(5)
Discharge procedures
Appendix A
§ 112.7(b)
Failure prediction (sources, quantities, rates, and
directions)
3.1.4 and
Appendix A
Tables and
Diagrams
§ 112.7(c)
Secondary containment for all areas from which a
discharge of oil could occur (i.e. mobile refuelers,
loading/unloading areas, transformers, oil filled
operational equipment, etc.) other than bulk containers
3.1.1, Appendix
A Tables and
Diagrams
§ 112.7(d)
Explanation of impracticability of secondary
containment
N/A
§112.7(d)(1)
Oil spill contingency plan per part 109
3.1.4 and
Appendix B
§ 112.7(d)(2)
Commitment of manpower, equipment & materials to
remove a discharge
Appendix F
§ 112.7(e)
Written procedures for inspections and tests
3.3
.
§1127e ()
inspections and tests signed and kept 3 ears
Records of p y
3.3.2 and
Appendix D
§ 112.7(f)(1)
Employee training
3.5 and
Appendix D
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Regulation
Description
Section
EPA — 40 CFR §112 — Onshore Production Facilities
§ 112.7(f)(2)
Designated individual accountable for discharge
prevention
3.1, 3.2.2, 3.4
§112.7(f)(3)
Discharge prevention briefings scheduled and conducted
annually
3.4 and
Appendix D
§ 112.7(h)
Loading/unloading rack (excluding offshore facilities)
N/A
§112.7(h)(1)
Containment for contents of largest compartment
Appendix A
Tables
§ 112.7(h)(2)
Warning light/sign, barrier system, wheel chocks, or
break interlock system to prevent departure with
connected lines
Appendix E
§112.7(h)(3)
Inspect drains and outlets of vehicles
Appendix E
§112.7(i)
Brittle fracture or catastrophic failure evaluation
requirements
NA — no field
constructed
tanks to be
utilized
§112.7(j)
Conformance with State requirements
3.0, 3.2.1, and
Appendix A
§112.3(k)(1)
Qualified Oil -Filled Operational Equipment: meets
criteria
N/A
§ 112.7(k)(2)(i)
Inspection procedures or monitoring program
3.3
§ 112.7(k)(2)(ii)(A)
Oil spill contingency plan per part 109
Appendix B
§ 112.7(k)(2)(ii)(B)
Written commitment of resources
Appendix B and
Appendix F
§ 112.8
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan
requirements for onshore facilities (excluding
production facilities)
N/A
§ 112.9
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan
Requirements for onshore oil production facilities
(excluding drilling and workover facilities).
All
§ 112.9(a)
Meet general and specific requirements
All
§ 112.9(b)(1)
Oil production facility drainage: Restrain drainage from
diked areas; remove accumulated oil
3.3
§ 112.9(b)(2)
Oil production facility drainage: Inspect field drainages,
oil traps, sumps or skimmers for accumulations of oil,
remove oil
3.3
§ 112.9(c)
Oil production facility bulk storage containers:
2.0
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Regulation
Description
Section
EPA — 40 CFR §112 — Onshore Production Facilities
§ 112.9(c)(1)
Containers compatible with material and conditions of
storage
3.1
§ 112.9(c)(2)
Secondary containment for tank battery, separation and
treating units with capacity of largest container &
freeboard for precipitation
Appendix A
§ 112.9(c)(2)
Drainage from undiked areas with potential to discharge
oil directed to catchment basin or holding pond
N/A
§ 112.9(c)(3)
Visually inspect containers, foundations and supports
3.3
§ 112.9(c)(4)
Engineered to prevent discharges
Appendix A
§ 112.9(c)(5)
Flow-through Process Vessel Alternative in lieu of
compliance with 112.9(c)(2) and (3)
N/A
§ 112.9(c)(6)
Produced Water Containers comply with §112.9(c)(1)
and (c)(4); and §112.9(c)(2) and (c)(3),
2.0
§ 112.9(d)
Facility transfer operations, oil production facilities
3.3
§ 112.9(d)(1)
Inspect aboveground valves, piping, drip pans, supports,
pumping, and etc.
3.3
§ 112.9(d)(2)
Inspect salt water disposal facilities
N/A
§ 112.9(d)(3)
Flowlines and intra -facility gathering lines are provided
with secondary containment per 112.7(c)
Appendix A
§ 112.9(d)(3)(i)
For flowlines and intra -facility gathering lines that are
not provided with secondary containment, a
Contingency Plan following the provisions of Part 109
is included
Appendix B
§ 112.9(d)(3)
For flowlines and intra -facility gathering lines that are
not provided with secondary containment, a written
commitment of manpower, equipment, and materials
required to expeditiously control and remove any
quantity of oil discharged that might be harmful is
provided
Appendix B and
Appendix F
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Regulation Description Section
i A — 40 CFR §112 — Onshore Production Facilities
§ 112.9(d)(4)
A written program of flowline/intra-facility gathering
line maintenance has been prepared and implemented
Appendix E
§ 112.9(d)(4)(i)
Flowlines and intra -facility gathering lines and
associated valves and equipment are compatible with the
type of production fluids, their potential corrosivity,
volume, and pressure, and other conditions expected in
the operational environment
3.1
§ 112.9(d)(4)(ii)
Procedures to visually inspect and/or test flowlines and
intra -facility gathering lines and associated
appurtenances on a periodic and regular schedule for
leaks, oil discharges, corrosion, or other conditions that
could lead to a discharge are included. For flowlines and
intra -facility gathering lines that are not provided with
secondary containment in accordance with § 112.7(c),
the frequency and type of testing must allow for the
implementation of a contingency plan as described
under Part 109
3.3 and
Appendix E
§ 112.9(d)(4)(iii)
Take corrective action or make repairs to any flowlines
and intra -facility gathering lines and associated
appurtenances as indicated by regularly scheduled visual
inspections, tests, or evidence of a discharge.
3.3
§ 112.9(d)(4)(iii)
Procedures to promptly remove or initiate actions to
stabilize and remediate any accumulations of oil
discharges associated with flowlines, intra -facility
gathering lines, and associated appurtenances
3.3 and
Appendix B
§ 112.10
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan
requirements for onshore oil drilling and workover
facilities.
N/A
§112.20(e)
Completed and signed certification of substantial harm
form.
1.3
§ 112.11
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan
requirements for offshore oil drilling, production, or
workover facilities.
N/A
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Regulation
Description Section
COGCC Rules
COGCC 317B.d
Requirements for DCPS Operations at New Oil and
Gas Locations in the Intermediate Buffer Zone:
3.1 and Appendix A
COGCC 604. Oil
and Gas
Facilities
Building specs for crude oil and condensate tanks, tank
location/distance requirements, berm construction
requirements, tank labeling requirements.
3.1 and Appendix A
COGCC 605.a
Crude Oil and Condensate Tanks.
3.1 and Appendix A
COGCC 906
Series Rules
Protocol specified for spills and releases in association
with O&G operations.
3.4 and Appendix C
COGCC 1101.e
Pressure testing of flowlines
Appendix E
BLM Regulation
For all oil and gas operations on Federal and Indian
leases (except Osage), Onshore Order 3 specifies
requirements pertaining to site security.
Appendix A,
Attachment 1
Onshore Order 3
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Overview of Regulatory Decision Matrix
BLM - Onshore Order 3
EPA -40 CFR§112
Subpart A and §112.9
COGCC Series Rules CDPHE
All Locations
r
1
210.b.(2) Tank Battery
Label Requirementsi<
210.d Tank and Container
Label Requirements
210.e General Sign
Requirements
V
l
605.a Crude Oil and
Condensate Tanks
906.e Secondary
Containment Requirements
i y
1101.e. Pressure testing of
flowlines
317B Facilities
EPA - 40 CFR §112, FRP
7 C.C.R. 1101-14, (non -E&P)
r
604 Series - Setback Locations.
COGCC Form 2A COA's
Landowner COA's
605.a.(1) Tank Standards
605.a.(2),(3),(5),(6),
(7),(8),(11) Tank Placement
Distances from other
equipment
605.a.(4) Berm Construction
605.a.(10) Vent Lines
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Flow Chart 1 - BLM/BIA/USFS: Onshore Order 3 Applicability §112.7(j)
Is the pad on
federal land?
No
Does the facility or wells
have access to federal
minerals, OR part of a unit/
communitization that
includes federal minerals?
Yes
Facility is not subject
to Onshore Order 3
requirements
No
Does the facility have a salable
volume of condensate or crude oil?
Yes
W
Facility is subject to Onshore Order 3
site security measures with regards to
measurement and sales of condensate
and/or crude oil. Attachment A of
this document.
Please note that applicability to the Onshore Order 3 requirements is dynamic. For example,
if a produced water tank starts holding enough condensate that it becomes a salable volume, the
respective tank(s) will become subject to the regulations. Conversely, when there is no longer a
salable volume of oil, the respective facility/wells would no longer be subject to the requirements.
10
The facility
is not subject
to 40 CFR
§112.
NO
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Flow Chart 2 - 40 CFR §112 — SPCC - Applicability - 40 CFR §112
Is the facility or part of the facility (e.g., complex) considered non-
transportation-related?
on-
transportation-related?
1
YES
Is the facility engaged in drilling, producing, gathering, storing,
processing, refining, transferring, distributing, using, or consuming oil? f
YES
Could the facility reasonably be expected to discharge oil in quantities
that may be harmful into navigable waters or adjoining shorelines?
2
YES
Is the total aggregate capacity of
aboveground storage greater than
1,320 U.S. gallons of oil?
(Do not include the capacities of:
- less than 55 -gallon containers,
- permanently closed containers,
- motive power containers,
- hot -mix asphalt and hot -mix
asphalt containers,
- single-family residence heating
oil containers,
- pesticide application equipment
and related mix containers, or
- containers used exclusively for
treating wastewater)
NO
NO
NO—
OR
Is the total aggregate capacity of
completely buried storage greater than
42,000 U.S. gallons of oil?
(Do not include the capacities of:
- completely buried tanks and connected
underground piping, ancillary equipment,
and containment systems subject to all of
the technical requirements of 40 CFR part
280 or 281,
- nuclear power generation facility
underground emergency diesel generator
tanks deferred under 40 CFR part 280 and
licensed by and subject to any design and
quality criteria of the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission,
- permanently closed containers, or
- containers used exclusively for treating
wastewater)
YE 5
The facility j2.
subject to
SPCC Rule
Is the facility subject to SPCC requirements? Yes No
If Yes, continue to the following page to assess the Facility Response Plan Applicability
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Is the facility located at a
distance1 such that a discharge
from the facility would shut Yes
down a public drinking water
intake3?
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Flow Chart 3 - 40 CFR §112 - Facility Response Plan Applicability - 40 CFR §112
Flowchart of Criteria for Substantial Harm
Does the facility transfer oil over
water to or from vessels and
does the facility have a total oil
storage capacity greater than or
equal to 42,000 gallons?
No
•
Does the facility have a total oil
storage capacity greater than or
equal to 1 million gallons?
Yes
Yes
Submit Response Plan
Within any aboveground storage
tank area, does the facility lack
secondary containment that is
sufficiently large to contain the
capacity of the largest
aboveground oil storage tank
plus sufficient freeboard to allow
for precipitation?
Yes
0
Is the facility located at a
distance1 such that a discharge
from the facility could cause
injury to fish and wildlife and
sensitive environments2?
No
Yes
No
Has the facility experienced a
reportable oil spill in an amount
greater than or equal to 10,000
gallons within the last 5 years?
No Submittal of Response Plan
Except at RA Discretion
Calculated using the appropriate formulas in 40 CFR 112 or a comparable formula.
2 For further description of fish and wildlife and sensitive environments, see Appendices I, II, and III to
DOCINOAA's "Guidance for Facility and Vessel Response Plans: Fish and Wildlife and Sensitive Environments"
(59 FR 14713, March 29, 1994) and the applicable Area Contingency Plan.
3 Public drinking water intakes are analogous to public water systems as described at 40 CFR 143.2(c).
Is the facility subject to the Facility Response Plan Requirements? Yes No
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Flow Chart 4 - Regulation Matrix for Specific Facilities for Production Facilities - 40 CFR §112
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Bulk Storage Containers
§112.9(c)(2)
Applies to containers in the
tank battery, separation.
Arid treating facility
installations
Loading/Unloading Rack
§112.70)(1)
Onshore 011
Production Facility
§112.7(c)
Flow -Through Process
Vessels
§112.9(c)(2) OR
§112.7(c) and §112.9(c)(5 )
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Qualified Oil -Filled
Operational Equipment
§)12.7(c) OR
§112.7(k)
•
1 rmprncrlcc bfe}
•
•
§112.7(d) Impracticability Determination
For bulk storage containers, conduct both
periodic integrity testing of the containers and
periodic integrity and teak testing of the valves
and piping
Prepare a part 109 contingency plan
Provide a written commitment of manpower,
equipment, and materials
T
Flowlines and intra -
Facility Gathering Lines
§112.7(c) OR
§112.9(d)(3)
T
Produced Water
Containers
§112.99(c)(2) OR
§112.7(c) and §112.9(c)(6)
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Other areas" with
potential for discharge
§112.7(c) only
"` Examples of areas with potential for discharge may ir+ctude: piping— including flowtirxes. Christmas trees, pumpjac1s, balk
storage containers (riot part of a tank battery), oil -filled operating and rnanufactunng equipment, and oil equipment associated
with transfer areas
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Flow Chart 5 - COGCC 317B Series - 317B Location §112.7(j)
New Oil and
Gas Locations
317B.c.
\7)
Form 2A
COAs
Intermediate
Buffer Zone
(301 — 500')
rNew Oil and
Gas Locations
Existing Oil
and Gas
Locations
317B.f.
317B.d.
New Oil and
• Gas Locations
Form 2A
COAs
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605.a.4 and
906.e.1
Form 2A
COAs
317B.e.
Form
2A
COAs
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Flow Chart 6 - COGCC 604 Series — Designated Setback Locations §112.7(j)
Existing Location,
(built prior to August
1, 2013)
Are additional wells proposed
for drilling?
[604.b.(1) Existing oil and gas
locations
Yes
604.b.(2) Surface Use
Agreement or Site Specific
Development Plan (SSDP)
604.b.(3) Surface Development
after August 1, 2013 Pursuant
to a SUA or SSDP
604.b.(4) Hearing if exception
for variance is not granted
r
The facility may be subject to setback
requirements for future drilling events.
y7k
No
1
604.c.(1) Provisions for future
encroaching development
Containment /Tank Requirements for All
Designated Setback Locations
604.c Mitigation Measures — (information to
be incorporated into the Form 2 or Form 2A)
604.c.(2). F — Leak Detection Plan
604.c.(2). G — Berm Construction
1
604.c.(2). R — Tank Specifications
Yes
Yes
Yes
< Yes
Yes
Oil Production Facility SPCC/Containment Plan
Is the facility classified as being
within a:
604.a.(1) Exception Zone
No
W
604.a.(1).A Urban Mitigation Area
No
No
W
604.a.(3) Within 1,000 feet of a
High Density Building
No
W
604.a.(4)Designated Outside
Activity Area
No
E-- Yes 604.a.(4)Designated Outside
Activity Area
No
W
If location does not fit into the above
classifications, it is not subject to the
604 Setback Rules.
Additional provisions for
Exceptions Zone Locations
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604.c.(3) Location Specific
Requirements
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Flow Chart 7 - CDPHE Regulatory Overview §112.7(j)
7 CCR 1101-14 Underground Storage Tanks
and Above Ground Storage Tanks
Article 3 -
ASTs
1
Article 4 —
Release
Identification
and Reporting
3-1 AST Program Scope
and Applicability
‘44.101
Article 5 —
Release
Response
Article 6 —
Enforcement
Guidance
Documents
3-1(a) Zoning
Requirements
3-1(b)
Exclusions
4-1 Suspected
Releases
5-1 Response
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3-2 AST Design, Construction
Locations and Installation
r 1
3-2(a) Tank Design and Materials
of Construction
3-2(b) Vent Piping
Y
3-2(c) Normal Venting
inffts
6-1 Enforcement
4-2 Response
to Suspected
Release
5-2 Initial Site
Risk
Assessment
1
4-3
Confirmed
Release
5-3 Monitoring 5-4
Program Characterization
5-6 No Further
Action Request
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDLE-OilPublicSafety/CDLE/ 1248095303296
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5-5 Corrective
Action
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1.0 SPCC PLAN APPROVALS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1.1 Management Approval and Review §112.3, §112.7
Ursa Operating Company LLC is committed to the implementation of the procedures outlined
in this SPCC Plan and to the prevention of any release of oil to navigable waters of the United
States of America. A copy of this Plan shall be maintained at the Ursa Operating Company LLC
Rifle, Colorado office and will be made available to the EPA Regional Administrator for on-site
review during normal working hours.
Authorized Management Representative
Signature:
Name: Dwayne Knudson
Title: Senior Environmental Specialist — Piceance
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1.2 Professional Engineer Certification §112.3
By means of this certification, I attest that:
I am familiar with the requirements of the SPCC rule (40 CFR 112);
- The facility has been visited and examined by myself or my agent;
This Plan has been prepared in accordance with good engineering practice, including consideration
of applicable industry standards, and with the requirements of the SPCC rule;
Procedures for required inspections and testing have been established; and,
- This Plan is adequate for the facility.
Signature of Professional Engineer Date
State Registration No. State
Note: The PE's certification does not relieve the owner/operator of the facility of the duty of fully implementing the
SPCC Plan in accordance with all applicable requirements.
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1.2 Professional Engineer Certification §112.3
By means of this certification, I attest that:
- I am familiar with the requirements of the SPCC rule (40 CFR 112);
- The facility has been visited and examined by myself or my agent;
- This Plan has been prepared in accordance with good engineering practice, including consideration
of applicable industry standards, and with the requirements of the SPCC rule;
Procedures for required inspections and testing have been established; and,
This Plan is adequate for the facility.
1 -Z6 -2V(5
Signature s P .fessional Engineer Date
2.810z2 -
State Registration No. State
Note: The PE's certification does not relieve the owner/operator of the facility of the duty of fully implementing the
SPCC Plan in accordance with all applicable requirements.
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1.2 Professional Engineer Certification
Date of Most Recent Plan Technical Review/PE Certification:
By means of this certification, I attest that:
I am familiar with the requirements of the SPCC rule (40 CFR 112);
The facility has been visited and examined by myself or my agent;
This Plan has been prepared in accordance with good engineering practice, including consideration
of applicable industry standards, and with the requirements of the SPCC rule;
- Procedures for required inspections and testing have been established; and,
- This Plan is adequate for the facility.
Signature f ' ofessional Engineer
486 u
D ate
State Registration No. State
Note: The PE's certification does not relieve the owner/operator of the facility of the duty of fully implementing the
SPCC Plan in accordance with all applicable requirements.
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1.2 Professional Engineer Certification
By means of this certification, I attest that:
I am familiar with the requirements of the SPCC rule (40 CFR 112);
- The facility has been visited and examined by myself or my agent;
This Plan has been prepared in accordance with good engineering practice, including consideration
of applicable industry standards, and with the requirements of the SPCC rule;
- Procedures for required inspections and testing have been established; and,
This Plan is adequate for the facility.
S gnature • f rofessional Engineer
ate
State Registration No. State
Note: The PE's certification does not relieve the owner/operator of the facility of the duty of fully implementing the
SPCC Plan in accordance with all applicable requirements.
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1.2.1 Battlement Mesa Substantial Harm Certifications — Appendix C to Part 112
• Monument Ridge
• Monument Ridge Watson Ranch Receiving Station
• Speakman A
• Watson Ranch
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1.3.2 Castle Springs/Wolf Creek Substantial Harm Certifications — Appendix C to Part 112
• Castle Springs A
• Castle Springs B
• Castle Springs D
• Castle Springs E
• Castle Springs Q
• Castle Springs T
• Castle Springs U
• Castle Springs V
• Castle Springs W
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1.2.2 North Gravel Trend/Roan Substantial Harm Certifications Appendix C to Part 112
• Currently there are no facilities with tanks subject to the specified regulations.
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1.3.4 Gravel Trend Substantial Harm Certifications - Appendix C to Part 112
• Burkle A
• Coloroso A
• Dever A
• Dever C
• Dixon A
• Dixon B
• Frei A
• Gentry B
• Gentry C
• Gentry E
• Gypsum Ranch A
• Gypsum Ranch B
• Hangs A
• Hangs B
• Hunter Mesa CS
• Island Park B
• Left Hand A
• McLin A
• McLin B
• McLin C
• McPherson A
• Norcross A
• North Bank A
• North Bank B
• North Bank C
• North Bank E
• O'Toole
• River Ranch A
• River Ranch B
• River Ranch C
• Robinson A
• Robison C
• Snyder A
• Synder C
• Valley Farms B
• Valley Farms C
• Valley Farms D
• Valley Farms E
• Valley Farms F
• Valley Farms G
• Valley Farms H
• Valley Farms I
• Valley Farms J
• Valley Farms L
• Valley Farms
• Wasatch Bench
• Weinreise A
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1.3 Plan Review and Amendments §112.3 and §112.5
LOG OF PLAN REVIEW AND AMENDMENTS
NON TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
• Non-technical amendments are not certified by a Professional Engineer.
• Examples of changes include, but are not limited to phone numbers, name changes, or any non-
technical text change(s).
TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
• Technical amendments are certified by a Professional Engineer.
• Examples of changes include, but are not limited to, commissioning or decommissioning
containers; replacement, reconstruction, or movement of containers; reconstruction, replacement,
or installation of piping systems; construction or demolition that might alter secondary
containment structures; changes of product or service; or addition/deletion of standard operation
or maintenance procedures related to discharge prevention measures. It is the responsibility of the
facility to determine, and confirm with the regulatory authority as necessary, what constitutes a
technical amendment. The preamble of the rule states that an amendment is required only "when
there is a change that materially affects the facility's potential to discharge oil" (67 FR
47091).
• An amendment made under this section will be prepared within six (6) months of the change and
implemented as soon as possible but not later than six (6) months following preparation of the
amendment.
• Technical Amendments affecting various pages within the plan can be P.E. certified on those
pages, certifying those amendments only, and will be documented on the log form below.
MANAGEMENT REVIEW
1. Management will review and amend this SPCC Plan at least each five (5) years or when there is a
change in the facility design, construction, operation, or maintenance that materially affects its
potential for a discharge. The review will be documented on the form below.
2. Management will review and amend this SPCC whenever there is a discharge of more than 1000
gallons of oil into or upon navigable waters in a single discharge or a discharge of more than 42
gallons of oil in each of two discharges occurring within any twelve month period. The Plan will
be submitted to the Regional Administrator within 60 days.
REVIEW AND AMENDMENT LOO
Reidewt
Arnemu Dale
Sigesture
(prcirv)
October 20I 3
l Cc.einber 2013
Amsad
Flan
[ i14`wilJ Rrview 4nrcndrneni
not)
RrserJptioii of
Afir,csed
ragesor
Sodium
Cert.; I1ca[i&
r ddili.ca of Sae Specific.
•FOC Flan (Dever• and
s A, 4at1b within the
Gravel. Trend Fie]d)
dilutivo d Sift Sp i&
CC Plan, Caine Springs
Compressor Station
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.Appendix A
AppGJ di x A
Yes
Yes
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Oil Production Facility SPCC/Containment Plan
REVIEW AND AMENDMENT LOG Continued
Review/
Amend Date
Signature *
(Specify)
Amend
Plan
(will/will
not)
Description of
Review Amendment
Affected
Pages or Sections
PE
Certification
(Y /N)
February 2014
_
Will
Addition of Site
Specific SPCC Plans,
Speakman A, McLin B,
McLin C, non-technical
amendments
Appendix A,
Certification of Harm
pages, Updated
notification numbers,
reporting table,
inspection form,
3.1.3.a.,
Yes
March 2014 l
,..'''-'4".4updates
Will
Addition of a Site
Specific Plan —
Monument Ridge,
to Frei A
storage volume
Appendix A,
Certification of Harm
Pages.
Yes
August 2014 I
Will
Technical amendment
(Castle Springs B and
E) Non-technical text
amendments/formatting
for all plans within
Appendix A
Appendix A — All
facilities
Yes
October 2014
�.
Will
Non-technical update to
provide serial numbers
on injection well tanks
for Speakman A facility
Appendix A
No
January 2015 I
Will
Inclusion of Monument
Ridge/Watson Ranch
Receiving Station,
McLin A, and Valley
Farms J — changing
contact name from Rob
Bleil to Dwayne
Knudson
Section 1.0, Section 3.1,
Section 3.2, Section
3.4.1, Certification of
Harm Pages, Appendix
A, Appendix B,
Appendix F,
Attachment 1 — pg. 17
Yes
*Typically signed by Manager, Professional Engineer or plan reviewer.
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REVIEW AND AMENDMENT LOG Continued
Review/
Amend Date
t
Signature *
(Specify)
Amend
Plan
(will/will
not)
Description of
Review Amendment
Affected
Pages or Sections
PE
Certification
(Y /N)
February 2015
--
Will
Addition of Valley
Farms L Facility,
amendment to McLin B
Facility, non-technical
amendments
Appendix A, Section
1.3.4
Y
April 2015
Will
Technical Amendment
to: Dever A, Dever C,
Dixon A, Dixon B,
Gentry B, Gentry C,
Gentry E, Left Hand A,
McLin C, McPherson
A, North Bank E,
O'Toole, Robinson C,
VFC, VFD, VFE, VFI,
and Weinreis A
Appendix A
Y
*Typically signed by Manager, Professional Engineer or plan reviewer.
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2.0 FACILITIES, PROCEDURES, METHODS, OR EQUIPMENT
NOT YET FULLY OPERATIONAL §112.7
This Asset -Wide SPCC / Containment Plan is drafted in accordance with Federal, State and local
regulatory requirements.
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3.0 SPCC PLAN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES §112.7
This Asset -Wide SPCC / Containment Plan, hereinafter referred to as 'the plan', is a carefully
conceived document prepared to address onshore production facilities in Colorado operated by
Ursa Operating Company LLC (Ursa) which are subject to the federal SPCC and containment
regulations. There are several additional State of Colorado SPCC -related requirements which
are supplemental to the EPA oil pollution prevention regulations (40 CFR 112). The applicability
of these regulations will be discussed in the site specific SPCC plans contained in Appendix A.
This plan was developed to satisfy the applicable state and federal requirements. Specifically, this
plan was developed to:
• Communicate pollution prevention requirements to Ursa employees.
• Document Ursa's SPCC and containment procedures and measures.
• Enable Ursa employees to report a spill and provide all the necessary information in the
event of a release.
• Assist Ursa in contacting and reporting pertinent information to the appropriate agencies.
• Provide site-specific information in a simple way.
Based on the type of respective operating facilities, the plan addresses both the general plan
regulatory requirements specified in 40 CFR 112.7 and those specific to onshore production
facilities 40 CFR 112.9. To ensure coverage of applicable regulations, a Regulatory Cross
Reference was provided at the beginning of this plan. It identifies salient sections of the
regulation in accordance with the plan section in which it is addressed. General requirements
applicable to each facility and to the overall management of SPCC -related activities are included
in the main text portion of the plan. Appendix A provides site specific information for each
individual facility covered by this plan. This information includes a site layout, description of
equipment, volume and type of material stored, surface water flow directions, and spill
prevention controls.
Technical amendments, such as addition of hydrocarbon storage containers, to this plan will be
issued within 6 months as mandated by 40 CFR 112.5. Such amendments will be certified by a
professional engineer if the amendment is considered to be technical. In accordance with
pertinent regulations, non-technical Plan amendments/reviews and revisions will also be issued
on a timely basis by personnel with the appropriate level of authority.
This plan conforms to the SPCC Regulations and was developed in accordance with sound
engineering practices. Any deviations from regulatory requirements that were noted during the
development of this plan are noted on Table 2. A complete copy of the SPCC Plan is maintained
at the Rifle Field Office and at the Denver Corporate Office.
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3.1 Owner Information §1 1 2.7(a)(3)
Name: Ursa Operating Company LLC
Address:
U.S. Operations
950 17th Street, Suite 2200
Denver, CO 80202
Company Contacts:
Facility Location:
Regional Address:
792 Buckhorn Drive
Rifle CO, 81650
Dwayne Knudson, Piceance - Senior Environmental Specialist
Robert Bleil, Regulatory and Environmental Manager
This Asset -Wide SPCC / Containment Plan is applicable to
onshore production facilities operated by Ursa in Colorado.
Site specific information is located within the Appendix A of
this plan.
3.1.1 Facility Layout §112.7(a)(3)
Details for each facility covered by this plan are provided in Appendix A of this plan. In
general, the physical layout of an onshore production facility is associated most often with a well
pad. Equipment associated with the well pad includes, but is not limited to, separators,
dehydrators, wellheads, above/below ground piping, produced water tanks, condensate tanks,
methanol tanks, production pits, and miscellaneous storage. The equipment on the well pad is
typically organized in a manner which facilitates safe and efficient automobile navigation.
The valves associated with tanks, holding either oil or other chemicals are kept in the closed and
locked position to help ensure unintentional flow does not occur when the tank is not being
actively used. The area around the tanks is kept free and clear of debris that could pose a safety
hazard (e.g. fire, traffic).
Stormwater which flows across uncontained portions of the site is not anticipated to come into
contact with hydrocarbons. Visual inspections of the entire location are performed by designated
personnel or third party contractors as described in Section 3.3 of this plan with regards to
SPCC/containment requirements and the Stormwater Management Plan with regards to
stormwater management.
3.1.2 Tanks, Piping and Equipment §112.7(a)(3)
The condensate and produced water tanks (tanks) are considered bulk storage tanks/containers
under the SPCC regulation. All tanks were built in accordance with API Specification 12F Shop
Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids design. All enclosed tanks are equipped with
gas vents to relieve any pressure that might build up inside the tank, and are also equipped with
vacuum protection that prevent over or under pressuring of the tanks. All tanks are equipped with
hatchways for venting, gauging and/or access. All tanks should have stairways and hand railings
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to facilitate worker safety when the gauging operations are underway. The tanks have been
sized to provide sufficient capacity to prevent overfilling. Tanks are gauged periodically to
monitor the oil level to ensure that sufficient tank capacity is available for storage of produced
water or condensate. It should be noted that separator units are also considered to be bulk storage
containers and are subject to sized secondary containment and periodic inspection. As described
in Section 3.3, tanks are visually inspected on a regular basis for leaks, corrosion, and any
other malfunctions or deterioration. The tanks are also integrity tested prior to placement at the
facility. The equipment and associated hose is compatible with the fluids stored and storage
conditions such as pressure and temperature. Any flowlines are to be compatible with the
materials being transferred through them. Flowlines shall be powder coated and/or painted.
3.1.3 Containment Structures §112.7(c), §112.7(h)(1)
Corrugated steel containment structures or earthen berms are present to provide containment for
bulk storage structures. The storage volume of the respective containment is large enough to
contain the entire capacity of the largest single container in the secondary containment plus
sufficient freeboard to allow for precipitation taking into account for displacement as applicable.
Additional storage volume may be required in the event the facility is located in a Colorado Oil
and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) high density area or the intermediate or internal
317B buffer zone. Locations located within setback areas are also subject to additional
containment requirements. Section 3.1.3.a provides the respective information.
In addition, many of the facilities have a perimeter earthen berm around the well pad which can
provide containment for separators, and condensate and produced water loading and unloading
activities. Should a release occur, the earthen berm will prevent migration of the spilled material
away from the site and allow Ursa to control and mitigate the release in a timely and efficient
manner. If a site perimeter berm is utilized as secondary containment, a drive -over berm should
be installed at the pad's entrance, and any stormwater diversion features should drain to a
catchment basin. These structures help to ensure releases of produced water (i.e. oil) at facility on
the surface are contained.
In some areas, there may be additional secondary containment requirements. Please see below for
additional requirements which may be applicable to facilities subject to this plan.
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3.1.3.a Additional Regulatory Requirements § 112.7(j)
COGCC:
For facilities located in a Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) high
density area, and/or a 317B Area, additional stipulations pertaining to SPCC requirements
will apply as provided below:
COGCC 317B.d
Requirements for Drilling Completions Production and Storage Operations at New
Oil and Gas Locations in the Intermediate Buffer Zone: The following shall be
required for all DCPS Operations at New Oil and Gas Locations within a Surface
Water Supply Area and in the Intermediate Buffer Zone as defined in Table 1. (1)
Pitless drilling systems; (2) Flowback and stimulation fluids contained within tanks
that are placed on a well pad or in an area with down gradient perimeter berming;
(3) Berms or other containment devices shall be constructed in compliance with
Rule 603.e.(12) 605.a.(4)1 and 906.e.(1)1 around crude oil, condensate, and
produced water storage tanks
COGCC 604. Setback and Mitigation Measures for Oil and Gas Facilities, Drilling, and
Well Servicing Operations
Exception Zone Setback. No Well or Production Facility shall be located five
hundred (500) feet or less from a Building Unit except as provided in Rules
604.a.(1) A and B, and 604.b.
Buffer Zone Setback. No Well or Production Facility shall be located one thousand
(1,000) feet or less from a Building Unit until the Operator certifies it has complied
with Rule 306.e. and the Form 2A or Form 2 contains conditions of approval related
to site specific mitigation measures as necessary to eliminate, minimize or mitigate
potential adverse impacts to public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and
wildlife.
High Occupancy Buildings. No Well or Production Facility shall be located one
thousand (1,000) feet or less from a High Occupancy Building Unit without
Commission approval following Application and Hearing. Exception Zone Setback
mitigation measures pursuant to Rule 604.c. shall be required for Oil and Gas
Locations within one thousand (1,000) feet of a High Occupancy Building, unless
the Commission determines otherwise.
Designated Outside Activity Areas. No Well or Production Facility shall be
located three hundred fifty (350) feet or less from the boundary of a Designated
Outside Activity. The Commission, in its discretion, may establish a setback of
greater than three hundred fifty (350) feet based on the totality of circumstances.
Buffer Zone Setback mitigation measures pursuant to Rule 604.c. shall be required
' The regulatory references are not currently finalized. Upon finalization, the text will be updated as applicable.
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for Oil and Gas Locations within one thousand (1,000) feet of a Designated Outside
Activity Area, unless the Commission determines otherwise.
Maximum Achievable Setback. If the applicable setback would extend beyond the
area on which the Operator has a legal right to locate the Well or Production
Facilities, the Operator may seek a variance under Rule 502.b. to reduce the setback
to the maximum achievable distance.
Mitigation Measures. The following requirements apply to an Oil and Gas
Location within a Designated Setback Location and such requirements shall be
incorporated into the Form 2A or associated Form 2 as Conditions of Approval.
Leak Detection Plan. The Operator shall develop a plan to monitor Production
Facilities on a regular schedule to identify fluid leaks.
Berm construction. Berms or other secondary containment devices in Designated
Setback Locations shall be constructed around crude oil, condensate, and produced
water storage tanks and shall enclose an area sufficient to contain and provide
secondary containment for one -hundred fifty percent (150%) of the largest single
tank. Berms or other secondary containment devices shall be sufficiently impervious
to contain any spilled or released material. All berms and containment devices shall
be inspected at regular intervals and maintained in good condition. No potential
ignition sources shall be installed inside the secondary containment area unless the
containment area encloses a fired vessel. Refer to American Petroleum Institute
Recommended Practices, API RP - D16.
Tank specifications. All newly installed or replaced crude oil and condensate
storage tanks shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in accordance with
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 30 (2008 version). The operator
shall maintain written records verifying proper design, construction, and
maintenance, and shall make these records available for inspection by the Director.
Only the 2008 version of NFPA Code 30 applies to this rule. This rule does not
include later amendments to, or editions of, the NFPA Code 30. NFPA Code 30 may
be examined at any state publication depository library. Upon request, the Public
Room Administrator at the office of the Commission, 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite
801, Denver, Colorado 80203, will provide information about the publisher and the
citation to the material.
Exception Zone Setback. Within the Exception Zone Setback, the following
mitigation measures will be mandatory: All mitigation measures required pursuant
to subsection 604.c.(2), above, and Berm Construction: i. Containment berms shall
be constructed of steel rings, designed and installed to prevent leakage and resist
degradation from erosion or routine operation. ii. Secondary containment areas for
tanks shall be constructed with a synthetic or engineered liner that contains all
primary containment vessels and flowlines and is mechanically connected to the
steel ring to prevent leakage. iii. For locations within five hundred (500) feet and
upgradient of a surface water body, tertiary containment, such as an earthen berm, is
required around Production Facilities. iv. In an Urban Mitigation Area Exception
Zone Setback, no more than two (2) crude oil or condensate storage tanks shall be
located within a single berm.
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COGCC 605. Oil and Gas Facilities
Atmospheric tanks used for crude oil storage shall be built in accordance with the
standards specified with the respective regulation. (2) Tanks shall be located at least
two (2) diameters or three hundred fifty (350) feet, whichever is smaller, from the
boundary of the property on which it is built. Where the property line is a public
way the tanks shall be two thirds (2/3) of the diameter from the nearest side of the
public way or easement. A. Tanks less than three thousand (3,000) barrels capacity
shall be located at least three (3) feet apart. B. Tanks three thousand (3,000) or more
barrels capacity shall be located at least one-sixth (1/6) the sum of the diameters
apart. When the diameter of one tank is less than one-half (1/2) the diameter of the
adjacent tank, tanks shall be located at least one-half (1/2) the diameter of the
smaller tank apart. (3) At the time of installation, tanks shall be a minimum of two
hundred (200) feet from any building unit.(4) Berms or other secondary containment
devices shall be constructed around crude oil, condensate, and produced water tanks
to provide secondary containment for the largest single tank and sufficient freeboard
to contain precipitation. Berms and secondary containment devices and all
containment areas shall be sufficiently impervious to contain any spilled or released
material. Berms and secondary containment devices shall be inspected at regular
intervals and maintained in good condition. No potential ignition sources shall be
installed inside the secondary containment area unless the containment area encloses
a fired vessel.(5) Tanks shall be a minimum of seventy-five (75) feet from a fired
vessel or heater treater.(6) Tanks shall be a minimum of fifty (50) feet from a
separator, well test unit, or other non -fired equipment.(7) Tanks shall be a minimum
of seventy-five (75) feet from a compressor with a rating of 200 horsepower, or
more.(8) Tanks shall be a minimum of seventy-five (75) feet from a wellhead.(9)
Gauge hatches on atmospheric tanks used for crude oil storage shall be closed at all
times when not in use.(10) Vent lines from individual tanks shall be joined and
ultimate discharge shall be directed away from the loading racks and fired vessels in
accord with API RP 12R-1, 5th Edition (August 1997, reaffirmed April 2, 2008).
Only the 5th Edition of the API standard applies to this rule; later amendments do
not apply. The API standard is available for public inspection during normal
business hours from the Public Room Administrator at the office of the
Commission, 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801, Denver, Colorado 80203. In addition,
these materials may be examined at any state publication depository library. (11)
During hot oil treatments on tanks containing thirty-five (35) degree or higher API
gravity oil, hot oil units shall be located a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from
any tank being serviced.
COGCC 906.e.(1) Spill/Release Prevention Secondary containment.
Secondary containment that was constructed before May 1, 2009 on federal land, or
before April 1, 2009 on other land, shall comply with the rules in effect at the time
of construction. Secondary containment constructed on or after May 1, 2009 on
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federal land, or on or after April 1, 2009 on other land shall be constructed or
installed around all tanks containing oil, condensate, or produced water with greater
than 3,500 milligrams per liter (mg/1) total dissolved solids (TDS) and shall be
sufficient to contain the contents of the largest single tank and sufficient freeboard
to contain precipitation. Secondary containment structures shall be sufficiently
impervious to contain discharged material. Operators are also subject to tank and
containment requirements under Rules 603. and 604. This requirement shall not
apply to water tanks with a capacity of fifty (50) barrels or less.
COGCC 1101.e. Pressure testing of flowlines
(1) Before operating a segment of flowline it shall be tested to maximum anticipated
operating pressure. In conducting tests, each operator shall 1100-1 As of September 30,
2014ensure that reasonable precautions are taken to protect its employees and the general
public. The testing may be conducted using well head pressure sources and well bore fluids,
including natural gas. Such pressure tests shall be repeated once each calendar year to
maximum anticipated operating pressure, and operators shall maintain records of such
testing for Commission inspection for at least three (3) years. (2) Flowline segments
operating at less than fifteen (15) psig are excepted from pressure testing requirements.
Federal Leases
Onshore Order 3
For facilities which are subject to Onshore Order 3 (i.e. assets located on Federal
leases, or wells and facilities on State or privately -owned mineral lands committed to
a unit or communitization agreement that affects Federal or Indian interests), valves
and other points which oil could be loaded out of will require a unique identifier
called a seal to ensure oil (i.e. condensate) is not unloaded from the equipment
without the volume being documented and provided to the respective federal agent
(i.e. bureau of Land Management official, or Bureau of Indian Affairs official). For
additional information pertaining to the requirements of this regulation please see
Attachment 1.
3.1.4 Potential Discharge Volume and Direction of Flow §112.7(b)
The direction of flow will be specific to the respective location the facility is associated with, and
is noted within the site specific plan(s) included within Appendix A. Please see below for
examples of potential discharge volumes and causes.
One scenario for release of oil is the loss of containment of the largest tank at any particular
facility due to rupture (300 bbl. example tank size). This could result in the release of up to
12,600 gallons of oil within one hour. Oil would spill into the containment. In this scenario, oil
would be contained within the secondary containment.
Another possible scenario would be the release of oil outside the containment during truck
loading/unloading activities; such as a ruptured hose connection on water truck. This could result
in the release of approximately 150 gallons of oil per minute, until the attendant could access
the shutoff valve. The volume of oil released during this scenario is variable.
A third possible scenario would be the rupture of a flowline outside of secondary containment
due to equipment failure. This could result in the release of approximately 150 gallons of oil per
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hour, until the failure is noticed during routine inspections. The volume of oil released during
this scenario is variable.
In all instances, the spill response and notification procedures provided in Ursa's Spill Prevention
and Management Plan would be implemented in an orderly and efficient manner. In addition to
the Spill Prevention and Management Plan, an Oil Spill Contingency Plan is included with this
plan.
3.1.5 Proximity to Navigable Waters - § 112.1(d), §112 .4(a)(6)
All facilities are located within the Colorado River watershed. The surface water proximity is
illustrated within maps and tables contained in Appendix A. In the event of an uncontrolled
discharge from a facility, oil would follow the natural topography of the landscape. Additionally,
each facility diagram within the site specific plan depicts the anticipated direction of runoff from
the facility and the distance relative to the potentially impacted navigable waterway.
3.1.6 Site Specific Facility Diagrams §112.4
Site specific facility maps and diagrams are included in Appendix A with the following detail
and location information as applicable:
• Process equipment.
• Fixed aboveground storage tanks.
• Direction of surface water runoff.
• Completely buried and bunkered tanks (including USTs covered under 40 CFR 280 or
281).
• Drum and portable container storage areas.
• The type of oil and storage capacity.
• Material of construction for all containers.
• Connecting pipes including intra -facility gathering lines.
3.1.7 SPCC Plan Development Tables
Site specific SPCC detail tables were drafted for each facility included in this plan. Details from
the development tables such as the number of tanks, capacity, contents, and containment
descriptions are provided in Tables 2, 3 and 4 of the respective site specific plans. The
development tables were created to standardize SPCC/containment site inspections and
maintain a database of information including but not limited to:
• General facility information.
• Tank information.
• Processing equipment.
• Containment/loadout information.
• Failure information outside of containment.
• Facility property information.
• Surrounding drainage.
• Comments.
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3.2 General Requirements § 112.7
3.2.1 Discovery, Response and Cleanup of Releases § 112.7(a)(c)(iii)
The respective facilities are inspected routinely as described in Section 3.3.2. In the event a
release is discovered, the protocol provided in the Spill Prevention and Management Plan will be
implemented. Section 3.5.1 of this plan provides guidance with regards to annual training
requirements. It is recommended that oil handling personnel obtain and maintain the appropriate
Hazwoper training for their position. All recovered materials will be handled in accordance with
all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations as described in the Spill Prevention
and Management Plan and Section 3.4 of this plan.
3.2.2 Notification Contacts § 112.7(a)(c)(iii)
Dwayne Knudson or Robert Bleil:
- 970-625-9922 — Rifle Office Number
- 970-456-3335 — Dwayne Mobile
- 970-425-0303 — Rob Mobile
- 720-508-8350 — Denver Office
Please see the flowcharts included in Appendix B if the above personnel cannot be contacted,
should a release occur, additional information is provided in the Spill Prevention and
Management Plan. Prior to any notification to agencies, the Spill Prevention and Management
Plan will be utilized to determine the agency notification requirements.
3.2.3 Notification Forms §112.7(a)(4)
The appropriate forms which must be completed prior to reporting a spill are included in this plan
as Appendix D. For additional information, please refer to the Spill Prevention and Response
Plan and Appendix B of this plan.
3.2.4 Response Plan §112.7(d)(1)
General information on the response to, and reporting of, oil discharges can be found in the
Spill Prevention and Response Plan. Additional information is located within Section
3.4 of this plan and the attached Oil Spill Contingency Plan, a copy of which is provided in
Appendix B. The Oil Spill Contingency Plan describes procedures that will be implemented
under various emergency scenarios, including when an oil discharge occurs. The plan is also
designed to address releases from areas such as flowlines where secondary containment is not
practical.
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3.3 Routine Facility Operations, Inspections and Maintenance §1 12.7(e)
Ursa's oil spill prevention program is described in this section of the SPCC plan and includes
routine facility operations, periodic inspections and maintenance activities. It addresses all
routine activities associated with the oil production facilities as required by 40 CFR 112.7 and
112.9.
3.3.1 Facility Operations §112.7(h)
All equipment is operated and positioned in a way which is designed to prevent and
contain releases. Load line and drain valves are maintained in a closed position when not in use.
The facility is visited periodically by Ursa personnel. The volume of liquid is gauged and the
fluid level in each tank is assessed prior to loading or offloading oil2 when the inventory
approaches the tank capacity. The designated personnel also performs a visual inspection of all
above ground vessels, tank hatches, valves, and containment features to ensure issues are
promptly identified as described in Section 3.3.2.
Tank truck loading/unloading occurs at all the facilities covered in this plan. However, the
facilities will not have a loading/unloading rack as defined by 40 CFR 112.2. The tanks may be
connected to each other via piping, or each tank may be self-contained within the respective
containment area. Trucks used to offload oil are positioned adjacent to the containment structures
and are attended by the personnel during all loading and unloading activities. All loading and
unloading activities are conducted by qualified contract personnel who are trained in proper
loading and spill prevention techniques and procedures. Pumper truck personnel inspect tank
truck and transfer lines including drains and outlets on the tank trucks prior to filling and
before departure to ensure that there are no leaks or discharges. If necessary, truck personnel
tighten, adjust, or replace equipment that is leaking. Premature vehicular departures are prevented
with a manual air brake system and oversight. A Summary of Operating Procedures (SOP) can be
found in Appendix E.
3.3.2 Facility Inspection Program §112.7(e)
Tanks containing oil are inspected periodically. Designated personnel are trained to identify and
report any leaks or other deficiencies (e.g. compromised containment). Inspections are conducted
on a monthly basis and include review of equipment, tanks, valves, hatches, and lines; the site
drainage system; and the entire tank battery, including the area within the containment
structures and earthen berms. Specifically, each storage vessel, separator, and miscellaneous
equipment is visually inspected for deterioration and maintenance needs, including the foundation
and support of each tank/container located on or above the ground surface. The inspection also
includes visual check of facility transfer equipment including transfer piping and valves, drip
pans, pumping well polish rod stuffing boxes, tanks, separators, heater -treaters, valve glands and
bodies, pipe supports, and bleeder and gauge valves. Inspection of conditions associated with
buried flowlines is accomplished by observing the ground surface above the lines for evidence
of leaks on a routine basis. Please see the inspection form included as Appendix D. It should be
z Oil means oil of any kind or in any form, including, but not limited to: fats, oils, or greases of animal, fish, or marine
mammal origin; vegetable oils, including oils from seeds, nuts, fruits, or kernels; and, other oils and greases, including
petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, synthetic oils, mineral oils, oil refuse, or oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil.
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noted that some locations will have additional inspection requirements in accordance with the
respective location's COGCC Form 2A conditions of approval. The approved Form 2A has been
included for reference within the respective site specific plans for locations it was available for.
In the event additional Form 2A documents are approved, the document shall be included within
the site specific plans as soon as practical.
During the field inspection, the site drainage systems such as drainage ditches, road ditches, and
intermittent creeks in the vicinity of the facility are inspected for accumulations of oil. Rainwater
and other precipitation that accumulates within the berm is either allowed to evaporate, infiltrate
into underlying soil, or is removed using a vacuum truck. Excess rainwater removed by the
vacuum truck is either returned to storage or transported for offsite disposal at a permitted non-
hazardous disposal facility. No drains are present in the containment structures or earthen berms.
A discharge of rainwater from the containment structures cannot occur unless the structure fails
or is breached.
Observations made by the SPCC inspector are recorded on SPCC/Containment inspection, which
are stored at the Rifle Field Office and the corporate office in Denver. A copy of the
SPCC/Containment inspection form is provided in Appendix D. Mechanical integrity and spill -
related issues are addressed as they are identified.
During the inspection, the site drainage systems such as drainage ditches, road ditches, and
intermittent creeks in the vicinity of the facility are inspected for accumulations of oil. Rainwater
and other precipitation that accumulates within the berm is either allowed to evaporate, infiltrate
into underlying soil, or is removed using a vacuum truck. Excess rainwater removed by the
vacuum truck is either returned to storage for use in storage or transported for offsite disposal at a
permitted non -hazardous disposal facility. No drains are present in the containment structures or
earthen berms. A discharge of rainwater from the containment structures cannot occur unless the
structure fails or is breached.
Oil accumulating within the containment area is removed using absorbent pads or is removed
with excess rainwater using a vacuum truck as described above. Accumulated oil is not
discharged outside of the containment area. Evidence of hydrocarbon spills are noted and
remediated as appropriate as described in Section 2.4.
Please see below for a table which provides guidance with regards to inspection and testing
recommendations:
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3.3.2.a Testing and Record Keeping Guidance §112.7
Oil Production Facility SPCC/Containment Plan
— General Requirements Applicable to All Facilities
Bulk storage with no secondary
containment and for which an
impracticability determination has been
made
112.7(d)
Test
Integrity testing. Periodically.
However, because there is no
secondary containment, good
engineering practice may
suggest more frequent testing
than would otherwise be
scheduled.
Valves and piping associated with bulk
p p g
storage containers with no secondary
containment and for which an
impracticability determination has been
made
112.7(d)
Test
Integrity and leak testing of
valves andi in associated
p p g
with containers that have no
secondary containment as
described in § 112.7(c).
Periodically.
Recordkeeping requirement
112.7(e)
Record
Keep written procedures and a
signed record of inspections and
tests for a period of three years.
Records kept under usual and
customary business practices
will suffice, for all actions.
Lowermost drain and all outlets of tank
car or tank truck
112.7(h)(3)
Inspect
Visually inspect. Prior to filling
and departure of tank car or tank
truck.
Field -constructed aboveground
container
112.7(1)
Evaluate
Evaluate potential for brittle
fracture or other catastrophic
failure. When the container
undergoes a repair, alteration,
reconstruction or a change in
service that might affect the risk
of a discharge or failure due to
brittle fracture or other
catastrophe, or has discharged
oil or failed due to brittle
fracture failure or other
catastrophe. Based on the results
of this evaluation, take
appropriate action.
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Requirements for Onshore Production Facilities
Diked area
112.9(b)(1)
Inspect
Visually inspect content. Prior
to draining. You must remove
accumulated oil on the rainwater
and return it to storage or
dispose of it in accordance with
legally approved methods.
Field drainage systems, oil traps,
sumps, and skimmers
112.9(b)(2)
Inspect
Detect accumulation of oil that
may have resulted from any
small discharge. Inspect at
regularly scheduled intervals.
You must promptly remove any
accumulations of oil.
Aboveground containers
112.9(c)(3)
Inspect
Visually inspect to assess
deterioration and maintenance
needs. Periodically and on a
regular schedule.
Foundations or supports of each
container that is on or above the surface
of the ground
112.9(c)(3)
Inspect
Visually inspect to assess
deterioration and maintenance
needs. Periodically and on a
regular schedule.
All aboveground valves and piping
associated with transfer operations
112.9(d)(1)
Inspect
During the inspection, assess
general condition of flange
joints, valve glands and bodies,
drip pans, pipe supports,
pumping well polish rod
stuffing boxes, bleeder and
gauge valves, and other such
items. Periodically and on a
regular schedule.
Saltwater disposal facilities
112.9(d)(2)
Inspect
Inspect to detect possible system
upsets capable of causing a
discharge. Often, particularly
following a sudden change in
atmospheric temperature.
Flowlines
112.9(d)(3)
Inspect
Have a program of flowline
maintenance to prevent
discharges from each flowline.
Each program may have its own
specific and individual
inspection, testing, and/or
evaluation requirements and
frequencies as determined by
the PE.
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3.3.4 Maintenance Program §1 12.5
Ursa has a robust maintenance program aimed at eliminating releases of oil and minimizing
unplanned downtime. Preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment (e.g. pumps) is
completed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations to ensure proper operation. Any
equipment requiring maintenance that is identified by visual inspections of the facilities are
addressed by either Ursa mechanical staff or third party contractors. Equipment repairs are made
in accordance with the relevant codes and industry standards.
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3.4 Response and Reporting Information § 112.7(f)(3)
Detailed spill reporting and response procedures are provided in the Spill Prevention and
Response Plan in addition to the information contained within this section. The specific response
protocol utilized will depend on the size and nature of the release.
3.4.1 Spill Response §112.7(f)(2)
The Incident Commander (IC) (Dwayne Knudson) and/or Alternate Incident Commander (AIC)
(Robert Bleil) are responsible for implementing response procedures in the event of an oil spill or
discharge emergency. These personnel have the authority to commit the resources necessary to
carry out a response. However, all oil handling personnel of Ursa receive training to familiarize
themselves with all aspects of the SPCC Plan, facility operations, the location and characteristics
of materials handled at the facility, the locations of all records within the facility; and are
responsible for proper implementation of response procedures should the IC or AIC be
unavailable.
1. Assess the basic situation;
2. If the incident poses an immediate threat of fire, explosion, or other impact to safety, health,
or the environment, the local fire department will be contacted at 911 or relay information
to dispatch via radio;
3. Call the company personnel;
4. If it is safe to enter the area and the personnel are properly trained and certified, they can
protect themselves with personal protective equipment (PPE);
5. Eliminate ignition sources;
6. Restrict access;
7. Stop the source of the release if safe to do so;
8. Contain the spill if possible to safely to so with available spill response inventory items;
9. Report the release to the appropriate authorities listed in Section 8.0;
10. If the spill involves a minor amount of oil, it will be cleaned up by Ursa personnel provided
that:
a. They have current and appropriate HAZWOPER and applicable OSHA training;
b. Appropriate Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS sheets) are available for the
material spilled; and
c. Appropriate PPE is available and used.
In general, recovered fluids are either returned to an uncompromised tank for storage, or
transported offsite for disposal at a permitted commercial disposal facility. Hydrocarbon
impacted soil is segregated onsite and is tested to assess the contamination of concern identified
in the COGCC Table 910-1. Please see the flowcharts in Appendix B for streamlined spill
response protocol.
3.4.2 Spill Reporting §112.7(a)(4)
As described in the Spill Prevention and Response Plan, Emergency Response Plan and the Oil
Spill Contingency Plan, the Incident Commander will be notified in the event of a release.
Notification forms are provided in Appendix C. The forms will document the event concisely by
identifying information that needs to be obtained. Depending on the size and environmental
conditions associated with the spill, the Incident Commander may have to report the release to
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Ursa Operating Company LLC Oil Production Facility SPCC/Containment Plan
various state and federal regulatory agencies. For specific reporting information please see the
Colorado and Federal Verbal Notification & Written Reporting Protocol Table located in
Appendix B in addition to the Spill Prevention and Response Plan.
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Ursa Operating Company LLC Oil Production Facility SPCC/Containment Plan
3.5 Spill Response Training § 112.7(0
3.5.1 Annual Training §112.7(0(2)
Ursa and its contractors provide the following minimum training to oil -handling personnel:
• Operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent oil discharges;
• Oil discharge procedure protocols;
• Applicable oil spill prevention (State & Federal) laws, rules, and regulations;
• General facility operations; and
• The contents of the facility SPCC Plan.
Training is conducted prior to assignment of job responsibilities and then again annually.
Training includes oil spill prevention, SPCC Plan requirements, and federal and state pollution
prevention and spill reporting/response requirements.
3.5.2 Discharge Prevention Briefings §112.7(0(2))
The facility conducts discharge prevention briefings for oil -handling personnel at least once a
year to assure adequate understanding of the SPCC Plan for the facility. At a minimum, this is
conducted via annual SPCC and spill response refresher training describing the contents of the
SPCC regulations and plans, spill response techniques, and a review of federal and state spill
reporting requirements. These briefings also include discussion of potential discharges or
component failures and precautionary measures. If a spill has occurred, Ursa will also
summarize the spill events and the measures implemented to prevent future releases.
3.5.3 Training Records § 1 12.7(e)
Copies of training and discharge prevention logs can be found in Appendix D. Training records
and Discharge Prevention Briefing logs are maintained for a minimum period of three (3) years
at the Rifle Field Office. Each contractor organization providing oil -handling personnel maintains
training records for its employees.
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Ursa Operating Company LLC Appendix A
APPENDIX A
SITE SPECIFIC SPCC PLANS —
See Refer to the Field Specific Binder
Ursa Operating Company LLC Appendix B
APPENDIX B
OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN
AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
PLAN
Ursa Operating Company LLC Appendix B
Oil Spill Contingency Plan
This Oil Spill Contingency Plan (Plan) was prepared in accordance with 40 CFR 112.7(a)(5) to
address discharges of oil from the facilities covered by the Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan. It also addresses oil discharges from field operations where
secondary containment is impracticable, per 40 CFR 112.7(d). This Plan complements the
prevention and control measures presented in the SPCC Plan by defining procedures and tactics
for reporting and responding to discharges of oil.
The Plan is intended to protect the public and minimize damage to the environment by providing
a timely, efficient, coordinated and effective action plan to respond to oil discharges. The plan is
consistent with the National Oil and Hazardous Materials Pollution Contingency Plan and
follows the guidelines provided in 40 CFR 109.
40 CFR 109.5 (a) Definition of the authorities, responsibilities and duties of all persons.
Ursa Management is responsible for:
❑ Ensuring the necessary resources for control and cleanup are available
❑ Ensuring that personnel are adequately trained to notice, report and respond to oil
discharges
Ursa's Field Superintendent (or designate), serving as the Incident Commander, is responsible
for:
❑ Overall coordination of the control and cleanup of the oil discharge
❑ Committing the necessary resources (including monetary)
❑ Requesting additional assistance from outside contractors and/or the Federal authorities
if necessary
❑ Ensuring repairs are made prior to putting equipment back in service
❑ Ensuring that proper notifications are made to Federal, State and Local agencies,
including any follow up documentation
❑ Providing site safety plan if necessary
❑ Coordinating disposal of contaminated material
❑ Being familiar with the SPCC and Oil Spill Contingency Plans
❑ Being alert for oil discharges and responding to them as appropriate
❑ Assisting, as required, in the control and cleanup of the oil discharge
40 CFR 109.5(b) Establishment of notification procedures.
Ursa Operating Company LLC Appendix B
Ursa owns and operates a number of oil production facilities located in Garfield County,
Colorado. Personnel are trained to look for and report any oil discharge. The following is a list
of emergency contact numbers. Depending on the size and nature of the oil discharge some or
all of these contacts will be notified. Please refer to the flow charts and tables on the following
pages for spill response and notification protocol.
Ursa-PERATING
CiMPAigY
Colorado Operations
SPILL NOTIFICATION & MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL
(SPILLS, ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS/THREATS)
Appendix B
SPILL DISCOVERY - VERBAL NOTIFICATION
MAJOR INCIDENT
"Reportable Spm
',NOV ver Potential Rnes
"Release OR$Ite
"Spill to L lve Water
"Property Damage
REPORT IMMEDIATELY
TO URSA - DENVER
T
Contain J Corrtrol Release
(If safe to do so)
■
Notify On -Site 5uperviaor
IMMEDIATELY
■
Contact Ursa Operations Lead
Matt Honeycutt - Operations/Construction - 970.812-2195
Hans Wychgram - Drilling - 303-884-9079
Shane Vaughn - Production - 970-623-9539
Peke Younger - Cornpletlons - 970-260-2423
Dave Hayes - Wasatch & Water Lines - 970-250-2590
■
Environmental
Dwayne Knudson
970-456-3335
Health and Safety
Tara Mali 970-618-2155
If no supervisor is present,
41 contact your company
supervisor
4 lMoblme InIUN Clean -Up
Procedures
Unless Delegated by Ursa
Lead to another Ursa
representative
(pumper, contractor, etc)
Environmental Back-up's
Rob Biell 720-425-0303
Kris Rowe 970-261-2015
Land & Property
Jeff Powers 970-309-9359
John Doose 970-379-0008
WRITTEN NOTIFICATION
Verify Volumes - Inform
Ursa Loads of any
volume changes
On-Slte Supervisor to Complete Ursa
Incident Investigation Form
(Shaded area within 12 hours of discovery)
Environmental
Dwayne Knudson
970-456-3335
Include Spill on Ursa Daily Report
T
Pr ride Copy tO KrIS Rowe with
HCSI
■
Complete Remaining Sections of
Incident Investigation Farm
URSA SPILL MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL
(Appendix B)
Ursa Operating Company LLC Appendix B
COLORADO AND FEDERAL VERBAL NOTIFCATION & WRITTEN REPORTING PROTOCOL
Chemical
Media
Affected
Minimum
Amount
to Report P
COGCC
CDPHE
BLM
NRC/EPA
LEPC / Fire Chief
Verbal
Written
Verbal
Written
Verbal
Written
Verbal
Written
Verbal
Written
Notification
Reporting
Notification
Reporting
Notification
Reporting
Notification
Reporting
Notification
Reporting
E&P
Surface water
/
Groundwater
Any
Immediately
10 Days
Immediately
5 Days
Immediately
15 days
Immediately
Upon
Request
Immediately
Upon
Request
Soil -Outside
Containment
1 bbl or
greater
24 hrs
Initial Report - 72
hrs
Form 19 - 10 Days
N/A
N/A
24 hrs
15 days
N/A
N/A
None Emergency E-mail
Within 24 hours
Soil -Inside
Containment
5 bbls. or
greater
24 hrs
Initial Report - 72
hrs
Form 19 - 10 Days
N/A
N/A
24 hrs
15 days
N/A
N/A
>100 bbls
24 hrs
Initial Report - 72
hrs
Form 19 - 10 Days
N/A
N/A
24 hrs
15 days
N/A
N/A
Non E&P
Hydrocarbon
Based
Surface water
/
Groundwater
Any
Immediately
Upon Request
Immediately
5 days
Immediately
15 days
Immediately
Upon
Request
Immediately
Upon
Request
Soil
gallons
N/A
N/A
24 hours
5 Days5
N/A
72 hrs
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
> 420 gal
(10 bbls.)
N/A
N/A
24 hrs
5 days
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
> 4,200
gal (100
bbl)
N/A
N/A
24 hours
5 days
24 hrs
15 days
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Non E&P
Other
Surface water
/
Groundwater
Any
N/A
N/A
Immediately
5 days5
Immediately
15 days
Upon
Request
Upon
Request
Immediately
Upon
Request
Soil
Reportable
Quantity
(RQ)
N/A
N/A
24 hrs
5 days5
N/A
72 hr (email)
15 days (NTL -
3A)
Request st
Requ st
72 hr email
Request
<RQ but
>10 bbls.
N/A
N/A
24 hrs
5 days5
N/A
72 hr (email)
15 days (NTL-
3A)
N/A
N/A
72 hr email
Upon
Request
<RQ but
>100 bbls.
N/A
N/A
24 hrs
5 days5
24 hrs
15 days
N/A
N/A
24 hr
Upon
Request
Footnote:
1. Notification and reporting requirements that are listed above are for the most common chemicals encountered in day to day Ursa operations.
2. For chemicals not listed, consult the MSDS for the chemical of concern or call an Ursa environmental team lead.
3. Reportable quantities that are reported by weight need to be converted to a barrel or gallon equivalent for Federal reporting and notification requirements.
4. Notify the State Highway Patrol for transportation related spills involving hazardous materials.
5. Notify the Bureau of Land Management for spills on federal lands as applicable above.
Ursa Operating Company LLC
Appendix B
Spill response shall be completed in accordance with the Ursa Spill Response Plan.
Contractors
Company Name
C
D
CM
P
Company
Representative
Phone No.
A & W Transport
X
X
X
Jimmy Snoden
(970) 625-8270
Basin Western
X
Erick Brown
C (970) 985-6152
BGS Mudlogging
X
Tarin Boxberger
C (970) 623-6626
BOS Solutions
X
Matt Tremblay
C (970) 712-0338
Capstar Drilling
X
Cory Anderson
(307) 315-0813
Corrosion Control Technology
X
Dorothea Oldaker
(970) 245-3433
Craig's Energy
X
Eric Kay
C (435) 828-6278
Elder Trucking
X
X
X
Jared Elder
(970) 625-4189
Elite BOP Testing
X
X
Bill Karp
C (970) 210-5887
FMC Wireline
X
Ike Apolinar
970-812-7580
GVPS
X
Matt Maten
970-712-2639
Halliburton
X
Trevor Courtney
C (970) 628-5928
Howcroft Trucking
X
Derrick Howcroft
C (435) 828-4694
JPPS
X
X
Jason Hauck
C (970) 618-4468
Kahuna Ventures
X
Paul Stockebrand
720-889-9946
Kenny's Welding
X
Kenny Till
C (970-589-9444)
LEC Services
X
Eric Moore
C (970) 985-9200
LCM Solutions
X
Ben Williams
(970) 261-2145
Master Petroleum
X
Glenn McPherson
C (970) 230-0744
MCS
X
X
X
Bob Swim
(970) 640-2494
Mesa Production
X
Pam Keesbery
307-277-0579
Mesa Wireline
X
X
X
Steve Hash
970-589-4233
Mesa Wireline - Cutters
Wireline
X
Steve Hash
970-589-4233
Monument Wells Services
X
Mark Vandehi
C (970) 257-6169
Nalco Champion
NOV
X
Anthony Valenti
C (303) 573-6827
NOV Drilling Fluids
X
Jose Mora
C (727) 612-1460
Pason
X
Frank Preuss
C (970) 986-9714
Porta Can - Redi Services
X
X
X
X
Mario Ramirez
C (970) 456-7786
Premier Thru Tubing
X
Derik Winkler
C (435) 621-3032
RMWS
X
X
X
Stallion
X
Bart Steele
C (970) 274-6549
Stampfel Construction
X
Kip Costanza
970-379-27777
Stream Flo
X
X
Cale Labrum
(720) 724-5586
Triple A
X
Jed Murray
(970) 640-3086
Tuboscope
X
Dub Haws
C (307) 259-1057
Varel
X
Loren Williams
C (970) 314-0324
Walker Inspection
X
Josh Henderson
(970) 319-8874
Ursa Operating Company LLC
Appendix B
AGENCY
CONTACT
NUMBER
E -Mail
ADDRESS
Local and State Agencies
Parachute Fire Chief
David Blair
970-285-9119 (o)
970-250-9851 (c)
firechief@gvfpd.org
0124 Stone Quarry Rd.
Parachute, CO 81635
Rifle Fire Chief
970-625-1243 (o)
1850 Railroad Ave.
Silt Fire Chief
Chad Harris
970-379-9681 (c)
Chad.Harris@crfs.us
Rifle, CO 81650
Bob Peterson
970-248-7151(Bob)
Robert.Peterson@dphe.state.co.us
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
CDPHE
John O'Rourke
719-269-5327 (John)
1-877-518-5608 [24 -hr]
or
John.Orourke@state.co.us
Denver, CO 80246
CDNR
Assigned at call
1-800-536-5308
Assigned at time of call
1313 Sherman Street, Room 718
Denver, CO 80203
CO Dept. of
222 South 6th St. Room 100
Transportation
Mike Verkitus
970-216-0577
Mike.Verketis@dot.state.co.us
Grand Junction, CO 81501
COGCC
Carlos Lujan
(970)-625-2497 or
(303) 894-2100
Carlos.Lujan@state.co.us
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801
Denver, CO 80203
Garfield County
Kirby Wynn
OEM (LEPC)
Kirby Wynn
(970) 945-0453
kwynn@garfield-county.com
107 8th Street
Rifle, CO 80751
Garfield County
(970) 625-5200 ext 8106
195 W. 14th Street
Health Agency
Morgan Hill
970-379-3826
mhill@garfield-couny.com
Rifle, CO 81650
Cindy Mohat
Alex Burchetta
Emergency Management Cord.
Pitkin County OEM
or
970-920-5037
alex.burchetta@pitkinsheriff.com
Pitkin County sheriff's Office
Cindy Mohat
506 E. Main
Aspen, CO 81611
Silt Public Water
Jack Castle
970-876-2353 ext 817
231 N. 7th Street
Intake
Or
Gerry Pace
970-876-5444
970-876-0460
jackc@townofsilt.org
PO Box 70
Silt, CO 81652
Rifle Public Water
202 W. Railroad Av.
Intake
Dick Deussen
970-665-6590
ddeussen@rifleco.org
Rifle, CO 81650
Parachute Public
970-285-7630 (office)
222 Grand Valley Way
Water Intake
Mark King
970-986-1821 (cell)
raking@parachutecolorado.com
PO Box 100
Parachute, CO 81635
Ursa Operating Company LLC
Appendix B
Federal Agencies
National Response
Assigned @
1-800-424-8802
2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave.
Center
Call
Available 24 hours
HQS-DG-lst-NRCINFO@uscg.mil
SE, STOP 7713
Washington, DC 20593-7713
US Dept. of
Assigned @
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Transportation
Call
(202) 366-4000
N/A
Washington, D.C. 20590
Environmental
Assigned @
Ariel Rios Building
Protection Agency
Call
(202) 272-0167
N/A
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20460
Bureau of Land
970-876-9056 (o)
2850 Youngfield Street
Management
Jim Byers
970-319-2532 (c)
jbyers@blm.gov
Lakewood, CO 80215
40 CFR 109.5(c) Provisions to assure that full resource capability is known.
All field operation personnel are familiar with the location of spill response equipment and
response strategies, and with the SPCC and Oil Spill Contingency Plans. They receive annual
training in the deployment of response material and handling of hazardous waste
(HAZWOPER).
Sufficient equipment to respond to the majority of oil discharges is kept at the Ursa Field Office
and is accessible 24 -hours a day to field operation personnel. This equipment is verified on a
monthly basis by designated personnel and is replenished as needed.
Ursa Operating Company LLC Appendix B
Identification and Inventory of Recommended Applicable Equipment
3 -Cases 17" x 19" x 3/8" Oil absorbent Pads
1 -Case 7" W x 15" L Oil Absorbent Pillows
1 -Case 3" x 4' Mini Booms
1 -Case 3" x 8" Oil Absorbent Booms
1 5" x 10' Oil Absorbent Boom
2 -Boxes 36" x 56" 3 mil Trash Can Liners
1 Large Tyvek Coverall
1 Extra Large Tyvek Coverall
1 -Bag Size 10 Green Nitrile Gloves
2 Round Point Blade Shovels
2 Square Point Blade Shovels
15 5-1/2 foot Steel Fence Posts
1 Fence Post Driver
1 -Roll 16 ga Tie Wire
1 -Bundle Wooden Stakes
1 Crescent 148 Piece Tool Set
6 28" Traffic Cones
2 -Rolls Duct Tape
2 -Rolls 6 mil 20' x 100' Plastic Sheeting
3 201b. Fire Extinguishers
1 Metal First Aid Kit
2 55 Gal. Poly Drums (Drums contain absorbent booms, pillows and pads)
1 55 Gal Steel Drum
40 CFR 109.5(d) Provisions for well-defined and specific action to be taken after discovery
and notification of an oil discharge.
Ursa has the primary responsibility to provide the initial response to oil discharge incidents
originating from its operations. To accomplish this, Ursa has designated the Senior
Environmental Specialist, Dwayne Knudson, as the qualified Incident Commander. Robert
Bleil will serve as the Alternate Incident Commander. In addition, Ursa maintains an
Emergency Response Team, some or all of which may be mobilized depending on the size and
nature of the oil discharge.
Upon the discovery of an oil discharge the Incident Commander will be notified so that
appropriate action can be taken. The Incident Commander has the authority to direct and
coordinate response operations and may request assistance from Federal authorities as
necessary. Containment and clean-up operations will be managed out of the Ursa Field Office.
Operations personnel are equipped with cellular phones to assist with communications.
In the event of a discharge, the first priority is to stop the product flow and to shut off all
ignition sources, followed by the containment, control, and mitigation of the discharge.
Specifically, the following response procedures will be implemented in accordance with the
respective personnel's level of training:
Ursa Operating Company LLC Appendix B
Response Procedures
Please refer to the Spill Prevention and Response Plan for a definitive guide for response
procedures.
A. Detection:
1. Notify the Incident Commander that an oil spill has occurred (provide location,
source, amount, nearby areas of concern, etc.).
2. Shut off ignition sources (motors, electrical circuits, open flames).
3. Turn off pumping unit that charges or provides flow to the flowlines.
4. Locate the source of flowline leak.
5. Attempt to stop the source of the leak, if it can be done safely.
6. Initiate containment.
B. Assessment and Notifications:
1. Investigate the discharge to assess the actual or potential threat to human health
or the environment.
2. Mobilize the Emergency Response Team if necessary.
3. Request outside assistance from local emergency responders, as needed.
4. Communicate with property owners regarding the discharge and actions taken to
mitigate the damage.
5. Make appropriate notifications to Federal, State, and Local agencies.
C. Control and Recovery
1. Prevent the spread of oil by deploying absorbents (i.e. booms), by building
diversion structures (i.e. berms), or digging temporary containment pits.
2. Direct clean-up of the oil and oil contaminated material.
3. Arrange to have soil and/or water samples analyzed per COGCC Table 910-1
standards, and/or CDPHE water standards. If contaminants are below the affected
agencies allowable concentrations cleanup is complete.
4. Containerize contaminated material (soil, water, absorbent material, etc.).
D. Disposal of Recovered Product and Contaminated Response Material
1. Recovered product can either be added to another tank or disposed of at an
appropriate disposal site.
2. Properly characterize, label and store all contaminated material.
3. Dispose of contaminated material in accordance with all applicable solid and
hazardous waste regulations using a licensed waste hauler and disposal facility.
E. Termination
1. Arrange for necessary repairs to equipment or flowlines.
2. Review circumstances that led to the discharge and take necessary precautions to
prevent a recurrence.
Ursa Operating Company LLC Appendix B
3. Submit any required follow-up reports to the authorities.
4. Update the SPCC and Oil Spill Contingency Plan as necessary.
40 CFR 109.5(e) Specific and Well Defined Procedures to Facilitate Recovery of Damages
An Environmental Incident Report will be filled out by the Incident Commander and maintained
on file at the Ursa Field Office. Any other documentation regarding the oil discharge will also
be kept on file.
Ursa Operating Company LLC Appendix C
APPENDIX C DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION FORMS
• COGCC Form 19 Spill/Release Report
• Ursa's Environmental Incident Report
• Submittal of Information to Regional Administrator for Reportable Discharge(s)
Ursa Operating Company LLC
FORM
19
Rev 6/99
Click here to reset form
State of Colorado
Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
1120 Lincoln Street, Sute 801, Denver, Colorado 80203 (303)894-2100 Fax:(303)894-2109
SPILL/RELEASE REPORT
(This form is to be submitted by the party responsible for the oil and gas spill or release. Any spill or
release which may impact waters of the State must be reported as soon as practicable; any spill over 20
bbls must be reported within 24 hours and all spills over fiv a bbls must be reported within ten days.
Submit a Site Investigation and Remediation Workplan (Form 27) Mien requested by the Director.
OPERATOR INFORMATION
Form 19
FOR OGCC USE ONLY
Spill report taken by
FACILITY ID:
Name of Operator: 0G CC Operator No:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Contact Person:
No:
Fax:
E -Mail:
Phone Numbers
DESCRIPTION OF SPILL OR RELEASE
Date of Incident: Facility Name &No.: County:
Type of Facility (well, tank battery, flow line, pit): QtrQtr:
Well Name and Number: _ Township:
API Number: Meridian:
Specify volume spilled and recovered Qn bbls) for he following materials:
Oil spilled: Oil record: _ Water spilled: Water recoVd: Other spilled: Other recoVd:
Ground Water impacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No Surface Water impacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Contained within berm? ❑ Yes ❑ No Area and vertical extent of spill: x
Current land use: Weather conditions:
Section:
Range:
Soil/geology description:
IF LESS THAN A MILE, repot distance IN FEET to nearest.... Surface water: wetlands: buildings:
Livestock: water wells: Depth to shallowest ground water:
Cause of spill (e.g., equipment failure, human error, etc.): Detailed description of the spilllrelease incident:
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Describe immediate response (how stopped, contained and recovered):
Describe any emergency pits constructed:
How was the extent of contamination determined:
Further remediation activities proposed (attach separate sheet if needed):
Describe measures taken to prevent problem from reoccurring:
OTHER NOTIFICATIONS
List the parties and agencies notified (County, BLM, EPA, DOT, Local Emergency Planning Coordinator or other).
Die
Agency
Contact
Phone
Response
SpiIIiRelease Tracking No:
UrsaOPERATING
COMPANY
Pad/Location:
Report Date:
ENVIRONMENTAL SPILL/RELEASE INVESTIGATION
Responsible Party
URSA OP's PHASE
CONTRACTOR:
*Attach Billing Info
Initial Repotting (personnel that discovered release)
Occurred:
Time: Discovered By:
Est. Volume: Material Released
Spill Contained on Location () NO ( ) Yes
SIGNIFICANT THREAT TO HUMANS OR ENVIRONMENT
Company:
Ph:
Within 317B Area? ( ) NO ( ) YES
Live Water Impacted? () NO ( ) YES Within Secondary Containment? ( ) NO ( ) YES
( ) NO ( ) YES - Implement Emergency Response Plan
Follow Up (for Ursa Offical Use)
INCIDENT LOCATION
RELEASE TYPE
Written Reporting Required
LANDS AFFECTED
MEDIA AFFECTED
No
317B AREA
( ) Well Pad
( ) Facility
( ) Transportation (DOT)
( ) E&P waste
( ) Non- E&P
(
(
(
)
)
)
Private
Federal
Split Estate
( )
( )
( )
( )
Land/Soil
Waters (U.S)
Wetland/Riperian
Ground Water
(
(
(
)
)
)
Buffer Zone
Water Impacted
N/A
( ) Other:
( ) Other:
(
(
)
)
On -Lease
Off- Lease
INCIDENT DESCRIPTION (How incident occurred, type of effluent, emissions, chemical, etc.):
FED-BLM
Yes
VOLUME RECOVERED:
No
Date:
Yes
ROOT CAUSE:
CDP HE
Yes
PLANS TO IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL TRAINING (DESCRIBE):
DATE TRAINING COMPLETE:
Date:
Yes
No
Waste Management (Requires Ursa Approval)
FINAL DISPOSITION OF WASTE (STORAGE, TREATMENT, DISPOSAL):
DISPOSAL LOCATION:
Ursa Approval: ( ) NO ( ) YES DATE:
Manifesting Required: ( ) NO ( ) YES
NOTIFICATION/REPORTING ACTIONS (to be completed by Ursa Spill Program Support - KKRowe HRL)
Agency/Owner
Verbal Notification Required
Written Reporting Required
Landowner
Yes
No
Date:
Yes
No
COGCC
Yes
No
Date:
Yes
No
FED-BLM
Yes
No
Date:
Yes
No
CDP HE
Yes
No
Date:
Yes
No
LEPC
Yes
No
Date:
Yes
No
NRC
Yes
No
Date:
Yes
No
FIRE CHIEF
Yes
No
Date:
Yes
No
THIS REPORT MUST BE FILED AND SUBMITTED IMMEDIATELY
OF THE INCIDENT TO THE URSA SPILL COORDINATOR
Ursa Operating Company LLC EPA Reportable Discharge Notification Form
Submittal of Information to Regional Administrator for Reportable
Discharges
In the event of a reportable discharge or discharges, this page can be utilized to provide official
notification to the Regional Administrator. If the Facility has had a discharge or discharges which
meet one of the following two criteria, then this report must be submitted to the Regional Administrator
within 60 days.
❑ This Facility has experienced a reportable spill as referenced in 40 CFR Part 112.1(b) of 1,000
gallons or more.
❑ This Facility has experienced two (2) reportable spills (as referenced in 40 CFR Part
112.1(b) of greater than 42 gallons each within a 12 -month period.
Facility Name and Location:
Facility contact (Name, Address, Phone Number):
Facility maximum storage or handling capacity:
Facility normal daily throughput:
Describe the corrective action and countermeasures taken (include description of equipment repairs and
replacements):
Describe the Facility (maps, flow diagrams and topographical maps attached as necessary):
Describe the cause of discharge(as referenced in 40 CFR Part 112.1(b)) including failure analysis of the
system:
Describe the preventative measures taken or contemplated to be taken to minimize the possibility of
recurrence:
Other pertinent information:
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APPENDIX D
SPCC FORMS
• SPCC/Containment Field Inspection
• Personnel Training Log
UrsaCOMPANY SPCC/Containment Inspection
LOCATION
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Federal 40 CFR 112 — SPCC Criteria
TANKS/PIPING/EQUIPMENT
Y
N
SECONDARY CONTAINMENT
Y
N
Tanks - Evidence of leaks on tanks,
seams, connections?
Evidence of damage to containment
infrastructure?
Tanks - NFPA labels absent or
damaged?
Evidence of containment not being
functional?
Piping - Evidence of leaks on pipes,
connections, valves fittings?
Evidence of tank product within
c ontainment?
Loading/Unloading - Evidence of
improperly secured connections?
Evidence of snowmelt / rainwater within
c ontainment?
Other - Evidence of leaks/spills from
other equipiiient?
Evidence of trash / debris within
containment?
SPILLS & RELEASES
Y
N
Tanks - Evidence of spills or releases to the environment?
Piping - Evidence of spills or releases to environment?
Loading / Unloading - Evidence of spills or releases to environment?
Produced Water and Condensate Tank Information
Miscellaneous Equipment and
Chemicals
Tank ID
Tank Contents
Tank Volume
(bbl.)
Miscellaneous
Quantity
Volume
Separators
Oil (gallons)
Fuel (gallons)
Frac Tanks
Dehydrators'
Other Chemicals':
COGCC Rule Criteria
300 Series Rules
Y
N
Regulation
Is the location within a 317B area?
NA
Per 01.17.2014 correspondence with COGCC, refer to the specified regulations until
notification that rules have been finalized is provided.
COGCC — 605.a.(4),
906 .e .(1)
600 Series Rules
Y
N
Regulation
Is the facility within a setback zone?
NA
For Exception Zone Setback locations within 500 feet and up gradient of
a surface water body, tertiary containment is required around production
facilities. If applicable, is the site in compliance?
COGCC — 604.c.(3),B.iii.
For Urban Mitigation Area Exception Zones, no more than two crude
oil or condensate tanks can be within a single berm. Is the site in
compliance?
COGCC — 604.c.(3).B.iv.
All Locations - Are secondary containment features impervious?
COGCC — 605.a.(4)
All Locations - Is the synthetic or engineered liner beneath each above
ground storage tank?
COGCC — 605.a.(4)
900 Series Rules2
Y
N
Regulation
All Locations - Is the containment sufficient to hold the contents of the
largest tank and precipitation?
COGCC - 906.e.(1)
BLMIUSFSIBIA Criteria
Onshore Order 3
Y
N
Comments
Do the wells on site access federal minerals?
Regulation not applicable
to private leases.
If applicable, are the seals properly placed on valves?
Comments
Inspector Name
Inspector Signature
Material is riot regulated under 40 CFR 112
2 Secondary containment that was constructed before May 1, 2009 on federal land, or before April 1, 2009 on other land, shall comply with the rules in effect
at the time of construction. Secondary containment constructed on or after May 1, 2009 on federal land, or on or after April 1, 2009 on other land shall be
constructed or installed around all tanks containing oil, condensate, or produced water.
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SPCC Training and Briefing Log Form
Appendix D
SPCC Training/Briefing Log
Trainer:
Date:
Subjects Discussed:
Name and Signature:
Please note: briefings are to take place on an annual basis at a minimum. All oil handing personnel shall be
training in accordance with the criteria specified in 40 CFR 112.7(f)(1). At a minimum, training is to
include:
a. the operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges;
b. discharge procedure protocols; - (addressed during the Ursa Spill Response portion
of this training)
c. applicable pollution control laws, rules, and regulations; general facility operations;
and,
d. the contents of the facility SPCC Plan.
Ursa Operating Company LLC Appendix E
APPENDIX E
SUMMARY OF OPERATING PROCEDURES
AND FLOWLINE MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
Ursa Operating Company LLC Appendix E
SUMMARY OF OPERATING PROCEDURES
Before any pumper is on location, gas meters must be on and properly calibrated.
The following (however not limited to) need to be checked in addition to regular
pumper's responsibility to ensure a safe and normal operation by the production
operators/pumpers during their routine checks:
1. Water/oil dump valve and water flow meter malfunction:
A. Physically check every separator when appropriate by isolation/bleed-off
method.
B. If there is any leak through the dump valve and if it is large, replace the
trim or valve immediately, if not, try to fix the problem on site as soon as
possible and plan to replace the trim/valve at the earliest opportunity.
C. Monitoring SCADA for gas & water flow rate can be used in conjunction
with physical check.
2. High/low setting trim troubleshooting:
A. Physically check Kimray valve for leak (by listening noise, feeling
temperature change on both sides of the valve and looking for frost for
high differential minor leaks).
B. If leak is suspected, confirm by physically checking separator by blowing
separator down, then opening up to flowline to see if any gas is flowing
back into separator.
C. If leak is identified, replace high/low trim immediately.
3. Water/oil trim hanging open
A. Physically check every separator when on a pad by listening for gas
blowing through water/oil dump and visually check trim set position, then
rectify problem.
B. Periodically monitor separator pressures throughout day using SCADA to
detect discrepancies, then rectify problem.
C. Physically check by-pass valves for leaks by feeling temperature difference
on both sides of valve, look for, frost or noise.
D. If valves are leaking, take necessary actions and inform Ursa about its
replacement.
4. Water Skid Pressures at different areas in the field
A. Identify skid pressures that are higher than normal operating range on a
daily basis (use best judgment) and report to Ursa.
B. Purge gas from water headers to lower skid pressures.
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5. Operation of Water Network during hydraulic fracturing & flowback using
the same system
A. When the field lines are being utilized for hydraulic fracturing (frac) &
flowback operations, the pump will be operated exclusively by the frac &
flowback personnel. If you need to utilize any section of the network for
pumping into injection pads or pumping out from any pad to injection
pads, communicate this first to the frac/flow back personnel. For your
water needs at injection pads, coordinate this with frac/flowback personnel.
B. When there is no special operation, the network should be operated at
regular regime.
C. All operations (operation/cleaning and water pumping etc.) must be carried
out with the designated personnel and appropriate controls in place.
D. Finally, and most importantly, for any safety/environmental issues (e.g.,
spillage or leakages) immediately contact your immediate supervisor who
in turn shall contact Ursa and offer your best assistance to minimize the
impact from the incident to people, environment and assets. If your
immediate supervisor or Ursa personnel cannot be reached, please refer to
the Emergency Contacts list in Section 3.4.1 of this SPCC Plan for
alternate contacts. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE A VOICEMAIL, talk to
the contact directly.
*Note: All of the above situations can also be identified through manually shutting
water skid off, and seeing if any gas is blowing to the production tanks
Ursa Operating Company LLC Appendix E
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING
PRODUCTION WATER FROM TANKS
1.0 SCOPE
• This document is to assure competency in operators that they can safely perform the
task of pulling liquids form a production and properly disposing of the liquids.
2.0 REQUIREMENTS
• Review and understand Ursa' s SOP along with the water hauling companies SOP
on pulling liquids form a production tank and proper disposal.
• Review and understand all Ursa' s requirements for being on location
3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
• Ursa Spill Notification & Management Protocol
4.0 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
• Gas monitor that is up to date on calibration.
• Tank Strap
• Color Kut
5.0 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
• Proper PPE — FRC' s, hard hat, safety glasses, steel -toed boots, gloves.
6.0 PROCEDURE
• Pull onto location - Stop at entrance and observe for any unusual conditions, report
anything to supervisor immediately! Proceed onto location to containment ring or
tank farm if conditions allow.
• Strap/Gauge tank- Use of color kut is required to know exactly what the interface
is. Do not pull any condensate out of the tank unless instructed to do so.
• Back truck to containment ring or berm -Stay 10 feet away to prevent damage to
containment ring or berm!
• Hook up process — Follow water hauling company's SOP on hooking
up/disconnecting hoses.
• Pull liquids from tank- Pull the calculated liquids from the tank.
• Observe- Inspect truck, connections, fittings, valves, containment ring for holes in
the liner and note on the field ticket. If it is a major issue call supervisor
immediately.
• Strap/Gauge tank- After liquids have been pulled strap tank again for accuracy,
using color kut once again to make sure no condensate had been pulled.
• Record- Record all information on field ticket (Tank #, 1St and 2nd straps, seal #'s
and any other notes. Leave ticket in mail box or bull plug.
• Transport- Transport any liquids pulled to the facility instructed by your
supervisor.
• Disposal- On arrival at any disposal facility, stop and observe any unusual
conditions, report to supervisor immediately. Follow all rules and SOP's of that
facility and water hauling companies SOP on unloading, proceed with caution.
(Follow any instructions given by the facility operator).
• Departing- When ready to depart from facility inspect truck and surroundings for
leaks, open valves, or anything unusual. Report to supervisor for next destination.
End of procedure
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR PRODUCED FLUID
TRANSFERS TO TANKS
1. Initial Tank Inspection — Valves and Overflow (Gooseneck) Caps
A. Prior to any fluid transfers, the water handling contractor will perform an
initial inspection of the tanks to confirm that all valves on tanks are closed
and that the overflows (gooseneck) have caps.
B. Initial inspection includes the valve which is located at the back of the
tank in front of the wheel axles.
C. All man hatches will be inspected to confirm that they are tight.
2. Initial Tank Inspection to Confirm Tank Fluid Levels
A. Prior to any fluid transfers, identify the full tanks and the empty tanks.
B. Tanks with closed thief hatches located at the top of the stairs are
considered full. These tanks can't accept produced fluids. All tanks with
produced water should have a closed thief hatch and locked.
C. Fluid Gauges Don't Work — Check tank status prior to pumping or
transferring fluids.
D. Make sure that your tank has room before you begin unloading!
3. Visual Tank Inspection after Fluid Transfer Begins
A. Visually check each tank for leaks (valves, overflow/gooseneck caps)
immediately after tank filling begins.
B. Continue watching the tank until your truck is completely unloaded.
C. Tank fluid transfers are immediately stopped if a leak is found or tank is
overfilled.
4. Spill Reporting and Cleanup
A. If a spill occurs the contractor/driver will contact their immediate
supervisor.
B. Contractor will stop all fluid transfers during a spill event.
C. Truck driver will reverse his pump and begin vacuuming up the free
liquids that spilled if transfer by truck.
5. Final Inspection after Fluid Transfer is Completed
A. Confirm that tank flex hose is drained of fluids prior to disconnecting the
hose from the tanks — Do Not Drain Liquids on the Ground.
B. For pipeline fluid transfers, flex hoses must be left connected to the
manifold in front of the frac tanks — Flex hoses should not be disconnected.
C. Contractor will close the tank thief hatches on the tanks that are full to
prevent overfilling.
Ursa Operating Company LLC Appendix E
FLOWLINE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Flowlines and piping at production facilities can be sources of releases. The quantity and rates
of such events will vary according to failure mode, operating pressures, current production
rates, and duration of the release.
Flowlines and intra -facility gathering lines and associated valves and equipment are
compatible with the type of production fluids, their potential corrosivity, volume and
pressure, and other conditions expected in the operational environment.
The majority of the piping in the field is constructed of steel and was installed in 2009 or
later. Flowlines are powder coated and/or painted. The steel lines all have cathodic protection.
The pressure lines operate between 0 to 600 pounds per square inch (psig), they were
designed for 0 to 1440 psig. Flowline construction materials are corrosion resistant to
condensate, crude oil, and produced water. Flowlines are sized appropriately for the flow
volumes expected at the facility.
Aboveground flowlines and associated appurtenances are visually inspected during the
pumper's regularly scheduled site visits for leaks, oil discharges, corrosion, or other conditions
that could lead to a discharge as described in 40 CFR 112.1(b). Inspection of conditions
associated with buried flowlines is accomplished by observing the ground surface above the
lines for evidence of leaks on a monthly basis. Records of the inspections are stored at the Rifle
Field Office and the corporate office in Denver. Buried flowlines are also inspected whenever
they are exposed.
Metallic lines have a cathodic protection system which is monitored as deemed necessary.
High density polyethylene (HDPE) lines are operated at or below the recommended pressure
and pressure tested on a regular basis to check their integrity. Per COGCC Rule 1101.e.
"...Pressure tests shall be repeated once each calander year to maximum anticipated operating
pressure, and operators shall keep records for at least 3 years...flowlines operating at less than
15 psig are exempted from testing."
Appropriate corrective actions or repairs are made to any flowline, intra -facility gathering line,
or associated appurtenances if evidence of a discharge is present. Evidence of a discharge
includes product that has surfaced above the flowline. Suspected releases, including significant
loss of pressure in the line or significant reduction in product recovered in the production tanks
will be investigated.
In the event a leak is discovered, the lines will be replaced with pipe constructed of appropriate
materials. All repaired or replaced flowlines are pressure tested prior to being put into
operation.
Actions are initiated promptly to stabilize and remediate any accumulations of oil
discharges associated with flowlines, intra -facility gathering lines, and associated
appurtenances.
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Releases are reported to the appropriate supervisor and cleanup personnel upon discovery.
Oil and impacted media are removed or remediated as soon as practicable.
Ursa Operating Company LLC Appendix F
APPENDIX F
WRITTEN COMMITMENT OF MANPOWER
Written Commitment to Manpower, Equipment, and Materials
In addition to implementing the preventive measures described in this Plan, Ursa
will also specifically:
• In the event of a discharge:
i_ Make available all trained personnel and contractors to perform
response actions
ii. Collaborate fully with local, state, and federal authorities on
response and cleanup operations
• Maintain on-site oil spill control equipment.
• Maintain all communications equipment in operating condition at all times.
• Ensure that facilities are accessible.
• Review the adequacy of on-site and third -party response capacity with
pre- established response/cleanup contractors on an annual basis and
update response/cleanup contractor list as necessary.
• Maintain formal agreements/contracts with response and cleanup contractors
who will provide assistance in responding to an oil discharge and/or
completing cleanup.
Dwayne Knudson, Senior Environmental Specialist
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Name and Title; Signature:
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Date: