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Table of Contents
Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978 1
5.03 Conditional and Special Uses 1
Section 5.03(1) Utilities 1
Section 5.03(2) Street Improvements 1
Section 5.03(3) Impacts to Adjacent Land Uses 2
5.03.08 Industrial Performance Standards 3
Section 5.03.08(1) Sound Volumes 3
Section 5.03.08(2) Vibration Generated 3
Section 5.03.08(3) Emissions of Smoke and Particulate Matter 4
Section 5.03.08(4) Emissions of Heat, Glare, Radiation and Fumes 4
Section 5.03.08(5) Storage Area, Salvage Yard, Sanitary Landfill and Mineral Waste
Disposal Areas 4
Section 5.03.08(6) Water Pollution 5
9-03.01 Application 5
Section 9.03.01(1) Supporting Information 5
Section 9.03.01(2) Vicinity Map 5
Section 9.03.01(3) Letter to County Commissioners 5
Land Use and Development Code 2013 5
Division 1. General Approval Standards 5
Section 7-101. Zone District Use Regulations 5
Section 7-102. Comprehensive Plan and Intergovernmental Agreements 6
Section 7-103. Compatibility 11
Section 7-104. Source of Water 11
Section 7-105. Central Water Distribution and Wastewater Systems 12
Section 7-106. Public Utilities 13
Section 7-107. Access and Roadways 13
Section 7-108. Use of Land Subject to Natural Hazards 15
Section 7-109. Fire Protection 15
Division 2. General Resource Protection Standards 15
Section 7-201. Agricultural Lands 15
Section 7-202. Wildlife Habitat Areas 16
Section 7-203. Protection of Waterbodies 17
Section 7-204. Drainage and Erosion 18
Section 7-205. Environmental Quality 20
Section 7-206. Wildfire Hazards 21
Section 7-207. Natural and Geologic Hazards 21
Section 7-208. Reclamation 23
Division 3. Site Planning and Development Standards 24
Section 7-301. Compatible Design 24
Section 7-302. Off -Street Parking and Loading Standards 25
Section 7-303. Landscaping Standards 26
Section 7-304. Lighting Standards 26
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Section 7-305. Snow Storage Standards 26
Section 7-306. Trail and Walkway Standards 27
Division 10. Additional Standards for Industrial Uses 27
Section 7-1001. Industrial Use 27
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Article 7 — Standards Analysis
GARFIELD COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION OF 1978
5.03 Conditional and Special Uses
Section 5.03(1) Utilities
A source of potable water will not be required for workers utilizing the site. This facility is not
manned on a full-time basis and does not require a fresh water distribution and sanitary
wastewater system to properly function. Workers will provide their own potable water in their
trucks. Ursa will provide personnel bottled or potable water at their field office. A source of potable
water is not required for the operation of the facility. Water will not be required for the operation
of sanitary facilities. Portable toilets will be used, and all wastes will be hauled to a licensed
treatment facility. Water will not be required for landscaping. No landscaping is proposed at this
site. Copies of "Will Serve" letters from Redi Services and Western Colorado Waste are included
in the Wastewater Management Section of this submittal.
Produced water to be injected into the proposed injection well is generated by Ursa's natural gas
production assets in the Piceance region. Produced water delivered to the facility will not infringe
on any existing water rights. The produced water generated from Ursa's natural gas production
operations is a result of Ursa's drilling operations within the Williams Fork Formation. This
formation is classified by the Division of Water Resources (DWR) as a nontributary formation.
Details specific to the nontributary nature of the water that will be delivered to the proposed
injection well are provided in this submittal. The proposed injection well will not place a demand
on local groundwater resources. The proposed injection well will be used to dispose of produced
water from Ursa's operations only.
Per details included in the SUA between Ursa and the landowner, no landscaping is proposed for
this project location. Thus, there are no requirements for water for irrigation purposes.
Ursa has entered into a Water Service Agreement (WSA) with the Battlement Mesa Metropolitan
District (BMMD) to obtain non -potable water for use in drilling and dust control. A copy of the
contract is included in the Water Supply section. A letter confirming legal and adequate water
supply is provided, also.
During drilling operations, potable water will be provided at this facility by Stallion Oilfield Services
via their existing water contract(s). A copy of the will serve letter is included as part of this
application in the Water Supply Section. Letters from the Town of Silt confirming legal and
adequate water supply are provided.
Section 5.03(2) Street Improvements
A Detailed Traffic Study performed by Olsson Associates is included in this submittal. Based on
the expected trip generation rates discussed in the report, the increase in average daily traffic is
expected to be up to 20 vehicles per day during the construction phase in the vicinity of the site,
which is anticipated to increase traffic by approximately 7% on some of the impacted roadways.
Daily traffic is anticipated to increase by approximately 7% on County Road (CR) 307. At the end
of construction, site traffic contributions will decrease to 10 vehicles per day.
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All movements at the access are expected to operate at acceptable levels of service throughout
construction. The addition of site traffic, even in the height of construction, does not increase the
existing volumes to amounts required for auxiliary lanes where they are not already provided.
Once construction is complete, the daily volumes will reduce to approximately ten vehicles per
day for the well pad site. Based on the results of the analysis, no mitigation is recommended for
the site.
Ursa will adhere to Garfield County Road and Bridge criteria for securing heavy haul permits as
well as permitting truck traffic along CR 300W and CR 307 within Battlement Mesa.
Section 5.03(3) Impacts to Adjacent Land Uses
The well pad and the injection well will be visually buffered from adjacent residences through
topography, distance, and vegetation. Any lighting will be directed downward and inward away
from adjacent properties. All equipment that remains on the pad after drilling and completions will
be painted a neutral color to blend into the landscape.
The proposed site has one access point off River Bluff Road at the eastern end of the project site.
The site will be organized to provide safe access to and from the site and parking off the public
right-of-way. It will not disrupt solar access to adjacent properties, pedestrian access, nor access
to common areas along River Bluff Road.
The operations of activities on the site will be managed to avoid nuisances to adjacent uses
relating to hours of operations, parking, service delivery, and location of service areas and docks.
All parking and service areas will be on-site. No street activities will be allowed, except in cases
of emergency.
According to Ursa's Fugitive Dust Control Plan, dust control may consist of water, surfacing
materials, or non -saline dust suppressants as appropriate for road conditions.
The only APEN associated with the well pad at this time is the condensate tank battery. The
produced water tank battery associated with the UIC well is exempt. Ursa has 30 days after first
production to evaluate the potential to emit quantities prior to submitting an Air Quality permits
application. If the potential to emit values dictate that an Air Quality permit is required, Ursa will
obtain the appropriate permit within the allowed timeframe from the CDPHE Air Quality Division.
Additionally, Ursa commits to using carbon blankets over thief hatches on temporary tanks to
reduce odors. Ursa has in place a program to immediately respond to odor complaints via their
Land Department. Other best management practices to control emissions include limiting the
idling of vehicles while on site and the use of green completion techniques.
Ursa has developed and implemented a Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) emissions monitoring
program with infrared cameras to detect and repair any fugitive emissions. In addition, they have
implemented a Storage Tank Emissions Monitoring (STEM) program to monitor and repair any
fugitive emissions associated with condensate and produced water tanks. These programs have
been developed in compliance with CDPHE Regulation 7 requirements. Ursa's LDAR program is
set-up to inspect all facilities at least monthly during drilling and completion and quarterly during
production. If a leak is discovered, the first attempt to repair the leak shall be made as soon as
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reasonably possible and per COGCC and CDPHE rules. Pumps also complete Audio, Visual,
Olfactory (AVO) inspections weekly.
Stationary engines and their exhausts will be located and oriented to direct noise away from the
homes closest to the well pad. Ursa will evaluate noise generation from equipment and require
contractors to refit mufflers, etc., in situations where the volume of sound produced exceeds noise
levels for Residential/Agricultural/Rural zones. Engine braking will be prohibited by Ursa for its
personnel and contractors.
Typical hours of operation will be 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, although the site is available to personnel
24 hours a day, in case of emergency.
The topography, distance, and vegetation mitigate visual impacts. The SUA with Battlement Mesa
Land Investments does not require landscaping at this pad site, due to its location next to the
storage area and wastewater treatment plant. Tanks, buildings, and equipment will be painted to
blend in with the surrounding landscape.
If a nuisance complaint is received on a location for noise, odor, dust, or other nuisances, Ursa's
standard operating practice is to respond to each complaint as soon as possible. The person
receiving the complaint, usually the Landman, gathers as much information (such as wind
direction, time, duration, strength, nature of odor or noise, etc.) about the issue as possible. This
information is relayed to the operations lead who begin to determine the source of the issue and
what may be causing it. Once the root cause of the issue is found, the team determines mitigation
efforts that will help remedy the concern(s). The land team follows up with the stakeholders on
the effectiveness of the mitigation efforts and adjustments are made as necessary. All complaints
are logged and tracked to improve Ursa's overall best management practices (BMP) performance
on existing and future assets. Ursa has implemented a Stakeholder Hotline for concerns and
complaints that will be answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week by a designated Ursa staff
member. The number is 970-620-2787. Ursa also has a 24/7 emergency hotline, 855-625-9922.
5.03.08 Industrial Performance Standards
Section 5.03.08(1) Sound Volumes
Stationary engines and their exhausts will be located and oriented to direct noise away from the
homes closest to the well pad. Ursa will evaluate noise generation from equipment and require
contractors to refit mufflers, etc., in situations where the volume of sound produced exceeds noise
levels for Residential/Agricultural/Rural zones. Engine braking will be prohibited by Ursa for its
personnel and contractors.
Per the SUA, there will be no time of day restrictions for drilling, completing, re -completing,
workover, or reservoir fracture stimulation operations. Routine ongoing maintenance and
production operations activities will be limited to the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Section 5.03.08(2) Vibration Generated
Ground vibration from the injection well will not be measurable at any point outside the property
boundary.
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Section 5.03.08(3) Emissions of Smoke and Particulate Matter
During operations of the proposed injection well, adjacent lands will not be impacted by the
generation of vapor, dust, or smoke beyond the normal impacts of activities occurring around the
adjacent properties. Ursa will apply the appropriate level of controls to accommodate potential
impacts via adherence to CDPHE Air Quality regulations and the implementation of industry
BMPs included in the SWMP and Ursa's Fugitive Dust Control Plan.
The proposed well pad and access road will be graveled to reduce fugitive dust, which will be
controlled using water or other dust suppressants.
Section 5.03.08(4) Emissions of Heat, Glare, Radiation and Fumes
During operations of the proposed injection well, adjacent lands will not be impacted by the
generation of vapor, dust, smoke, noise, glare, or vibration beyond the normal impacts of activities
occurring around the adjacent properties. Ursa will apply the appropriate level of controls to
accommodate potential impacts via adherence to CDPHE Air Quality regulations and the
implementation of industry BMPs included in the SWMP and Ursa's Fugitive Dust Control Plan.
Ursa commits to using carbon blankets over thief hatches on temporary tanks to reduce odors.
Ursa has in place a program to immediately respond to odor complaints via their Land
Department. Other best management practices to control emissions include limiting the idling of
vehicles while on site and the use of green completion techniques.
Ursa has developed and implemented a Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) emissions monitoring
program with infrared cameras to detect and repair any fugitive emissions. In addition, they have
implemented a Storage Tank Emissions Monitoring (STEM) program to monitor and repair any
fugitive emissions associated with condensate and produced water tanks. Ursa's LDAR program
is set-up to inspect all facilities at least monthly during drilling and completion and quarterly during
production. If a leak over 10,000 ppm hydrocarbons is discovered, the first attempt to repair the
leak shall be made as soon as reasonably possible and in accordance with COGCC and CDPHE
rules. Pumps also complete Audio, Visual, Olfactory (AVO) inspections weekly.
Ursa has an active nuisance reporting program for stakeholders to report odors or noise
complaints to Ursa. Ursa is committed to addressing any complaints quickly to the complainant's
satisfaction.
Naturally occurring radioactive materials are not expected to be an issue at the proposed well
pad. Colorado oil and gas operations are not known to have a significant problem with naturally
occurring radioactive materials (NORM) or technologically enhanced naturally occurring
radioactive materials (TENORM); however, there have been some instances where pipe scale
has contained radium and associated radon gas.
Section 5.03.08(5) Storage Area, Salvage Yard, Sanitary Landfill and Mineral Waste Disposal
Areas
No storage areas, salvage yards, or sanitary landfills are associated with the proposed well pad.
The standards regarding these uses do not apply to the proposed injection well use. All materials
and liquids will be stored per accepted standards and laws and will comply with the National Fire
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Code. Any materials or wastes kept on the site will be deposited in such a manner that they will
not be transferred off the property by any reasonably foreseeable natural causes or forces. No
materials or wastes which might constitute a fire hazard or which may be edible by or otherwise
be attractive to rodents or insects will be stored outdoors.
Section 5.03.08(6) Water Pollution
The proposed injection well does not fall within the Town of Parachute's Watershed Protection
Area. Ursa will follow all applicable CDPHE Water Quality Control Standards. A copy of Ursa's
Battlement Mesa Field Stormwater Management Plan and Permit is included with this application.
Ursa will implement a range of BMPs to assure the protection of water quality during construction,
interim reclamation, operation, and final reclamation of the proposed well pad.
9-03.01 Application
Section 9.03.01(1) Supporting Information
All supporting information and plans are included in this application package.
The approved Stormwater Permit is included in Section 4-203.E.16. CDPHE is developing a new
permit and associated certification for the above permitted facility. The development and review
procedures required by law have not yet been completed. The Construction Stormwater General
Permit, which "expired" June 30, 2012, was administratively continued and will remain in effect
under Section 104(7) of the Administrative Procedures Act, C.R.S. 1973, 24-4-101, et seq (1982
rept. vol. 10) until a new permit/certification is issued and effective. The renewal for this facility
was based on the application that was received 5/14/2013.
Ursa will obtain utility permits and oversize/overweight load permits as required from Garfield
County Road and Bridge, prior to construction.
Ursa will file the applicable COGCC forms and permits including, but not limited to Form 2 and
Form 2A.
Section 9.03.01(2) Vicinity Map
A Vicinity Map is included in Section 4-203.C. Site Plans for the proposed well pad and injection
well are included in Section 4-203.D. An Adjacent Property Owners Map can be found in Section
4-203.6.3.
Section 9.03.01(3) Letter to County Commissioners
This application package, in its entirety, serves as the letter to the County Commissioners
explaining in detail the nature and character of the Special Use requested.
LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE 2013
Division 1. General Approval Standards
Section 7-101. Zone District Use Regulations
Ursa Operating Company (Ursa) and Battlement Mesa Land Investments (BMLI) proposes to
pursue natural gas drilling activities in the Battlement Mesa Planned Unit Development zone. Per
Community Development Application PUAA-11-16-8497, approved by the Garfield County Board
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of Commissioners on April 17, 2017, a small injection well is an allowed use in this area of the
Battlement Mesa PUD.
Garfield County requires a Special Use Permit for an injection well within the PUD demonstrating
that the proposed activity complies with the standards and criteria of the county's 1979 zoning
code.
Section 7-102. Comprehensive Plan and Intergovernmental Agreements
The BMC A injection well generally conforms to the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan. The
Battlement Mesa community was originally planned and constructed to accommodate oil and
natural gas development in the Piceance Basin. The Future Land Use Map from the
Comprehensive Plan illustrates the subject property as Planned Unit Development (PUD). The
site is in the Public, Semi -Public, Recreation, and Injection Well (PSRI) subzone within the PUD.
The existing use is not within an area governed by an intergovernmental agreement. The following
sections of the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan apply to the BMC A injection well and further
substantiate that natural gas operations located in appropriate areas of Garfield County are in
compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Ursa has invested significant time and effort towards
stakeholder and community involvement. Ursa has held local meetings to assure that the
Battlement Mesa property owners as well as the Battlement Mesa community at large are fully
apprised of Ursa's proposed project activities, compliance with regulatory framework,
compatibility with all PUD zone districts, and mitigation of impacts.
Overall Vision — Future Land Use
Garfield County is dedicated to managing and directing growth to dedicated Urban Growth Areas
and other areas that can accommodate growth cost effectively, in order to create thriving
communities while promoting a diverse, sustainable and healthy economy, protecting wildlife,
maintaining or improving the quality of our natural environment, and preserving the county's rural
and western heritage.
The Ursa application submittal goes into detail in various reports and narratives as to how the
proposed injection well will operate in conformance with multiple regulatory agencies. Ursa's
adherence to regulatory policies and rules will result in limited, short-term impacts to the
surrounding properties while infusing economic benefits, promoting a thriving community, and
minimizing impacts to wildlife.
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Land Use Table
LAND USE DESCRIPTION
DESIGNATION
1 COMPATIBLE ZONING
Industrial (I)
indoor manufacturing, outdoor equipment
storage, business parks, energy processing
and uses that produce odor, noise, Tight, and/or
emissions_
Industrial (I)
Planned Unit Development
(PUD)
Density of residential uses: None
Example:
Ursa's application submittal conforms to the portion of the Land Use Table from the Garfield
County Comprehensive Plan shown above.
Section 4 - Economics, Employment and Tourism
Policies:
Garfield County will encourage the development of a diversified industrial base recognizing
physical location -to -market capabilities of the community, and the social and environmental
impacts of industrial uses.
Ursa's application submittal conforms to this policy. The development of natural gas resources in
Garfield County contributes to a diversified industrial base. The physical location of the proposed
injection well takes advantage of a broad system of pipelines in the Battlement Mesa Field which
routes water around the field and to the various injection wells to reduce truck traffic in the
Battlement Mesa PUD. By adhering to the Garfield County and Colorado State regulatory criteria
for the development and production of natural gas, Ursa will mitigate social and environmental
impacts to the highest practical level.
Strategies and Actions:
Ensure that commercial/industrial developments are compatible with adjacent land uses and
preserve the visual quality of the county.
Ursa's application submittal conforms to this strategy. By adhering to the Garfield County and
Colorado State regulatory criteria, Ursa will ensure the post -development locations are compatible
with adjacent land uses and will preserve the visual quality of the county. Compliance activities
that accommodate these strategies and actions include:
• Compliance with COGCC rules regarding interim and final reclamation
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• Use of Best Management Practices (BMPs) in all areas of operations
• Compliance with Ursa's agreement with the landowner requiring visual mitigation of the
well sites to preserve the visual quality of the Battlement Mesa area
• Compliance with Garfield County Conditions of Approval regarding general operations of
the well pad.
Section 8 - Natural Resources
Goals:
Ursa's application submittal conforms to the following goals:
1. Ensure that natural, scenic, ecological, and critical wildlife habitat resources are protected
and/or impacts mitigated.
By adhering to the Garfield County and Colorado State regulatory criteria, Ursa will ensure
that natural, scenic, ecological, and critical wildlife habitat resources are protected and/or
impacts mitigated. Specific compliance activities accommodating this goal include:
• Consultation with the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife.
• Development and implementation of a Wildlife Mitigation Plan.
• Preparation of a Garfield County Wildlife and Vegetative Analysis for each development
location.
• Implementation of Ursa's comprehensive inspection and corrective action plan(s).
2. Preserve natural drainage patterns so the cumulative impact of public and private land use
activities will not cause storm drainage and floodwater patterns to exceed the capacity of
natural or constructed drainage ways, or to subject other areas to an increased potential for
damage due to flooding, erosion or sedimentation or result in pollution to streams, rivers or
other natural bodies of water.
By adhering to the Garfield County and Colorado State regulatory criteria, Ursa will ensure
the preservation of natural drainage patterns and mitigate potential stormwater impacts from
construction activities. Specific compliance activities accommodating this goal include:
• Preparation of Stormwater Management Practices and securing Stormwater Management
Permits as required Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
criteria.
• Preparation of a Garfield County Grading and Drainage Plan for each development
location.
• Location of the injection well on a previously constructed natural gas well pad.
3. Protect existing access to natural resources.
Ursa's proposed development will have no significant impact to existing access to natural
resources. Please also see the response to Section 8 - Natural Resources Goals, Item #1
above.
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4. Ensure the appropriate reclamation of land after extraction processes.
By adhering to the Garfield County and Colorado State regulatory criteria, Ursa will ensure
the appropriate reclamation of land after extraction processes will be performed. Specific
compliance activities accommodating this goal include:
• Preparation of Stormwater Management Practices and securing Stormwater Management
Permits per the CDPHE criteria.
• Preparation of Reclamation Plans and securing bonding per the COGCC criteria.
Policies:
1. The county will encourage and cooperate with the protection of critical habitat including state
and federally protected, threatened, or endangered species.
Ursa's proposed development will accommodate this policy. Please see the response to
Section 8 - Natural Resources Goals, Item #1 above.
2. Garfield County will encourage the protection of watersheds, flood plains, and riparian areas.
By adhering to the Garfield County, Colorado State, and Federal regulatory criteria, Ursa will
ensure protection for watersheds, flood plains, and riparian areas. Specific compliance
activities accommodating this goal include:
• Compliance with local Watershed Protection rules and policies.
• Preparation of Stormwater Management Practices and securing Stormwater Management
Permits per the CDPHE criteria.
• Review and document potential impacts per the criteria identified by the US Army Corps
of Engineers (USACOE).
• Preparation of a Grading and Drainage Plan for the location.
• Preparation of a Wildlife and Vegetative Analysis that includes an assessment of riparian
areas for each development location.
Section 9 - Mineral Extraction
Vision - Mineral Extraction
Resource extraction, including oil and gas development, has been encouraged to operate in the
county due to the contribution the industry makes to the county's overall goal of having a diverse
and stable economy. While resource extractive industries are welcomed in the county, they are
expected to mitigate negative impacts that result from their operations.
The Ursa application submittal demonstrates Ursa's commitment to minimizing and mitigating the
negative impacts of their natural gas development within Garfield County and Battlement Mesa.
Ursa conducted many meetings with local stakeholders to discuss logistics, methods, and typical
impacts associated with their natural gas development operations. Ursa has made every effort to
reduce the total number of drill pads in proximity to the Battlement Mesa community.
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Issue
Garfield County has significant mineral resources that have, and will continue to have, a
considerable benefit to the economic health of the county.
Despite the recent downturn in natural gas development, Ursa is committed to developing their
natural gas leaseholds which provides an economic benefit of Garfield County.
Goal
1. Ensure that mineral extraction is regulated appropriately to promote responsible development
and provide benefit to the general public.
Ensure that mineral extraction activities mitigate their effects on the natural environment, including
air quality, water quality, wildlife habitat or important visual resources.
As noted above, by adhering to the Garfield County, Colorado State, and Federal regulatory
criteria, Ursa will mitigate their effects on the natural environment, including air quality, water
quality, wildlife habitat or important visual resources.
Ursa has created and implemented a cross-reference matrix to address the broad range of
regulatory criteria which apply to the proposed project.
In working with mineral extraction projects, the county will protect the public health, safety and
welfare of its citizens.
Ursa is aware that the Garfield County BOCC has deemed it appropriate to address concerns
raised in the Health Impacts Assessment (HIA) as part of the land use approval process for natural
gas development in the PUD. Ursa has provided a document correlating the relevant components
of the HIA against Ursa's regulatory compliance activities with this application.
Policy
1. Garfield County recognizes that surface and mineral owners have certain legal rights and
privileges, including the right to extract and develop these interests. Private property owners
also have certain legal rights and privileges, including the right to have the mineral estate
developed in a reasonable manner and to have adverse impacts mitigated. The property rights
of mineral lessees must be balanced with the rights of private property owners and the general
public.
Ursa has negotiated in good faith with the property owners of the PUD, local land owners,
Battlement Mesa community organizations, and other stakeholders to locate the natural gas
well pads in areas that will minimize and mitigate impacts to the surface owner and adjacent
land owners while accommodating Ursa's right to develop the resource(s). The Surface Use
Agreement with the surface owner outlines various details to mitigate surface impacts.
2. Mineral resource extraction activities will protect critical wildlife habitat as identified by state
and federal agencies. Development within these designations that cannot be designed,
constructed and conducted so as to have a minimum adverse impact upon such habitat or
these wildlife species, shall be discouraged.
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Ursa's proposed development will protect critical wildlife habitat in the PUD so as to have a
minimum of adverse impacts upon such habitat or these wildlife species. All proposed project
areas were evaluated for threatened and endangered species; none were found. Please also
see the response to Section 8 - Natural Resources Goals, Item #1 above.
Ursa has an approved Wildlife Mitigation Plan with Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
3. Natural drainage patterns will be preserved or mitigated so the cumulative impact of mineral
extraction activities will not cause storm drainage/floodwater patterns to exceed the capacity
of natural or constructed drainage ways, or to subject other areas to increased flooding,
erosion or sedimentation or result in pollution to streams, rivers, or other natural bodies of
water.
Ursa's proposed development will preserve or mitigate natural drainage patterns and minimize
the cumulative impacts to drainages, waterbodies and watersheds. Please also see the
response to Section 8 - Natural Resources Goals, Item #2 above.
4. Facilities that are appurtenances to oil/gas development activities (compressors, etc.) are
considered appropriate in all land uses so long as they meet the respective mitigation
requirements of the ULUR to maintain compatibility with surrounding land uses.
The injection well will allow for disposal of produced water once it is no longer needed for
completions activities within the Battlement Mesa Field. The injection well will be permitted
per the requirements of the ULUR and Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) and will
adhere to the appropriate Garfield County, Colorado State and Federal regulatory criteria. Any
emergent appurtenant facilities will be permitted according to the criteria detailed above.
This submittal goes into great detail in the various reports and narratives as to how the
development of the natural gas resources will be conducted in an environmentally responsible
fashion. The importance of the oil and gas industry to the economic health of the Garfield
County economy is noted in the aforementioned Vision, Issue, Goal and Policy statements
taken from the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed injection well is needed by Ursa to assure
that produced water from natural gas drilling operations can be properly disposed of while
limiting environmental impacts within the Battlement Mesa PUD. The economic benefits
provided by Ursa and other oil and gas operators are clear from the many investments made
in communities and other community benefits derived from the industry.
Section 7-103. Compatibility
The BMC A injection well is located in the Battlement Mesa PUD zone district Public, Semi -Public,
Recreational, and Injection Well (PSRI). Visual and sound impacts will be mitigated according to
the existing Surface Use Agreement (SUA) with Battlement Mesa Land Investments, Garfield
County Conditions of Approval, and COGCC Rules and Conditions of Approval.
Section 7-104. Source of Water
During drilling operations, potable water will be provided at this well pad by Stallion Oilfield
Services via their existing water contract(s). A copy of the will serve letter is included as part of
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this application in the Water Supply Section. Letters from the Town of Silt confirming legal and
adequate water supply are provided.
A source of potable water will not be required for workers utilizing the site. This facility is not
manned on a full-time basis and does not require a fresh water distribution and sanitary
wastewater system to properly function. Workers will provide their own potable water in their
trucks. Ursa will provide personnel bottled or potable water at their field office. A source of potable
water is not required for the operation of the facility. Water will not be required for the operation
of sanitary facilities. Portable toilets will be used, and all wastes will be hauled to a licensed
treatment facility. Water will not be required for landscaping.
Per details included in the SUA between Ursa and the landowner, no landscaping is proposed for
this project location. Thus, there are no requirements for water for irrigation purposes.
Produced water to be injected into the proposed injection well is generated by Ursa's natural gas
production assets in the Battlement Mesa Field. Produced water delivered to the facility will not
infringe on any existing water rights. The produced water generated from Ursa's natural gas
production operations is a result of Ursa's drilling operations within the Williams Fork Formation.
This formation is classified by the Division of Water Resources (DWR) as a nontributary formation.
Details specific to the nontributary nature of the water that will be delivered to the proposed
injection well are provided in this submittal. The proposed injection well will not place a demand
on local groundwater resources. The proposed injection well will be used to dispose of produced
water from Ursa's operations only.
The injection permit applications (COGCC Forms 31 and 33) will be submitted to the Colorado
Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The COGCC review process is intended to
address any issues related to potential impacts to groundwater. This well will be operated in strict
accordance with COGCC regulations and the approved permit criteria and conditions of approval.
Other required COGCC forms will be submitted as required.
A. Determination of Adequate Water
The proposed injection well will not place a demand on local groundwater resources. The water
disposed of is a result of Ursa's drilling operations within the Williams Fork Formation. This
formation is classified as a nontributary formation.
Section 7-105. Central Water Distribution and Wastewater Systems
A. Water Distribution System
The proposed injection well facility will be serviced or inspected daily. This facility will not require
potable or fresh water distribution within the facility.
Produced water will be transferred to the proposed facility via pipeline Ursa's Battlement Mesa
Field locations. The water pipelines have been approved by Garfield County and will be
constructed to pipe produced water to the injection well in order to reduce the need to truck water
to the site and to decrease opportunities for environmental and traffic impacts due to water hauling
by truck. After the completion of the pipeline, trucks will be used to haul produced water to or from
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the injection well site only when maintenance, emergency conditions, or limited production needs
do not permit use of the pipeline.
B. Wastewater System
No water is required for sanitary services at the site. The site will be served by porta-johns
provided and serviced by Redi Services or Western Colorado Waste. "Will Serve" letters are
included in this submittal in the Wastewater Management Section.
Section 7-106. Public Utilities
A. Adequate Public Utilities
Adequate Public Utilities are available to serve the land use. Ursa is working with Holy Cross
Energy to provide electrical service to the pad. Other public utilities are not required. A copy of
Holy Cross's will serve letter is included at the end of this section.
b. Approval of Utility Easement by Utility Company
Ursa has not finalized their agreement with Holy Cross Energy to provide electrical service to the
pad. All appropriate easements will be secured as part of this process.
C. Utility Location
Utility easements will be located per the LUDC and Surface Use Agreement in consultation with
Holy Cross Energy.
D. Dedication of Easements
Ursa has not finalized their agreement with Holy Cross Energy to provide electrical service to the
pad. All appropriate easements will be dedicated to the public as part of this process.
Construction and Installation of Utilities
Ursa has contracted with Holy Cross Energy to provide electrical power to the site. A copy of the
will serve letter is provided at the end of this section. Utilities will be installed in a manner that
avoids unnecessary removal of trees or excessive excavations and will be reasonable free of
physical obstructions.
F. Conflicting Encumbrances
Ursa has not finalized their agreement with Holy Cross Energy to provide electrical service to the
pad. All appropriate easements will be free from encumbrances.
Section 7-107. Access and Roadways
The road is expected to function adequately as proposed and is typical of existing roads providing
access to natural gas production in Garfield County.
A. Access to Public Right of Way
Legal access to the site is gained from CR 307, River Bluff Road, through a surface use
agreement with Battlement Mesa Land Investments and an easement agreement with Battlement
Mesa Metropolitan District.
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B. Safe Access
For sight distance, the sight distance from the access road to the east has revealed that the entire
772' of roadway to the intersection with Battlement Parkway to be clear of obstructions. Likewise,
at least 500 feet of sight distance exists to the west towards the Battlement Mesa Water and
Wastewater District Facilities. For a 35 -mph speed on River Bluff Road, the minimum stopping
sight distance would be 275 feet thus the sight distance available exceeds the minimum. For the
access road to the pad itself, the entire roadway is visible to traffic flows on the access road so
sight distance is not an issue.
From a structural standpoint, the access road for the pad is to be constructed of 8" of class 6
aggregate base course over 18" of scarified and compacted native soil subgrade. With the given
construction, and in-situ soil conditions consisting of an R value of at least 15, the road section
will adequately support the 20 -year projected EASL's from production traffic. For the existing
roadway (River Bluff Road), we have found the roadways to be in an aged, but fair condition.
Given the road bond that Ursa has in place with the County Road and Bridge department, any
funding necessary to repair damages directly resulting from Ursa's activities and River Bluff Road
are already in place.
Maintenance for the access road to the pad is to be performed by Ursa contractors sufficiently
tooled to adequately maintain not only access roadways, but the pad facilities as well. Anticipated
maintenance is snow plowing, borrow ditch grading, storm water BMP maintenance,
weed/vegetation control (mowing and spraying), re -surfacing and compaction. From well pad
construction through completion operations, necessary personnel and equipment will be on site
or on nearby facilities to perform the needed maintenance. Through production, Ursa production
personnel will monitor maintenance needs and direct the Ursa contractors to perform such on an
as needed basis.
C. Adequate Capacity
Traffic congestion is not anticipated as a result of the proposed Ursa BMC A oil and gas
development activities. The access road for Ursa BMC A is being constructed at a standard that
generally exceeds the County's standard except for the cross slope being 2% versus 3%.
D. Road Dedication
The access road is a private road. No rights-of-way will be dedicated to the public.
E. Impacts Mitigated
Based on the expected trip generation rates discussed in the Basic Traffic Study, the increase in
average daily traffic is not expected to increase on County Roads such that a modification of the
existing access permit would be required. The total traffic volumes will remain very low and are
anticipated to be accommodated by the existing roadway. Additionally, the majority of existing
traffic on this road is associated with the natural gas industry and/or the maintenance personnel
for the Battlement Mesa Water and Wastewater District facilities.
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Design Standards
The Ursa BMC A Access Road is proposed to be constructed to a standard that exceeds most of
the Garfield County's Semi Primitive Driveway standard. A waiver to the cross slope standard is
requested.
Section 7-108. Use of Land Subject to Natural Hazards
The Geologic Hazard Report indicates that potential geologic hazards of slope area, corrosive
soils, and expansive soils have been identified in the area of the proposed BMC A injection well.
A copy of this report is included in this submittal.
The Arvada loam and Ildefonso stony loam soils are shown to be corrosive to uncoated steel and
low to moderately corrosive to concrete. The subsoil has a high shrink -swell potential. Appropriate
engineering and design of the well pad facilities will mitigate these hazards. Ursa will have a
geotechnical analysis performed prior to construction of the well pad.
There are no mapped faults shown in the area of the Sites on the Geologic and Structure Map of
the Grand Junction Quadrangle, Garfield County, Colorado or on the Preliminary Geologic Map
of the Grand Valley Quadrangle, Garfield County, Colorado.
Section 7-109. Fire Protection
A. Adequate Fire Protection
The proposed injection well is located within the Grand Valley Fire Protection District. The District
is aware of the well pad location and can provide adequate fire protection and response. Ursa
has participated in emergency training programs such as the Parachute/Battlement Mesa Hazard
Disaster Planning exercises with Grand Valley Fire Protection District. They will continue to
support these programs.
B. Subdivisions
The proposed well pad is located within the Battlement Mesa PUD, but outside a platted
subdivision. Ursa is willing to consult with Grand Valley Fire Protection District regarding access,
fire lanes, water sources, fire hydrants and maintenance provisions.
Division 2. General Resource Protection Standards
Section 7-201. Agricultural Lands
A. No Adverse Affect to Agricultural Operations
The proposed injection well is not located in an area being used for agricultural operations,
therefore, there will be no adverse effect or impacts to agricultural operations and production.
B. Domestic Animal Controls
The operation of the proposed facility will comply with this standard. No domestic animals are
allowed on the site. All features on the proposed facility that could present an entrapment hazard
to animals will be screened or otherwise mitigated for safety.
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C. Fences
The proposed injection well will not generate a potential hazard to domestic livestock or wildlife.
No open storage of hazardous materials or attraction will be conducted on the site. The well pad
will not be fenced after it is placed into production. Well cellars and any other site features that
present a potential entrapment hazard will be screened or otherwise secured.
D. Roads
The access road will be located so that normal maintenance of the road, including snow removal,
will not damage fencing on adjacent parcels. Dust control will be utilized, both during and after
construction, to minimize adverse impacts to livestock and crops. Dust control may consist of
water, surfacing materials, or non -saline dust suppressants as appropriate for road conditions. A
copy of Ursa's Fugitive Dust Control Plan in included in the Air Quality section of this submittal.
Z. Irrigation Ditches
No irrigation ditches are adjacent to the well pad site. Implementation of the engineered grading
and drainage plan and conformance with stormwater best management practices will assure that
any irrigation ditches near the subject parcel will not be impacted by the facility.
Section 7-202. Wildlife Habitat Areas
A. Buffers
The proposed injection well will be located on an existing well pad and no new surface disturbance
will be required. Topographic and vegetative buffers will be used to screen the activity of the
proposed well pad and injection well from habitat and residential areas.
B. Locational Controls of Land Disturbance
No CPW mapped migration corridors will be affected by the proposed injection well. Human
presence and activity may affect animal distribution by creating avoidance areas and increasing
stress on wintering big game. Over time, deer and elk that winter in this area have become
habituated to the considerable human activity and the indirect effects of avoidance and
displacement have decreased. Interim reclamation will be focused on erosion and sediment
control and native vegetation.
Foraging activities for raptors are unlikely to be disrupted and any effect would be very small given
the abundance of foraging habitat available. No nests were observed within the survey area
around the BMC A well pad.
Ursa's policies do not allow the feeding of wildlife. Trash will be kept in bear proof trash containers
and removed on a regular schedule during drilling operations. After the proposed injection well
has been placed into production, any trash generated during routine maintenance and inspection
visits will be removed by personnel as they leave the site.
Low speed limits already in place on area roads will be enforced. Equipment is outfitted with bird
cones to prevent perching.
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C. Preservation of Native Vegetation
1. Per the SUA, no landscaping is required for the proposed well pad. Reclamation activities
will focus on native vegetation and erosion and sediment control.
2. Application of the Integrated Vegetation and Noxious Weed Management Plan (IVNWMP)
and Ursa's Noxious Weed Management Plan will provide a degree of mitigation for the
native vegetation that has already been removed. Ursa will comply with COGCC Rules
regarding revegetation and control of noxious weeds.
3. Vehicles and equipment traveling from weed -infested areas into weed -free areas could
disperse noxious or invasive weed seeds and propagates, resulting in the establishment
of these weeds in previously weed -free areas.
Several simple practices will be employed to prevent most weed infestation. The following
practices will be adopted for any activity to reduce the costs of noxious weed control through
prevention. The practices include:
• Prior to delivery to the site, equipment should be thoroughly cleaned of soils remaining
from previous construction sites which may be contaminated with noxious weeds.
• If working in sites with weed -seed contaminated soil, equipment should be cleaned of
potentially seed -bearing soils and vegetative debris at the infested area prior to moving to
uncontaminated terrain.
• All maintenance vehicles should be regularly cleaned of silt.
• Avoid driving vehicles through areas where weed infestations exist.
D. Habitat Compensation
Placement of this project within the boundaries of an existing well pad has resulted in avoidance
of additional contributions to cumulative effects of wildlife habitat alteration and fragmentation in
the region. Ursa has developed a Wildlife Management Plan with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to
further mitigate and enhance habitat in the Battlement Mesa area. The development of the project
is not expected to significantly affect any critical environmental resources.
Domestic Animal Controls
Livestock and big game will likely avoid the proposed well pad. Dogs and other domestic animals
are not allowed on site.
Section 7-203. Protection of Waterbodies
A. Minimum Setback
1. The well pad disturbance is more than 35 feet from the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM)
of the Colorado River. The northeastern edge is approximately 760 feet from the nearest
wetland.
2. There is a potential Water of the US (WOUS) on the northeastern edge of the well pad.
There is also a potential WOUS just off the northwest corner of the well pad. There do not
appear to be any entrenched or incised streams on or adjacent to the proposed project
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area. Ursa will evaluate the potential WOUS and obtain permits from the Army Corps of
Engineers, if necessary. Ursa will protect WOUS through appropriate stormwater and
environmental controls as outlined in their Storm Water Management Plan and SPCC
Plan.
3. The proposed project is not within the 100 -foot setback from the Typical and Ordinary High
Water Mark of a waterbody. No hazardous material will be stored on the project site. See
the SPCC Plan included in this submittal for measures to protect surface and ground water
from spills.
B. Structures Permitted in Setback
No structures will be located within the 35 -foot OHWM setback.
C. Structures and Activity Prohibited in Setback
No structures will be located within the 35 -foot setback. No work of any kind will occur within the
35 -foot setback.
D. Compliance with State and Federal Laws
The proposed injection well will be designed with the use of erosion and sediment controls and
adherence to Ursa's stormwater management plan and SPCC plan to not impact any Waterbody
of the US.
Section 7-204. Drainage and Erosion
A. Erosion and Sedimentation
The proposed injection well will not require clearing or vegetation removal beyond the existing
well pad and previously disturbed area. The project is covered under Ursa's CDPHE Battlement
Mesa Field Wide Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP). The Certification Number is
COR03K566 and was Administratively Continued at the time of issuance. The SWMP and permit
are included in the Stormwater section of this submittal. BMPs such as straw wattles, inlet and
outlet protection, sediment traps, vehicle tracking pads, and vegetative buffers will be utilized to
ensure the continued protection of water bodies from stormwater runoff during construction and
operation of the facility.
The estimated cost of installation and maintenance of the erosion and sediment control measures
for the well pad is approximately $5,000 to $15,000.
B. Drainage
1. This standard requires that lots be laid out to provide positive drainage. Lots are not
proposed as part of this land use application. The proposed well pad will be graded so
that existing drainages will not be impacted.
2. Via the implementation of the Grading and Drainage Plans included in this submittal, the
proposed facility will not impact residential development or natural drainage patterns.
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C. Stormwater Run -Off
The site has been designed to COGCC standards for stormwater management to control
stormwater runoff in a manner that minimizes erosion, transport of sediment offsite, and site
degradation. BMPs will be maintained until the facility is abandoned and final reclamation is
achieved pursuant to COGCC Rules. The proposed well pad including the injection well and its
appurtenant facilities will create 10,000 square feet or more of impervious surface area.
1. Avoid Direct Discharge to Streams or Other Waterbodies. Stormwater Runoff from project
areas will be controlled by use of BMPs such as straw wattles, inlet and outlet protection,
sediment traps, vehicle tracking pads, and vegetative buffers. If undetected springs or
water sources are encountered, appropriate discharge permits will be obtained.
2. Minimize Directly -Connected Impervious Areas. The site design will create more than
10,000 square feet of impervious surface area. The impervious surface area will not be
directly -connected. It will be broken up on areas of less than 6,000 square feet.
3. Detain and Treat Runoff. Ursa has incorporated stormwater detention facilities into the
design for this site. Stormwater runoff will be controlled via a combination of sediment
traps, top soil berms, and wattles.
a. The maximum calculated detention necessary to capture the stormwater runoff volume
generated from a 25 year, 24-hour storm is approximately 2,855 cubic feet. A detention
pond with this capacity and drainage features to convey water to the pond will be
provided on site. See the Grading and Drainage drawings and report included in the
Grading and Drainage section.
b. The project site is above the 100- and 500 -year floodplain of the Colorado River,
therefore a 100 -year storm event should not cause property damage.
c. Channels downstream from the stormwater detention pond discharge have been
designed to prevent increased channel scour, bank instability, and erosion and
sedimentation from the 25 -year, 24-hour storm event.
d. The main goal of the site design is to provide detention and sedimentation control for
the project. The only area where a significant increase in runoff coefficients occur is
the gravel pad and road. A detention pond will be sized appropriately and provide a
location for sedimentation of the stormwater runoff generated from the developed site.
The remaining site will remain in native vegetation and provide historic flow patterns
and characteristics.
Temporary erosion control measures will be required for the duration of construction. A CDPHE
Stormwater Permit for Construction activities is required and will be obtained prior to the onset of
construction activities. Best Management Practices will be utilized during construction to control
the stormwater runoff. Key temporary erosion control measures include installation and
maintenance of run-on controls, ditches, straw wattles, inlet protection, a stabilized construction
entrance and all necessary acceptable best management practices that would relate to this
project.
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a. All culverts and drainage pipes utilized at this facility are designed and constructed
according to the AASHTO recommendations for a water live load.
Section 7-205. Environmental Quality
A. Air Quality
The injection well itself will not require an air permit or Air Pollutant Emissions Notification (APEN).
Any associated equipment that emits greater than five tons per year of criteria pollutants, i.e.
production tanks, will need an APEN and emission control devices. The injection well is fed by an
electric pump. This pump is exempt from an air permit/APEN.
The only APEN associated with the well pad at this time is the condensate tank battery. The
produced water tank battery associated with the UIC well is exempt. Ursa has 30 days after first
production to evaluate the potential to emit quantities prior to submitting an Air Quality permits
application. If the potential to emit values dictate that an Air Quality permit is required, Ursa will
obtain the appropriate permit within the allowed timeframe from the CDPHE Air Quality Division.
Additionally, Ursa commits to using carbon blankets over thief hatches on temporary tanks to
reduce odors. Ursa has in place a program to immediately respond to odor complaints via their
Land Department. Other best management practices to control emissions include limiting the
idling of vehicles while on site and the use of green completion techniques.
Ursa has developed and implemented a Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) emissions monitoring
program with infrared cameras to detect and repair any fugitive emissions. In addition, they have
implemented a Storage Tank Emissions Monitoring (STEM) program to monitor and repair any
fugitive emissions associated with condensate and produced water tanks. These programs have
been developed in compliance with CDPHE Regulation 7 requirements. Ursa's LDAR program is
set-up to inspect all facilities at least monthly during drilling and completion and quarterly during
production. If a leak is discovered, the first attempt to repair the leak shall be made as soon as
reasonably possible and in accordance with COGCC and CDPHE rules. Pumpers are on location
daily and will inspect equipment every day. Pumps also complete Audio, Visual, Olfactory (AVO)
inspections weekly.
Potential dust impacts will be mitigated as directed in Ursa's Fugitive Dust Plan using water or
other dust suppressants as appropriate. During construction, truckloads of dirt, sand, aggregate
materials, drilling cuttings, and similar materials will be covered to reduce dust and particulate
matter emissions during transport. Remote monitoring during the production phase will be used
to reduce truck traffic and fugitive dust to the extent practical.
If a nuisance complaint is received on a location for noise, odor, dust, or other nuisances, Ursa's
standard operating practice is to respond to each complaint as soon as possible. The person
receiving the complaint, usually the Landman, gathers as much information (such as wind
direction, time, duration, strength, nature of odor or noise, etc.) about the issue as possible. This
information is relayed to the operations lead who begin to determine the source of the issue and
what may be causing it. Once the root cause of the issue is identified, the team determines
mitigation efforts that will help remedy the concern(s). The land team follows up with the
stakeholders on the effectiveness of the mitigation efforts and adjustments are made as
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necessary. All complaints are logged and tracked to improve Ursa's overall best management
practices (BMP) performance on existing and future assets. Ursa has implemented a Stakeholder
Hotline for concerns and complaints that will be answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week by
a designated Ursa staff member. The number is 970-620-2787. Ursa also has a 24/7 emergency
hotline, 855-625-9922.
B. Water Quality
No hazardous materials will be stored on site. An SPCC plan will be in effect for the tank batteries
associated with the well pad production and injection well operations. A copy of the plan is
included in the SPCC section of this submittal.
Section 7-206. Wildfire Hazards
A. Location Restrictions
The proposed injection well is located in an area designated as having low wildfire hazard
according to the Garfield County on-line GIS map resources. It is not located within a fire chimney
as identified by the Colorado State Forest Service.
B. Development Does Not Increase Potential Hazard
The proposed injection well will not increase the potential intensity or duration of a wildfire, or
adversely affect wildfire behavior or fuel composition. Should a fire start in the area of the well
pad, the wells will be shut in and the tanks protected to keep the fire from creating a catastrophic
event.
C. Roof Materials and Design
Roof materials for the pump house will be made of noncombustible materials. Any proposed
construction will comply with requirements of the 2009 International Fire Code.
Section 7-207. Natural and Geologic Hazards
A. Utilities
Above -ground utilities are not expected to be required at the proposed facilities. The
determination to locate utility facilities above ground will be based upon the recommendation and
requirements of the utility service provider and approved by the County. Except for potential flash
flooding, above -ground utilities, such as transformers, are not expected to be affected by geologic
or other natural hazards.
Trenches for water pipelines and natural gas pipelines are expected to be associated with the
proposed development. The slopes of the Arvada loam and Ildefonso stony loam may pose
technical challenges to the installation of these utilities; however, it is expected that these
limitations can be overcome with proper design and installation.
Development in Avalanche Hazard Areas
Avalanches are not expected to affect the proposed injection well or pipelines located at
elevations of approximately 5,100 above mean sea level.
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C. Development in Landslide Hazards Areas
The Site is located on alluvial terrace, fan gravel, and mudflow deposits of Pleistocene -
Quaternary age. According to the Garfield County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, the overall
relative risk ranking due to landslides in Area 5 is 10% or a hazard index of 0.33. There are
earthflow and soil creep deposits mapped to the south of the Sites in southern half of Section 19,
but these deposits are not mapped in Sections 16 or 18, Township 7 South, Range 95 West.
Movement of the extensive earthflow and soil creep slopes has ceased, except for local
occurrences of very recent slumps and mudflows. The site will be engineered to protect against
slides from the bluff to the south of pad site.
D. Development in Rockfall Hazard Areas
The site is not located within areas that are prone to rockfall or potential for rockfall. Potential
rockfall areas are present along the steep drainages incised by Monument Creek to the south and
southeast or at higher elevations to the south on Battlement Mesa.
E. Development in Alluvial Fan Hazard Area
The site is not mapped within the alluvial fan hazard area according to the Garfield County
Surficial Geology, 2007. However, the site is located on an alluvial terrace underlain by fan gravel
deposits and mudflow according to the Preliminary Geologic Map of the Grand Valley Quadrangle.
Any potential hazards will be mitigated by appropriate engineering and design of the facilities on
the site.
F. Slope Development
According to the Garfield County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, the overall relative risk ranking
due to slopes in Area 5 is 31% or a hazard index of 1.17. Any risk ranking above 1 is considered
high risk.
The Arvada Loam soils are found on 6% to 20% slopes, while Ildefonso Stony Loam soils are
found on 6% to 25% slopes. Engineering, design, and construction practices of the proposed
development are expected to mitigate the limitation of slopes at the site since the site is located
within an area developed for other land uses, including development of natural gas well pads.
The site may require mitigation for slope, and will be graded and constructed for this purpose.
The site is in an area near the Colorado River with slopes that are not as steep as surrounding
areas.
Ursa will conduct geotechnical studies of the area prior to site construction. The pad site will be
engineered to protect the pad site and the bluff on the south edge of the site.
G. Development on Corrosive or Expansive Soils and Rock
The Arvada loam and Ildefonso soils are corrosive to steel and low to moderately corrosive to
concrete, and the subsoil has a high shrink -swell potential. Corrosive and expansive soils are
potentially present in the vicinity of the proposed BMC A Pad site which is a limitation for some
site development. Any potential hazards will be mitigated by appropriate engineering and design
of the facilities on the site.
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H. Development in Mudflow Areas
The site is located in an area of mud flow and fan gravel deposits partially overlain by alluvial
terrace deposits. The site is located on a terrace near the Colorado River drainage. These
deposits are Holocene in age and future mud slides are a potential hazard if the area were to
receive heavy rains. These flows are expected to originate from higher elevations to the south
and would follow the drainages to lower elevations closer to the Colorado River floodplain. Any
potential hazards will be mitigated by appropriate engineering and design of the facilities on the
site.
1. Development Over Faults
There are no major faults shown in the Grand Valley area on the Geologic and Structure Map of
the Grand Junction Quadrangle, Colorado and Utah. There are no mapped faults shown on the
Preliminary Geologic Map of the Grand Valley Quadrangle, Garfield County, Colorado in the
immediate vicinity of the Sites.
Section 7-208. Reclamation
A. Applicability
The proposed injection well will be located on a COGCC approved location. Ursa will abide by all
reclamation requirements set out by the SUA, Garfield County's COAs, COGCC's COAs, and
Ursa's Reclamation Plan. Ursa's surface disturbances are covered under a statewide bond held
by the COGCC. A copy of the bond is included with this submittal.
1. Installation of ISDS. No ISDS will be installed.
2. Driveway Construction. All areas within the Construction Easement of the access road will
be reclaimed according to Ursa's Reclamation Plan once road construction is completed.
Reclamation will be in association with the implementation of the appropriate stormwater
BMPs.
3. Preparation Area. All areas disturbed during development that do not comprise the longer-
term functional areas of the site but are those areas used for the short-term preparation
of the site will be reclaimed on an interim basis per COGCC Rules.
B. Reclamation of Disturbed Areas
A copy of Ursa's Reclamation Plan is included in the Reclamation Section of this submittal. Areas
disturbed during development will be restored or landscaped per the Surface Use Agreement
(SUA) with Battlement Mesa Land Investments.
1. Contouring and Revegetation. Areas disturbed by grading will be contoured so they can
be revegetated as appropriate for interim and final reclamation per the SUA. At the end of
the productive life of the well pad, all equipment will be removed, and the surface will be
contoured and seeded with an appropriate seed mix. Inspection and necessary
maintenance will continue until desirable vegetation is established and with 70% surface
coverage as compared with the original on-site vegetation. Typically, 70% coverage is
achieved within two to four growing seasons of reclamation, using weed -free species and
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plant cover typical to that site as noted in the Reclamation Plan and agreed upon with the
Owner of the property.
2. Application of Top Soil. Top soil will be utilized in berms and/or used in landscaping around
the well pad.
3. Retaining Walls. There will be an engineered soil nail wall on the southern edge of the well
pad to stabilize the cut at the toe of the bluff. A boulder wall will be installed along the
access road to stabilize the cut slopes of the road.
4. Slash Around Homes. No residences will be part of the proposed project.
5. Removal of Debris. Within 6 months of substantial completion of soil disturbance, all
brush, stumps, and other debris shall be removed from the site.
6. Time Line Plan. Per the SUA, no landscaping is required for this well pad. Interim
reclamation will occur once drilling and completion activities are finished, decreasing the
size of the well pad. The site will enter final reclamation in 20 to 30 years, at the end of
the life for the natural gas wells on the well pad, and within 12 months after plugging the
wells on the site per the SUA and COGCC Rules.
Division 3. Site Planning and Development Standards
Section 7-301. Compatible Design
Operation of the proposed injection well will be consistent with nearby uses and the Planned
Development Unit as set up in Garfield County Resolution 82-121 recorded October 20, 1982.
The facility will be unmanned, except during times of maintenance and load out and transportation
of condensate from the pad. The well pad will be visually buffered from adjacent residences
through topography, distance, and vegetation. Any lighting will be directed downward and inward
away from adjacent properties. All equipment will be painted a neutral color to blend into the
landscape. The SUA with Battlement Mesa Land Investments does not require additional
landscaping at this pad site, due to its location next to the wastewater treatment plant.
A. Site Organization
The proposed injection well site has one access point off River Bluff Road at the northern end of
the project site. The site will be organized to provide safe access to and from the site and parking
off the public right-of-way. It will not disrupt solar access to adjacent properties, pedestrian
access, nor access to common areas along River Bluff Road.
B. Operational Characteristics
The operations of activities on the site will be managed to avoid nuisances to adjacent uses
relating to hours of operations, parking, service delivery, and location of service areas and docks.
All parking and service areas will be on-site. No street activities will be allowed, except in cases
of emergency.
1. According to Ursa's Fugitive Dust Control Plan, dust control may consist of water,
surfacing materials, or non -saline dust suppressants as appropriate for road conditions.
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Ursa will be in compliance with the applicable CDPHE Air Quality Control Commission
regulations, including Regulation No. 2 requirement that no oil or gas operation may cause or
allow the emission of odorous air from any single source that is detectible after the odorous air
has been diluted with seven or more volumes of odor -free air.
2. The pump for the injection well will be powered by electricity and will be located within a
pump house designed specifically for the pump. A building permit will be obtained through
Garfield County. Noise will not exceed State noise standards pursuant to COGCC Rule
802 regarding noise and abatement.
Stationary engines and their exhausts will be located and oriented to direct noise away from the
homes closest to the well pad. Ursa will evaluate noise generation from equipment and require
contractors to refit mufflers, etc., in situations where the volume of sound produced exceeds noise
levels for Residential/Agricultural/Rural zones. Engine braking will be prohibited by Ursa for its
personnel and contractors.
3. Typical hours of operation will be 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, although the site is available to
personnel 24 hours a day, in case of emergency.
C. Buffering
The well pad where the proposed injection well will be located will be designed to mitigate visual
and noise impacts to adjacent property during natural gas drilling and completion activities. The
topography, distance, and vegetation mitigate visual impacts. The SUA with Battlement Mesa
Land Investments does not require additional landscaping at this pad site, due to its location next
to the storage area and wastewater treatment plant.
D. Materials
Tanks, buildings, and equipment will be painted to blend in with the surrounding landscape.
Section 7-302. Off -Street Parking and Loading Standards
Adequate parking will be made available to accommodate Ursa personnel during regular
operation, inspection, and maintenance of the well pad facilities. All activities on this site will be
conducted out of any public right-of-way. General parking standards for industrial uses do not
apply, because the public is not permitted on the site for safety reasons.
All off-loading and loading will take place on the well pad out of the public right-of-way. See the
Site Plan for truck circulation related to water delivery and the production phase of the well pad.
Loading and unloading of vehicles will take place in a manner that will not interfere with the flow
of traffic on River Bluff Road (CR 307).
Parking and loading surfaces have been designed to ensure proper drainage of surface and
stormwater. See Grading and Drainage Plan section of this submittal.
Due to safety concerns, handicapped or accessible parking is not appropriate for this land use.
Traffic circulation patterns on site will be such that no vehicle will be required to back on to the
public right-of-way.
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The access driveway for the proposed well pad runs to the south off the well pad to River Bluff
Road. The apron off River Bluff Road is constructed to accommodate drilling rigs and tanker
trucks typical for hauling produced water. The driveway has a clear vision area of 300 feet in both
directions of River Bluff Road.
The minimum width of the access road is 22 feet to facilitate the access and egress of drilling rigs
to the well pad and provide maximum safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic on the site.
Due to the topography of the parcel for proposed well pad site, landscaping is not planned for the
proposed project site. Any illumination will be downcast and shielded per Garfield County
standards.
For more information, see the Traffic Study and the Road Assessment Report included in this
submittal.
Section 7-303. Landscaping Standards
This type of industrial use is typically exempt from the landscape standards of the Development
Code, but given the fact that the requested land use is within the Battlement Mesa PUD,
consideration has been given to provide landscaping that is consistent with the character of
development and agreed upon with the Owner.
The SUA does not require landscaping for this proposed well pad due to its location away from
most residences within the PUD.
Section 7-304. Lighting Standards
A. Downcast Lighting
During drilling operations, Ursa and its subcontractors will align the lighting equipment to minimize
the proportion of the lights that are directed toward dwellings and will install lighting shield devices
on all of the more conspicuous lights. Lighting will be directed inward and downward except as
deemed necessary for safety reasons.
B. Shielded Lighting
Exterior lighting shall be shielded so as not to shine directly onto other properties.
C. Hazardous Lighting
Light from the site will not create a traffic hazard to be confused as traffic control devices.
D. Flashing Lights
The facility will not contain flashing lights.
E. Height Limitations
There will be no permanent light sources exceeding 40 feet in height on the site.
Section 7-305. Snow Storage Standards
Snow will be stored in a vacant section of the proposed well pad. The site will be graded to
accommodate snowmelt to insure sufficient drainage.
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Section 7-306. Trail and Walkway Standards
A. Recreational and Community Facility Access
The proposed well pad is located on private property within the Battlement Mesa PUD. A
connection to public facilities is not appropriate or feasible.
Division 10. Additional Standards for Industrial Uses
Section 7-1001. Industrial Use
A. Residential Subdivisions
This site is not located in a platted residential subdivision.
B. Setbacks
The edge of the well pad is approximately 56 feet from the shared parcel boundary with the
Battlement Mesa Metropolitan District's wastewater treatment facility. The injection well and tanks
will be over 100 feet from the parcel boundary. All activity associated with these uses shall be a
minimum of 100 feet from adjacent residential property lines. A waiver of the setback standard is
requested.
Concealing and Screening
Per the SUA, Ursa agrees to construct the proposed well pad to mitigate visual impacts to
adjacent properties through the use of topographic and vegetative buffers. Aboveground facilities
will be painted to blend in with the environment.
D. Storing
All products will be stored in compliance with all national, state, and local codes and will be a
minimum of 100 feet from adjacent property lines.
E. Industrial Wastes
All industrial wastes will be disposed of in a manner consistent with federal and state statutes and
requirements of CDPHE and COGCC.
Drilling and completion operations are subject to the maximum permissible noise levels for
industrial zones. During operations of the injection well, Residential/Agricultural/Rural zone
maximum noise levels will apply, per the SUA and COGCC Rules.
Pumps for the injection well are electric and will be housed in a building specifically designed to
accommodate the pump to reduce any potential noise impacts. Photos of a similar pump house
used at another of Ursa's injection well facilities are included in the Project Description.
Stationary engines and their exhausts will be located and oriented to direct noise away from the
homes closest to the well pad. Ursa will evaluate noise generation from equipment and require
contractors to refit mufflers, etc., in situations where the volume of sound produced exceeds noise
levels for Residential/Agricultural/Rural zones. Engine braking will be prohibited by Ursa for its
personnel and contractors.
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Ursa's noise mitigation strategies have been fully described in other parts of this application
package.
G. Ground Vibration
Ground vibration from the injection well will not be measurable at any point outside the property
boundary.
H. Hours of Operation
Activities will occur 24 hours a day , 7 days a week, depending upon operational needs.
I. Interference, Nuisance, or Hazard
During operations of the proposed injection well, adjacent lands will not be impacted by the
generation of vapor, dust, smoke, noise, glare, or vibration beyond the normal impacts of activities
occurring around the adjacent properties. Ursa will apply the appropriate level of controls to
accommodate potential impacts via adherence to CDPHE Air Quality regulations and the
implementation of industry BMPs included in the SWMP and Ursa's Fugitive Dust Control Plan.
The proposed well pad and access road will be graveled to reduce fugitive dust, which will be
controlled using water or other dust suppressants.
This proposed use will comply with Colorado Revised State Statutes and COGCC Rules
regarding noise impacts at all times.
If a nuisance complaint is received on a location for noise, odor, dust, or other nuisances, Ursa's
standard operating practice is to respond to each complaint as soon as possible. The person
receiving the complaint, usually the Landman, gathers as much information (such as wind
direction, time, duration, strength, nature of odor or noise, etc.) about the issue as possible. This
information is relayed to the operations lead who begin to determine the source of the issue and
what may be causing it. Once the root cause of the issue is identified, the team determines
mitigation efforts that will help remedy the concern(s). The land team follows up with the
stakeholders on the effectiveness of the mitigation efforts and adjustments are made as
necessary. All complaints are logged and tracked to improve Ursa's overall best management
practices (BMP) performance on existing and future assets. Ursa has implemented a Stakeholder
Hotline for concerns and complaints that will be answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week by
a designated Ursa staff member. The number is 970-620-2787. Ursa also has a 24/7 emergency
hotline, 855-625-9922.
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Ursa Operating Company LLC.
Attn: Mr. Honeycutt
792 Buckhorn Drive
Rifle, CO 81650
3799 HIGHWAY 82 • P.O. DRAWER 2150
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO 81602
(970) 945-5491 • FAX (970) 9454081
RE: BMC A Pad
Dear Mr. Honeycutt:
The above mentioned development is within the certificated service area of Holy Cross Energy.
Holy Cross Energy has existing power facilities located on or near the above mentioned project.
These existing facilities have adequate capacity to provide electric power to the development,
subject to the tariffs, rules and regulations on file. Any power line enlargements, relocations,
and new extensions necessary to deliver adequate power to and within the development will be
undertaken by Holy Cross Energy upon completion of appropriate contractual agreements and
subject to necessary governmental approvals.
Please advise when you wish to proceed with the development of the electric system for this
project.
Sincerely,
HOLY CROSS ENERGY
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Allen Goad,
Engineering Department
agoad@holycross.com
(970) 947-5433
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