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O\OLSSON ASSOCIATES URSA RESPONSES TO BATTLEMENT MESA HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT (HIA) "Colorado School of Public Health" (Feb 2011) Meetings Content: 6/15/15 - Geology 7/13/15 - Regulatory/Permitting/Ops Overview 8/3/15 - Construction Phase 8/17/15 - Drilling/Completions Phase 9/2/15 - Production Phase NOTE: All references to Antero changed to Ursa. 3.1 Findings and Specific Recommendations from Air Quality Assessment HIA Reference Number Assessment & Recommendations GARCO Application Reference Page Number Agency Comments Presentation/Community Mtg Date 6/15/1517/13/15 8/3/1518/17/15 9/2/15 Prior to approval of Special Use Permit (SUP), Colorado School of Public Health (CSPH) recommends BOCC require Ursa to: 1 An effective demonstration would show that levels of air pollutants, such as benzene, as measured in 24-hour ambient air samples at 350, 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 feet and in each cardinal direction, from the well pad perimeter, are not higher than those measured at the Battlement Mesa monitoring station. N/A CDPHE Garfield County and Ursa have been participating in the CSU ambient air quality study. Air quality has been shown as improving in Garfield County. In addition, new CDPHE Regulation 7 now requires both Storage Tank Emission Monitoring (STEM) and Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) plans. Ursa implemented both of these plans months in advance of the effective date of January 2015. Inspections are conducted routinely at each well pad. V V 2 Disclose all chemicals that will be used on its well pads within the PUD. We recommend GARCO to keep a list of these chemicals on its website and/or on a publicly accessible website approved by the Battlement Mesa Community. •Standards Analysis (SA) Pg 5, 7, 10 •Emergency Response Plan (ERP) COGCC All chemicals are disclosed within 90 days of fracking operations, which consist of 99.5% sand/water/proppant mix. Ursa discloses chemicals used per COGCC regulations on the FacFocus website, also via annual EPA Tilte 3 reporting. In the event of a health issue, the COGCC regulations require immediate disclosure to the appropriate medical professionals. V V 3 Establish a system for immediate response to odor complaints that includes options for ceasing operations, notification of affected residents and temporary relocation of residents until the source of the odor is identified and resolved. We encourage Ursa to communicate the timing of well completion activities to Battlement Mesa residents, which could allow for voluntary shutting of windows and air intakes or temporary relocation. •Impact Analysis (IA) Pg 6-7 .SPCC •SA Pg 13 NA Ursa has systems in place to respond to any type of complaint including odors, noise, lighting, etc. The community is updated on the status of activities via several channels including community meetings, Community Counts, Energy Advisory Board (EAB), etc. 4 Submit a quality assurance project plan (QAPP) to GCPH and GCOC for review and approval for all monitoring specified in these recommendations to assure monitoring information will be adequate for informing public health decisions prior to any activities in the PUD. N/A All Ursa has several plans and systems in place that address monitoring of all issues included in the HIA. V V As a condition of the SUP, CSPH recommends that the BOCC require Ursa to: 5 Complete the installation of a fully functional water storage facility and water pipeline network prior to any drilling within the PUD to realize the full air pollution prevention benefit. •Project Description (PD) Pg 1, 3 •Pipeline SUP COGCC/ GARCO There are currently no plans for a centralized water storage facility. However, Ursa has installed several water lines around the PUD, to date, that are associated with injection wells. Additional water lines will be added to reduce traffic, odors, noise and air emissions. 6 Use permitted tanks rather than a pond at the centralized water storage facility. See recommendations for Water and Soil Assessment for further details of water storage facility recommendations. N/A COGCC, CDPHE, GARCO No centralized water storage facility is planned. All on pad tanks require permitting through the COGCC, CDPHE (air emissions), and depending on volume, Garfield County. V 7 Use an effective and validated low emissions flow back process for all well completions within the PUD. •PD Pg 7 •IA Pg 7 COGCC Ursa has this in place as a standard operating practice. V V 8 Route production tank venting emissions through a VOC combustor operated with auto -igniters on all well pads within the PUD. •IA Pg 7 •SA Pg 13 CDPHE Ursa has this in place as a standard operating practice. V 9 Use vapor recovery technology when available, rather than combustion, to further reduce air pollution. •IA Pg 6-7 CDPHE Emissions reductions are managed in accordance with the Air Permit. V V 10 Obtain an emissions permit from CDPHE for each well pad production tank within the PUD, per COGCC rules. The COGCC rules require permitting for production tanks within 1/4 mile of an occupied structure with the capacity for 5 tons per year of VOC emissions, which is the case for most of Ursa's proposed well pads. Our recommendation may be beyond the COGCC rule at one or two well pads. This recommendation is necessary, however, for the protection of public health because odors have been noticed up to 'A mile from the Watson Ranch pad. The % mile distance in the rule is not based on a health -based air pollution standard, and the permit provides a mechanism for the establishment of inspection and monitoring requirements. •PD Pg 5 •IA Pg 6-7 •SA Pg 10, 13, 17 CDPHE Ursa has this in place as a standard operating practice. V V 11 Work with GCPH to implement an air monitoring program for all well completion activities within the PUD and at the centralized water storage facility. At a minimum, this program should include collection of 24 -ambient air samples and grab samples, real-time VOC monitoring, odor monitoring, and collection of grab samples when odors are noticed. •IA Pg 7 •SA Pg 13 CDPHE See response to HIA #3.1.1 above. V V 3.1 Findings and Specific Recommendations from Air Quality Assessment HIA Reference Number Assessment & Recommendations GARCO Application Reference Page Number Agency Comments Presentation/Community Mtg Date 6/15/15 7/13/15 8/3/15 8/17/15 9/2/15 12 Annually disclose all chemicals and volumes used on its well pads within the PUD and include any chemicals that are VOCs in the air monitoring program. We recommend Garfield County to keep a list of these chemicals on its website and/or a publicly accessible website approved by the Battlement Mesa Community. •SA Pg 5, 7, 10 •ERP COGCC See response to HIA #3.1.2 above. V V 13 Implement the system for immediate response to odor complaints that includes options for ceasing operations. Implement a system for notification of affected residents, and temporary relocation of residents until the source of the odor is identified and resolved. We encourage Ursa to communicate the timing of well completion activities to Battlement Mesa residents, which could allow for voluntary shutting of windows and air intakes or temporary relocation. •SAP 13 g GOARCO See response to HIA #3.1.3 above. V V V V 14 Make all air monitoring results within the PUD publically available for posting on the Garfield County website and/or a publicly accessible website approved by the Battlement Mesa Community, no later than 60 -days following the collection of samples. N/A CDPHE/ GARCO See response to HIA 3.1.1. All air emission monitoring and records are required by the CDPHE. Air emissions monitoring results are available on the Garfield County Public Heath website, also. V V 15 Comply with COGCC green completion practices and EPA's natural gas STAR program to reduce VOC emissions to the lowest level technically possible at all well pads within the PUD. •IA Pg 6-7 •SA Pg 13 COGCC/ GARCO Ursa complies with the requirements of the regulations regarding green completions v 16 Specify where in the PUD Ursa will use electric grid power for drilling and/or other operations. •SA Pg 3 NA Electrical power will be used on the BMC B pad only for electric pumps if an injection well is developed on the pad. No electrical power is required for the BMC D pad. Once the pad has entered the production phase, all electric needs will be provided by solar power. V V 17 Adhere to dust control measures and traffic measures specified in the Special Use Agreement. •PD Pg 2 •Reclamation Plan (RP) Pg 4 •IA Pg 6-7 •Fugitive Dust Control Plan (FDCP) •Water Supply Plan (WSP) Pg 1 •SA Pg 1, 5, 13, 17 •Traffic Study (TS) 4-203.L COGCC/C DPHE/G ARCO Dust and traffic control measures are incorporated into Ursa's standard environmental and health and safety practices, which meet or exceed the measures in the Surface Use Agreement and PUD Resolution. V V V V 18 Establish and implement a plan that ensures all trucks used for its plan within the PUD meet emission standards specified in the Clean Fuel Vehicles (heavy trucks) for the Clean Fuel Fleet Program (CFR Part 88.105-94) to reduce VOC, PAH, and PM emissions. This will reduce air pollution in the PUD. N/A NA All vehicles used by Ursa and its contractors comply with vehicle emissions standards. In addition, emissions associated with truck traffic will be further reduced through the use of water lines and injection wells. V V 19 Prevent the idling of trucks on well pads and along roads in the PUD for longer than 10 minutes. N/A NA Ursa will encourage contractors to turn engines off when not in use, or when appropriate, depending upon the scope of work being performed. V V 20 Ensure truckloads of dirt, sand, aggregate materials, drilling cuttings, and similar materials are covered to reduce dust and PM emissions. N/A COGCC/ GARCO Trucks that are not covered and create dust, etc. should be reported to Ursa. V CSPH recommend that the BOCC: 21 Assign a county inspector to monitor Ursa's compliance with the special use permit and that the special use permit contain provisions for regulatory action if Ursa is found to be in non-compliance. N/A COGCC/C DPHE COGCC and CDPHE have significantly increased their inspection staff. In addition, Ursa conducted over 2000 inspections per year, averaging an inspection at each location at a minimum of every two weeks. V V V 22 Assign an independent observer acting on their behalf, to participate in the demonstration of the low emission flow back tank described in recommendation 1. The independent observer would be responsible for confirming sample locations and timing as well as monitoring for odors. The independent observer would collect grab samples if odors are noticed during the demonstration for evaluation of possible short-term peak exposures. N/A COGCC There are sufficient and robust COGCC and CDPHE air regulations in place that accomplish this objective. Ursa has odor management SOPS in place including an immediate response and tracking of the complaint. Finally, CSPH strongly encourage Ursa to: 23 Assign an independent observer acting on their behalf, to participate in the demonstration of the low emission flow back tank described in recommendation 1. The independent observer would be responsible for confirming sample locations and timing as well as monitoring for odors. The independent observer would collect grab samples if odors are noticed during the demonstration for evaluation of possible short-term peak exposures. N/A COGCC See response to HIA 3.1.22. Note that odors don't necessarily constitute exposure or air emissions health risks. URSA RESPONSES TO BATTLEMENT MESA HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT (HIA) "Colorado School of Public Health" (Feb 2011) Meetings Content: 6/15/15 - Geology 7/13/15 - Regulatory/Permitting/Ops Overview 8/3/15 - Construction Phase 8/17/15 - Drilling/Completions Phase 9/2/15 - Production Phase NOTE: All references to Antero changed to Ursa. 3.2 Findings and Specific Recommendations from Water and Soil Quality Assessment HIA Reference Number Assessment & Recommendations GARCO Application Reference Page Number Agency Comments Presentation/Community Mtg Date 6/15/1517/13/15 8/3/1518/17/15 9/2/15 As a condition of the SUP, CSPH recommend that the BOCC require Ursa to: 1 Disclose all chemicals that will be used on its well pads within the PUD. •SA Pg 5, 7, 10 •ERP COGCC See Response to HIA #3.1.2. V V 2 Characterize the geology and hydrogeology within the Battlement Mesa PUD and the primary and secondary domestic water supplies, accordingto the specifications in COGCC rule 908. pp p •IA Pg 2, 3 •Natural and Geologic Hazards Assessment Rpt (NGHAR) •SA Pg 4, 10 •Figures Site Assessment Map COGCC COGCC Rule 908 doesn't apply to well pads, but rather centralized E&P waste management facilities, which are currently not planned within the PUD. However, Ursa does characterize geologyand hydrogeology as art of UIC p permitting in accordance with COGCC regulations. 3 Submit a quality assurance project plan (also known as a QAPP) to GCPH and GCOG for review and approval for all sampling and monitoring specified in these recommendations to assure monitoring information will be adequate for informing public health decisions. N/A COGCC See Response to HIA #3.2.2 above. V V 4 Complete the installation of a fully functional water management facility and water pipeline network prior to any drilling within the PUD to decrease potential of contamination of soil and surface water on individual well pads and decrease potential for truck accidents to contaminate surface waters and soils in case of an accident. •PD Pg 1,3 •Pipeline SUP Installation of a water management system including buried water lines co - located with gas lines was implemented in 2013. Several have already been installed to support locations outside the PUD. V V Before approval of the SUP, CSPH recommend that the BOCC require Ursa to: 5 Comply with COGCC rule 908, which pertains to non-commercial centralized E&P waste management facilities, for the centralized water storage facility, which will be handling E&P waste (i.e., recycling water used in well completions). One of the best management practices Ursa has proposed for its Battlement Mesa project is a centralized water storage pond, which will allow for pit -less drilling on the pads, the recycling of water used in well completions, and reduced potential for water and soil contamination at the well sites. We have recommended that this facility be installed prior to any drilling. COGCC rule 908 requires permitting, a hydrogeological characterization, groundwater, soil, and surface water testing for centralized E&P waste management facilities. N/A No central E&P facility is proposed V V 6 Use permitted tanks, rather than a storage pond for water storage at the centralized water storage facility. While tanks are not required by COGCC, the use of tanks reduces the potential for water and pollution that could occur if a pond/pit liner was compromised or if a pond/pit overflowed. Tanks also have the added advantage of reducing air pollution and reducing inadvertent wildlife and pet exposures. N/A No central E&P facility is proposed, and production tanks located at the well pads will be used, in combination with water lines to move water; hence significantly minimize truck traffic during the production phase (following drilling and completions). 7 Locate the centralized water storage facility be located at least a mile from any residential structure or school as a condition of approval of the special use permit. This is because the water storage facility will be handling E&P waste (i.e. recycled water from well completions). N/A No central E&P facility is proposed V V 8 Annually disclose all chemicals and volumes used on its well pads within the PUD and include any chemicals that are VOCs in the water monitoring program as a condition of the special use permit. We recommend Garfield County to keep a list of these chemicals on its website. •SA Pg 5, 7, 10 •ERP See Response to HIA #3.1.2 above V V 9 Install at least one up -gradient and two down -gradient groundwater monitoring wells at each well pad as well as at the centralized water storage facility, in addition to the voluntary water well testing program specified in Ursa's best management practices. Ursa should also conduct baseline sampling for, at a minimum, the following: all major cations and anions, total dissolved solids, iron, manganese, nitrates, nitrites, selenium, benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes, methane, pH, specific conductance, and any chemical identified in the full disclosure of chemicals of potential concern. This monitoring will ensure that drilling, hydraulic fracturing and other operations do not compromise ground water. •SA Pg 5, 7, 10 •ERP •Monitoring wells N/A COGCC/C DPHE COGCC allows the use of existing water wells to sample within 1/2 mile of the locations. URSA has a monitoring well program plan that includes water well sampling in place, which includes COGCC and CDPHE regulations and COAs. V V 3,2 Findings and Specific Recommendations from Water and Soil Quality Assessment HIA Reference Number Assessment & Recommendations GARCO Application Reference Page Number Agency Comments Presentation/Community Mtg Date 6/15/15 7/13/15 8/3/15 8/17/15 9/2/15 10 Conduct monthly monitoring of the well site groundwater wells for the parameters specified in the proceeding recommendation during well drilling and completion activities, followed by annual monitoring for the duration of Ursa's project. All results of this monitoring should be made available to the public within 60 days of sample collection and posted on Garfield County's website. If (1) benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene, or xylenes are detected at levels greater than the concentration levels specified in Table 910-1 of the COGCC rules; (2) any cations, anions, metals, or total dissolved solids exceed 1.25 times background concentrations; (3) methane or any chemical identified as a concern from the full disclosure of chemicals exceeds 1.25 background concentrations; or (4) if pH or specific conductance exceeds the limits specified in COGCC table 910-1, the BOCC should require Ursa to remediate as a condition of the special use permit. This type of monitoring is the best way to ensure pollution control measures are effective in protecting the groundwater resource. •PD Pg 1, 4, 5 COGCC COGCC allows public information, including water well sampling results to be posted and distributed to the public via their website. This information is also provided to the affected landowners in accordance with COGCC regulations. Ursa has a water quality program, which includes tracking analytical results received from certified laboratories. V V V 11 Conduct baseline soil and surface water testing at all well pad locations and at the location of the centralized water facility for the parameters specified in COGCC Table 910-1, in addition to the wetland/drainage survey and mapping specified in Ursa's best management practices. •PD Pg 1, 4, 5 COGCC Baseline water sampling is conducted at all well pads prior to drilling events. See response the HIA #3.2.10 above. No centralized facility is planned. V V V 12 Perform monthly monitoring of any surface water bodies that are located within 'A mile of a well pad or the centralized water storage facility using the same parameters specified for the groundwater monitoring during well drilling and completion activities, followed by annual monitoring for the duration of the project. This type of monitoring is the best way to ensure pollution control measures are preventing exposures through contamination of surface water. •PD Pg 1, 4, 5 COGCC See response to HIA #3.9 - 11 above. In addition COGCC regulations combined with Ursa's BMPs, require cement and bond logs, mechanical integrity testing, etc. V V V 13 Conduct soil testing at all well pad locations and at the centralized water facility during reclamation activities. All results of this monitoring should be made available to the public within 60 days of sample collection and posted on a publicly accessible website approved by the Battlement Mesa Community website. If (1) benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene, or xylenes are detected at levels greater than the concentration levels specified in Table 910-1 of the COGCC rules; (2) any cations, anions, metals, or total dissolved solids exceed 1.25 times background concentrations; (3) methane or any chemical identified as a concern from the full disclosure of chemicals exceeds 1.25 background concentrations; or (4) if pH or specific conductance exceeds the limits specified in COGCC table 910-1, the BOCC should require Ursa to remediate as a condition of the special use permit. This type of monitoring is the best way to ensure pollution control measures are preventing exposures through contamination of soil. •PD Pg 1, 4, 5 •RP Pg 5 •SA Pg 8, 12-13 COGCC No central E&P facility is proposed Soil testing is required by COGCC as part of the fianl reclamation procedures. Test results are requuired to be sent to the COGCC within 60 days of receiving test results and are publically available on the COGCC website. Soil testing is required by COGCC as part of remediation procedures for any reportable spills with the results sent to the COGCC which are publically available. V 14 Adhere to COGCC rules 317B, 603, 904, and 908, including provisions in these rules that are at the discretion of the director, and identify any variances or exceptions to these rules and make any variances or exceptions publically available (as posted on Garfield County website and/or a publicly accessible website approved by the Battlement Mesa Community) 2 months prior to submission of the special use permit. •PD Pg 1, 2, 4,5 •IA Pg 1 •Stormwater Mgmt Plan (SWMP) Pg 3 •RP Pg 1-2, 4-5, 7 •SPCC Pg 6, 7, 8, 76, 77, 78, Appendix B, C •SA Pg 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17 COGCC Ursa has plans, sampling, tracking and monitoring programs in place that meet and go beyond what is being addressed as a concern for 317B, 609 and 904 regulations. 908 regulations don't apply as a central E&P facility isn't proposed. V V V V 15 Develop and implement plans to ensure removal of mud from vehicles leaving the well pads and access roads to prevent tracking of mud onto Battlement Mesa and Garfield County roads. •SWMP Pg D21 •SA Pg 9 •Noxious Weed Mgmt Plan (NWMP) Appendix G CDPHE Prevention of mud and sediment from leaving the well pad sites is part of Ursa's stomwater BMPs as required by CDPHE. v v v 16 Adhere to all its best management practices in Appendix E for spill prevention, control, and storm water control, and groundwater and surface water resources. •SWMP Pg 4 •SPCC •IA Pg 5 •SA Pg 6, 7, 8, 10 COGCC/C DPHE/ EPA Ursa has implemented numerous Environmental Program Plans to include SPCC, spill, and stormwater management. Plans are made available to the COGCC, CDPHE and other agencies upon request or as a result of agency inspections. 17 Create a berm for all down gradient well pad perimeters and surface water diversion ditches to prevent pollution of water and soil. •Site Plan Sheet B5 •Drainage Report •SWMP •SPCC •FDCP •SA Pg 7, 8,9 COGCC/C DPHE/ GARCO Berming is a standard BMP included in site and stormwater management plans required by the COGCC, CDPHE and GARCO. v 3.2 Findings and Specific Recommendations from Water and Soil Quality Assessment HIA Reference Number Assessment & Recommendations GARCO Application Reference Page Number Agency Comments Presentation/Community Mtg Date 6/15/15 7/13/15 8/3/15 8/17/15 9/2/15 18 Conduct monthly inspection of water and gas pipeline for leaks to prevent water and soil pollution and that the results of the inspections be posted on the Garfield County Website. •SWMP •SPCC Inspections are conducted by Ursa contract inspectors and agencies on a routine basis; at least bi-monthly, in addition to the Operations Site and Water Manager supervisors conducting daily and weekly inspections. V V 19 Immediately Report to GCOG (in addition to COGCC) any spill of one or more barrels. Notification should take place within 24 hours and keep records of spill quantities, clean-up activities and preventive measures taken to avoid future spills. Notification should be immediate if water sources are impacted. •SWMP •SPCC •ERP Pg 6, 13, 22, 34 COGCC COGCC spill regulations were revised to include the reporting of 1 bbl or more outside containment. Ursa's spill management plan addresses notification, response and remedial actions in detail. V V 20 Cover all drill cuttings when stored on well pads to prevent wind transport and soil pollution. •PD Pg 1, 2, 4, 5 •IA Pg 1, 6 •SA Pg 7, 8, 9 12, 13, 14,17 COGCC/C DPHE Drill cuttings are managed in accordance with Ursa's Waste Management Plan, and are sampled, stored, transported and disposed of in accordance with COGCC, CDPHE, and county landfill requirements. Surface cuttings typically do not exceed COGCC thresholds for standards for land disposal. Downhole (production hole) cuttings have occasionally slightly exceeded land application standards, requiring disposal at State approved facility/landfill. V V V V CSPH recommend that the BOCC: 21 Assign a Garfield County inspector to monitor Ursa's compliance with the special use permit and that the special use permit contain provisions for regulatory action if Ursa is found to be in non-compliance of the special use permit. N/A See response to HIA #3.1.21-23 above. URSA RESPONSES TO BATTLEMENT MESA HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT (HIA) "Colorado School of Public Health" (Feb 2011) Meetings Content: 6/15/15 - Geology 7/13/15 - Regulatory/Permitting/Ops Overview 8/3/15 - Construction Phase 8/17/15 - Drilling/Completions Phase 9/2/15 - Production Phase NOTE: All references to Antero changed to Ursa. 3.3 Findings and Recommendations from Traffic and Transportation Assessment HIA Reference Number Assessment & Recommendations GARCO Application Reference Page Number Agency Comments Presentation/Community Mtg Date 6/15/1517/13/15 8/3/1518/17/15 9/2/15 As a condition of the SUP, CSPH recommend that the BOCC require Ursa to: 1 Install a fully functional water storage facility and pipeline network before any development of well pads in the Battlement Mesa. •PD Pg 1, 3 •Pipeline SUP See response to HIA #3.2.4 above. V V V 2 Develop industrial haul routes outside the PUD to remove natural gas development and production -associated traffic from residential roads prior to any well pad construction within the PUD. Industrial traffic should be diverted from Stone Quarry Road to industrial haul routes at locations were homes are backed along the road. •Traffic Study •SA Pg 4, 15 Haul routes are determined by Ursa's Health and Safety Manager in consultation with the county to minimize traffic and ensure safety to the community. A Site Safety and Emergency Response Plan (SSERP) is developed for each location. In addition, Ursa receives community input to work around special occasions, school hours and community events. Community Counts, the EAB and other organizations are also consulted and updated regarding heavy hauls, rig moves, etc. Safety to workers and the community is a key aspect of Ursa's Operations. In addition, designated haul routes can only be changed by the BOCC and/or on a case by case basis per GARCO Road & Bridge. We only utilize the Garfield County approved haul routes during of our operations. V V V If industrial haul routes outside the PUD are not constructed then CSPH recommend the following conditions be met: 3 Communicate and coordinate with the local school district to develop a plan for transportation and safety needs of all children going to and from school by car, bus, bicycle and walking during and outside of school zone hours to prevent injury to school children. •ERP See Response to HIA #3.3.2. Comply with and rely on implemented GARCO engineered safety measures and designated haul routes. In addition, notification is initially sent to Community Counts, GARCO R&B, GARCO Liaison and distributed by Community Counts to inform residents and the community affected by upcoming operations. Ursa Safety Manager and District 16 School System work together to ensure OS/OW vehicles are off of designated haul routes during school bus operations. V V V o Enforce truck speed limits to 20 mph within the PUD for all areas for all truck traffic associated with the project to reduce the severity of injury should an accident occur. N/A While Ursa can't enforce speed limits, it encourages all employees, consultants and contractors to drive and observe traffic safety laws in daily briefings, bi- monthly contractor meetings, and in pre -operations meetings. Any suspected violations or concerns should be directed to Ursa immediately. Many of Ursa's team and consultants live in the Battlement Mesa community. We are concern for everyone's safety. v v 5 Mark pedestrian/bike high use routes and establish safe crossing zones where they intersect Battlement Mesa Parkway or other haul routes to alert drivers of potential pedestrians and bicyclers. N/A Ursa will lean on the use of the approved and implemented pedestrian walks, bike paths, etc. that were engineered, approved and installed by BOCC and GARCO R&B. V V V 6 Install safety measures (i.e., signaled cross walks, elevated sidewalks, green space buffers) for pedestrians/bikes where established walking/biking routes overlap/run along haul routes to prevent accidents. N/A Ursa will lean on the use of the approved and implemented pedestrian walks, bike paths, etc. that were engineered, approved and installed by BOCC and GARCO R&B. 7 Require safe driver training for workers and subcontractors and Ursa implement penalty system for unsafe workers, to encourage safe driving. N/A All Ursa employees and contractors operating a passenger and/or commercial vehicle have in their possession their primary state of residence State issued driving credentials. In the event of a verified unsafe driving practice, a review/disciplinary process is conducted. v v 8 Implement a system to identify and remove unsafe drivers to prevent accidents and injuries. N/A Ursa has a zero tolerance for verified unsafe drivers/driving practices. Processes include reporting, investigation and potential disciplinary actions. May include removal of service provider and/or employee. V V V CSPH recommend that Garfield County: 9 Provide Sheriff's Auxiliary Unit with authority to log speeding and unsafe driving incidents and complaints within the PUD. Information about incidents involving the Ursa workers or subcontractors can be provided to Ursa, subcontractors and the Sheriff's department so that problems and unsafe conditions can be resolved. N/A We will utilize GARCO Sheriffs Department and/or other certified law enforcement agencies to mitigate and manage unsafe driving practices. We value and support their ability to legally utilize their discretion, and we support their decision(s) for violators of all engineered/implemented traffic management processes working for and/or providing a service to Ursa. V V V 3.3 Findings and Recommendations from Traffic and Transportation Assessment HIA Reference Number Assessment & Recommendations GARCO Application Reference Page Number Agency Comments Presentation/Community Mtg Date 6/15/15 7/13/15 8/3/15 8/17/15 9/2/15 10 Request that the Garfield County Sheriff's Department or other qualified entity review Ursa's Traffic Impact Analysis and request feedback on possible safety mitigations and traffic hot spots to ensure the plan is protective of public health. N/A •Traffic Study GARCO GARCO sent the entire application to County agencies including GARCO Road and Bridge and Sheriffs Department as part of the agency review process. V V V CSPH recommend that Ursa: 11 Consider speed control measures on worker ingress and egress routes within the PUD (i.e. decreased speed limits, signage, real time speed measurement signs, photo speed ticket vans, speed bumps or other measures) to prevent speeding. N/A •Traffic Study We will utilize GARCO Sheriff's Department and/or other certified law enforcement agencies to mitigate and manage unsafe driving practices. We value and support their ability to legally utilize their discretion, and we support their decision(s) for violators of all engineered/implemented traffic management processes working for and/or providing a service to Ursa. On all Ursa access roads, we have various posted speed limits ranging from 5-20 mph. All verified violators are subjected to disciplinary processes. In addition, speed bumps are not allowed on GARCO roads. V V V URSA RESPONSES TO BATTLEMENT MESA HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT (HIA) "Colorado School of Public Health" (Feb 2011) Meetings Content: 6/15/15 - Geology 7/13/15 - Regulatory/Permitting/Ops Overview 8/3/15 - Construction Phase 8/17/15 - Drilling/Completions Phase 9/2/15 - Production Phase NOTE: All references to Antero changed to Ursa. 3.4 Findings and Specific Recommendations from Noise, Vibration and Light Assessment HIA Reference Number Assessment & Recommendations GARCO Application Reference Page Number Agency Comments Presentation/Community Mtg Date 6/15/1517/13/15 8/3/1518/17/15 9/2/15 As a condition of the SUP, CSPH recommend that the BOCC require Ursa to: 1 Improve sound mitigation to achieve noise levels below 55 dbA in the day and 50 dbA at night during all well development and production activities at the distance of 350 feet from the noise source on the well pad. Require Ursa to monitor noise and to use best mitigation technology available to maintain these levels throughout the development period. •PD Pg 2 •IA Pg 6 •Sound Study •SA Pg 14, 16-17 COGCC/ GARCO Follow COGCC rules and GARCO rules regarding noise levels. Ursa does background and operations noise monitoring and utilizes BMPs to mitigate noise impacts to the community. Ursa is developing a noise program plan. V V V V 2 Require best available noise reduction technology for heavy equipment, including trucks and truck brakes, to reduce noise levels. •PD Pg 2 •IA Pg 6 •Sound Study •SA Pg 14, 16-17 See HIA 3.4.1. Ursa uses BMPs to mitigate noise impacts to the community. V V V V 3 Develop and implement Community Advisory Board which can address the Battlement Mesa resident's concerns about noise. This can help prevent long-term nuisance noise levels, in cooperation with Battlement Mesa residents and Garfield County. For further details regarding the recommendation for a Community Advisory Board, see recommendation for Community Wellness Assessment. N/A Ursa participates in the EAB and Community Counts where residents can express their concerns regarding all types of nuisance impacts. Ursa encourages residents to contact their Land Department with complaints so they can be dealt with immediately. Ursa has held five community meetings focusing on the Phase 1 development. V V V V 4 Alert residents of anticipated noise, including time, duration, decibel levels, and machinery to be used to protect public health. •IA Pg 1 Gave an overview of time frames and durations of all noise, odor and other concerns related to all phases of development during community meetings, including land notifications for Move-In/Rig-Up operations during drilling. V V V V 5 Develop industrial haul routes to remove truck traffic from the PUD and away from the homes on Stone Quarry road. 'Traffic Study •SA Pg 4, 15 GARCO Ursa only utilizes approved and implemented haul routes designated by the BOCC and GARCO R&B. V V V V If industrial haul routes are not developed then: 6 Reduce speed limits for trucks within the PUD to 20 miles per hour to reduce noise and vibration levels. N/A GARCO Ursa will follow all posted speed limits implemented by GARCO and/or local governments in our operational areas. On Ursa access roads, the speed limits vary from 5-20 mph depending on location. V V V V 7 Consider installation of traffic noise barriers near the St. John Elementary School and/or Grand Valley Middle School to reduce noise levels at schools if school staff indicates that there are noise impacts at the school. N/A GARCO We manage what we can. We utilize noise mitigation on our operations/pads. Placing noise mitigations outside of our operations imposes multiple safety concerns/obstruction of line of view as these structures are located directly off of thoroughfares. This could pose a potential issues for bus transportation, residents, emergency responders, etc. 8 Install permanent/semi-permanent noise mitigation structures (sound walls) along haul routes CR300 and other routes where trucks are anticipated to be passing throughout the development period to reduce noise levels. N/A •PD Pg 2 •IA Pg 6 •Sound Study •SA Pg 14, 16, 17 GARCO We manage what we can. We utilize noise mitigation on our operations/pads. Placing noise mitigations outside of our operations imposes multiple safety concerns/obstruction of line of view as these structures are located directly of thoroughfares. In addition, this poses various issues along CR 300. v v v v URSA RESPONSES TO BATTLEMENT MESA HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT (HIA) "Colorado School of Public Health" (Feb 2011) Meetings Content: 6/15/15 - Geology 7/13/15 - Regulatory/Permitting/Ops Overview 8/3/15 - Construction Phase 8/17/15 - Drilling/Completions Phase 9/2/15 - Production Phase NOTE: All references to Antero changed to Ursa. 3.5 Findings and Specific Recommendations Related to Community Wellness HIA Reference Number Assessment & Recommendations GARCO Application Reference Page Number Agency Comments Presentation/Community Mtg Date 6/15/1517/13/15 8/3/1518/17/15 9/2/15 CSPH recommends that Ursa, Battlement Mesa Citizens and Garfield County: 1 Establish a Community Advisory Board to facilitate on-going community engagement between Ursa, Garfield County officials, Battlement Mesa Company and residents of Battlement Mesa for early identification of impacts to community wellness. A Community Advisory Board can provide direct and frequent interactive communication between these groups. It can provide an ongoing mechanism for citizens to report problems and concerns to Ursa and can allow Ursa to address concerns in a timely manner. It can also provide feedback to the county regarding success of residential natural gas development. A Community Advisory Board can also provide an opportunity for Ursa to apprise the residents of current activities and changes to plans, which can help reduce uncertainty for residents and may decrease anxiety. The Community Advisory Board can also provide input regarding the use of the one million dollar donation to ensure that the use of this money supports community and physical health. •IA Pg 1 Ursa participates in the EA and Community Counts where residents can express their concerns regarding all types of nuisance impacts. Ursa encourages residents to contact their Land Department with complaints so they can be dealt with immediately. Ursa will continue to hold at least quarterly stakeholder meetings to keep residents apprised of ongoing activities. V V V V CSPH recommend that Garfield County: 2 Review sexually transmitted infection clinic access, outreach and education, with particular attention to in -migrant workforce to reduce spread of sexually transmitted infections within the community. N/A GARCO This process needs to be addressed via one's personal medical care provider, the Center for Disease Control or one's religious representative, etc. This is a very personal situation and should be treated with the utmost discretion and compassion while allowing each individual to resource their option on guidance on such medical education. V 3 Identify operators and subcontractors that have implemented drug and alcohol free work -place programs and encourage Ursa to do so and subcontract to companies that also do so. Provide Ursa with contacts to those that educate employers regarding benefits of such programs. N/A Per our Master Service Agreement (MSA), contractors are subjected to random, onsite, and reasonable cause drug testing, etc. All Ursa new hires must submit to drug testing: hair, urine and breath. Ursa and contractors have in place a comprehensive Substance Abuse Program. We have a very stringent testing program in place. The expectations for a substance free environment is not taken lightly at Ursa. V v CSPH recommend that Garfield County and Ursa: 4 Support baseline and ongoing studies to determine the impact of residential natural gas development on community health and the effects on individual health. This information will provide direct feedback to the Ursa -Battlement Mesa project, allowing for improvements in community aspects as the project continues. It will also provide valuable information for other communities experiencing or anticipating residential natural gas development. These studies should include measurements related to lifestyle and social cohesion, education, crime, sexually transmitted infection, mental health and suicide, and substance abuse. •SA Pg 10 Ursa has participated in CSU's air quality monitoring program since its inception. Ursa also has an ongoing noise monitoring program. If requested, Ursa is willing to participate in other studies if other oil and gas producers in Garfield County participate as well. +/ V +/ V 5 Ensure recommendations to mitigate other concerns (air quality, traffic, and noise) are implemented. N/A See previous comments. V V V V Recommendations to Support Benefits to Community Wellness CSPH recommend that Garfield County: 6 Encourage use of local business, especially those that enhance community cohesion, such as local restaurants and coffee shops. N/A Ursa and its employees live and work in the area. Support of local businesses is part of being a member of the community. 7 Utilize Ursa's one million dollar donation to enhance community cohesion. N/A Acknowledged URSA RESPONSES TO BATTLEMENT MESA HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT (HIA) "Colorado School of Public Health" (Feb 2011) Meetings Content: 6/15/15 - Geology 7/13/15 - Regulatory/Permitting/Ops Overview 8/3/15 - Construction Phase 8/17/15 - Drilling/Completions Phase 9/2/15 - Production Phase NOTE: All references to Antero changed to Ursa. 3.6 Findings and Specific Recommendations from Economic and Employment Assessment HIA Reference Number Assessment & Recommendations GARCO Application Reference Page Number Agency Comments Presentation/Community Mtg Date Recommendations to Reduce Impacts from Economic Effects 6/15/1517/13/15 8/3/15 18/17/15 9/2/15 CSPH recommend that before the project starts, the BOCC require Ursa to: 1 Require that Ursa develop a reasonable and specific timeline for all activities associated with development and maintenance of the wells. Require that Ursa communicate changes to the plans at the earliest possible time before any changes in the plans occur. This would address some concerns in the real estate market. If sellers and buyers can confidently anticipate the steps and timing of the well development process, the real estate market may react less unfavorably to the project. •PD Pg 4 •IA Pg 1 Development timeline was communicated during the five community meetings. Ursa will continue to communicate through community organizations and meetings and updates. V V V V CSPH recommend that Ursa, Battlement Mesa Citizens and Garfield County do the following before the Project starts: 2 Establish a Community Advisory Board that meets regularly and frequently with Ursa (at least every month). Garfield County, citizens, Ursa and the Battlement Mesa Company should be a part of this board. The Community Advisory Board can actively interact with Ursa to facilitate communication to and from the residents and the county. Establish clear and timely communications methods to facilitate information regarding changes to the timeline and activities. Provide the Community Advisory Board with sufficient powers to allow for resident input, which can demonstrate that residents can voice their concerns. •IA Pg 1 See HIA 3.5.1 3 Consider multiple methods of communication to residents regarding development and maintenance activities. •IA Pg 1 See HIA 3.6.1. Ursa uses multiple avenues to communicate with residents including required notifications and courtesy notification through Community Counts. V V V V CSPH recommend that Garfield County: 4 Continue to consider public health as a high level priority when judging uses of local government revenues derived from the natural gas development and production to maximize protection of public health. N/A GARCO Garfield County BOCC will respond. 5 Ensure recommendations to mitigate other concerns (air quality, traffic, noise and community wellness) are implemented. •PD Pg 2,5 •IA Pg 6, 7 •FDCP •SA Pg 1, 14, 16, 17 GARCO Garfield County BOCC will respond. V V V V Recommendations to Support Benefits from Employment Effects CSPH recommend that Garfield County: 6 Support local educational institutions that provide training for industry related jobs during the development period and retraining for when industry jobs end after the development period. N/A GARCO Garfield County BOCC will respond. URSA RESPONSES TO BATTLEMENT MESA HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT (HIA) "Colorado School of Public Health" (Feb 2011) Meetings Content: 6/15/15 - Geology 7/13/15 - Regulatory/Permitting/Ops Overview 8/3/15 - Construction Phase 8/17/15 - Drilling/Completions Phase 9/2/15 - Production Phase NOTE: All references to Antero changed to Ursa. 3.7 Findings and Specific Recommendations Related to Health Care Infrastructure HIA Reference Number Assessment & Recommendations GARCO Application Reference Page Number Agency Comments Presentation/Community Mtg Date 6/15/1517/13/15 8/3/1518/17/15 9/2/15 CSPH recommends that Garfield County: 1 Monitor which companies, including Ursa and subcontracting companies, provide health insurance to employees to determine how the natural gas industry contributes to health care infrastructure. N A / GARCO Ursa provides medical insurance to their employees. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Obama on March 23, 2010. The federal law mandates coverage for all Americans and penalties for those who elect to waive coverage. 2 Monitor health care utilization in Garfield County to determine if rates of uncompensated care are associated natural gas industry cycles. N/A GARCO This assessment is unobtainable as it could potentially violate one's billing privacy and access to any information revolving around medical care could potentially violate HIPPA. 3 Ensure that county revenues continue to meet changes in county services, including public health services. N/A GARCO Garfield County BOCC will respond. URSA RESPONSES TO BATTLEMENT MESA HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT (HIA) "Colorado School of Public Health" (Feb 2011) Meetings Content: 6/15/15 - Geology 7/13/15 - Regulatory/Permitting/Ops Overview 8/3/15 - Construction Phase 8/17/15 - Drilling/Completions Phase 9/2/15 - Production Phase NOTE: All references to Antero changed to Ursa. 3.8 Findings and Specific Recommendations from Assessment of Accidents and Malfunctions HIA Reference Number Assessment & Recommendations GARCO Application Reference Page Number Agency Comments Presentation/Community Mtg Date 6/15/1517/13/15 8/3/1518/17/15 9/2/15 CSPH recommends that as a condition of the SUP the BOCC requires Ursa to: 1 Work with emergency responders in Battlement Mesa (e.g., the sheriff and fire departments) and Battlement Mesa residents to establish a comprehensive emergency response plan that includes notification and communication systems, evacuation routes, plans for evacuating schools, the assisted living facility, and capacity of local emergency responders hospitals, and sheltering in place, accurate maps of pipelines, shut-off valves, and well pads, as well as identifying air intakes at the schools, assisted living facility, and recreation center prior to any activity in the PUD. We recommend that the copies of the emergency response plan be kept at the sheriff department, fire department, all responding hospitals, and on a Garfield County website and/or a publicly accessible website approved by the Battlement Mesa Community. •SA Pg 5 •ERP A comprehensive and thorough Emergency Response Plan is in place for Ursa's Operations. It includes hospitals, air flight, fire stations, mustering processes complete with coordinates. This has been provided to Grand Valley Fire Department and Grand Valley Police Department. It is revised as additional operational pads are constructed. In the event of an emergency directly affecting the welfare of the residents of Battlement Mesa, we will work with various EMS agencies/Battlement Mesa to ensure information is relayed accordingly. There are limits to various communications as not all citizens utilize a computer, have cell phones and/or residential phones. V V V 2 Test the emergency response plan in cooperation with emergency responders by performing a drill prior to any natural gas operations commence in the PUD and annual drills thereafter, as well as annual reviews and updates of the emergency response plan. •SA Pg 5 •ERP Ursa has in place procedures included in the Site Specific Emergency Response Plan (SSERP) that addresses how Ursa representatives and our contractors are to respond in the event of a fire, well control, medical emergency, chemical spill/exposure, and severe weather response for our immediate operations. Ursa is willing to participate in emergency response drills if local emergency responders request. The GVFD Chief addressed this at the 9/2/15 community meeting. V V V 3 Annually disclose all chemicals used on its well pads within the PUD and include a list of these chemicals in the emergency response plan. •SA Pg 5, 7, •ERP 10 COGCC See HIA 3.1.2. 4 Notify the sheriff and fire department one week prior to well drilling, hydraulic fracturing, flow back, and pipeline pigging activities. N/A We notify Community Counts for rig moving operations and our Land representative works with residents on other various ops. v v v 5 Implement the emergency response provisions provided in Ursa's best management practices submitted as comments to the September 2010 Draft HIA. •SA Pg 5 •ERP Emergency response provisions have been included in Ursa's policies, plans, and procedures. v v v 6 Implement the well site and facility security provisions provided in Ursa's best management practices submitted as comments to the September 2010 Draft HIA. •SA Pg 4 A comprehensive and thorough Emergency Response Plan is in place for Ursa's Operations. It includes hospitals, air flight, fire stations, mustering processes complete with coordinates. This has been provided to Grand Valley Fire Department and Grand Valley Police Department. It is revised as additional operational pads are constructed. In the event of an emergency directly affecting the welfare of the residents of Battlement Mesa, we will work with various EMS agencies/Battlement Mesa to ensure information is relayed accordingly. There are limits to various communications as not all citizens utilize a computer, have cell phones and/or residential phones. V V V 7 Adhere to its best management practices for pipelines and all COGCC rules throughout the life of the project as a condition of the special use permit. •PD Pg 1, 2, •IA Pg 1, 6 •SA Pg 7, 8, 4, 5 9 12, 13, 14,17 Ursa will utilize all industry standard practices and BMPs as represented in the application and its institutional documents. Ursa will comply with all applicable agency rules and regulations throughout the life of the project. V V 8 Institute mechanism for reporting safety concerns, near -misses, and minor incidents to the appropriate designated county agency or department to reduce accidents and malfunctions. Reports of these concerns and incidents should also be made to the Community Advisory Board, along with plans for preventive and corrective actions. •PD 4 •IA Pg 7 •SA Pg 5 •ERP Ursa complies with regulations implemented through COGCC, CDPHE, and OSHA/HIPPA for all reporting processes. A comprehensive and thorough incident investigation/reporting process is conducted in house/with contractors to always properly mitigate and train on the prevention of reoccurrence or the prevention of further Health & Safety risks. V V V 9 Develop an ongoing fire prevention program in coordination with the local fire department's community fire prevention program. This program should include routine inspection and implementation of wildfire mitigation plans (for example, all areas surrounding well pads are kept clear of vegetation that could contribute to spreading). •SA Pg 5, 10 •ERP Ursa will utilize all industry standard practices and BMPs as represented in the application and its institutional documents. Ursa will comply with all applicable agency rules and regulations throughout the life of the project. V V 3.8 Findings and Specific Recommendations from Assessment of Accidents and Malfunctions HIA Reference Number Assessment & Recommendations GARCO Application Reference Page Number Agency Comments Presentation/Community Mtg Date 6/15/1517/13/151 8/3/1518/17/15 9/2/15 CSPH recommend that Garfield County: 10 Clearly mark primary and secondary evacuation routes from Battlement Mesa. •ERP GARCO All routes are clearly addressed in the SSERP provided to Ursa representatives and contractors on/off site. These routes are intended for Ursa and our contractors. For citizens/residents, they shall receive guidance from designated GVFD/GVPD/GARCO officials for their evacuation routes. Ursa will also follow any direct guidance on evacuation given on behalf of the mentioned responding officials/brigades. V V V 11 Perform quarterly tests of emergency notification systems within Battlement Mesa (e.g., sirens and reverse 911). N/A GVFD/ GVPD/ GARCO All routes are clearly addressed in the SSERP provided to Ursa representatives and contractors on/off site. These routes are intended for Ursa and our contractors. For citizens/residents, they shall receive guidance from designated GVFD/GVPD/GARCO officials for their evacuation routes. Ursa will also follow any direct guidance on evacuation given on behalf of the mentioned responding officials/brigades. This was addressed by the GVFD Fire Chief at the 9/2/15 community meeting. V V 12 Request the Battlement Mesa fire department to inspect all proposed well pad locations and make recommendations for the prevention of well pad fires spreading from the pads up to relocation of pads and that these recommendations are incorporated into the special use permit. •SA Pg 5 GVFD Will reach out to GVFD Chief for guidance and assistance. GARCO and state agencies determine the appropriate local agencies to inspect locations. Ursa wecomes safety inspections at any time. V V 13 Require all gas pipelines to follow established truck haul routes and allow no gas pipelines through the center of the PUD. SUA GVFD Gas pipelines were located per the SUA with Battlement Mesa Partners. 14 Assign a county inspector to oversee and inspect all pipeline construction and maintenance in the PUD. •Pipeline SUP GARCO Ursa will cooperate with all county departments as appropriate during pipeline construction. V V