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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 Conditions & CorrespondenceOAloLssoN® ASSOCIATES March 9, 2016 •Glenn Hartmann Garfield County Community Development 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 RE: LINN Operating, LLC, House Log Gulch Tank Farm LI PA -7934 Dear Glenn, Thank you for your phone call this afternoon regarding Linn Operating's, formally Berry Petroleum's, Land Use Permit for their House Log Gulch Tank Farm. I understand that the Conditions of Approval were supposed to be met prior to October, 2015. Please accept this request for an extension to complete the Conditions of Approval. The response is complete and accompanies this request. Let me know if you have any questions regarding the responses. Sincerely, Tilda Evans Assistant Planner Attachments: COA Response Letter dated March 9, 2016 with supporting documents Cc: Bryan Burns, Linn Operating, LLC 760 Horizon Drive, Suite 102 TEL 970.263.7800 Grand Junction, CO 81506 FAX 970.263.7456 www.olssonassociates.com Glenn Hartmann From: Tilda Evans <tevans@olssonassociates.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 4:36 PM To: Glenn Hartmann Cc: Bryan Burns; Tom Hogelin; Derek Johnson Subject: Linn LIPA-7934 House Log Gulch COA Response Attachments: 16-03-09_LIPA-7934_Linn HLG COA Extension.pdf; 16-03-09_LIPA-7934_Linn HLG COA Response.pdf Glenn, Sorry for letting this slip through the cracks. The response was ready to go over a year ago and just never got sent to you. Please find attached the COA response and a letter requesting an extension. I hope that this will be able to be finalized at the March 21 BOCC meeting. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Tilda Evans 1 Land Development 1 Olsson Associates 760 Horizon Drive, Suite 102 1 Grand Junction, CO 81506 Itevans@olssonassociates.com TEL 970.263.7800 1 DIRECT 970.263.6015 1 CELL 970.683.8879 1 FAX 970.263.7456 o\,. oLSsO A550CIATEN 5 0 CELEBR4'a?NG 60 yEARs Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 1 600 Travis, Suite 4900 Houston, TX 77002 Phone: (281) 840-4000 March 9, 2016 Glenn Hartmann Garfield County Community Development 108 8'° Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 RE: LINN Operating, LLC, House Log Gulch Tank Farm LIPA-7934 LINN Energy Dear Glenn, This letter serves as LINN Operating, LLC's (LINN) response to the Conditions of Approval (COA) for the Land Use Change Permit from Garfield County. 1. That all representations made by the Applicant in the application shall be conditions of approval, unless specifically altered by the Board of County Commissioners. LINN Response: LINN will comply with this condition. 2. That the operation of the Berry House Log Gulch Tank Farm shall be done in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations governing the operation of this type of facility. LINN Response: LINN will comply with this condition. 3. That the Land Use Change Permit for the Berry House Log Gulch Tank Farrn shall replace previous approvals for a Warehouse Facility/Storage Yard on that portion of the site covered by the proposed Tank Farm site plan. Adjacent storage areas currently operated by Marathon Oil and Gas under the existing permit shall remain subject to the previous approvals and conditions. LINN Response: LINN will comply with this condition. Conditions Prior to Issuance 4. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, the Applicant shall provide copies of any current air quality permits from CDPHE and a summary of future permits to be required. Copies of future permits shall be provided to the County upon issuance by the CDPHE and the Applicant shall maintain compliance with all air quality permitting requirements. LINN Response: Based on emissions calculations, the House Log Gulch Tank Farm does not require a construction permit from CDPHE. Please see the letter from LINN included in this submittal regarding air quality permitting. 5. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, the Applicant shall provide clarification of the vapor skimmer and/or floating ceiling vapor mitigation installations planned for the 600 Travis, Suite 4900 Houston, TX 77002 Phone: (281) 840-4000 LINN Energy water storage tanks. Said clarification shall include the system to be used and whether CDPHE air quality permits will be required. Copies of any CDPHE permits shall be provided to the County upon issuance. LINN Response: The water storage tanks are fixed roof tanks. The tanks have a vent path that is routed to the Vapor Combustion Unit (H-500). Prior to reaching the Vapor Combustion Unit, the vapors are routed to the VCU Liquids Drain Tank (TK -501) where any entrained liquids are dropped out of the vapor stream for liquids collection. The vapor combustion unit is a natural draft design with specified 99% destruction efficiency. The water storage tanks are equipped with floating oil skimmers to remove any oil that has collected at the water surface. Copies of the oil skimmer drawings are included in this submittal. No air quality permitting will be required for this facility. See the letter from LINN regarding air quality permitting. 5. Prior to the issuance of the Land Use Change Permit the Applicant shall provide an updated weed management plan for review and approval by the County Vegetation Manager. A follow-up site visit by the County shall be a component of the updated weed management plan. LINN Response: An updated weed management plan is included in this submittal. 6. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit the Applicant shall provide documentation confirming that the containment improvements and volumes are in compliance with COGCC and EPA regulations. The Applicant shall maintain compliance with all SPCC Plan provisions. LINN Response: See the Concrete vs Berm Construction memo from Samuel Engineering in this submittal. The full capacity of the primary and secondary containment system is 176,400 barrels of produced water. 7. Prior to the issuance of the Land Use Change Permit the Applicant shall provide a detailed update on the status of the current re -vegetation and stabilization of the site demonstrating compliance with the current approvals. The Applicant shall comply with all re -vegetation, stabilization and reclamation representations contained in the Applicant including the steep cut slopes north of the water storage tanks. LINN Response: Current revegetation and stabilization is in compliance with current approvals. See the House Log Gulch Re -Vegetation and Stabilization Report from Summit Services Group included in this submittal. Other Conditions 8. Compliance with all COGCC leak detection, monitoring well, and high level monitoring/alarms shall be required. Copies of the COGCC Form 28 approvals shall be 600 Travis, Suite 4900 Houston, TX 77002 Phone: (281) 840-4000 LINK Energy provided to the County upon issuance by COGCC. Monitoring wells shall be installed in accordance with COGCC timing requirements and testing shall include the two springs in the vicinity of the site if accessibility and production allows for testing as noted in the Application submittals. LINN Response: LINN will comply with this condition. 9. A waiver is granted from Section 7-107 Roadway Standards for the access roadways serving the site based on compliance with the waiver criteria contained in Section 4-118, the representations contained in the Application including but not limited to Access and Roadway submittals, Section 7-107 Standards Analysis, and the statement by a qualified professional engineer (Rock Solid Solutions) confirming the adequacy of the Garden Gulch and Garden Gulch Extension sections of the access roadways. LINN Response: Acknowledged. 10. Engineered foundations shall be required for the water tank installations. Applicants shall obtain building permits from Garfield County for buildings, structures, and fences as required by the County Building Department. LINN Response: LINN will comply with this condition. 11. The facility shall maintain compliance with CDPHE Storm Water Management Permits, Drainage and Grading Plans, and Reclamation Plans for the site. LINN Response: LINN will comply with this condition. 12. The facility shall maintain compliance with COGCC Noise Standards/Regulations including noise impacts at the closest property line. As represented the Applicant shall utilize an electric powered pump to minimum noise impacts. LINN Response: LINN will comply with this condition. 13. The facility shall maintain compliance with Section 7-306 Lighting, with all lighting to be directed inward and downward toward the interior of the site. Facilities and storage tanks shall be painted a non -glare neutral color to lessen any visual impacts. LINN Response: LINN will comply with this condition. 14. The Applicant shall comply with the recommendations and Best Management Practices contained In the WestWater Engineering Protection of Wildlife Habitat Areas Report, dated June 2013. Compliance shall include but is not limited to installation of deterrent devices to prevent raptors from utilizing structures on site as hunting perches, speed limits and notification signs for Greater Sage Grouse awareness, wildlife friendly fencing standards, removal of garbage and food items on a daily basis or use of bear proof containers, and noxious weed prevention practices. 600 Travis, Suite 4900 Houston, TX 77002 Phone: (281) 840-4000 LINN Response: LINN will comply with this condition. LINN Energy 15. The water storage tanks shall be limited to use by Berry Petroleum and its facilities within the Piceance Basin area of Operations as represented in the Application Submittals. Water shall be transported to the site primarily by pipeline as represented in the Application. LINN Response: LINN will comply with this condition. Please let us know if you have any questions. Sincerely, 1,1NN Enetgy hi%' .0 4l -d Bryan Burns 1 Environment, Health, and Safety! Direct: 281-840-40331 CeII: 303-726-8040 Our Values: Embrace & Drive Change - Pursue Growth - Take Action - Respect Others - Be Passionate - Connect LINN Energy, LLC House Log Water Storage Facility —Condensate Inlet —Water Liquids Model Mix GB Vent Cond Vent unbarrel tank Produced Water --dil Skim}` V PW Vent Truck Loading PW Tank 3 Skim Tank Names Units Condensate Water Produced Water Oil Skim Temperature °F 60 60 60.576 60.576 Pressure psig 200* 200# 1 1 Std Liquid Volumetric Flow bbtld 218* 21600* 21602 215.84 Truck/Pipeline All Tanks and Truck Loading are APEN-exempt Gunbarrel Tank: 0.061 tpy VOC Condensate Skim Tank: 0.835 tpy VOC Produced Water Tank: 0.013 tpy VOC Condensate Loading: 1.53 tpy VOC Produced Water Loading: 0.012 tpy VOC [Reg 3 Part A II.D.1.a] LINK Energy Tank Emissions (see simulation notes) Tank loss calculations for "Inlet Liquids". Total working and breathing losses from the Vertical Cylinder are 4 211 ton/yr Flashing losses are 0 ton/yr. Tank loss calculations for "Truck Loading". Total working and breathing losses from the Vertical Cylinder are 1.031 ton/yr Loading losses are 1.887 ton/yr of loaded liquid. Tank loss calculations for "Truck/Pipeline". Total working and breathing losses from the Vertical Cylinder are 16.4 ton/yr. Loading losses are 14.57 ton/yr of loaded liquid. - GunBarrel Tank - Skim Tank - PW Tank Simulation Notes - Inlet stream will be produced water (PW), previously flashed - To model PW a mixture of stabilized condensate and water was used, a concentration of 1% vol. was assumed for :he condensate - Total Tank Emissions include non-VOC sources (CH4, CO2, H20, etc...); APEN-exempt values above represent VOC-only emissions Eh M: House Log Facility ProMax Tank Working & Breathing Loss Results t Components 6unbarrel [Tata!) W&B Losses (tons/year) Condensate Skim Tank W&B Losses (tons/year) PW Tank (Total) W&B Losses (tans/year] Total Emissions Carbon Dioxide 0.025480 0.009784 0.098280 0.133544 Nitrogen 0.008165 0.013100 0.028750 0.050015 Methane 0.009672 0.023680 0.031820 0.065172 Ethane 0.019070 0.149900 0.034410 0.203380 Propane 0.016490 0.204700 0.009099 0.230289 i -Butane 0.007201 0.099040 0.001340 0.107581 n -Butane 0.009146 0.125400 0.001795 0.136341 i -pentane 0.006026 0.086120 0.000231 0.092377 n -Pentane 0.004197 0.060090 0.000129 0.064416 Cyclopentane 0.000247 0.003433 0.000037 0.003717 n -Hexane 0.000325 0.004686 0.000001 0.00501.2 Cyclohexane 0.000672 0.009586 0.000029 0.010286 Heptane 0.005294 0.090790 0.000009 0.097093 Methylcyclohexane 0.005005 0.072090 0.000038 0.077133 2,2,4 -Trim ethyl pe nta ne 0.000334 0.004812 0.000006 0.005146 Benzene 0.000037 0.000854 0.000109 0.001050 Toluene 0.000364 0.004798 0.000125 0.005237 Ethylbenzene 0.000035 0.000485 0.000004 0.000524 o -Xylene 0.000269 0.003767 0.000033 0.004059 Octane 0.003130 0.045170 0.000001 0.048371 Nonane 0.000909 0.033110 0.000000 0.014019 Decane 0.000408 0.005890 0.000000 0.006298 Water 4.088000 0.000025 16.20 20.29 Total VOC: 0.91 tpy Total HAP: 0.02 tpy House Log Facility ProMax Tank Loading Loss Results Components Condensate Loading Losses (tons/year) PW Loading Losses (tons/year) Total Emissions Carbon Dioxide 0.017900 0.087280 0.105180 Nitrogen 0.023980 0.025530 0.049510 Methane 0.043330 0.028260 0.071590 Ethane 0.274300 0.030560 0.304860 Propane 0.374600 0.008081 0.382681 i -Butane 0.181200 0.001190 0.182390 n -Butane 0.229500 0.001594 0.231094 i -Pentane 0.157600 0.000205 0.157805 n -Pentane 0.110000 0.000115 0.110115 Cyclopentane 0.006281 0.000033 0.006314 n -Hexane 0.008574 0.000001 0.008575 Cyclohexane 0.017540 0.000025 0.017565 Heptane 0.166100 0.000008 0.166108 Methylcyclohexane 0.131900 0.000034 0.131934 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane 0.008805 0.000000 0.008805 Benzene 0.001562 0.000097 0.001659 Toluene 0.008779 0.000111 0.00889C Ethylbenzene 0.000888 0.000004 0.000891 o -Xylene 0.006892 0.000029 0.006921 Octane 0.082640 0.000001 0.082641 Nonane 0.023990 0.000000 0.023990 Decane 0.010780 0.000000 0.010780 Water 0.000045 14.38 14.38 Total VOC: 1.54 tpy Total HAP: 0.04 tpy Mi SM i KIER, assEI I o Lel IRESET-n L -CLAD (3 COIL SHOWN) PONTOON NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY WHITE STRAP TO OUTBOARD HANGER TANK SHELL MD -1447 ovitoo ,100..m. 111) �, bp...4;e 6"x6" GUIDE COLUMN (BY OTHERS) 18" MINIMUM SKIMMER ASSEMBLY PONTOON 019" OR 023" INTAKE WITH VORTEX BREAKER RED STRAP BLUE STRAP LOWER FLOAT STOP STEEL ANGLE 2 -1/2"x2 -1/2"x3/8" WELD OR BOLT TO GUIDE COLUMN (BY OTHERS) 6/2006 PONTOON Mesa SKIMMER STORAGE TANK OIL SKIMMER 1111 MADE IN USA Engineered Design for Liquid Draining. Mesa Skimmer systems are a proven solution for draining a light liquid product off the top of a heavier product in a cone or dame roof storage tank. The Skimmer floats on the top product (ex. oil over water) to collect the lighter of two non -mixable liquids. The liquid is then drained through Mesa's Resist-All-Ciadl' flexible pipe and out of the tank through the shell nozzle. Resist -Ali -Clad features high aromatic resistance and a smooth internal fluidway for maxi- mum liquid flow. Skimmer compo- nents are made of stainless steel to perform in the most corrosive product environments. The vortex breaker at the intake fitting ensures optimal flow as the fluid starts into the skimmer conduit. The intake is adjustable during installation. Skim- mer systems are engineered using information from the customer supplied data sheet. Contact Mesa for more information on flow rates, chemical resistance and product application of Mesa Skimmers. STAINLESS PONTOONS TETHER SYSTEM VORTEX BREAKER SMOOTH FLUIDWAY FLEXIBLE PIPE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE PONTOON SKIMMER DESIGN FEATURES Mesa Pontoon Skimmers with Resist -All -Clad utilize a multiple -coil design to provide a fully preformed, controlled and repetitive lay pattern that does not slide on the tank floor. The tether system ensures that the coils will not stray from de- signed installation pattern. Stainless steel pontoons ensure proper flotation of entire assembly Intake fitting is equipped with a stainless steel vortex breaker to induce optimum flow Square guide pole (customer supplied) Stainless steel armor provides chemical resistance and low coefficient of friction All Skimmer compo- nents are designed to pass through a 20" or 24" manway Angle stops limit" travel of assembly Floating 150 Ib. ANSI raised face flanges and nylon coated steel fittings Flexible pipe has a negative buoy- ancy in all storage products, including light chemicals and heavy crude oil Shell nozzle and/or sump nozzle spool piece 1'r can be straight sections of piping for roof N Flange Guard drain service temperatures below 32°F (0°C). -:„/ Houston, TX Tel. 281.469.8098 Monrovia, CA Tel. 626.359.9361 Cincinnati, OH Tel. 513.321.4511 Wrests PONTOON SKIMMER RESIST -ALL -CLAD features a smooth internal fluidway offer- ing fast flow rates and efficient drainage. It does not include internal corrugation, which could trap sedi- ment or cause flow restricting turbulence. RESIST -ALL -CLAD® 1.0. WEIGHT MINIMUM MAXIMUM VACUUM STANDARD PER COIL WORKING BEND WORKING RATING TEMP. RANGE _DIUS : SSURE INCHES •,G. 2 in 3 in 4 in 42 Ib 116 Ib 207 Ib 36 in 48 in 60 in 150 psi 150 psi 150 psi 29 - 40°F to 180°F 29 - 40°F to 180°F 29 - 40 °F to 180°F Consult factory for Minimum Shipping Bend Radius. All assemblies tested at 100 P.S.I.G. for one hour and certified (unless higher test pressure is requested by cus- tomer). Custom specifications are available for higher temperature ranges. Contact Mesa for assistance on flow rates. MEMBERSHIPS CArnorican .)1L� NFIM71=1:1 West Southeast Northeast 1726 South Magnolia Ave 9202 Meadow Vista 4141 Airport Road Monrovia, CA 91016 Houston, TX 77064 Cincinnati, OH 45226 Phone: 626.359.9361 Phone: 281.469.8098 Phone: 513.321.4511 Fax: 626.359.7985 Fax: 281.469.9524 Fax: 513.321.8178 MR -SKIM -2012 Noxious Weed Inventory & Management Plan Linn Operating, Inc Roan Plateau Operations '4arfield County, Colorado Prepared by: /tf Lilly Griffin, Range Ecologist 1 Supporting Scientist Olsson Associates 760 Horizon Drive Suite 102 Grand Junction CO 81506 TEL 970.210.4328 1 FAX 970.263.7456 Igriffin@olssonassociates.com www.olssonassociates.com O\OLSSON® ASSOCIATES 0\OLSSON 8 ASSOCIATES Prepared for: Garfield County Vegetation Management 0375 County Road 352, Bldg. 2060 Rifle, CO 81650 September 23, 2014 Noxious Management Plan LINN Operating, Inc Garfield County, Colorado Prepared by: Lilly Griffin, Range Ecologist 1 Supporting Scientist Olsson Associates 760 Horizon Drive Suite 102 Grand Junction CO 81506 TEL 970.210.4328 1 FAX 970.263.7456 Igriffin@olssonassociates.com www.olssonassociates.com Noxious Weed Management Plan, Linn Energy Tom Hogelin — Construction Foreman LINN Operating, Inc 235 Callahan Ave Parachute, CO 81635 thogelin@linnenergy.com 970-948-2785 O OLSSON ASSOCIATES Table of Contents September 23, 2014 1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1 1.1. Description of Analysis Area 1 1.2. Table 1. Common Plant Species Found in Present Vegetation Communities 1 2. WEED MANAGEMENT PLAN 2 2.1. Prevention of Noxious Weed Infestations 2 2.2. Inventory and Mapping 3 2.3. Weed Control 4 2.4. Long -Term Monitoring and Retreatment 5 2.5. Reporting 5 3. SEED MIX RECOMMENDATION 6 3.1. Table 2: Low Elevation Salt -Desert Shrub Basin Big Sagebrush 6 3.2. Table 3: Pinyon -Juniper Woodland and/or Mountain/Wyoming Sagebrush Shrubland 7 3.3. Table 4: Mixed Mountain Shrubland, Including Oakbrush 8 3.4. Table 5: Spruce -Fir Forest, Including Mountain Meadows 9 4. APPENDIX A- COLORADO LISTED NOXIOUS WEEDS 10 5. APPENDIX B- GARFIELD COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED LIST 13 Noxious Weed Management Plan, Linn Energy ii OLSSON a ASSOCIATES 1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION September 23, 2014 This noxious weed management plan was prepared at the request of LI (LINN) for the Roan Plateau operating area to fulfill requirements requested by Garfield County's Vegetation Management department. This project covers a total of 41 locations; 40 natural gas pads and 1 storage area. These facilities are located between 5,800 and 8,500 feet in elevation. The pads are located in Township 5 South, Range 96 west; Township 6 South, Range 97 West; and Township 6 South, Range 96 west. Both Garfield County's noxious weed lists and the State of Colorado's noxious weed list' were utilized in the preparation of the noxious weed management plan 1.1. Description of Analysis Area The operations area exists within vegetation communities dominated by sagebrush steppe, mixed mountain shrublands, and aspen woodlands. 1.2. Table 1. Common Plant Species Found in Present Vegetation Communities Common Name Scientific Name Sagebrush Steppe Big sagebrush Artemisia tridentata Rubber rabbitbrush Ericameria nauseosus Yellow rabbitbrush Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus Indian ricegrass Achnatherum hymenoides Western wheatgrass Pascopyrum smithii Intermediate wheatgrass Thinopyrum intermedium Imia Mixed Mountain Shrublands, Quercus gambelii Gambel's oak Utah serviceberry Amelanchier utahensis Big sagebrush Artemisia tridentata Common yarrow Achillea millefolium Needlegrass spp. Hesperostipa comata; Nassella viridula Larkspur Delphinium spp. Bluebunch wheatgrass Pseudoroegneria spicata giummr. Aspen Woodlands Quaking aspen Populus tremuloides Douglas -fir Pseudotsuga menziesii Garfield County Noxious Weed list: http://www.garfield-county.com/vegetation-management/noxious-weed-list.aspx) 'Colorado Noxious Weed list: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheadernamel=Content- Disposition&blobheadernamel=Content-Type&blobheadervaluel=inline%3B+filename%30%22Noxious+Weed+List.pdf %22&blobheadervaluel=application%2Fpdf&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1251965326013&ssbinary =true Noxious Weed Management Plan, LINN Operating, Inc 1 ON OLSSON QD ASSOCIATES September 23, 2014 Common Name Scientific Name Snowberry Elk sedge Sandberg bluegrass Symphoricarpos rotundifolius Carex geyeri Lupine Poo secunda Lupinus spp. 2. WEED MANAGEMENT PLAN As mandated by the Colorado Noxious Weed Act and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Act (and in conformance with Bureau of Land Management [BLM] and Forest Service [USFS] National Invasive Weed Strategies), an operator shall control noxious weeds on lands they disturb during oil and gas exploration and development, including well pads, facilities, pipelines, roads and any other disturbed areas on private property (and on BLM and USFS lands). To meet the requirements of the Colorado Noxious Weed Act, the operator shall conduct prescribed management techniques for noxious weeds included on the three State weed lists: List A — designated for statewide eradication; List B — managed to prevent further spread and, for selected species, designated for eradication in large areas; and List C — of more localized concern, but for which the State will provide education, research, and biological control assistance to jurisdictions that choose to manage the species. The current State list is available in Appendix A. If populations of List A species are present in the project area, every population shall be eradicated prior to seed development. To stop the spread of List B species, populations of every species designated for eradication in a particular county shall be eliminated prior to seed development. Additionally, to meet reclamation objectives, the operator should eliminate or minimize those noxious and invasive weeds designated as "undesirable species". Undesirable species include redstem filaree and quackgrass, all List C species (e.g., halogeton [Halogeton glomeratus] and cheatgrass [Anisantha tectorum]), and invasive species that commonly colonize disturbed or reclaimed land and impede or prevent establishment of desirable species (e.g., kochia [Kochia sieversiana, K. iranica, K. scoparia] and Russian thistle [Salsola australis, 5. iberica, S. kali]). Control of invasive species is a difficult task and requires on-going control measures. Care must be taken to avoid negatively impacting desirable plant communities and inviting infestation by other pioneer invaders. Weed management is best achieved by employing aggressive control early on, and persistent control efforts over several growing seasons, including direct treatments, prevention through best management practices, monitoring of treatment efficacy, and subsequent detection efforts. Weed management is often limited to controlling existing infestations and prevention of further infestations, rather than eradication, but through effective weed management practices eradication can be possible in small to medium sized weed populations. 2.1. Prevention of Noxious Weed Infestations This is the first and most important step in controlling noxious weeds. Early detection and proper identification of new weed infestations are critical to any successful weed management plan. Noxious Weed Management Plan, LINN Operating, Inc 2 ON OLSSON ASSOCIATES September 23, 2014 Requirements: a) Before entering any active construction project area, all construction, heavy or off-road equipment and transport (backhoes, trackhoes, dozers, blades, rollers, lowboys, equipment trailers, etc.) shall be power washed to remove seeds, soil, and vegetative matter. Equipment shall be inspected by LINN personnel and considered clean when seeds, soil, vegetative matter, and other debris that could contain or hold seeds are absent. Remaining equipment such as pickup trucks, SUVs, vans, water trucks, pipe trucks, etc., shall also be clean but do not require inspection prior to entering the project area every time. Site inspections by LINN personnel will be conducted to ensure vehicle cleanliness. b) All proposed project areas shall be inventoried prior to ground -disturbing activities. If noxious weeds are found, they shall be treated (if timing is appropriate) or removed (if plants have formed seeds) prior to ground -disturbing activities to limit weed seed production and dispersal. If the treatment timing is not appropriate for the weed species, ground -disturbing activities may proceed. c) All disturbed surfaces shall be promptly revegetated with certified weed -free seed per agency policy. Exceptions may be granted under certain conditions, such as the use of non-invasive non-native forbs when native forbs are unavailable or unlikely to succeed due to adverse conditions. Also, non-native, non-persistent sterile grasses may be used to provide ground cover for soil stabilization and weed suppression during temporary reclamation. d) Topsoil stockpiles shall be promptly revegetated to maintain soil microbe health and prevent weeds. Native or non-native, non-persistent sterile grasses may be used to seed stockpiles. e) Straw, hay, or other mulch used in reclamation shall be certified weed -free. Recommendations: a) In situations where infestations of noxious weeds or other undesirable species are present adjacent to a proposed project area, the adjacent infestations should be treated prior to ground disturbance to reduce the potential for expansion into the project area. b) If certified weed -free gravel pits become available in the county, the use of certified weed - free gravel would be required wherever gravel is applied to disturbed surfaces. c) Before entering public and private lands, all off road equipment should be power washed to remove seeds, soil, and vegetative matter. d) A new or small weed infestation should be treated intensely when found. e) Noxious weed identification training should be provided by the operator to field -going personnel to encourage early detection and rapid response. f) Communication should be established between the operator and the BLM, FS and County Weed Managers for reporting new infestations. 2.2. Inventory and Mapping Maintaining accurate records aids in tracking weed infestations over time. Operators should create and maintain inventory, mapping and treatment records. Noxious Weed Management Plan, LINN Operating, Inc 3 C OLSSON ASSOCIATES September 23, 2014 Requirements: a) The center points of List A and B weed infestations shall be marked with a GPS unit, or, GPS lines or polygons along or around weed infestations. b) A Noxious Weed Inventory record shall be completed each time a List A or B weed infestation is inventoried. c) Inventories for the presence of noxious weeds shall be conducted at least once early in the growing season for all areas disturbed by oil and gas exploration and development. Weeds shall be treated in an appropriate manner if found during inventories. Follow-up inventories and retreatment during the same growing season may be necessary to provide additional control and/or eradication. 2.3. Weed Control After the weeds have been inventoried and mapped, they must be treated with the best available weed control technique(s). Contact the appropriate County (or BLM Weed Manager) for information on timing and treatment for each weed species. See Appendix C for contact information. Requirements: a) The operator shall implement the best available weed control technique(s) at the appropriate times based on the life history of the weed species. b) Only adjuvants and herbicides approved by the State of Colorado shall be used. Colorado approves all herbicides and adjuvants registered with the EPA and registered for use in Colorado. c) A Pesticide Application record should be filled out each time pesticides are. The operator should maintain these records for a minimum of three years. d) Herbicide use shall follow application rates, restrictions and warnings listed on the label. e) In situations where noxious weeds have escaped from the project area into adjacent sites, the infested areas shall be treated to prevent further expansion into uninfested areas and reinfestation of the treated area. f) The operator shall use pesticide applicators licensed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Recommendations: a) General weed control techniques can include: • Mechanical — Mowing (should be done early in the season and often), tilling (cutting or chopping roots below the ground surface), and hand digging or hand pulling. Mechanical control is not acceptable for deep-rooted creeping perennial weeds in most cases. • Biological — Releasing organisms (e.g., insects, bacteria, or fungi) known to be effective in controlling specific weed species. This method does not provide 100% control and is most effective when integrated with other weed control methods. Biological control is most Noxious Weed Management Plan, LINN Operating, Inc 4 OLSSON September 23, 2014 effective on large populations of weeds. Coordination with County Weed Manager should occur before utilizing biological controls. • Chemical — Applying herbicides. The proper use of herbicides at the optimum time can be the most effective method for controlling persistent weeds, including perennial species. Not all herbicides are equally effective on all weeds, nor can every herbicide be used in every situation. Consult the appropriate County Weed Manager for the most effective herbicide to use in each situation. 2.4. Long -Term Monitoring and Retreatment Because many weeds have seeds that remain viable in the soil for many years, weed management must be viewed as a long-term process and Tong -term commitment to the land. Requirements: a) Until final reclamation is achieved, disturbed areas shall be inventoried for the presence of noxious weeds as needed, early in the growing season. Weeds shall be treated in an appropriate manner if found during inventories. 2.5. Reporting LINN should consider using a weed inventory, mapping and pesticide application data for tracking weeds on private and public lands and for use in agency reporting. Recommendations: a) Annual weed reports should be submitted to the County Weed Manager at the end of each year. b) Reports should include weed species found (listed by common names), total acres infested with weeds, total acres treated, and treatment methods. c) Inclusion of an ArcGIS shape file with the report that contains all points, lines or polygons of weed infestations recorded with a GPS unit is encouraged. Noxious Weed Management Plan, LINN Operating, Inc 5 ON OLSSON ASSOCIATES September 23, 2014 3. SEED MIX RECOMMENDATION The following seed mixes are the BLM's menu based recommendations for reclamation in the corresponding vegetation community types. These seed mixes are excellent references for use on private lands as well. 3.1. Table 2: Low Elevation Salt -Desert Shrub Basin Big Sagebrush Common Name Scientific Name Variety PLS Ibs/acre Plant Both of the Following ( 5% Each, 10% Total) Fourwing Saltbush Atriplex canescens VNS 2.5 Shadscale Atriplex confertifolia VNS 2.0 Two of the Following (25% Each, 50% Total) Bluebunch Wheatgrass Pseudoroegneria spicata Secar 4.7 Bottlebrush Squirreltail Elymus Elymoides State Bridge, Little Sahara, VNS 3.4 Thickspike Wheatgrass Elymus lanceolatus ssp. lanceolatus Critana, Bannock, schwenimar 4.2 One of the Following (20% Total) Indian Ricegrass Achnatherum hymenoides White River, Paloma, Rimrock 3.7 Sandberg bluegrass Poa sandbergii UP Colorado, VNS 0.6 One of the Following (10% Total) Alkali Sacaton Sporobolus airoides VNS 0.2 Inland Saltgrass Distichlis spicata VNS 0.5 Salina Wildrye Leymus salinus VNS 1.0 One of the Following (10% Total) Galleta Jamesii Viva florets 1.6 Needle -and -thread Grass Hesperostipa comata VNS 2.4 Sand Dropseed Sporobolus cryptandrus UP Doloros, VNS 0.1 Purple Three -awn Aristida purpurea VMS (not parishii or f]er plt xay 0.8 Noxious Weed Management Plan, LINN Operating, Inc 6 OLSSON ASSOCIATES September 23, 2014 3.2. Table 3: Pinyon -Juniper Woodland and/or Mountain/Wyoming Sagebrush Shrubland Common Name Scientific Name Variety PLS lbs/acre Plant Both of the Following ( 15% Each, 34% Total) Bluebunch Wheatgrass Pseudoroegneria spicata Secar 2.8 Bottlebrush Squirreltail Elymus elymoides State Bridge, Little ara, VNS 2.0 Two of the Following (20% Each, 40% Total Slender Wheatgrass Elymus trachycaulus Revenue, Pryor 3.3 Thickspike Wheatgrass Elymus lanceolatus ssp. lanceolatus Critana, Bannock, schwenimar 3.4 Western Wheatgrass Pascopyrum smithii UP Unnamed, Rosana 4.8 Three of the Following (10% Each, 30% Tota ) Arizona Fescue Festuca arizonica Redondo 0.5 Galleta Pleuraphis jamesii Viva florets 1.7 Great Basin Wildrye Leymus cinereus UP Cochetopa 2.0 Indian Ricegrass Achnatherum hymenoides White River, Paloma, Rimrock 1.9 Muttongrass Poa fendleriana UP Ruin Canyon, VNS 0.3 Needle -and -thread Grass Hesperostipa comata VNS 2.4 Purple (Red) Three- awn Aristida purpurea VNS (not parishii or perplexa) 0.8 Sand Dropseed Sporobolus cryptandrus UP 0 Nsros, VSandberg 0.1 bluegrass Poa sandbergii UP CVNSado, 0.3 Noxious Weed Management Plan, LINN Operating, Inc 7 OLSSON 3.3. Table 4: Mixed Mountain Shrubland, Including Oakbrush September 23, 2014 Common Name Scientific Name Variety PLS lbs/acre Plant Both of the Following (20% Each, 40% Total) Bluebunch Wheatgrass Pseudoroegneria spicata Secar, P-7, Anatone, Goldar 3.7 Bottlebrush Squirreltail Elymus elymoides State Bridge, VNS 2.7 Two of the Following (15% Each, 30% Total Slender Wheatgrass Elymus trachycaulus San Luis 2.5 Thickspike Wheatgrass Elymus lanceolatus ssp. lanceolatus Critana, Bannock, schwenimar 2.5 Western Wheatgrass Pascopyrum smithii UP Unnamed, Rosana 3.6 One of the Following (10%Total) Big Bluegrass Poa ampla Sherman 0.3 Canby Bluegrass Poa canbyi Canbar 0.3 Muttongrass Poa fendleriana UP RuinCanyon, 0.3 One of the Following (10% Total) Columbia Needlegrass Achnatherum nelsonii VNS 1.7 Green Needlegrass Nassella viridula Lodorm , CCocomcharas 1.4 Letterman Needlegrass Achnatherum lettermanii VNS 1.7 One of the Following (10% Total) Great Basin Wildrye Leymus cinereus UP Cochetopa 2.0 Indian Ricegrass Achnatherum hymenoides White River, Paloma, Rimrock 1.9 Junegrass Koeleria macrantha UP Sims Mesa, North American or 0.1 Noxious Weed Management Plan, LINN Operating, Inc 8 OLSSON ASSOCIATES September 23, 2014 3.4. Table 5: Spruce -Fir Forest, Including Mountain Meadows Common Name Scientific Name Variety PLS lbs/acre Plant Both of the Following ( 20% Each, 40% Total) Mountain Brome Bromopsis (Bromus) marginatus UP Cold Springs, Garnet, Bromar 5.8 Slender Wheatgrass Elymus trachycaulus San Luis 3.3 Two of the Following (15% Each, 30% Total) Blue Wildrye Elymus glaucus WRNF VNS sources, 3.6 Idaho Fescue Festuca idahoensis Joseph, Nezpurs 0.9 Letterman Needlegrass Achnatherum lettermanii VNS 1.7 Three of the Following (10% Each, 30%Tota ) Big Bluegrass Poa ampla Sherman 0.3 Nodding Brome Bromus anomalous VNS 1.8 Rough Bentgrass Agrostis scabra VNS 0.1 Thickspike Wheatgrass Elymus lanceolatus ssp. lanceolatus Critana, Bannock, schwenimar 1.7 Wheeler Bluegrass — Poa nervosa VNS 0.3 **NOTE: The menu -based mixes above meet the minimum reclamation requirements. However, use of different species may be proposed on a case-by-case, site-specific basis. If deemed appropriate for a specific site, the BLM may approve a deviation from these menu - based mixes. These rates are based on drill seeding (i.e., 60 PLS per square foot). If broadcast seeding or hydroseeding is utilized, then double the seeding rate (i.e., 120 PLS per square foot or lbs/acre). Seeding with natives should occur in the fall (mid-October). If an interim mix is needed, then using a sterile hybrid such as Quickguard or sterile ryegrass could be used. However, with these "cover crops", seeding should be done somewhat sparingly, so as to not create too dense of a stand. Seeding at a rate of 15 lbs. per acre of a cover crop to assist with stormwater management and to help prevent weed infestations may be a good idea if the final native seed mix wouldn't be possible for a few months. Noxious Weed Management Plan, LINN Operating, Inc 9 OLSSON 4. APPENDIX A- COLORADO LISTED NOXIOUS WEEDS Colorado Noxious Weeds (including Watch List) List A Species (22) Common Scientific African rue Camelthorn Common crupina Cypress spurge Dyer's woad Elongated mustard Giant reed Giant salvinia Hydrilla Japanese knotweed Giant knotweed Bohemian knotweed Meadow knapweed Mediterranean sage Medusahead Myrtle spurge Orange hawkweed Purple loosestrife Rush skeletonweed Squarrose knapweed Tansy ragwort Yellow sta rthistle List B Species (37) Common (Peganum harmala) (Alhagi pseudalhagi) (Crupina vulgaris) (Euphorbia cyparissias) (Isatis tinctoria) (Brassica elongata) (Arundo donax) (Salvinia molesta) (Hydrilla verticillata) (Polygonum cuspidatum) (Polygonum sachalinense) (Polygonum x bohemicum) (Centaurea pratensis) (Salvia aethiopis) (Taeniatherum caput -medusae) (Euphorbia myrsinites) (Hieracium aurantiacum) (Lythrum salicaria) (Chondrilla juncea) (Centaurea virgata) (Senecio jacobaea) (Centaurea solstitialis) Scientific Absinth wormwood Black henbane Bouncingbet Bull thistle Canada thistle Chinese clematis Common tansy Common teasel Corn chamomile Cutleaf teasel Dalmatian toadflax, broad-leaved Dalmatiantoadflax, narrow -leaved Dame's rocket Diffuse knapweed (Artemisia absinthium) (Hyoscyamus niger) (Saponaria officinalis) (Cirsium vulgare) (Cirsium arvense) (Clematis orientalis) (Tanacetum vulgare) (Dipsacus fullonum) (Anthemis arvensis) (Dipsacus laciniatus) (Linaria dalmatica) (Linaria genistifolia) (Hesperis matronalis) (Centaurea diffusa) September 23, 2014 Noxious Weed Management Plan, LINN Operating, Inc 10 ON OLSSON e ASSOCIATES Eurasian watermilfoil Hoary cress Houndstongue Jointed goatgrass Leafy spurge Mayweed chamomile Moth mullein Musk thistle Oxeye daisy Perennial pepperweed Plumelessthistle Quackgrass Russian knapweed Russian -olive Salt cedar Scentless chamomile Scotch thistle Spotted knapweed Spurred anoda Sulfur cinquefoil Venice mallow Wild caraway Yellow nutsedge Yellowtoadflax List C Species (15) Common (Myriophyllum spicatum) (Cardaria draba) (Cynoglossum officinale) (Aegilops cylindrica) (Euphorbia esula) (Anthemis cotula) (Verbascum blattaria) (Carduus nutans) (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum) (Lepidium latifolium) (Carduus acanthoides) (Elytrigia repens) (Acroptilon repens) (Elaeagnus angustifolia) (Tamarix chinensis, T. parviflora, and T. ramosissima) (Matricaria perforata) (Onopordum tauricum) (Centaurea maculosa) (Anoda cristata) (Potentilla recta) (Hibiscus trionum) (Carum carvi) (Cyperus esculentus) (Linaria vulgaris) Scientific Bulbous bluegrass Chicory Common burdock Common mullein Common St. Johnswort Downy brome Field bindweed Halogeton Johnsongrass Perennial sowthistle Poison hemlock Puncturevine Redstem filaree Velvetleaf Wild proso millet (Poa bulbosa) (Cichorium intybus) (Arctium minus) (Verbascum thapsus) (Hypericum perforatum) (Bromus tectorum) (Convolvulus arvensis) (Halogeton glomeratus) (Sorghum halepense) (Sonchus arvensis) (Conium maculatum) (Tribulus terrestris) (Erodium cicutarium) (Abutilon theophrasti) (Panicum miliaceum) September 23, 2014 Noxious Weed Management Plan, LINN Operating, Inc 11 C\ OLSSON Watch List Species (26) Common Scientific September 23, 2014 Asian mustard Baby's breath Bathurst burr, Spiney cocklebur Brazilian elodea Common bugloss Common reed Flowering rush Garlic mustard Hairy willow -herb Himalayan blackberry Japanese blood grass/cogongrass Meadow hawkweed Onionweed Pampas grass Parrotfeather Scotch broom Sericea lespedeza Swainsonpea Syrian beancaper Water hyacinth Water lettuce White bryony Woolly distaff thistle Yellow flag iris Yellowfloatingheart Yellowtuft (Brassica tournefortii) (Gypsophila paniculata) (Xanthium spinosum) (Egeria densa) (Anchusa officinalis) (Phragmites australis) (Butomus umbellatus) (Alliaria petiolata) (Epilobium hirsutum) (Rubus armeniacus) (Imperata cylindrica) (Hieracium caespitosum) (Asphodelus fistulosus) (Cortideria jubata) (Myriophyllum aquaticum) (Cytisus scoparius) (Lespedeza cuneata) (Sphaerophysa salsula) (Zygophyllum fabago) (Eichhornia crassipes) (Pistia stratiotes) (Bryonia alba) (Carthamus lanatus) (Iris pseudacorus) (Nymphoides peltata) (Alyssum murale, A. corsicum) Noxious Weed Management Plan, LINN Operating, Inc 12 OLSSON ASSOCIATES 5. APPENDIX B- GARFIELD COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED LIST Common name Scientific name Leafy Spurge Euphorbia esula Russian Knapweed rAcroptilon repens Yellow Starthistle rCentaurea solstitalis Plumeless Thistle rcarduus acanthoides Houndstongue [Cynoglossum officinale Common Burdock rArctium minus FOnopordum acanthium Canada Thistle [Cirsium arvense Scotch Thistle Spotted Knapweed ' [Centaurea maculosa Diffuse Knapweed - [Centaurea diffusa September 23, 2014 Dalmatian Toadflax Linaria dalmatica Yellow Toadflax Linaria vulgaris Hoary Cress Cardaria draba Salt Cedar Tamarix parviflora, Tamarix ramosissima Chrysanthemum leucantheum Jointed Goatgrass Aegilops cylindrica Chicory Cichorium intybus EOxeye Daisy [Musk Thistle [Carduus nutans Purple Loosestrife [iythrum salicaria Russian Olive rElaeagnus angustifolia Noxious Weed Management Plan, LINN Operating, Inc 13 Samuel Engineering We Pruritic Salchow.: 8450 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 200 Phone: 303.714.4840 Greenwood village, CO 80111 FAX: 303.714.4800 October 18, 2013 Berry Petroleum Company House Log Tank Facility SE Project No. 13041-01 RE: Secondary Containment for Produced Water Earthen Berm vs. Concrete Wall Construction With respect to the Berry Petroleum House Log Tank Farm, an Earthen Berm will be used as Secondary Containment for the Produced Water Storage Tanks. The Earthen Berm was selected over the use of a Concrete Retaining Wall. This letter is to confirm that the Earthen Berm is adequately designed to prevent the release of the contaminated water in the event of a tank failure as well as a Concrete Retaining Wall. The Earthen Berm has substantially more mass to resist the hydrostatic pressures of the water. The minimum width of the base of the berm will be 24 feet, (5.3 - ft. depth, a 3 -ft. bench or shelf and 2H : 1V side slopes). An impermeable liner, (either spray -on or geotextile lined bentonite), will be installed on the containment floor and to the top of the berm. This will prevent seepage through or below the bottom of the berm reducing the risk of failure. The primary concern with either wall construction type would be long term settlement. Due to the site conditions and the bedrock near grade, this is not a major concern for the House Log Tank Farm Project. Similar to the Concrete Wall, the strength of the Earthen Berm will be contingent on the construction methods and quality control during compaction. This has been clearly noted on the Issued For Construction (IFC) drawings. It is critical to properly prepare the foundation of the berm, utilize quality soils and compact the soils in lifts as directed by a qualified geotechnical engineer. The Earthen Berm will require periodic maintenance and inspection over time. A geotextile on the non -containment side of the berm is recommended to control erosion and aid in the growth of erosion controlling vegetation. This will also discourage animals from burrowing into the Berm. Periodic maintenance and inspections will also be necessary to insure the integrity of a concrete wall after construction, Samuel Engineering We,. Provide Solulrnns 8450 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 200 Phone: 303.714.4840 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 FAX: 303.714.4800 The design at this site will utilize a primary containment system around the tanks to capture any minor leaks with a capacity of 39,500 barrels. The full capacity of the primary and secondary containment is 176,400 barrels of produced water. For containments of this size containing Class IIIB liquids, it is common practice to use earth berms. The floor of the secondary containment slopes away from the berm. All storm water will be pumped into the produced water tanks after a storm event. Therefore the berm will only be required to retain water if a tank has a catastrophic failure. Mark A. Skelskey, P QSummit SERVICES GROUP 7796 E. Napa Place Denver, CO 80237 Ph. 800 540 796/ Fax 720 72.4 9104 www.cummitcorvicocgroup.com House Log Gulch Re -Vegetation and Stabilization Report A. Current Status update of re -vegetation and stabilization of the House Log Gulch Location Currently, stormwater inspections are being conducted, and documented in accordance to CDPHE's CDPS General Permit. The current inspection frequency is a minimum of once every 14 days, with a post storm inspection being conducted no more than 72 hours after a significant storm event. During the construction period, when construction activities will result in ground disturbance, post storm inspections will be conducted within 24 hours after the end of any precipitation event that causes surface erosion. Because of the planned tank battery project for this location, neither Interim nor Final Reclamation has been implemented on the entire site. The access road fill slope was seeded and mulched to achieve stabilization in April of 2012. The vegetation on this slope is making good progress. Temporary and permanent BMPs are installed and maintained throughout the location. These BMPs are a combination of erosion and sediment control structures and consist of fill slope toe ditches, earthen berms, roadside ditches, rock sock checks, sediment basins, rock rip rap, and vegetation buffers. BMP action items are promptly identified by a qualified stormwater inspector during routine inspections, and action items are addressed as soon as possible by qualified stormwater BMP contractors. B. Interim Re -Vegetation and Stabilization Plan After all construction on the project is complete, interim reclamation will be implemented. Details of the interim reclamation process are as follows: 1. Topsoil will be applied at an adequate depth to all disturbed areas not being utilized for site operations. Minimum recommended topsoil depth is 4 inches. 2. All disturbed slopes and those areas not being used for operations will be surface roughened using the most effective form. This form will be determined after topsoil is applied. Track walking, cross ripping, or pocketing will all be considered. 3. Soil amendments will be applied prior to seeding. The soil amendment blend and application rate will be determined at the time of interim reclamation. 4. The seed mix, and application rate will be determined and approved by the land owner and operator at the time of interim reclamation. 5. All disturbed areas will be drill seeded, and/or Hydroseeded. Drill seeding will be implemented on contours. The drill seeder and/or Hydroseeder used by contractor will be approved by operator. Seed application rate will be appropriately verified and documented by contractor and operator. 7. All seeded areas will be mulched and tackified. Application rates for mulch and tackifier will be determined at the time of interim reclamation. Type of mulch and tackifier will be determined and approved by the operator at the time of interim reclamation. 8. If applicable, mulch will be crimped on contours. 9. Stormwater Compliance inspections will be conducted and documented by a qualified inspector according to regulations until the site meets all requirements. 010 Summit SERVICES GROUP 7796 E. Napa Place Denver, CO 80237 Ph 800,540 7967 Fax. 720 224 9104 www.c6mMit6orvicesqroup.com C. Regarding Steep Cut Slope North of the Tank Battery 1. Prior to construction, a well-defined cut slope diversion ditch will be established at the limits of disturbance, and maintained throughout the life of the location. This diversion ditch will ensure no stormwater run-on from outside the limits of disturbance will reach the cut slope or any other disturbed areas of the location. BMPs to dissipate energy from concentrated stormwater run-on will be installed in the diversion ditch if necessary. 2. Potential erosion from cut slope surface sheet draining will be prevented by use of temporary BMPs during construction. After the earth work part of construction is complete, surface roughening will be implemented on the slope to combat erosion until the slope can be stabilized further with seed and mulch. The planned surface roughening method will be aggressive slope pocketing. After surface roughening is implemented, the cut slope will be seeded and mulched using an approved seed mix, and an adequate mulch/tackifier mix based on slope grade and manufacturer specifications. 3. Stormwater Compliance inspections will be conducted and documented as required by CDPHE's CDPS Construction Permit, by a qualified inspector and action items will be identified promptly for any BMPs (structural, and non-structural). Action items will be addressed as soon as possible, immediately in most cases. Glenn Hartmann From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Steve Anthony Friday, March 25, 201.6 11:28 AM Glenn Hartmann RE: House Log Gulch Tank Farm Weed Management Plan Linn LIPA-7934.pdf Here you go Glenn, let me know if you need anything else. Original Message From: Glenn Hartmann Sent: Friday, March 11, 2016 9:08 AM To: Steve Anthony Subject: House Log Gulch Tank Farm Weed Management Plan Hi Steve: It was good seeing you down at the Board meeting on Monday. I hope your items went smoothly. I've attached with this email an updated Weed Management Plan which was a condition of approval for the House Log Gulch Tank Farm Land Use Change Permit Application (File No. LIPA-7934). It is somewhat dated, but we just received it and we're cleaning up older files. Please take a look at it and let me know (email is great) if it is acceptable. Your referral comments and the condition call for a follow-up site visit. The Management Plan is a bit vague on the site visit topic but does indicate on page 5 item 2.5 (a) that annual reports should be submitted to you. Perhaps you have received information directly from Linn Energy. If so please let me know your take on the status. I've also attached a copy of your referral comments. This file and will require obtaining an extension from the Board. My preference is to be able to represent to the Board when they consider the extension that all conditions of approval have been met or are in the final stages of completion. I've also included the text from the condition of approval below for your reference. Thanks for taking a look at the plan and for your assistance in closing out the conditions of approval. Glenn. Glenn Hartmann, Senior Planner Garfield County Community Development 970-945-1377 x1570 ghartmann@garfield-county.com TEXT FROM RESOLUTION NO. 2014-55 CONDITION #6 6. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit the Applicant shall provide an updated weed management plan for review and approval by the County Vegetation manager. A follow-up site visit by the County shall be a component of the updated weed management plan. (I:: Garfield Couniy Vegetation Management March 25, 2016 Glenn Hartmann Garfield County Community Development Department RE: Linn Energy — House Log Gulch Tank Farm — LIPA-7934 Dear Glenn, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this permit. The Weed Plan is acceptable; however we recommend that the applicant schedule a site visit to occur by June 16, 2016. The site -visit was part of the Conditions of Approval from Resolution 2014-55 as Item #6. Please let me know if you have any questions. Steve Anthony Garfield County Vegetation Manager 0375 County Road 352, Bldg 2060 Rifle, CO 81650 Phone: 970-945-1377 x 4305 Fax: 970-625-5939 Glenn Hartmann From: Tilda Evans <tevans@olssonassociates.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 4:36 PM To: Glenn Hartmann Cc: Bryan Burns; Tom Hogelin; Derek Johnson Subject: Linn LIPA-7934 House Log Gulch COA Response Attachments: 16-03-09_LIPA-7934_ Linn HLG COA Extension.pdf; 16-03-09_LIPA-7934_Linn HLG COA Response.pdf Glenn, Sorry for letting this slip through the cracks. The response was ready to go over a year ago and just never got sent to you. Please find attached the COA response and a letter requesting an extension. I hope that this will be able to be finalized at the March 21 BOCC meeting. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Tilda Evans 1 Land Development 1 Olsson Associates 760 Horizon Drive, Suite 102 J Grand Junction, CO 81506 I tevans@olssonassociates.com TEL 970.263.7800 1 DIRECT 970.263.6015 1 CELL 970.683.8879 1 FAX 970.263.7456 OLSSON ASSOCIATES CELEBRATING .6 a YEARS ©®l! Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. Glenn Hartmann From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Glenn, Tilda Evans <tevans@olssonassociates.com> Friday, March 25, 2016 12:47 PM Glenn Hartmann Bryan Burns; Tom Hogelin; Derek Johnson FW: House Log Gulch Tank Farm Weed Management Plan Linn LIPA-7934.pdf Thanks for Steve Anthony's response to Linn Operating's Weed Management Plan. Linn will be happy to schedule a site visit with Steve Anthony prior to June 16, 2016. Tom Hogelin is the appropriate person to coordinate this site visit. His contact information is 970.285.5207 thogelin@linnenergy.com Thank you for your assistance in getting the permit completed. Tilda Evans 1 Olsson Associates 760 Horizon Drive, Suite 102 1 Grand Junction, CO 81506 1 970-263-6015 1 tevans@olssonassociates.com 0 Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. Original Message From: Glenn Hartmann [mailto:ghartmann@garfield-county.com] Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 12:37 PM To: Tilda Evans <tevans@olssonassociates.com> Subject: FW: House Log Gulch Tank Farm Weed Management Plan Hi Tilda: Here is the follow-up letter from Steve Anthony. A response from you indicating that you will follow-up with the site visit in accordance with Steve's time line would be helpful. We are set for Monday, April 4th. Thanks. Glenn Glenn Hartmann, Senior Planner Garfield County Community Development 970-945-1377 x1570 ghartmann@garfield-county.com 1 Glenn Hartmann From: Tilda Evans <tevans@olssonassociates.com> Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 12:47 PM To: Glenn Hartmann Cc: Bryan Burns; Tom Hogelin; Derek Johnson Subject: FW: House Log Gulch Tank Farm Weed Management Plan Attachments: Linn LIPA-7934.pdf Glenn, Thanks for Steve Anthony's response to Linn Operating's Weed Management Plan. Linn will be happy to schedule a site visit with Steve Anthony prior to June 16, 2016. Tom Hogelin is the appropriate person to coordinate this site visit. His contact information is 970.285.5207 thogelin@linnenergy.com Thank you for your assistance in getting the permit completed. Tilda Evans 1 Olsson Associates 760 Horizon Drive, Suite 102 1 Grand Junction, CO 81506 1 970-263-6015 1 tevans@olssonassociates.com Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. Original Message From: Glenn Hartmann [mailto:ghartmann@garfield-county.com] Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 12:37 PM To: Tilda Evans <tevans@olssonassociates.com> Subject: FW: House Log Gulch Tank Farm Weed Management Plan Hi Tilda: Here is the follow-up letter from Steve Anthony. A response from you indicating that you will follow-up with the site visit in accordance with Steve's time line would be helpful. We are set for Monday, April 4th. Thanks. Glenn Glenn Hartmann, Senior Planner Garfield County Community Development 970-945-1377 x1570 ghartmann@garfield-county.com 1 Glenn Hartmann From: Tilda Evans <tevans@olssonassociates.com> Sent: Friday, March 11, 2016 9:41 AM To: Glenn Hartmann Cc: Bryan Burns; Derek Johnson; Tom Hogelin Subject: RE: Linn LIPA-7934 House Log Gulch COA Response Glenn, Thanks for reviewing this so quickly. For Condition #7: SPCC Rules require that Linn provide secondary containment volume to accommodate 110% of the largest tank. The other two tanks are future tanks. Each has their own containment which will be similar in size to the first tank. Per EPA's SPCC Rules, Linn will have up to 6 months to update their site specific SPCC facility diagrams and calculations from when each new tank is installed. Regarding the extension, I am open to whatever works best for you. I requested the extension as a formality since we were already past the deadline for the getting the COAs completed. Will you need me there to request the extension? I am available if you need to call. Tilda Evans !Olsson Associates 760 Horizon Drive, Suite 102 1 Grand Junction, CO 81506 1970-263-6015 Itevans@olssonassociates.com From: Glenn Hartmann [mailto:ghartmann@garfield-county.com] Sent: Friday, March 11, 2016 9:30 AM To: Tilda Evans <tevans@olssonassociates.com> Subject: RE: Linn LIPA-7934 House Log Gulch COA Response Hi Tilda: Thanks very much for the information on the conditions of approval. Pursuant to the condition on weed management (#6) I've sent the weed management plan to Steve Anthony, Vegetation Manager for his review. The condition calls for his review and approval. It also addresses a follow-up site visit so I'll check with him if he still feels that it is needed. His email indicates that he is out till March 21' so I'll let you know as soon as I hear anything. For Condition #7 the engineers report is very clear on the containment volume (176,000 bbls) which addresses the 130,000 bbls volume for the first tank. My understanding from the submittals is that there are two additional 130,000 bbls tanks planned and shown on the site plan also within the containment area. Please let me know your take on containment and the additional volume from the additional tanks. I can put you on the agenda for the extension request on March 21st if you'd like. Another option is to hold off until we can represent that we have closure on all the conditions. Either way I am ready to move as quickly as possible toward getting the permit issued. Please call when you have a moment to discuss further. Thanks. Glenn. Glenn Hartmann, Senior Planner Garfield County Community Development 1 970-945-1377 x1570 ghartmann@garfield-countv.com From: Tilda Evans[mailto:tevans@olssonassociates.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 4:36 PM To: Glenn Hartmann <,ghartmann@garfield-countv.com> Cc: Bryan Burns <bburns@linnenergv.com>; Tom Hogelin <thngelin@linnenergv.com>; Derek Johnson <dsjohnson@ linnenergy.com> Subject: Linn LIPA-7934 House Log Gulch COA Response Glenn, Sorry for letting this slip through the cracks. The response was ready to go over a year ago and just never got sent to you. Please find attached the COA response and a letter requesting an extension. I hope that this will be able to be finalized at the March 21 BOCC meeting. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Tilda Evans I Land Development I Olsson Associates 760 Horizon Drive, Suite 102 I Grand Junction, CO 81506 I tevans@olssonassociates.com TEL 970.263.7800 I DIRECT 970.263.6015 1 CELL 970.683.8879 1 FAX 970.263.7456 OLSSON ASSOCIATES `i © `� Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 2 Garfield County Community Development Department 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 9454212 www.garfieid-cou nty.com LAND USE CHANGE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM TYPE OF APPLICATION O Administrative Review D Devebpment in 100 -Year Floodplain • Limited Impact Review O Major Impact Review D Development in 100 -Year Floodplain Variance O Code Text Amendment O Amendments to an Approved LUCP LIR ['MIR ❑ SUP D Minor Temporary Housing Facility O Vacation of a County Road/Public ROW D Location and Extent Review O Comprehensive Plan Amendment ❑ Malar ❑ Minor O Pipeline Development O Rezoning ❑ Zone District❑ Kim PUD Amendment O Administrative Interpretation O D 0 Appeal of Administrative Interpretation Areas and Activities of State Interest Accommodation Pursuant to Fair Housing Act O Variance O Time Extension (also check type of original application) INVOLVED PARTIES Owner/Applicant Name: Berry Petroleum Company. LLC, et al (see Attachment A) Phone: ( 303 j 999-4245 Mailing Address: 1999 Broadway Street, Suite 3700 City: Denver Email: bburns@iinnenergy.com Representative (Authorization Required) Name: Bryan Burns State: CO Zip Code: 80202 Mailing Address: 1999 Broadway Street, Suite 3700 Phone: ( 303 ) 9994245 City: Denver State: CO Zip code: 80202 E mail: bburnsilinnenergy.com PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION Project Narne: House Log Gulch Tank Farm Assessor's Parcel Number: 2 f 35. Physical/Street Address: Legal Description: SESW, Section 32, T5S, R96W, 6th PM 321 _ 00 009 Zone District Resource Land (RL) Plateau Property Size (acres): 880 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Existing Use: The existing elle is permitted as a laydown yard (Resolution 2008.01 and amended in 2010). Proposed Use (From Use Table 3-403): Water Impoundment/Water Storage Description of Project: A Centralized E&P Waste Management Facility known as House Log Gulch Tank Farm. Berry proposes to construct and operate a permanent tanked water storage facility to eliminate the need for water storage in multiple locations- Thls facility would enable reclamation of on-site storage pits on locations within approximately 15 miles of the proposed site. The produced water originates from Berry's natural gas development locations throughout the region. REQUEST FOR WAIVERS Submission Requirements • The Applicant requesting a Waiver of Submission Requirements per Section 4-202, List: Section: 4-203.J Development Agreement Section: Section: 4-203X Improvements Agreement Section: Waiver of Standards O The Applicant is requesting a Waiver of Standards per Section 4-118, List: Section: 7-107 Access and Roadways Section: Section: Section: _ I have read the statements above and have provided the required attached Information which is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge. 4/4/14 Date OFFICIAL USE 'ONLY Fife Number:�_®� eO__ Fee Paid: S ■I1ImI' lk+IeionifiltiR 1C "1lk'1Vian 11111 Reception#: 774252 2RecFeS$SJean of 2e1.O6 0 00c Fee COUNTY CO Marathon w. Oil Company August 25, 2009 Via Certified Mail — Return Receipt Requested Garfield County Attorney 108 811' Street Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 James L Bowzer Regional Vice President North America Production Operations P.O. Box 3128 Houston, TX 77253-3128 Telephone 713/296-3400 FAX 713/296-3599 E -Mail: JBowzer@marathonoil.com RE: Delegation of Authority Garfield County Board of County Commissioners: Please accept this statement of authority on behalf of Marathon Oil Company, an Ohio corporation ("Marathon"), which duly authorizes Mr. Michael J. Suek, Operations Manager, Piceance Project, and Mr. Donald W. Day, Drilling Superintendent, Piceance Project to act on behalf of, and represent Marathon in all matters related to applications for special use permits, conditional use permits, administrative permits, and land use change permits (and may execute such applications) submitted to Garfield County until such time as Marathon files of record statement that Mr. Suek and Mr. Day no longer have such authority. Marathon acknowledges that when any such permits are issued by Garfield County, the County may choose to record such permits, and that such permits may contain covenants that run with the particular lands identified in such permits. This authorization replaces previous one filed with your office for Marathon's Piceance Project, and shall be effective until further notice. Should you have any questions about the authority granted herein please do not hesitate to give Ima D. Turner, Senior Attorney for Marathon a call at (713) 296-2558. Regards, Enclosure Cc: Chris Cooper, Marathon Don Day, Marathon Lorne C. Prescott, Olsson Associates Michael Suek, Marathon CERTIFICATION I, G. A. Karathanos, Assistant Secretary of Marathon Oil Company, an Ohio corporation (the "Company"), hereby certify that the following is a true and correct copy of resolutions unanimously adopted by a written Consent of Directors dated August 9, 2007, signed by all the Directors of the Company: "RESOLVED:That the Regional Vice Presidents, Organizational Vice Presidents, Business Unit Leaders, and the Assistant Treasurer of this Company located in Findlay, are hereby authorized: (1) To execute on behalf of the Company (a) permit applications; and (b) reports required by permits, responses to requests for information issued by any permit issuing authority and pennit applications for Class II wells under the Underground Injection Control Program; all as required or permitted under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, Toxic Substances Control Act or corresponding state acts or any implementing regulations and any amendments to such acts or regulations; and (2) Where allowed by law, to delegate, in writing, the authority granted under (1)(a) or (b) above to any employee of the Company having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, or any employee of the Company having responsibility for environmental programs at that regulated facility or activity; and FURTHER RESOLVED: That the resolutions of similar nature adopted on January 13, 2006 are hereby superseded." This is to further certify that the foregoing resolutions are still in full force and effect on this 18th day of August, 2009 and that J. L. Bowzer is a Regional Vice President of the Company and that he is serving in such capacity on this date. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunt Company this 18th day of August, 2009. 189134.130C ed my si,nare and the seal of the �� t ► .� sistant Secretary arathon Oil Company kflriNCIAIIINIiN 1114 11 111 0 0 0 0 0 J W_ LL Oa ID a 0 C10 laa d1, 0 0 Nao �w Itf, 0 M.rvw 1.1.46.7 000 amm.40° �a n — or, Kathy A. Eastley From: Kelly Cave Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2014 9:39 AM To: Kathy A. Eastley Cc: Tamra Allen Subject: Berry/House Log Gulch LIPA 7934 Hi Kathy, You asked me to review the above referenced application in regards to ownership and authority. Ownership Complete. Deeds provided. Authorization Incomplete. The four owners (Berry, PGR, Marathon and Wapiti) need to provide recorded statements of authority and authorization to Bryan Burns (who signed the application) to act on their behalf. Berry is complete—Bryan is designated in the SOA. Marathon—no SOA provided. No authorization for Bryan Burns to act on its behalf. PGR—SOA provided designating Robert Kirkland or Bart Agee as agents. Wapiti-- SOA provided designating Robert Kirkland or Bart Agee as agents. Berry received approval for submittal of the application from Marathon from Peggy Gilbert and PGR from Robert Kirkland. No approval letter was provided for Wapiti. These letters need to be modified to authorize Bryan Burns to act on behalf of these entities in regards to this application. The designated agent under the SOA for each party needs to sign the letter. Wapiti needs to sign this letter as well. Please contact me if you wish to discuss anything further. Thanks, Kelly Cave Assistant Garfield County Attorney 108 8th Street, Suite 219 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Telephone: (970) 945-9150, ext. 1735 Fax: (970) 384-5005 Email: kcavc ct garfcld-county.cum CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: This message and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The information contained herein may include protected or otherwise privileged information. Unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or other use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message and delete the email without further disclosure. Thank you. 1 1111rJ11: 'I MINAAIIFIIII0114/1111,1RMuiliki 11111 Reception#: 760768 12/30/2008 04:11-07 PM Jean Rlberioo 1 of 2 Ren Fee $11.00 Doc Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO M\ Marathon mumsOil Company December 15, 2008 Via Certified Mail -- Return Receipt Requested Garfield County Attorney 108 8117 Street Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 RE: Delegation of Authority Garfield County Board of County Commissioners: James L. Bowzer Regional Vice President North America Production Operations P.O. Box 3128 Houston, TX 77253-3128 Telephone 7131298-3400 FAX 713/296-3599 E -Mail: JBowzer@marathonoil.com Please accept this statement of authority on behalf of Marathon Oil Company, an Ohio corporation ("Marathon"), which duly authorizes Mr. Matthew R. Vezza, Asset Team Manager of Piceance Rockies Gas properties, and Mr. Donald W. Day, Drilling Superintendent of Piceance Rockies Gas properties to act on behalf of, and represent Marathon in all matters related to applications for special use permits, conditional use permits, administrative permits, and land use change perrnits (and may execute such applications) submitted to Garfield County until such time as Marathon files of record statement that Mr. Vezza and Mr. Day no longer have such authority. Marathon acknowledges that when any such permits are issued by Garfield county, the County may choose to record such permits, and that such permits may contain covenants that run with the particular lands identified in such permits. This authorization replaces previous one filed with your office for Marathon's Piceance Rockies Gas properties, and shall be effective until further notice. Should you have any questions about the authority granted herein please do not hesitate to give Ima D. Turner, Attorney for Marathon a call at (713) 296-2558. dipRze ' arils, s,► Jim Bowzer Regional Vice President North America Production Operations Cc: Lorne C. Prescott, Olsson Associates Matt Vezza, Marathon Don Day, Marathon Enclosure Bet. v ■III 171" 1r.`1''I'ri1hl I•riY i brWimp mai • it Raceptiontl: 760768 1213012000 04 11:07 PM Jean Alberico 2 or 2 Roc Fee:$11 00 Doc Fee 0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO CERTIFICATION I, G. A. Karathanos, Assistant Secretary of Marathon Oil Company, an Ohio corporation (the "Company"), hereby certify that the following is a true and correct copy of resolutions unanimously adopted by a written Consent of Directors dated August 9, 2007, signed by all the Directors of the Company: "RESOLVED:That the Regional Vice Presidents, Organizational Vice Presidents, Business Unit Leaders, and the Assistant Treasurer of this Company located in Findlay, are hereby authorized: (1) To execute on behalf of the Company (a) permit applications; and (b) reports required by permits, responses to requests for information issued by any permit issuing authority and permit applications for Class II wells under the Underground Injection Control Program; all as required or permitted under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, Toxic Substances Control Act or corresponding state acts or any implementing regulations and any amendments to such acts or regulations; and (2) Where allowed by law, to delegate, in writing, the authority granted under (1 )(a) or (b) above to any employee of the Company having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, or any employee of the Company having responsibility for environmental programs at that regulated facility or activity; and FURTHER RESOLVED: That the resolutions of similar nature adopted on January 13, 2006 are hereby superseded." This is to further certify that the foregoing resolutions are still in full force and effect on this 15th day of December, 2008 and that J. L. Bowzer is a Regional Vice President of the Company serving in such capacity on this date. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have here Company this 15th day of December, 2008. 189134.DOC ffixed my . ignature and the seal •4f' tlte'tf PA sistant Secretary --Marathon Oil Company