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Revised 4-26-2024 OIL AND GAS PERMIT APPLICATION SKR 698-10-BV Pad Township 6 South, Range 98 West, 6th PM Sections 10 & 15: Tract 72 Garfield County, Colorado SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 1 Revised 4-26-2024 GENERAL PROJECT NARRATIVE 1.1 Introduction Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (“Chevron”) requests an Oil and Gas Permit under Article 9 of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code (“LUDC”) for the existing SKR 698-10-BV Pad (“Pad”). The Pad is an existing location and was initially permitted and constructed for the drilling and completion of 22 wells with the Energy Carbon and Management Commission (“ECMC”) under location ID #336056; however, those wells were not drilled. The location was utilized instead as the Skinner Ridge Storage Facility, permitted with ECMC under location ID #447846 and with Garfield County under Limited Impact Review Amendment (“LIPA”) #6428. In addition to this application for an Oil and Gas Permit from Garfield County, Chevron is also applying to amend the existing ECMC approval to allow for the drilling and production of two horizontal wells. All existing storage equipment will be relocated to a newly proposed storage yard (the Skinner Ridge Laydown yard, Land Use Change permit submitted November 27, 2023) prior to drilling the proposed wells. The Garfield County Assessor’s parcel number is 2137-321-00-008 and the parcel size is 4331.71 acres. The parcel is zoned Resource Lands – Gentle Slopes. Chevron submitted its Oil and Gas Development Plan (“OGDP”) to amend the existing location with the ECMC on December 7, 2023. There are zero Residential Building Units, High Occupancy Building Units, Schools, Childcare Centers, or Designated Outdoor Activity Areas within 2,000 feet of the proposed location. 1.2 Project Description Chevron’s proposal includes minimal additional disturbance to the existing disturbed area to construct drill, complete and produce two (2) proposed horizontal wells on fee surface lands owned by Chevron and into fee minerals. A pilot hole for geothermal testing will be drilled in one of the wells and will be plugged prior to drilling the horizontal leg of the well. 1.2.1 Location. The existing Pad is located in a remote area off Garfield County Road 211 (Clear Creek Road) approximately 16.7 miles northwest of De Beque, Colorado. The Pad lies on Tract 72, and is situated on two sections, the SWSW of Section 10 and the NWNW of Section 15, Township 6 South, Range 98 West, 6th P.M. The existing Pad (i.e., Skinner Ridge Storage Facility) disturbance area is 6.2 acres, and an additional 0.7 acres of disturbance is proposed for construction of stormwater detention ponds and drainage channels. The working pad surface will be 3.8 acres. The Pad disturbance area will be reduced to 2.3 acres during interim reclamation. Total estimated surface disturbance is reflected in Table 1. A Project Overview Map of the Pad location is included below. SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 2 Revised 4-26-2024 Table 1 Estimated Surface Disturbance Feature Initial (acres) Long-Term (acres)1 Well Pad 6.9 2.3 Existing Disturbance 6.2 New Disturbance 0.7 New Access Road Corridors 0.1 0.1 Flowline Corridors 9.5 0 OGDP Total 16.4 2.4 1Residual disturbance calculations are based on the assumption that interim reclamation would be successful. SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 3 Revised 4-26-2024 SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 4 Revised 4-26-2024 1.2.2 Access. Access to the existing Pad is approximately 16.7 miles northwest of De Beque, Colorado along Garfield County Road 211 (Clear Creek Road). Chevron has an established maintenance agreement with Garfield County Road and Bridge Department for winter and surface maintenance of County Road 211 and County Road 204. Chevron also contacted Mesa County on December 14, 2023, to discuss any potential concerns or impacts to the existing road lying within the county boundaries. Mesa County has the Chevron point of contact for communicating any future concerns. An existing access road, approximately 388 feet in length provides access into the Pad location and is currently gated. As Chevron is able to utilize the existing pad with minimal additional disturbance, a new additional access road approximately 140 feet in length is being proposed to provide safe ingress/egress from the smaller location during construction, drilling and production operations. The proposed new access will have an 18” culvert installed and will either have a future gate installed or a cattleguard when Chevron initiates interim reclamation operations. 1.2.3 Facilities. No occupied facilities will exist on the Pad. The wells will produce to the proposed production facility portion of the location and be tied into Chevron’s existing Central Production Facility (CPF). Liquids (condensate/oil and water) and natural gas produced from these wells will be transported via underground pipelines to the CPF for additional processing. Condensate/oil and natural gas will be transferred to midstream assets at the CPF and produced water will be transported to an existing, permitted disposal well via an underground pipeline. The proposed pipeline information is provided in Table 2. Table 2 Proposed Pipeline Details Type Description Length Liquids One (1): up to 6” Steel or Composite Fiberspar Liquids Line 5011’ Natural Gas One (1): 8-16” Steel or Composite Gas Flowline 237’ Proposed equipment on the Pad will include separators, scrubbers, pigging stations, a gas meter, pipe skid, an instrument air skid, a skid drain vault, a chemical injection skid, a communication tower, solar skids, a maintenance tank, heat trace equipment, a transformer or electric generators, switchracks, and a battery box. A temporary MLVT, located on the nearby Skinner Ridge-66S98W/22NENW Pad (ECMC Location ID# 324358) will be utilized for completion operations and freshwater will be transferred from the Kobe Pump station through existing infrastructure to Kobe Tanks. A temporary 14-inch surface layflat line will be laid from the Kobe tanks to the MLVT and from the MLVT to the Pad along existing ROWs. No produced water recycling is proposed as part of this submittal. SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 5 Revised 4-26-2024 1.2.4 Project Schedule. Table 3 below reflects the estimated start dates for each phase of operation. Table 3 Project Schedule Phase Duration (days) Estimated Start Date Construction (Daylight Only) 10 days 2nd Quarter 2025 Drilling 80 days 3rd Quarter 2025 Completion 23 days 3rd Quarter 2026 Flowback N/A Flowing back directly to permanent facility Production 30 years 3rd Quarter 2026 Interim Reclamation (Daylight Only) 60 days 2nd Quarter 2027 1.3 Oil & Gas Code Applicability Per Article 9 of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code (“LUDC”), Sections 9-201 F.1. and 3, Chevron is submitting this Land Use Change Application for an Oil and Gas Development Amendment. The Pad falls within the Alternative Location Analysis (“ALA”) criteria based on the recommended oil and gas location being within a High Priority Habitat as outlined in Rule 304.b.(2).B.viii. A majority of the existing surface disturbance associated with the Pad fall within Aquatic Sportfish Management Waters designated by Rule 1202.c. In addition, the entirety of the existing disturbance associated with the Pad fall within Elk Severe Winter Range and Elk Winter Concentration areas designated by Rule 1202.d. Both wildlife matters will be properly minimized and mitigated through this careful planning project. Chevron has consulted with CPW and obtained approval for ECMC Rules 1202.a.(3) and 1202.c.(1).S. Chevron identified the existing disturbance as an optimal drilling location that (i) maximizes protection of public health, welfare, safety, environment, and wildlife; and (ii) minimizes impacts to the community and the environment in the area of operations. 1.4 Pre-Application Process 1.4.1 Request for Pre-Application Conference. Pursuant to LUDC Article 9-203.A, Chevron requested a pre-application conference with Garfield County prior to submittal of this Oil and Gas Permit Application via written correspondence on September 11, 2023. Included in the conference request were the pre-application materials per LUDC Article 9-203.B.1, which included the Alternative Location Analysis Narrative and Alternative Location Analysis Exhibits. Garfield County set and confirmed the pre-application meeting for October 12, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. See Appendix A for the Garfield County Pre-Application Meeting Request Submittal. 1.4.2 Pre-Application Meeting. On October 12, 2023, Chevron, Garfield County and its representatives and attendees from the ECMC, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (“CPW”) and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (“CDPHE”) discussed the proposed Oil and Gas Permit Application. See Appendix B for the Garfield County Pre- Application Meeting Summary and Chevron’s presentation provided for the meeting. SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 6 Revised 4-26-2024 1.4.3 Neighborhood Meeting (LUDC Article 9-203.D.) There are no building units within 2,000 feet of this Pad. However, per Garfield County guidance, Chevron hosted an in-person community meeting on November 16, 2023, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Chevron Hiner Gate Field Office for interested adjacent property owners and lessees. Notifications were sent out prior to the meeting to two tenants living along the proposed haul route for the Pad as well as the additional parties below. The notification letter included the following information: • An invitation with information about the community open house • An RSVP reply card with postage paid and a contact number for questions. Invitations were sent to: • Kirby Wynn, Garfield County LGD • Bureau of Land Management Field Office • Colorado Parks and Wildlife • Mahogany Energy Resources, LLC • Tyler Binger (tenant) • Joel Fogelsange (tenant) The event was attended by several Chevron representatives from multiple disciplines and two representatives of Mahogany Energy (Bill de Vergie and Chuck Whiteman). After a project presentation by Rick Cross, Chevron’s Ranch Manager, which included a discussion of the Alternative Location Analysis undertaken by Chevron, the two members of the public expressed support for the location and general appreciation for Chevron as their “neighbor.” A productive discussion regarding specific operations occurred including: • Haul routes for water and product. • Viability of piping water to and from the location. • Mahogany Energy discussed their efforts to contain noxious weeks on adjacent property. • The environmental review process for the proposed pad. • Country Road use and maintenance. Although they did not attend the community meeting, the two Chevron tenants who live along the proposed haul route to the Pad have been contacted by staff to ensure that they understand what is happening and to inquire about any concerns they may have regarding the project. Copies of the invitation and presentation are included in Appendix C. Audio of the meeting is available upon request. 2.0 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS 2.1 General Application Requirements This application has been prepared in accordance with the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan and the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code, as amended. Copies of the required permit application forms and agreements below are included in Appendix D. SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 7 Revised 4-26-2024 • Land Use Application Change Form (LUDC Article 9-204.B.1.a-b, d, j.) • Payment Agreement Form • Statement of Authority Form – Power of Attorney attached along with a letter authorizing additional personnel and contractors to represent Chevron in regulatory and permitting matters. • Notification Package Names and Mailing Addresses • Ownership Deed • Mineral Ownership Certification (LUDC Article 4-101.E.1.b.4) • Evidence of Liability Insurance – Self Insurance letter attached (LUDC Article 9-204.B.1.g.) 2.2 Name and Contact Information for the Applicant (LUDC Article 9-204.B.1.a. and d.) The name and contact information (including email) for the designated Chevron representative is included on the Land Use Change Permit Application. In addition to the contact included on the application, two additional representatives are designated to represent Chevron. The Application and letter are included in Appendix D. 2.3 Vicinity Map (LUDC Article 9-204.B.1.c.) A Vicinity Map depicting the current location of the Pad is included as Appendix E. The map depicts the location of the existing Oil and Gas Location and nearby public roads. 2.4 Topographic Map (LUDC Article 9-204.B.1.e.) A Topographic Map reflecting the requirements of Article 9-204.B.1.e. is included as Appendix F. 2.5 Summary of the Variance or ALA Requested (LUDC Article 9-204.B.1.f.) Chevron is not seeking a variance for ECMC noise or light requirements. However, a detailed ALA was prepared in accordance with ECMC Rule 304.b.(2)B.viii as the Pad meets ALA criteria based on being located within High Priority Habitat. A majority of the existing surface disturbance falls within Aquatic Sportfish Management Waters designated by Rule 1202.c. and the entirety of the existing disturbance falls within Elk Severe Winter Range and Elk Winter Concentration areas designated by Rule 1202.d. Chevron identified the existing disturbance as an optimal drilling location that (i) maximizes protection of public health, welfare, safety, environment, and wildlife; and (ii) minimizes impacts to the community and the environment in the area of operations. The ALA evaluated eight (8) locations (including the recommended oil and gas location) and these alternative locations were discussed during the pre-application meeting with Garfield County and with members of the public that attended the neighborhood meeting. Extensive vetting was completed primarily through desktop review and the advantages and disadvantages of each location was reviewed in detail. The proposed disadvantages of the ALA locations included steep slopes, steep access, new disturbances and operational considerations and restrictions. The Pad is Chevron’s recommended location as it allows for efficient development of the targeted resources within the operational corridors of the OGDP while maximizing protection of public health, safety, welfare, environment, and wildlife. The Pad will feature advanced technological design solutions such as tankless production, elimination of flare stacks, and a closed loop system. While there are alternate locations located outside of Rule 1202.c. Aquatic Sportfish Management Waters NSO, the recommended Well Pad utilizes existing surface disturbance that doesn’t have SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 8 Revised 4-26-2024 other wells or production equipment taking up the Working Pad Surface and can be fully utilized for the target hydrocarbons associated with the OGDP. Although the Well Pad is within a DIC, the Working Pad Surface is not within 2,000 feet of any Residential Building Unit (“RBU”), High Occupancy Building Unit (“HOBU”), or School Facility. The Pad was selected following extensive review of operational parameters to minimize and consolidate locations while allowing for targeted mineral recovery and being mindful of the surrounding surface features. See Appendix G for the Alternative Location Analysis. 2.6 Assessment of Impacts (LUDC Article 9-204.B.1.h.) Chevron has attached the following plans in Appendix H to address potential impacts to the public health, safety, welfare, wildlife, and environment: • Cumulative Impacts Plan • Noise Mitigation Plan – Chevron has filed for a Lesser Impact Area Exemption under ECMC Rule 304.d.(2). Chevron intends on electrifying the production equipment if feasible to further reduce noise levels on location. In addition, the transportation of oil, gas and water via pipelines will further reduce noise generated from truck traffic. • Light Mitigation Plan - Chevron has filed for a Lesser Impact Area Exemption under ECMC Rule 304.d.(2). • Wildlife Plan Electricity will be supplied using electric generators during the drilling and completion phases of the development. Chevron plans to have electrical power for the production equipment, extending power south from Chevron’s Hiner gate field office south approximately 0.3 miles, with electric generators planned for backup or contingency needs. The existing Pad is located entirely on Chevron surface and requires minimal additional disturbance. Chevron intends on adhering to the HPH timing limitation restrictions and there are no RBUs within 2,000 feet of the location. 2.7 Additional Information Requested by Garfield County (LUDC Article 9-204.B.1.) During the October 12, 2023 pre-application meeting, Garfield County requested the following additional information: • Existing Garfield County permits related to the pad: Pages from LIPA 6428 are attached as Appendix I. The entire application can be provided upon request. • Any additional studies or analyses conducted by Chevron in support of the permit application to ECMC: Chevron utilized SWCA Environmental Consultants to conduct vegetative surveys and an aquatic resources inventory report (ARIR). The vegetative survey report is included in Appendix N, the ARIR is attached to the ECMC Wildlife Mitigation Plan included in Appendix L. • Submitted wildlife maps should have clarification in the legend and color coding to clearly label and identify habitats. Chevron response: Wildlife maps are included in Appendix K. SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 9 Revised 4-26-2024 2.8 Grading Permit (LUDC Article 4-203.E.) The existing pad (i.e. Skinner Ridge Storage Facility) disturbance area is currently 6.2 acres, with an additional 0.7 acres of proposed disturbance, total overall disturbance of 6.9 acres. Estimated surface disturbance is detailed in Table 1. The proposed disturbance of 0.7 acres includes the installation of two (2) detention ponds, one (1) in the southwest corner of the site, and one (1) in the southeast corner of the site. The detention ponds will be constructed with a bottom width of 12’, bottom length of 42’ and a spillway crest length of 3’. The detention ponds were designed in accordance with Chevron’s SWMP for the Skinner Ridge & South Canyon Fields to capture eroded or disturbed soil transported in storm runoff and slowly release it to allow time for settling of sediment prior to discharge. Construction details related to the current location size and the proposed disturbance area are included in Appendix K (Construction Layout – Plan View, Construction Layout – Cross Layout Detail Sheet & Construction Layout – Cross Sections). The SWMP for the Skinner Ridge and South Canyon Field is included in Appendix P. Chevron consultants discussed the need for a grading permit for this Pad with Philip Berry and Glen Hartman with Garfield County on February 2, 2024. No grading permit is being submitted at this time due to the minimal additional disturbance. Upon receipt of the full application, the county will determine if any additional information is necessary. 2.9 Notice Package (LUDC Article 9-208 & Article 4-101.E.) Chevron will provide the necessary Garfield County and ECMC notices and comply with the publication requirements. A preliminary draft of the notice package including an executed Certification of Mineral Owner Research and a list of notice recipients is included in Appendix D. This project is located in Garfield County and no other local governments are within one mile of the Pad and there are no residential or commercial properties within 2,000 feet of the Pad. 2.10 Application Fees (LUDC Article 9-204.B.1.k.) Chevron has included the required fee payment with this Oil and Gas Permit Application. The Payment Agreement form is included in Appendix D. 2.11 ECMC Form 2A and Exhibits, with exceptions as listed in Code (LUDC Article 9-204.B.2.a.) Chevron has included the Form 2A and associated exhibits, other than the excepted items below, submitted to the ECMC on December 7, 2023 in Appendix K. • Preliminary Flow Diagram (ECMC Rule 304.b.(7)(D)) • Directional Well Plat (ECMC Rule 304.b.(7)(H)) 2.12 ECMC Form 2A Plans, with exceptions as listed in Code (LUDC Article 9-204.B.2.b.) Chevron has included all ECMC Form 2A plan documents submitted on December 7, 2023 other than the excepted items below in Appendix L. SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 10 Revised 4-26-2024 • Hydrogen Sulfide Drilling Operations Plan (ECMC Rule 304.c.(c)(10)) • Gas Capture Plan (ECMC Rule 304.c.(c)(12)) • Fluid Leak Detection Plan (ECMC Rule 304.c.(c)(13)) The plans listed below were not applicable to this Pad under ECMC Rule 304.c and are not included with this permit application. • Emergency Spill Response Plan (ECMC Rule 304.c.(c)(10): Pad is not near Type III or GUDI well. • Noise Mitigation Plan: No RBU’s within 2,000 feet of the Pad; Requested Lesser Impact Area Exemption. • Light Mitigation Plan: No RBU’s within 2,000 feet of the Pad; Requested Lesser Impact Area Exemption. • Odor Mitigation Plan: No RBU's within 2,000’ feet of the Pad. • Flood Shut-In Plan: Not in a floodplain. • Community Outreach Plan: No RBU’s within 2,000’ of the Pad. 2.13 Traffic Study (Article 9-204.B.2.c.) Chevron utilized a third-party contractor, LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. to complete the required traffic study and it is included in Appendix O. 2.14 Additional Application Materials: • CPW and Garfield County consultation summaries included in Appendix L. • ECMC Form 2B and 2C are included in Appendix M. • Garfield County Driveway Permit application in Appendix J. • Chevron SWMP Skinner Ridge & South Canyon Fields in Appendix P. 85 South 200 East Vernal, Utah 84078 o: 435.789.1017. x: 435.789.1813 www.uintahgroup.com UTAH | COLORADO | WYOMING | NORTH DAKOTA | MONTANA | KANSAS | OKLAHOMA | TEXAS | NEW MEXICO April 26, 2024 Garfield County Community Development Oil & Gas Permit Applications Attn: Jessica Donahue Compliance Specialist Ardor Environmental, LLC, on behalf of Garfield County 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Re: Response to “Not Technically Complete Letter” (OGDA-03-24-9012) Oil & Gas Permit Application Chevron U.S.A. Inc. – SKR 698-10-BV Pad Sec. 10 & 15: Tract 72, T6S, R98W, 6th PM AIN: 2137-321-00-0008 Dear Ms. Donahue, The intent of this letter is to provide a Response to the “Not Technically Complete Letter”, received for the SRK 698-10-BV Pad (OGDA-03-24-9012), April 18, 2024. Below are the comments that were received with the associated response to those comments from Chevron U.S.A. LLC (Chevron). 1. Application Form, Statement of Authority, Deed: Garfield County requested additional documentation to show Chevron Ownership; included Deed identifies Getty Oil but not succession of ownership to Chevron. Appendix D – Permit Application Forms, in which the record Deed lies within, has been updated to include the record Articles/Certificate of Merger records the merger of Getty Oil and Chevron U.S.A. Inc, dated April, 30, 2002, and recorded with Garfield County July 18, 2002. 2. Topographic Map: Exhibits included as Topographic Maps are aerial maps. Additionally, adjust the scale and label items from 9.204.e., specifically any waterbodies. Add third map if necessary. Appendix F – Topographic Map has been updated with the requested change from aerial to topographic basemap. Sheet 1 of Topographic Map identifies all features included in 9.204.e. Any features that are outside of the requested review areas (2,000’ & 2,640’) are noted as such. Sheet 2 of Topographic Map includes the southern extend of the pipeline easement noted. 3. Evidence of Liability Insurance: County Attorney is requesting additional information explaining how self-insurance will protect the county as per Garfield County Code – specifically, a letter from Chevron’s counsel. Appendix D – Permit Application Forms, in which the record Evidence of Insurability lies within, has been updated to include a Certificate of Insurance per the request of the Garfield County Attorney. 85 South 200 East Vernal, Utah 84078 o: 435.789.1017. x: 435.789.1813 www.uintahgroup.com UTAH | COLORADO | WYOMING | NORTH DAKOTA | MONTANA | KANSAS | OKLAHOMA | TEXAS | NEW MEXICO 4. Grading & Drainage Plan: Garfield County request additional explanation, to be included in Section 2.8, regarding what construction will occur in detail, quantity of new disturbance, and point to other exhibits, specifically Stormwater Management Plan, that contain further details. Section 2.8 of the Project Narrative has been updated to include additional detail regarding what construction will occur, quantity of new disturbance, components of new disturbance, and references the appropriate exhibits. The Stormwater Management Plan is being included in the Application as Appendix P. Enclosed in this submittal, please find electronic files for the following updated document: • Project Narrative – Revised 4-26-2024 • Appendix D – Permit Application Forms – Revised 4-29-2024 • Appendix F – Topographic Map – Revised 4-23-2024 • Appendix P – Stormwater Management Plan This concluded the response to the “Not Technically Complete Letter” received for the SKR 698-10-BV Pad (OGDA-03-24-9012), dated April 18, 2024. If you have any concerns or comments regarding this submittal, please contact Tracey Fallang, Regulatory Specialist, Chevron U.S.A. Inc. at Tracey.Fallang@chevron.com, or (303) 957-8640, or myself at (435) 789-1017. Sincerely, Amy Doebele Director of Permitting Services UELS, LLC 85 S 200 E Vernal, UT 84078 o. (435) 789-1017 d. (435) 247-1401 adoebele@uintahgroup.com enclosures AD/ad OIL AND GAS PERMIT APPLICATION SKR 698-10-BV Pad Township 6 South, Range 98 West, 6th PM Sections 10 & 15: Tract 72 Garfield County, Colorado Table of Contents 1.0 GENERAL PROJECT NARRATIVE ................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 Introduc�on ........................................................................................................................................ 1 1.2 Project Descrip�on .............................................................................................................................. 1 1.2.1 Loca�on ................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2.2 Access ...................................................................................................................................... 4 1.2.3 Facili�es ................................................................................................................................... 4 1.2.4 Project Schedule ..................................................................................................................... 5 1.3 Oil & Gas Code Applicability ............................................................................................................... 5 1.4 Pre-Applica�on Process ...................................................................................................................... 5 1.4.1 Request for Pre-Applica�on Conference .......................................................................................... 5 1.4.2 Pre-Applica�on Mee�ng ......................................................................................................... 5 1.4.3 Neighborhood Mee�ng ........................................................................................................... 6 2.0 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................. 6 2.1 General Applica�on Requirements ..................................................................................................... 6 2.2 Name and Contact Informa�on for the Applicant .............................................................................. 7 2.3 Vicinity Map ........................................................................................................................................ 7 2.4 Topographic Map ................................................................................................................................ 7 2.5 Summary of the Variance or ALA Requested ...................................................................................... 7 2.6 Assessment of Impacts ........................................................................................................................ 8 2.7 Addi�onal Informa�on Requested by Garfield County ....................................................................... 8 2.8 Grading and Drainage Permit .............................................................................................................. 9 2.9 No�ce Package .................................................................................................................................... 9 2.10 Applica�on Fees ................................................................................................................................ 9 2.11 ECMC Form 2A and Exhibits .............................................................................................................. 9 2.12 ECMC Form 2A Plans ......................................................................................................................... 9 2.13 Traffic Study ..................................................................................................................................... 10 2.14 Addi�onal Applica�on Materials ..................................................................................................... 10 APPENDIX A: GARFIELD COUNTY PRE-APPLICATION MEETING REQUEST SUBMITTAL ................................. 11 APPENDIX B: GARFIELD COUNTY PRE-APPLICATION MEETING SUMMARY .................................................. 18 APPENDIX C: NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING INFORMATION ........................................................................... 34 APPENDIX D: PERMIT APPLICATION FORMS AND AGREEMENTS ................................................................ 37 APPENDIX E: VICINITY MAP ........................................................................................................................ 69 APPENDIX F: TOPOGRAPHIC MAP ............................................................................................................... 73 APPENDIX G: ALTERNATIVE LOCATION ANALYSIS ........................................................................................ 76 APPENDIX H: ASSESSMENT OF IMPACTS PLANS ....................................................................................... 135 APPENDIX I: GARFIELD COUNTY LIPA 6428 ............................................................................................... 223 APPENDIX J: DRIVEWAY PERMIT ............................................................................................................... 228 APPENDIX K: ECMC FORM 2A AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ............................................................... 238 APPENDIX L: ECMC FORM 2A PLANS ........................................................................................................ 295 APPENDIX M: ECMC FORM 2B AND 2C ..................................................................................................... 627 APPENDIX N: OTHER SURVEYS AND REPORTS .......................................................................................... 640 APPENDIX 0: TRAFFIC STUDY .................................................................................................................... 643 SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 1 GENERAL PROJECT NARRATIVE 1.1 Introduction Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (“Chevron”) requests an Oil and Gas Permit under Article 9 of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code (“LUDC”) for the existing SKR 698-10-BV Pad (“Pad”). The Pad is an existing location and was initially permitted and constructed for the drilling and completion of 22 wells with the Energy Carbon and Management Commission (“ECMC”) under location ID #336056; however, those wells were not drilled. The location was utilized instead as the Skinner Ridge Storage Facility, permitted with ECMC under location ID #447846 and with Garfield County under Limited Impact Review Amendment (“LIPA”) #6428. In addition to this application for an Oil and Gas Permit from Garfield County, Chevron is also applying to amend the existing ECMC approval to allow for the drilling and production of two horizontal wells. All existing storage equipment will be relocated to a newly proposed storage yard (the Skinner Ridge Laydown yard, Land Use Change permit submitted November 27, 2023) prior to drilling the proposed wells. The Garfield County Assessor’s parcel number is 2137-321-00-008 and the parcel size is 4331.71 acres. The parcel is zoned Resource Lands – Gentle Slopes. Chevron submitted its Oil and Gas Development Plan (“OGDP”) to amend the existing location with the ECMC on December 7, 2023. There are zero Residential Building Units, High Occupancy Building Units, Schools, Childcare Centers, or Designated Outdoor Activity Areas within 2,000 feet of the proposed location. 1.2 Project Description Chevron’s proposal includes minimal additional disturbance to the existing disturbed area to construct drill, complete and produce two (2) proposed horizontal wells on fee surface lands owned by Chevron and into fee minerals. A pilot hole for geothermal testing will be drilled in one of the wells and will be plugged prior to drilling the horizontal leg of the well. 1.2.1 Location. The existing Pad is located in a remote area off Garfield County Road 211 (Clear Creek Road) approximately 16.7 miles northwest of De Beque, Colorado. The Pad lies on Tract 72, and is situated on two sections, the SWSW of Section 10 and the NWNW of Section 15, Township 6 South, Range 98 West, 6th P.M. The existing Pad (i.e., Skinner Ridge Storage Facility) disturbance area is 6.2 acres, and an additional 0.7 acres of disturbance is proposed for construction of stormwater detention ponds and drainage channels. The working pad surface will be 3.8 acres. The Pad disturbance area will be reduced to 2.3 acres during interim reclamation. Total estimated surface disturbance is reflected in Table 1. A Project Overview Map of the Pad location is included below. SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 2 Table 1 Estimated Surface Disturbance Feature Initial (acres) Long-Term (acres)1 Well Pad 6.9 2.3 Existing Disturbance 6.2 New Disturbance 0.7 New Access Road Corridors 0.1 0.1 Flowline Corridors 9.5 0 OGDP Total 16.4 2.4 1Residual disturbance calculations are based on the assumption that interim reclamation would be successful. SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 3 SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 4 1.2.2 Access. Access to the existing Pad is approximately 16.7 miles northwest of De Beque, Colorado along Garfield County Road 211 (Clear Creek Road). Chevron has an established maintenance agreement with Garfield County Road and Bridge Department for winter and surface maintenance of County Road 211 and County Road 204. Chevron also contacted Mesa County on December 14, 2023, to discuss any potential concerns or impacts to the existing road lying within the county boundaries. Mesa County has the Chevron point of contact for communicating any future concerns. An existing access road, approximately 388 feet in length provides access into the Pad location and is currently gated. As Chevron is able to utilize the existing pad with minimal additional disturbance, a new additional access road approximately 140 feet in length is being proposed to provide safe ingress/egress from the smaller location during construction, drilling and production operations. The proposed new access will have an 18” culvert installed and will either have a future gate installed or a cattleguard when Chevron initiates interim reclamation operations. 1.2.3 Facilities. No occupied facilities will exist on the Pad. The wells will produce to the proposed production facility portion of the location and be tied into Chevron’s existing Central Production Facility (CPF). Liquids (condensate/oil and water) and natural gas produced from these wells will be transported via underground pipelines to the CPF for additional processing. Condensate/oil and natural gas will be transferred to midstream assets at the CPF and produced water will be transported to an existing, permitted disposal well via an underground pipeline. The proposed pipeline information is provided in Table 2. Table 2 Proposed Pipeline Details Type Description Length Liquids One (1): up to 6” Steel or Composite Fiberspar Liquids Line 5011’ Natural Gas One (1): 8-16” Steel or Composite Gas Flowline 237’ Proposed equipment on the Pad will include separators, scrubbers, pigging stations, a gas meter, pipe skid, an instrument air skid, a skid drain vault, a chemical injection skid, a communication tower, solar skids, a maintenance tank, heat trace equipment, a transformer or electric generators, switchracks, and a battery box. A temporary MLVT, located on the nearby Skinner Ridge-66S98W/22NENW Pad (ECMC Location ID# 324358) will be utilized for completion operations and freshwater will be transferred from the Kobe Pump station through existing infrastructure to Kobe Tanks. A temporary 14-inch surface layflat line will be laid from the Kobe tanks to the MLVT and from the MLVT to the Pad along existing ROWs. No produced water recycling is proposed as part of this submittal. SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 5 1.2.4 Project Schedule. Table 3 below reflects the estimated start dates for each phase of operation. Table 3 Project Schedule Phase Duration (days) Estimated Start Date Construction (Daylight Only) 10 days 2nd Quarter 2025 Drilling 80 days 3rd Quarter 2025 Completion 23 days 3rd Quarter 2026 Flowback N/A Flowing back directly to permanent facility Production 30 years 3rd Quarter 2026 Interim Reclamation (Daylight Only) 60 days 2nd Quarter 2027 1.3 Oil & Gas Code Applicability Per Article 9 of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code (“LUDC”), Sections 9-201 F.1. and 3, Chevron is submitting this Land Use Change Application for an Oil and Gas Development Amendment. The Pad falls within the Alternative Location Analysis (“ALA”) criteria based on the recommended oil and gas location being within a High Priority Habitat as outlined in Rule 304.b.(2).B.viii. A majority of the existing surface disturbance associated with the Pad fall within Aquatic Sportfish Management Waters designated by Rule 1202.c. In addition, the entirety of the existing disturbance associated with the Pad fall within Elk Severe Winter Range and Elk Winter Concentration areas designated by Rule 1202.d. Both wildlife matters will be properly minimized and mitigated through this careful planning project. Chevron has consulted with CPW and obtained approval for ECMC Rules 1202.a.(3) and 1202.c.(1).S. Chevron identified the existing disturbance as an optimal drilling location that (i) maximizes protection of public health, welfare, safety, environment, and wildlife; and (ii) minimizes impacts to the community and the environment in the area of operations. 1.4 Pre-Application Process 1.4.1 Request for Pre-Application Conference. Pursuant to LUDC Article 9-203.A, Chevron requested a pre-application conference with Garfield County prior to submittal of this Oil and Gas Permit Application via written correspondence on September 11, 2023. Included in the conference request were the pre-application materials per LUDC Article 9-203.B.1, which included the Alternative Location Analysis Narrative and Alternative Location Analysis Exhibits. Garfield County set and confirmed the pre-application meeting for October 12, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. See Appendix A for the Garfield County Pre- Application Meeting Request Submittal. 1.4.2 Pre-Application Meeting. On October 12, 2023, Chevron, Garfield County and its representatives and attendees from the ECMC, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (“CPW”) and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (“CDPHE”) discussed the proposed Oil and Gas Permit Application. See Appendix B for the Garfield County Pre- Application Meeting Summary and Chevron’s presentation provided for the meeting. SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 6 1.4.3 Neighborhood Meeting (LUDC Article 9-203.D.) There are no building units within 2,000 feet of this Pad. However, per Garfield County guidance, Chevron hosted an in-person community meeting on November 16, 2023, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Chevron Hiner Gate Field Office for interested adjacent property owners and lessees. Notifications were sent out prior to the meeting to two tenants living along the proposed haul route for the Pad as well as the additional parties below. The notification letter included the following information: • An invitation with information about the community open house • An RSVP reply card with postage paid and a contact number for questions. Invitations were sent to: • Kirby Wynn, Garfield County LGD • Bureau of Land Management Field Office • Colorado Parks and Wildlife • Mahogany Energy Resources, LLC • Tyler Binger (tenant) • Joel Fogelsange (tenant) The event was attended by several Chevron representatives from multiple disciplines and two representatives of Mahogany Energy (Bill de Vergie and Chuck Whiteman). After a project presentation by Rick Cross, Chevron’s Ranch Manager, which included a discussion of the Alternative Location Analysis undertaken by Chevron, the two members of the public expressed support for the location and general appreciation for Chevron as their “neighbor.” A productive discussion regarding specific operations occurred including: • Haul routes for water and product. • Viability of piping water to and from the location. • Mahogany Energy discussed their efforts to contain noxious weeks on adjacent property. • The environmental review process for the proposed pad. • Country Road use and maintenance. Although they did not attend the community meeting, the two Chevron tenants who live along the proposed haul route to the Pad have been contacted by staff to ensure that they understand what is happening and to inquire about any concerns they may have regarding the project. Copies of the invitation and presentation are included in Appendix C. Audio of the meeting is available upon request. 2.0 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS 2.1 General Application Requirements This application has been prepared in accordance with the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan and the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code, as amended. Copies of the required permit application forms and agreements below are included in Appendix D. SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 7 • Land Use Application Change Form (LUDC Article 9-204.B.1.a-b, d, j.) • Payment Agreement Form • Statement of Authority Form – Power of Attorney attached along with a letter authorizing additional personnel and contractors to represent Chevron in regulatory and permitting matters. • Notification Package Names and Mailing Addresses • Ownership Deed • Mineral Ownership Certification (LUDC Article 4-101.E.1.b.4) • Evidence of Liability Insurance – Self Insurance letter attached (LUDC Article 9- 204.B.1.g.) 2.2 Name and Contact Information for the Applicant (LUDC Article 9-204.B.1.a. and d.) The name and contact information (including email) for the designated Chevron representative is included on the Land Use Change Permit Application. In addition to the contact included on the application, two additional representatives are designated to represent Chevron. The Application and letter are included in Appendix D. 2.3 Vicinity Map (LUDC Article 9-204.B.1.c.) A Vicinity Map depicting the current location of the Pad is included as Appendix E. The map depicts the location of the existing Oil and Gas Location and nearby public roads. 2.4 Topographic Map (LUDC Article 9-204.B.1.e.) A Topographic Map reflecting the requirements of Article 9-204.B.1.e. is included as Appendix F. 2.5 Summary of the Variance or ALA Requested (LUDC Article 9-204.B.1.f.) Chevron is not seeking a variance for ECMC noise or light requirements. However, a detailed ALA was prepared in accordance with ECMC Rule 304.b.(2)B.viii as the Pad meets ALA criteria based on being located within High Priority Habitat. A majority of the existing surface disturbance falls within Aquatic Sportfish Management Waters designated by Rule 1202.c. and the entirety of the existing disturbance falls within Elk Severe Winter Range and Elk Winter Concentration areas designated by Rule 1202.d. Chevron identified the existing disturbance as an optimal drilling location that (i) maximizes protection of public health, welfare, safety, environment, and wildlife; and (ii) minimizes impacts to the community and the environment in the area of operations. The ALA evaluated eight (8) locations (including the recommended oil and gas location) and these alternative locations were discussed during the pre-application meeting with Garfield County and with members of the public that attended the neighborhood meeting. Extensive vetting was completed primarily through desktop review and the advantages and disadvantages of each location was reviewed in detail. The proposed disadvantages of the ALA locations included steep slopes, steep access, new disturbances and operational considerations and restrictions. The Pad is Chevron’s recommended location as it allows for efficient development of the targeted resources within the operational corridors of the OGDP while maximizing protection of public health, safety, welfare, environment, and wildlife. The Pad will feature advanced SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 8 technological design solutions such as tankless production, elimination of flare stacks, and a closed loop system. While there are alternate locations located outside of Rule 1202.c. Aquatic Sportfish Management Waters NSO, the recommended Well Pad utilizes existing surface disturbance that doesn’t have other wells or production equipment taking up the Working Pad Surface and can be fully utilized for the target hydrocarbons associated with the OGDP. Although the Well Pad is within a DIC, the Working Pad Surface is not within 2,000 feet of any Residential Building Unit (“RBU”), High Occupancy Building Unit (“HOBU”), or School Facility. The Pad was selected following extensive review of operational parameters to minimize and consolidate locations while allowing for targeted mineral recovery and being mindful of the surrounding surface features. See Appendix G for the Alternative Location Analysis. 2.6 Assessment of Impacts (LUDC Article 9-204.B.1.h.) Chevron has attached the following plans in Appendix H to address potential impacts to the public health, safety, welfare, wildlife, and environment: • Cumulative Impacts Plan • Noise Mitigation Plan – Chevron has filed for a Lesser Impact Area Exemption under ECMC Rule 304.d.(2). Chevron intends on electrifying the production equipment if feasible to further reduce noise levels on location. In addition, the transportation of oil, gas and water via pipelines will further reduce noise generated from truck traffic. • Light Mitigation Plan - Chevron has filed for a Lesser Impact Area Exemption under ECMC Rule 304.d.(2). • Wildlife Plan Electricity will be supplied using electric generators during the drilling and completion phases of the development. Chevron plans to have electrical power for the production equipment, extending power south from Chevron’s Hiner gate field office south approximately 0.3 miles, with electric generators planned for backup or contingency needs. The existing Pad is located entirely on Chevron surface and requires minimal additional disturbance. Chevron intends on adhering to the HPH timing limitation restrictions and there are no RBUs within 2,000 feet of the location. 2.7 Additional Information Requested by Garfield County (LUDC Article 9-204.B.1.) During the October 12, 2023 pre-application meeting, Garfield County requested the following additional information: • Existing Garfield County permits related to the pad: Pages from LIPA 6428 are attached as Appendix I. The entire application can be provided upon request. • Any additional studies or analyses conducted by Chevron in support of the permit application to ECMC: Chevron utilized SWCA Environmental Consultants to conduct vegetative surveys and an aquatic resources inventory report (ARIR). The vegetative survey report is included in Appendix N, the ARIR is attached to the ECMC Wildlife Mitigation Plan included in Appendix L. • Submitted wildlife maps should have clarification in the legend and color coding to clearly label and identify habitats. Chevron response: Wildlife maps are included in Appendix K. SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 9 2.8 Grading Permit (LUDC Article 4-203.E.) Chevron consultants discussed the need for a grading permit for this Pad with Philip Berry and Glen Hartman with Garfield County on February 2, 2024. No grading permit is being submitted at this time due to the minimal additional disturbance. Upon receipt of the full application, the county will determine if any additional information is necessary. 2.9 Notice Package (LUDC Article 9-208 & Article 4-101.E.) Chevron will provide the necessary Garfield County and ECMC notices and comply with the publication requirements. A preliminary draft of the notice package including an executed Certification of Mineral Owner Research and a list of notice recipients is included in Appendix D. This project is located in Garfield County and no other local governments are within one mile of the Pad and there are no residential or commercial properties within 2,000 feet of the Pad. 2.10 Application Fees (LUDC Article 9-204.B.1.k.) Chevron has included the required fee payment with this Oil and Gas Permit Application. The Payment Agreement form is included in Appendix D. 2.11 ECMC Form 2A and Exhibits, with exceptions as listed in Code (LUDC Article 9-204.B.2.a.) Chevron has included the Form 2A and associated exhibits, other than the excepted items below, submitted to the ECMC on December 7, 2023 in Appendix K. • Preliminary Flow Diagram (ECMC Rule 304.b.(7)(D)) • Directional Well Plat (ECMC Rule 304.b.(7)(H)) 2.12 ECMC Form 2A Plans, with exceptions as listed in Code (LUDC Article 9-204.B.2.b.) Chevron has included all ECMC Form 2A plan documents submitted on December 7, 2023 other than the excepted items below in Appendix L. • Hydrogen Sulfide Drilling Operations Plan (ECMC Rule 304.c.(c)(10)) • Gas Capture Plan (ECMC Rule 304.c.(c)(12)) • Fluid Leak Detection Plan (ECMC Rule 304.c.(c)(13)) The plans listed below were not applicable to this Pad under ECMC Rule 304.c and are not included with this permit application. • Emergency Spill Response Plan (ECMC Rule 304.c.(c)(10): Pad is not near Type III or GUDI well. • Noise Mitigation Plan: No RBU’s within 2,000 feet of the Pad; Requested Lesser Impact Area Exemption. • Light Mitigation Plan: No RBU’s within 2,000 feet of the Pad; Requested Lesser Impact Area Exemption. • Odor Mitigation Plan: No RBU's within 2,000’ feet of the Pad. • Flood Shut-In Plan: Not in a floodplain. • Community Outreach Plan: No RBU’s within 2,000’ of the Pad. SKR 698-10-BV Pad Oil and Gas Development Amendment 10 2.13 Traffic Study (Article 9-204.B.2.c.) Chevron utilized a third-party contractor, LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. to complete the required traffic study and it is included in Appendix O. 2.14 Additional Application Materials: •CPW and Garfield County consultation summaries included in Appendix L. •ECMC Form 2B and 2C are included in Appendix M. •Garfield County Driveway Permit application in Appendix J. APPENDIX A GARFIELD COUNTY PRE-APPLICATION MEETING REQUEST SUBMITTAL SKR 698‐10‐BV Pad Township 6 South, Range 98 West, 6th PM Sections 10 & 15: Tract 72 Garfield County, Colorado Note: See Appendix G for ALA materials provided for the pre-application meeting. 11 Doug Dennison Lead Regulatory Affairs Specialist Chevron Rockies Business Unit 2115 117th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80634 Tel 970 304 5057 Mob 970 270 2853 dougdennison@chevron.com September 11, 2023 Garfield County Oil and Gas Division Attention – Kirby Wynn 195 West 14th Street, Building D Rifle, CO 81650 SENT VIA EMAIL Subject: Pre-Application Meeting Request Skinner Ridge (SKR) 698-10-BV Pad Dear Kirby, Chevron is hereby requesting a pre-application meeting for the drilling of two (2) horizontal wells from the subject well pad. This location was previously permitted by the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (now named the Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC)) as a well pad; however, no wells were drilled from the location, and it was subsequently permitted as a storage (laydown) yard with Garfield County. Chevron is now proposing to permit the location as a well pad with both Garfield County and ECMC. Enclosed with this request are the following – 1.Garfield County Pre-Application Meeting Request Form 2.Alternative Location Analysis that complies with Section 9-203.B.1. of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code 3.Garfield County Parcel Map 4.Location Map 5.Proposed Haul Route Map Chevron will not be seeking a variance from the ECMC noise or light requirements. Please contact me as shown below to schedule the pre-application meeting or if you have any questions. Sincerely, Doug Dennison Enclosures – As Stated 12 PRE-APPLICATION FORM To be scheduled for a Pre-Application, please provide the following information. Please be advised that because of staffing shortages and Pursuant to Article 4-101(A)(2)(a), it may be up to 20 business days before someone will reach out to you to get you on the Calendar. PERSON REQUESTING PRE-APP__Doug Dennison, Chevron_____ PHONE NUMBER___970-270-2853________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS____dougdennison@chevron.com___________ DATE____08/21/2023_______________________________ Please fill out the following information on your project (proposals that do not address the highlighted information will not be scheduled). In addition to the following information, please provide any additional information you may have (maps, previous approvals, copies of resolutions, etc.) Pre-application meetings will generally be limited to 30 minutes, the more information you provide the better able we are to assist you. PARCEL NUMBER:__213732100008______________________ PARCEL ADDRESS:__DeBeque, CO 81630__________________________ PARCEL OWNER___Chevron USA, Inc._____________________________ If you are not the parcel owner, what is your relationship to the owner? ____________________________________________________________ How was this lot created ?_______________________________________ Please attach a copy of the parcel map, identifying the parcel -this can be obtained here: https://www.garfield-county.com/geographic-information-system/interactive-maps/ Please attach a sketch plan of your proposal. What is your proposal? _Chevron is proposing to drill two (2) horizontal wells from an existing location. This location 108 Eighth Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 (970)945-8212 Community Development Department 13 108 Eighth Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 (970) 945-8212 _was previoulsy permitted by the ECMC (formerly the COGCC) as a well pad but no wells were drilled, and the location was subsequently permitted as a storage yard with Garfield County. Chevron is proposing to permit the location as a well pad with Garfield County and ECMC. Ad______ditional Information Requir_____________________________________ed: Please provide a des__cri__ption of how the pr______________________________oject will be served __with water and w________________________ astewater, and where you will take access. ______________________________________________________________________________ __No water or wastewater serivce will be required and access will be via the existing access point at the end of CR211. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ What specific questions do you have? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ There is a lot of information that can be found online, below are some handy links Parcel ID can be found on your tax bill or at https://www.garfield-county.com/geographic-information- Zoning: httpsystem/interactive-maps/s: https://ww w.garfield-county.com/community-development/planning-zoning/ Land Use Code: https://www.garfield-county.com/community-development/land-use-code/ Resource Guide: http://www.garfield-county.com/community- development/filesgcco/sites/12/2019/07/Resource-Guide-2018-10.15-Updated.pdf (click on PDF not Docx) FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY: PLEASE DO NOT MARK BELOW THE LINE. DATE RECEIVED________________________ PLANNER ASSIGNED____________________ DATE CONTACTED (TO SCHEDULE MEETING)____________________ MEETING DATE__________________ 14 6/7/23, 10:33 AM Garfield County Land Explorer https://maps.garfield-county.com/landexplorer/?_gl=1*1d8s9op*_ga*MTI5MTY2NjU0Ni4xNjgzODQxMzk4*_ga_G20YHZ80SH*MTY4NjE1NDUyMi4xLjAuMTY4NjE1NDUyMi4wLjAuMA..1/1 Garfield County Colorado Land Explorer Print + – 0 0.5 1mi 15 ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING UELS, LLC Corporate Office * 85 South 200 East Vernal, UT 84078 * (435) 789-1017 LOCATION DRAWING LEGEND: 50 0 ' 25 0 ' 0'50 0 ' DRAINAGE WATER WELLS EXISTING ROAD POWER LINE EXISTING PIPELINE NOTES: ·Any item marked as N/A for bearing or distance is located within the working pad surface. ·Bearings & distances shown are from the nearest edge of working pad surface. Reference Point: WELL 2 Lat: 39.540312° Long: -108.321827° 27' FSL 1221' FWL Ungraded Ground Elev. 5833.0' PDOP: 1.9 EXISTING FENCE EXISTING TELEPHONE LINE 2000' OFFSET FROM WORKING PAD SURFACE 2000' OFFSET FROM WORKING PAD SURFACE DRAWN BY SURVEYED BY SCALE 1" = 500'T.L.L.07-10-23 DAYTON SLAUGH 06-29-23 SKR #698-10-BV PADTRACT 72, SECTIONS 10 & 15, T6S, R98W, 6th P.M.GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. EXISTING LOCATION: SKR #698-10-BV PAD T6S R 98 W 16 15 109 MAHOGANY ENERGY RESOURCES LLC CHEVRON USA INC BLM CHEVRON USA INC MAHOGANY ENERGY RESOURCES LLC CHEVRON USA INC CHEVRON USA INC CHEVRON USA INC MAHOGANY ENERGY RESOURCES LLC CHEVRON USA INC CH E V R O N U S A I N C REV: 1 08-02-23 T.L.L. (UPDATE TITLE BLOCK) OIL & GAS LOCATION (LOD) WORKING PAD SURFACE 16 PROPOSED HAUL ROUTE 4.2 Mi. ± HAUL ROUTE MAP SKR #698-10-BV PADTRACT 72, SECTIONS 10 & 15, T6S, R98W, 6th P.M.GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING UELS, LLC Corporate Office * 85 South 200 East Vernal, UT 84078 * (435) 789-1017 EXISTING LOCATION LEGEND: 20 0 0 ' 10 0 0 ' 0'20 0 0 ' T7S T6S EXISTING LOCATION: SKR #698-10-BV PAD R 98 W CL E A R C R E E K R D 4. 1 M I . + / - EXISTING ACCESS RD 0.1 MI. +/- CO U N T Y R D 2 0 4 REV: 1 08-02-23 T.L.L. (UPDATE HAUL ROUTE & TITLE BLOCK & ADD RBU'S) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING UNIT DRAWN BY SURVEYED BY SCALE 1" = 2000'T.L.L.03-22-23 DAYTON SLAUGH 06-29-23 D E B E Q U E 1 2 . 5 M I . + / - 17 APPENDIX B GARFIELD COUNTY PRE-APPLICATION MEETING SUMMARY SKR 698‐10‐BV Pad Township 6 South, Range 98 West, 6th PM Sections 10 & 15: Tract 72 Garfield County, Colorado 18 November 7, 2023 Mr. Doug Dennison Lead Regulatory Affairs Specialist Chevron Rockies Business Unit 2115 117th Ave. Greeley, CO 80634 RE. Pre-Application Conference Summary - Garfield County and Chevron Rockies Business Unit Attendees: Garfield County Glenn Hartmann, Interim Community Development Director Kirby Wynn, Oil and Gas Liaison Philip Berry, Senior Planner Trisha Fanning, Consultant, Ardor Environmental, LLC Jessica Donahue, Consultant, Ardor Environmental, LLC Chevron Rockies Business Unit Doug Dennison, Lead Regulatory Affairs Specialist Michael Keller, Lead Environmental Specialist Rose Mizell, Portfolio Development Petroleum Engineer Brian Velardo, Geologist – Asset Development, Rocky Mountain Business Unit Randy Thweatt, Regulatory Compliance Manager Ryan Antonio, Surface Land Manager Tyler Blessing, HSER Specialist Tracey Fallang, Regulatory Specialist Dylan Kuperinko-Coleman, Regulatory Specialist Oscar Arredondo, Senior Counsel Michael Jewell, Counsel, Jewell Jimmerson Natural Resources Law, LLC Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission Rebecca Treitz, Senior Oil and Gas Location Assessment Specialist Kevin Fletcher, Oil and Gas Location Assessment Specialist Amanda Petzold, Oil and Gas Location Assessment Specialist Community Development Department 19 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Taylor Elm, NW Region Energy Liaison Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Tessa Sorensen, Energy Liaison Summary Per Garfield County Land Use and Development Code, Division 2. Oil and Gas code amendments adopted July 6, 2021, Garfield County and its representatives held a pre-application conference on October 12, 2023 with Chevron Rockies Business Unit, (“Chevron”), and representatives from the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (“ECMC”), Colorado Parks and Wildlife (“CPW”), and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (“CDPHE”). Garfield County Land Use and Development Code Section 9-203.A. requires a pre-application process for all new or modified oil and gas operations. The required pre-application conference was held in advance of the anticipated submittal of Chevron’s application for an oil and gas permit with the ECMC for their proposed SKR 698-10-BV Oil and Gas Development Plan, including the SKR 698-10-BV Pad. The SKR 698-10-BV Pad is located in Tract 72 of Sections 10 and 15, Township 6 South, Range 98 West, 6th P.M. On September 11, 2023, Chevron representative Doug Dennison requested, in writing, a Pre-Application Conference with Garfield County per Section 9-203.A. Included in Chevron’s request was the Pre- Application Request Letter and the Pre-Application materials required per Section 9-203.B.1 of Garfield Land Use Code, which included the Alternative Location Analysis Narrative and Alternative Location Analysis Exhibits. Garfield County set and confirmed the pre -application meeting for October 12, 2023, at 1:00 PM. On October 12, 2023, Garfield County and its representatives hosted the pre-application conference which included representatives from Chevron, ECMC, CPW, and CDPHE. Chevron presented their one proposed permit location: the SKR 698-10-BV pad. The permit required an Alternative Location (“ALA”) under ECMC Rule 304.b.(2).B1 due to the location being within High Priority Habitat (“HPH”). During the pre-application meeting, Chevron discussed their overall plan for development of the proposed location. The proposed site is part of Chevon’s ECMC Oil and Gas Development Plan (“OGDP”) application that is pending submittal. As part of Chevron’s presentation, representatives discussed the alternative locations reviewed as part of the ALA process, presented the advantages and disadvantages of each location, and answered questions. Chevron’s ALA included the evaluation of eight (8) alternative locations. The ALA conducted by Chevron included the evaluation of all ALA criteria listed under Rule 304.b.(2).B and the well location and siting requirements under Rule 604. Additionally, Chevron evaluated each alternative based on landscape level characteristics (i.e., slope) and mineral development potential. SKR 698-10-BV Pad The SKR 698-10-BV Pad is an existing oil and gas location located within Tract 72 of Sections 10 and 15, Township 6 South, Range 98 West, 6th P.M. Chevron is proposing to utilize the SKR 698-10-BV Pad to 1 ECMC Rule 304.b.(2) B. FORM 2A, Oil and Gas Location Assessment Application Information Requirements. All Form 2As will include the following information, unless otherwise provided in a Commission Order approving a CAP pursuant to Rule 314. Alternative Location Analysis. B. Alternative Location Analysis Criteria. 20 develop two (2) horizontal natural gas wells. The SKR 698-10-BV Pad is located on a private surface owned by the operator. Chevron stated the advantages for the proposed location as follows: 1. There are no BUs / RBUs / HOBUs / School / Childcare Center within 2,000 feet of the WPS. 2. The Oil and Gas Location (OGL) is existing disturbance. No new surface disturbance is proposed. 3. Existing nearby natural gas infrastructure allows for minimal disturbance to connect the location. 4. Chevron owns the surface. The existing SKR 698-10-BV location is adjacent to County Road 211. The location is currently 6.4 acres overall and will be reduced to 1.7 acres of disturbance after interim reclamation. Chevron also presented the disadvantages for the location: The SKR 698-10-BV is located within three High Priority Habitats: Elk Winter Concentration Area, Elk Severe Winter Range, and Aquatic Sportfish Management Waters. The OGL would be located within 500' and partially within 300' of Aquatic Sportfish Management Waters. The ALA process also required Chevron to review additional locations, as such Chevron presented eight possible locations. Proposed Alternative 1 would utilize previously disturbed surface located on private surface (Chevron) within NESW of Section 31, Township 6 South, Range 94 West, 6th P.M. Proposed Alternative 2 would be new disturbance located on private surface (Mahogany Energy Resources, LLC), located in the SESW of Section 10, Township 6 South, Range 98 West. Proposed Alternative 3 is a new location on fee surface (Mahogany Energy Resources, LLC) in the SESE of Section 10, Township 6 South, Range 98 West, 6th P.M. Alternative 4 would be a new location located on private surface (Chevron) in the NWNW of Section 15 and NENE Section 16, Township 6 South, Range 98 West. Alternative 5 is an existing location that would require an expansion of reclaimed disturbance and some new disturbance located on private surface (Chevron) in the NW quarter of Section 9, Township 6 South Range 98 West. Alternative 6 is also an existing location that would require disturbing reclaimed surface on private surface (Chevron) in the NW quarter of Section 36, Township 5 South Range 98 West. The last alternative, Alternative 7, would be all new disturbance on private surface (Chevron) located in the NESE of Section 31, Township 5 South Range 97 West. Chevron evaluated the advantages and disadvantages of each proposed alternative. The proposed alternatives had numerous disadvantages, such as steep slopes, steep access, existing locations that would require expansions and new disturbance, and some were also located adjacent to the High Priority Habitats. The location is currently zoned Resource Lands R/L Gentle Slopes; some of the alternative sites with steeper slopes may fall within the Resource Lands Talus Slopes Zone District. Based on their evaluation and the currently available information, Chevron believes that the SKR 698-10-BV Pad is the best possible oil and gas location for development of the proposed minerals and will be the best location to minimize the overall impacts to public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and wildlife resources. As part of the development of the SKR 698-10-BVD pad, Chevron would minimize road by using the existing access road. All production equipment would be located on the existing Central Gathering Facility pad, ECMC Location ID 336050. Water supply for Completion operations will be transported via temporary surface pipelines. Evaluation of High Priority Habitat (“HPH”) is required when located in proximity to a project location. Chevron evaluated the HPH as required by rule; the proposed location is within three designated High Priority Habitats: Elk Winter Concentration Area, Elk Severe Winter Range, and Aquatic Sportfish Management Waters. There will be resulting traffic from this development, and Chevron will work with CPW to establish best management practices and mitigation. Chevron has initiated preliminary discussions with CPW. Chevron is proposing to conduct drilling operations at the location outside of the Elk Winter recommended timing limitation. 21 Pre-Application Meeting Questions and Answers During the presentation there were questions directed to Chevron from represented agencies. CDPHE commented that due to the remoteness of the location, a formal consultation with CDPHE may not be necessary but final determination on consultation will occur once the OGDP has passed completeness with ECMC.CDPHE also commented that they appreciate the use of an existing location. CDPHE also clarified that while Chevron’s presentation showed an Enviroscreen score of 59, the ir preliminary review provided an Enviroscreen score of 43.94. CPW will confirm if Deer Park Gulch will require a waiver due to its potential status as ephemeral or intermittent. There was also discussion between Chevron and CPW regarding compensatory mitigation requirements if Chevron proposes realigning the access road on the NW corner of the location. Garfield County inquired if CPW requires compensatory mitigation, would the mitigation be conducted in Garfield County? CPW stated that while there is a preference to utilize compensatory mitigation within the areas it is collected, it could not confirm that any compensatory mitigation would only be used within Garfield County. Due to the proposed access route coming off of I-70 in Debeque, Garfield County asked about potential impacts to Mesa County. Chevron responded they have not consulted with Mesa County yet. Garfield County asked for additional details for the proposed pipeline to connect the location. Chevron clarified that the proposed pipeline would head north along Clear Creek Road within the existing gas pipeline Right-of-Way. Chevron anticipates the pipeline will be between 6” and 8” in diameter . Garfield County asked about additional details regarding potential geologic hazards, such as rockfall, slopes, grading concerns. Chevron indicated that the slopes were gentler coming up from the gulch and the existing location has been constructed and operational for 15 years with no signs of geologic hazard concerns. Chevron stated they have no concerns about the location. In Chevron’s pre-application materials, Chevron indicated in addition to proposing the horizontal wells, one of the wells would go vertically deeper to test geothermal potential. Garfield County asked about the geothermal test, additional drill timing required. Chevron estimates it may take an additional 30 days to drilling time. Chevron inquired of Garfield County, regarding the Community Meeting requirements, how to handle the meeting since there are no residential building units near the location. Garfield gave a brief summary of expectations – set up a meeting with adjacent property owners, and agricultural lessee s. Garfield also explained a summary of the meeting documenting attendees and subjects discussed would be expected. It was confirmed during the discussion that the radius of notification is 2,000 feet from the Working Pad Surface. Garfield County asked for a summary of the alternative locations near the preferred location. Chevron provided a brief discussion of potential negative impacts of the alternatives. Summary of Staff Comments During the Pre-Application meeting it was confirmed the proposed location will require a county Land Use Change Permit. Chevron will provide in their application all required documentation per Article 9 Section 204 in support of their proposed and alternative locations including all items as stated in the foregoing summary. Chevron will further provide the following with their application: 22 • Garfield County requested Chevron to provide any existing Garfield County permits related to the pad. • Any additional studies or analysis that are being conducted by Chevron in support of the permit application to ECMC per Rule 304.b.(2)(C) and Rule 304.b. (3) through (1) inclusive, except NOT Rule 304.b. (7)(D) (Preliminary Flow Diagrams) and (7)(H) (Directional Well Plat) should be included for review by Garfield County; • Referrals will be sent out in accordance with 9-206; • A public Hearing will be held in accordance with 9-208 and 9-209; and the Standards of Approval are contained in Sections 9-205. • Submitted wildlife maps should have clarification in legend and color coding to clearly label and identify habitats. The foregoing summary is advisory in nature and is not binding by the County. The summary is based on current zoning, which is subject to change in the future, and upon information provided at the Pre - Application Conference. This summary does not create a legal or vested right. The summary is valid for a six-month period, after which an update should be requested. The Applicant is advised that the Application submittal once accepted by the County becomes public information and will be available (including electronically) for review by the public. Proprietary information can be redacted from documents prior to submittal. Please find attached Garfield County’s Completeness Checklist identifying application requirements. The information provided herein is current as of the date of this letter. Chevron will be subject to the Land Use and Development Code, along with any other applicable regulations in place on the date of application submittal. If anything changes with the proposed project, we ask that Chevron please inform us so that we can determine if the changes will require a new pre-application meeting. Sincerely, Glenn Hartmann Community Development Director CC: Kirby Wynn, Oil and Gas Liaison Trisha Fanning, Consultant, Ardor Environmental, LLC Jessica Donahue, Consultant, Ardor Environmental, LLC 23 Updated 11/2022 Completeness Checklist Oil & Gas Permit Number: _________________ Operator/Location Name: ___________________________ OPERATOR NAME Oil & Gas Permit (Permit no.) has been deemed incomplete. Please note, the following items without a check mark are required but not included in the application submittal. Please revise the application and re - submit for review. Garfield County 9-204.B.1 Required Application Information: Electronic bookmarked PDF copy of the entire Application, including a Table of Contents with hyperlinks An executive summary that includes a map illustrating the entire project proposal Land Use Change Permit Application Form (9-204.B.1.a-b, d, j.) Vicinity Map (9-204.B.1.c.) Topographic Map (9-204.B.1.e.) Summary for the variance or ALA being sought (9-204.B.1.f.) Evidence of Liability Insurance (9-204.B.1.g.) An assessment of impacts to public health, safety, welfare, wildlife & environment (9-204.B.1.h.) Additional information requested at the pre-application conference (9-204.B.1.i.) Grading and Drainage Plan (4-203.E.) Notice Package (9-208 & 4-101.E.) Application Fee (9-204.B.1.k.) Additional Application Materials that require ALA or Substantial Modification: Alternative Location Analysis (9-204.B.2.) ECMC Contents of an ALA (9-204.B.2.a.) ECMC Form 2A Requirements, with exceptions as listed in Code (9-204.B.2.a.) ECMC Form 2A Plans, with exceptions as listed in Code (9-204.B.2.b.) A Traffic Study (9-204.B.2.c.) Additional Application Materials when a Variance from Noise or Lighting is Requested: ECMC Noise Mitigation Plan (9-204.B.4.a.) ECMC Preliminary Ambient Noise Plan (9-204.B.4.b.) ECMC Light Mitigation Plan (9-204.B.4.c.) Analysis of the variance impact & how the variance still satisfies the standards of approval (9-204.B.4.) Garfield County Oil and Gas Permit Applications Upon receipt of an application packet, Garfield County's intent is to review for completeness within 20- business days. If the application is not complete, the applicant will be notified via email of the missing items. Upon receipt of the revised application submittal, Garfield County's intent is to review for completeness within 20- business days. Please Note: Any revised ECMC submittal shall be submitted to Garfield County concurrently. 24 © 2023 Chevron SKR 698-10-BV OGDP Garfield County, Colorado Pre-Application Meeting October 12, 2023 25 © 2023 Chevron 2 OGDP Summary Surface Lands: Garfield County, CO Township 6 South, Range 98 West Section 10: Part of Tract 72 (SW/4SW/4) Section 15: Part of Tract 72 (NW/4NW/4) Surface Owner: Chevron USA, Inc. Mineral Development: Garfield County, CO Township 5 South, Range 97 West Section 31: Part of Lots 9, 10, 11, and Tract 58 Township 6 South, Range 98 West Section 3: Part of Lot 5 and Tracts 38, 48B, 49, 58, and 107 Section 10: Part of Lots 1, 3, 4, and Tracts 72, 45, 46, 48B, 49, 50 26 © 2023 Chevron 3 Location Evolution -The proposed location was previously permitted for 22 gas wells (Williams Fork formation) and associated production equipment. -The location was constructed, but the wells were never drilled and the well permits have since expired. -The pad was repurposed for equipment storage associated with operations on Chevron’s ranch with Garfield County. -Chevron is proposing to Garfield County and the ECMC to utilize the existing surface pad to drill, complete, and produce two horizontal wells in the Niobrara formation. -The wells are planned to drill north through Sections 3 and 10 (6 South, 98 West) and the south half of Section 31 (5 South, 97 West). 27 © 2023 Chevron 4 OGDP Summary Siting Information: -There are zero Residential Building Units, High Occupancy Building Units, Schools, Child Care Centers or Designated Outdoor Activity Areas within 2,000 feet of the proposed location. -The proposed location meets the following ALA Criteria: •High Priority Habitat –ECMC Rule 1202.c. Aquatic Sportfish Management Waters –ECMC Rule 1202.d. Elk Severe Winter Range and Elk Winter Concentration •Immediately Upgradient of Riparian Area – Deer Park Gulch -The proposed location is within a Disproportionately Impacted Community as identified by the CDPHE Enviroscreen based on a low income designation (Enviroscreen Score = 59). Deep Zone Assessment: -Chevron intends to drill past the vertical depth of the target formation associated with the horizontal laterals to collect data and assess future viability of geothermal resource opportunity. 28 © 2023 Chevron 5 High Priority Habitat and Proposed BMPs -The entire disturbed area (DA) of the existing pad is within CPW's Sportfish Management Waters HPH (1202.c.(1).S) with a 500' NSO from the OHWM. Chevron has requested a Rule Variance from ECMC for activities inside 300' from the OHWM and a Waiver from CPW for activities between 300'-500'. -Chevron will request a CPW Waiver to Rule 1202.a.(3) for the staging of refueling or chemical storage within 500' of the OHWM. -Chevron will commit to enhance pad stormwater BMPs including a perimeter collection channel routing stormwater flow to two downgradient dedicated detention ponds on the south and west sides of the pad. -The pad is located within Elk Winter Concentration and Elk Severe Winter Range HPH (1202.d.(2)). Chevron will commit to avoid the protective timing stipulation between December 1st and April 15th. -Fresh water for the project will be sourced from surface lay-flat pipe routed from the Kobe Pump Station along an approved federal right- of-way to an MLVT storage area, and then to the drill pad. The temporary flowline has intermittent pump stations and is approxi mately 13 miles from the pad along Clear Creek Road. -The post interim reclamation drill pad (reduced from 6.4 acres to 1.7 acres) will maintain diversion channels routing stormwater to permanent sediment ponds. 29 © 2023 Chevron 6 High Priority Habitat and Proposed BMPs 30 © 2023 Chevron 7 ALA Overview -Chevron evaluated eight (8) locations (including the recommended oil and gas location) to ensure the selected location reasonably protects and minimizes adverse impacts to public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and wildlife resources. -All locations evaluated would meet ECMC Rule 304.b.(2)B. criteria for an Alternative Location Analysis. -All locations are within the Disproportionately Impacted Community as identified by the CDPHE Enviroscreen based on a low income designation. -A more detailed explanation of the Alternative Location Analysis was provided with the Garfield County Pre-Application materials. 31 © 2023 Chevron 8 Haul Route Haul Route -Nearest intersection: County Road 204 & County Road 211 (Clear Creek Road) -No new road construction or widening required -Chevron maintenance activities on the County Road -Dust mitigation plans 32 © 2023 Chevron 9 OGDP Summary Summary -The proposed location is the best location to drill the proposed wells with minimal additional surface disturbance. -The location, design and operation of the well pad provides protections for human health, wildlife and the environment. •A variance from the Aquatic Sportfish Management Waters NSO will be requested in conjunction with the OGDP application. -The estimated interim reclamation area associated with the proposed OGDP will be less than 2 acres (which is less the acreage associated with the present day equipment storage yard). -Production from these wells will be piped to Chevron's existing Central Gathering Facility (CGF) and produced water will be piped to an existing disposal well. •Water for completions operations will be piped to the facility via temporary surface lines. -We are currently targeting July 2024 for the drilling operations associated with the two horizontal wells contemplated in this OGDP. 1)Footnote area. 2)All footnotes should be 8pt. Arial body. 3)Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt. 33 APPENDIX C NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING INFORMATION SKR 698‐10‐BV Pad Township 6 South, Range 98 West, 6th PM Sections 10 & 15: Tract 72 Garfield County, Colorado 34 Slides: 35 36 APPENDIX D PERMIT APPLICATION FORMS AND AGREEMENTS SKR 698‐10‐BV Pad Township 6 South, Range 98 West, 6th PM Sections 10 & 15: Tract 72 Garfield County, Colorado 37 Community Development Department 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 945-8212 www.garfield-county.com LAND USE CHANGE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM TYPE OF APPLICATION Administrative Review Development in 100-Year Floodplain Limited Impact Review Development in 100-Year Floodplain Variance Major Impact Review Code Text Amendment Amendments to an Approved LUCP LIR MIR SUP Rezoning Zone District PUD PUD Amendment Minor Temporary Housing Facility Administrative Interpretation Vacation of a County Road/Public ROW Appeal of Administrative Interpretation Location and Extent Review Areas and Activities of State Interest Comprehensive Plan Amendment Accommodation Pursuant to Fair Housing Act Pipeline Development Variance Oil & Gas Development Oil & Gas Development Amendment Time Extension (also check type of original application) INVOLVED PARTIES Owner/Applicant Name: ________________________________________________ Phone: (______)_________________ Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________ State: _______ Zip Code: ____________________ E-mail:_______________________________________________________________________________ Representative (Authorization Required) Name: ________________________________________________ Phone: (______)_________________ Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________ State: _______ Zip Code: ____________________ E-mail:_______________________________________________________________________________ PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION Project Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Assessor’s Parcel Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ Physical/Street Address: ________________________________________________________________ Legal Description: ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Zone District: ___________________________________ Property Size (acres): __________________ 38 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Existing Use: __________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Use (From Use Table 3-403): _____________________________________________________ Description of Project: __________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ REQUEST FOR WAIVERS Submission Requirements The Applicant requesting a Waiver of Submission Requirements per Section 4-202. List: Section: ______________________________ Section: _________________________________ Section: ______________________________ Section: _________________________________ Waiver of Standards The Applicant is requesting a Waiver of Standards per Section 4-118. List: Section: ______________________________ 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. ______________________________________________________ __________________________ Signature of Property Owner or Authorized Representative, Title Date OFFICIAL USE ONLY File Number: __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ Fee Paid: $_____________________________ 39 PAYMENT AGREEMENT FORM 40 PAYMENT AGREEMENT FORM GARFIELD COUNTY (“COUNTY”) and Property Owner (“APPLICANT”) ______ ____ ______________________________________________________________________ agree as follows: 1. The Applicant has submitted to the County an application for the following Project: __________________. 2. The Applicant understands and agrees that Garfield County Resolution No. 2014-60, as amended, establishes a fee schedule for each type application, and the guidelines for the administration of the fee structure. 3. The Applicant and the County agree that because of the size, nature or scope of the proposed project, it is not possible at this time to ascertain the full extent of the costs involved in processing the application. The Applicant agrees to make payment of the Base Fee, established for the Project, and to thereafter permit additional costs to be billed to the Applicant. The Applicant agrees to make additional payments upon notification by the County, when they are necessary, as costs are incurred. 4. The Base Fee shall be in addition to and exclusive of any cost for publication or cost of consulting service determined necessary by the Board of County Commissioners for the consideration of an application or additional County staff time or expense not covered by the Base Fee. If actual recorded costs exceed the initial Base Fee, the Applicant shall pay additional billings to the County to reimburse the County for the processing of the Project. The Applicant acknowledges that all billing shall be paid prior to the final consideration by the County of any Land Use Change or Division of Land. I hereby agree to pay all fees related to this application: Billing Contact Person:_____________________________________ Phone: (_____)___________________ Billing Contact Address: ___________________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________________________ State: _______ Zip Code: ________________ Billing Contact Email: _____________________________________________________________________ Printed Name of Person Authorized to Sign: ___________________________________________________ ______ ________________________________ (Signature) (Date) 41 STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FORM (Chevron has provided a recorded Power of AƩorney in lieu of the AuthorizaƟon Form; A leƩer of authorizaƟon is also included.) 42 Ryan Antonio Surface Land Manager Chevron Rockies Business Unit 2115 117th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80634 February 26, 2024 Garfield County Community Development 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Greeley, Colorado 81601 RE: Authorization to Represent Chevron for Garfield County Permitting Matters To Whom it May Concern: This letter is being submitted to authorize the following Chevron U.S.A. Inc. personnel and/or contractors to represent Chevron in regulatory and permitting matters in Garfield County, Colorado Doug Dennison Manager, Development Permitting Rockies Business Unit 2115 117th Ave 970‐270‐2853 dougdennison@chevron.com Tracey Fallang Contract Regulatory Specialist Rockies Business Unit 2115 117th Ave 303‐596‐4818 tracey.fallang@chevron.com If you should have any questions regarding this notice, please feel free to contact the undersigned at 303‐913‐8156 or via email at ryan.antonio@chevron.com. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Respectfully, Ryan Antonio Surface Land Manager 43 44 45 46 NOTIFICATION PACKAGE (names/mailing addresses) 47 LUDC ARTICLE 9‐208 & 4‐101.E NOTICE RECIPIENTS Owner / Contact Mailing Address Type BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT 2300 RIVER FRONTAGE ROAD SILT, CO 81652 Adjacent Property Owner within 200' MAHOGANY ENERGY RESOURCES LLC 420 FIFTH AVENUE, 5TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10018 Adjacent Property Owner within 200' ENERGY & CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION ‐ DIRECTOR JULIE MURPHY 1120 LINCOLN STREET, SUITE 801, DENVER, CO 80203 Director of the ECMC GARFIELD COUNTY ‐COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT KIRBY WINN 108 8TH STREET, SUITE 401, GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601 Oil and Gas Liasion TYLER BINGER 9613 COUNTY ROAD 204, DE BEQUE, CO 81630 Tenant JOEL FOGELSANGE 9401 COUNTY ROAD 204, DE BEQUE, CO 81630 Tenant Notes: Chevron is the sole mineral interest owner. There are no building units within 2,000' of the Pad. 48 OWNERSHIP DEED (Chevron U.S.A. Inc. is the surface owner) 49 OWNERSHIP DEED 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62