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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.01 Associated descriptionC28 State of Colorado R- &) Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 1120 limb Street Suds 801, Denver, Colorado 80203 003) 894.2100 Fax: (303) 894.2109 CENTRALIZED ESP WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY PERMIT Submit this Form and accompanying documents for each facility per Rule 909. Financial Assurance in the amount of 350,000 is required to operate each facility, OGCC Operator Number 1 00185 Name of Operator. EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. Address: 792 Buckhom Drive City, Rifle slam: CO zip: 81650 Contact Name end Telephone: David Grisso No: (970) 6254209 Fax:_ (970) 825 -4636 ma MCC USE t'*r Surety ID: Complete the Attachment Checklist caw OGCc Be. d.nrercn (1456, tool, ►yarn. Menu WM use oanpwan Topnprapgc nMp 8e. a.r gr.map wIh *whs.& Surface Owner (if different than above): As above Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Facility Name: High Mesa Evap Ponds Address: City: S : CO zip: Phone: Fax: NIA Location (°trOtr, Sec, Twp, Rng, Mar): SE /NW, S36, 'PS, R96W, 6th Latitude: N 39.3973 deg. Longitude: W 108.0594 deg see eirP. n ra ! sr+ruv Fon* & d rcinverrp op.r hr I Plan Weds( way= nspon Fnarscal a..,rwsoe Croat* Ors ocel.00 row! ampwrx» L el can Norio and naa. 1. Is the site in a sensitive area? ❑ Y Fd N 2. What are the average annual precipitation and evaporation rates for the site? Fred,', :lion: 13 ar Evaporation: 45 I • ar 3. Has a description of the site's general topography, geology and hydrology been attached? 4 Y • N 4. Mae a desertion of the adjacent and use been attached? 5 Y [] N 5. Hasa 1:24.000 topographic map showing the site location been attached? 0 Y ❑ N 8. Has a site plan showing drainage patterns, diversion or containment structures, roads. fencing. tanks, pits, buildings and any other pertinent oonstnrdlon details been attached? p Y 0 N 7. If site is not owned by the operator, is written authorization of the surface 8. Hasa scaled drawing and survey showing the entire section(s) owner attached? ■ Y ❑ N *ordain' the proposed facil been attached? G Y ■ N 9. What measures have been implemented to limit access to the facility by wiidtife. domestic animals or by members of the public? Briefly explain, The facility is in a relati!ajy remote god spgrsely pnpulated areemf „ :Jfj Count,(. The evaporation pond facility wily surrounded by a field fence. Wildlife deterence structures will be installed as needed to prevent access by domestic or wild animals. 10, Is there a planned firelena of at least 10 feet in width around the active treatment areas and within the • ammeter fence? E) Y ❑ N 11. Is there an addrbonel buffer zone of at least 10 feet within the . • rimeler firelane? P2 Y ■ N 12. Have surface wafer diversion structures been constructed to accommodate 13. Has a waste profile been calculated according to Rule 908.b.8? U Y ❑ N a 100 -year, 24 -hour event? El Y ■ N 14. Has facility design and engineering been provided as required by Rule 908.b.7? © Y ❑ N 15. Has on operating plan been completed as required by Rule 908,b.8? IZI Y ❑ N 18. Has ground water monitoring for the site been provided? jJ Y ❑ N ""Attach Water Analysis Report, Form 25, for each monitoring well installed!'" 17. Has financial assurance been provided as required by Rule 704? IZ) Y ❑ N 15. Hasa closure plan been provided? IZI Y ❑ N 19, Have local government requirements for zoning and construction been complied with? U Y ❑ N 20. Have permits and notifications required by local governments and other agencies been provided? BY ❑ N Print Name: David Grisso Signed: Tile: Operations Su ervisor pale: OGCC Approved: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, IF ANY: Title: Date: Facility Number: ATTACHMENT A SITE DESCRIPTION HIGH MESA WATER STORAGE FACILITY The site area is located in a remote area near the western edge of High Mesa, above Pete and Bill Creek approximately 4 miles south of Parachute in Garfield County. The topography of the area is relatively flat and slopes to the west at an approximate 4% grade. The location of the proposed High Mesa facility is underlain by Potts learn an alluvial soil derived from sandstone, shale, and basalt. Potts loam is described as a deep, well drained moderately sloping to rolling soil on mesas, benches and valley sides. Ephemeral Pete and Bill Creek runs to the northwest and is approximately '/2 miles southwest of the site. Unnamed intermittent drainages lie to the north and south of the facility location. These drainages will not affect operation of the evaporation facility. Information from the site - specific soils investigations indicates that the depth to alluvial ground water near the High Mesa Evaporation Facility is greater than 22 feet below the existing ground surface level. Information from the Colorado Division of Water Resources shows that the nearest well in a similar setting approximately 1 miles west and at an elevation 500 feet lower than the proposed facility has a depth to water of 200 feet. This depth to water and other factors indicate that the proposed facility is outside of sensitive areas. The High Mesa Evaporation facility is designed to protect groundwater resources. The pond will be lined with (from the base upward): 1. 18 -inch thick soil liner constructed of native soil that has been screened to remove cobbles and compacted in- place, 2. Non -woven geotextile fabric 8 ounces per square yard or heavier, and 3. 60 mil geosynthetic liner, likely high density polyethelene (HI)PE). ATTACHMENT B DESCRIPTION OF ADJACENT LAND USES HIGH MESA WATER STORAGE .FACILITY The High Mesa facility Iocation is central to EnCana operations in the South Parachute area. This will shorten truck trips and reduce the number of trucks traveling in the High Mesa area. The operation of the water storage facility does not differ significantly from the surrounding land uses, which includes natural gas exploration and production, livestock grazing, and wildlife habitat. The property on which the proposed facility will be constructed is owned by EnCana and the BLM manages the majority of the adjacent lands. The location is relatively remote. The nearest residence is approximately 3/4 miles northwest of the site with the nearest population center of Parachute located approximately 4 miles north of site. Water evaporation ponds present relatively benign effects in terms of noise, odor, dust, and visual impact, therefore sufficient distance exists to provide protection to surrounding properties from the minimal impacts of this facility. ATTACHMENT C TOPOGRAPHIC MAP NPR WATER STORAGE FACILITY LEGEND MAP SOURCE: 7.5 MINUTE U.S.G.S. TOPOGRAPHIC MAP (PARACHUTE QUADRANGLE) SITE LEGAL LOCATION: SE /NW, SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 7S, RANGE 98W FIGURE 1 TOPOGRAPHIC LOCATION MAP ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA), INC, HIGH MESA EVAPORATION POND GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO REVSKIN rEveSFaK WIRER arcs /aa DRAW BY: aTu !PROM BY: PROJECT 1! EG051 SO SCALE: 1:24,000 CORDILLERAN ATTACHMENT I) FACILITY DIAGRAM. HIGH MESA EVAPORATION FACILITY ATTACHMENT E OPERATING PLAN HIGH MESA EVAPORATION FACILITY The High Mesa Water Storage Facility will be used by EnCana Oil and Gas (USA), Inc. (EnCana) to store produced water derived from natural gas well drilling and completion operations in the IIigh Mesa area south of Parachute. The drilling, completion, and production operations of natural gas wells generate brackish water commonly referred to as produced water. Produced water from EnCana well sites south of Parachute will be sent to the High Mesa facility for storage and evaporation. This stored water can then be recycled for continued well drilling and completion work, thereby reducing the demand on fresh water supplies. The High Mesa Evaporation Facility will be a series of 3 ponds with a combined capacity of approximately 310,000 barrels. Produced water will be transported by pipelines or trucks to a tank farm and separator area at the east side of the ponds (see Figure in Appendix D). Initial water treatment will occur at the storage tanks and separator which will primarily consist of skimming to remove petroleum constituents. Produced water will then be sent via pipeline to the evaporation ponds, During the life of the facility, it is possible that an electronic water treatment system may be used to lower the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) of the produced water supply to well below 3,000 parts per million (ppm). For initial operations at the facility, diesel powered pumps will be used as needed to transfer water. EnCana is currently working with Holy Cross energy to get electrical power installed at the facility. After electricity is available, electric pumps will be used to transfer water to or from water - hauling tank trucks at the facility_ A building will enclose the water pump and associated electrical controls. The pump building protects the control systems from weather and corrosion as well as providing sound damping for the water pump. The expected footprint size of the building is 10 feet by 10 feet and will be located at the storage pond. The building is a static structure and integral part of the finished facility. As such, it will have the same general characteristics as other permanent structures at the site, in terms of use and hours of operation. If disposal of produced water becomes necessary, it will be disposed of at a permitted underground injection well or disposed of at an off -site licensed, commercial facility. The facility will be permitted under the authority of Garfield County via a Special Use by Review process. EnCana will maintain compliance with the conditions of the State and County authorizations and the operator must be familiar with the conditions placed on operation of the facility. The produced water facility will be visited daily by production operators. The leak collection and recovery system will be monitored daily. During construction of the facility, operations will be overseen by certified, third -party inspectors. The completed and operating facility will be enclosed within a 6 -foot tali game or woven wire fence with gates to allow access. The facility will also be marked by a signage according to the requirements of COGCC Rule 210 (c). During initial pond operation, water will be trucked to the facility. A pipeline will be used to transport water to the facility after it has been permitted and constructed. Record keeping will include metering produced water volumes at the well heads since the vast majority of produced water will be piped to the pond and tracking service tickets for water truck loads. Emergency response procedures will be contained within the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) that will be developed for the facility in accordance with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and U.S. EPA guidelines. The SPCC will present operational guidance and procedures for avoiding and responding to potential spills. The SPCC will also present emergency response procedures and 24 hour contact information. Additionally, the facility will operate under the following conditions for fire control (per County SUP conditions). General: • All facility or operations personnel are instructed as to: Be aware of local area fire danger for each day Location of fire control equipment Proper operation of fire control equipment Emergency procedures and how to call for additional resources Welding & Hot Work Operations: • A minimum of one person is dedicated to act as a fire watch during welding or hot work operations with a fire extinguisher at hand. • Welding shields are used during grinding operations to prevent sparks from leaving work areas and igniting vegetation. • Water trucks are used to wet down ground and nearby vegetation, as conditions dictate. • At the close of each day, personnel inspect the area of welding or hot work activities for any smoldering debris and any conditions conducive to fires. Communications: • EnCana or Contractor vehicles are typically equipped with cellular communications on board. In the event of a fire: • In the event of a fire, all personnel and appropriate equipment on site will be committed to fire containment and control. • The BLM and appropriate fire authorities will be notified immediately. • Direction of fire control efforts will be transferred to appropriate fire fighting agency personnel upon their arrival on site ATTACHMENT F STORED MATERIAL PROFILE HIGH MESA WATER STORAGE FACILITY The water stored at the High Mesa Evaporation Facility will consist of stored water from the Colorado River from water rights owned by EnCana and produced water from active drilling and completion operations in the South Parachute area. Produced water from the natural gas well drilling and completion operations is characterized by samples of produced water from S natural gas wells located south of Rifle in the Mamm Creek field. Analytical results of these produced water samples are listed in the table on the following page. During the life of the High Mesa Evaporation facility, it is possible that an electronic water treatment system may be installed and used. The specifics of a potential water treatment system are not known. However the treated water would, at a minimum, have the following characteristics: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) concentration: Total Suspended Solids (TSS) concentration: Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) concentration: pH range: < 3,000 parts per million < 500 parts per million < 500 parts per million 6.5 -- 8.5 EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Water Treatment Facility Site Section 36, T7N, R96W GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO t. .t Rory anne $r7 ey - obertE..Gardner Daybreak' Realty LLC (coy /inn Bosley Gerald R.' Gruayska, . eral. teyen c Midv E. Sp. eich CiiTh & Lidda.G Jones= „ Y3llliam d Sandy�l:''•, Haley - T'B7 Production Larry &Karen CpmPony XJ o1d ti Spriiiy;`: 4LM Martel & David ETCZ 906 Main Street SURVEYING Evanston, Wyoming 82930 Phone No. (307) 789 -4545 eDution rPa- I/icinityMap Scale: 1" = 2000' SHEET , 1 OF 1 Project No. 05 -04-04 [ Date Surveyed: Date Drawn: 3/15/05 Latest Revision Date: High Mesa Evaporation Facility Typical Produced Water Analyses Sample ID # Well ID Sample Date Sarnple Source Legal Desc of Location 0800404 -022 022 8/8/2004 produced water Sect 22, 7S, 93W 080404 -1325 080404 -K28E 080404 -C2 B25 K28F, C2 8/4/2004 8/4/2004 8/4/2004 produced water produced water produced water Sect 25, 7S, 93W Sect 28, 7S, 92W Sect 2, 8S, 92W 080404 -P4E P4E 8/4/2004 produced water - Sect 4, 7S, 92W Chloride (mg/I) Sulfate (mg/I) Chlorine, residual (mg/1) Cyanide (mg/1) Chromium, hexavalent (mg/1) Ammonia -N (mg/1) Nitrate- Nitrite (mg/I) Sulfide (mg/1) Mercer), (mg,/1) Arsenic (mg/l) Boron (mg.!) Cadmium (mg/I) Chromium (mg/1) CoPper (a?P) Iron (mg/I Iron, dissolved (mg/1) Lead (mg/I) Manganese (mg/1) Manganese, dissolved (mg/1) Nickel m 1 Selenium (mg/I) S ilver(mg/1) Zinc (mg/1) 3100__ <5.0 <0.10 T8 <0.0050 0.050 T8 4.8 <0.10 0.066 <0.00020 <0.010 10 <0.0050 <0,010 0.029 4.4 0.89 0.011 0.060 0.051 0.018 <0.010 <0.0050 0.046 5900 1300 3200 9.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.10 T8 <0.10 T8 0.027 0.0080 0.032 T8 Itt 2.4 5.1 0.97 ............... 0.30 0.066 0.23 <0.00020 <0.00020 <0.010 <0.010 4.8 16 <0.0050 <0.0050 0.035 0,025 0.02I 0.016 3.8 7.5 0.42 1.1 0.0077 0,011 0.094 0.045 0.090 <0.010 0.077 <0.010 _ <0.010 <0.0050 <0.0050 0.058 0.075 <0.10 T8 0.0090 0.018 T8 12 <0.10 <0.050 <0.00020 0.020 7.8 0.011 0.13 0.57 170 15 0.058 2.5 1.4 0,16 <0.010 0.0095 0.24 11000 <5.0 <0.10T8 <0.0050 0,23 T8 _ _ 5.0 <0.10 0.099 <0.00020 0.024 0.66 <0.0050 <0.0I0 <0.010 68 V 6.9 0.022 1.6 1.5 - -- <0.010 <0.010 <0.0050 0.056 Data Footnotes T8 - ESC - Additional method /sample information: sample(s) received past/too close to holding time expiration V - ESC - Additional QC Info: The sample concentration is too high to evaluate spike recoveries. General Notes mg/1= milligrams per liter = ppm 4/15/2005 Page I of 1 Cordilleran Compliance Services, Inc. ATTACHMENT G FINANCIAL ASSURANCE NPR WATER STORAGE FACILITY This page intentionally blank To be replaced by $50,000 financial assurance prior to submittal to COGCC ATTACHMENT H CLOSURE PLAN HIGH MESA EVAPORATION FACILITY The estimated life of the facility is between 10 and 20 years, Reclamation will consist of the following: • Removal of all surface equipment and liner material. • Restoration of grade to approximate original conditions. • Replacing stockpiled topsoil. • Complying with all prevailing COGCC and Garfield County regulations governing final reclamation, Financial assurance in the amount of $50,000, per Rule 704 is provided in Attachment G and is intended to be sufficient to guarantee the proper reclamation, closure and abandonment of the facility. ATTACHMENT I LOCAL GOVERNMENT ZONING COMPLIANCE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT PERMITS AND NOTICE HIGH MESA WATER STORAGE FACILITY The facility will be permitted under the authority of Garfield County via a Special Use by Review process. The process for obtaining the Special Use Permit is currently under way. EnCana will maintain compliance with the conditions of the County authorization and the operator must be familiar with the conditions placed on operation of the facility. A copy of the Garfield County Special Use Permit Application for the High Mesa Evaporation Facility is attached here for reference.