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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.0 Application Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Permit Application 8-inch Interim Sales Pipeline Chevron Piceance Basin Natural Gas Development Program January 6, 2014 Chevron U.S.A. Inc. 760 Horizon Drive Grand Junction, CO 81506 Community Development Department 108 8111 Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 945-8212 www.garfield-countv.com TYPE OF APPLICATION D Admini st rative Review D Limited I mpact Review D Major Impact Review D Amendments to an Approved LUCP OUR DM1R DsuP D Minor Temporary Housing Facility D Vacation of a County Road/Public ROW D Location a nd Extent Review D Compre hen sive Pl an Amendment D M ajor 0 Minor Ii Pipeline Deve lopment t LAND USE CHANGE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM D Development in 100-Year Floodplain D Development in 100-Year Floodplain Variance D Code Text Amendment D Rezoning 0 Zone DistrictD PUD 0 PUD Amendment D Admini strative Interpretation D Appeal of Administrative Interpretation D Areas and Activities of State Interest D Accommodation Pursuant to Fair Housing Act D Varian ce D Time Extensi o n (also check type of original a pplication) -INVOLVED PARTIES Owner I Applicant Name: Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Malling Address : 760 Horizon Drive City: Grand Junction E-mail : jjustus@chevron .com Representative (Authorization Required) Phone: ( 970 ) 257-6042 State: CO Zip Code: _8_1_5_06 ____ _ Name : __________________ Phone:( __ ) ______ _ Mailing Address:--------------------------- City : _______________ State: ___ Zip Code: _______ _ E-mail : _____________________________ _ -PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION Project Name: Piceance Interim Sales Line Assessor's Parcel Number: ~-1 _1_.L_ -_1 _~~ -_Q__Q_. ~Q_L Physical/Street Address: NE of DeBeque, Colorado Legal Description: Portions of Sec 36 of TSS, R98W t hrough Portions of Sec 3, 4,9, 16 ,17,20,30 and 31 ofT5S, R97W, 6th PM , Garfield County, CO zone District: Resource L ands -Pl atea u Property Size (acres): 62 Acres PROJECT DESCRIPTION EJCisting Use: Pipeline Corridor/Rangeland Proposed Use (From Use Table 3-403): _P_ip_el_in_e ____________________ _ Description of Pr oject: Install approximate ly 6.8 miles of NPS 8 .625-lnch OD pipeline and associated pig launche r/receiver Pipeline would require a 75-foot wide by 36,208-foot Right-of-Way to be constructed within existing pipeline and road ROWs, incl uding the Chevron 30-inch pipeline, T rail Ridge Road, and existing WPX 8-inch pipeline ROW. REQUEST FOR WAIVERS Submission Requirements D The A pplicant req uesting a Waiver of Submission Requirements per Section 4-202 . Lis t : Sect ion: Sect ion : Section: Sect ion: Waiver of Standards D The Applicant is request ing a Waiver of Standards per Section 4-118. Li st: Sect ion : Sect ion: Section: Sect ion : I have read the statements above and have provided the required attached information which is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge. , ___ ....t,~~~~6~'~l~--~~Z~<.4~ ....... ?~k-~------------~ Signature of Property Owner OFFICIAL USE ONLY January 13, 2014 Date File Number: ____ -___ _ Fee Paid:$ ------------~ Garfield Coun ty PAYMENT AGREEMENT FORM GAR FIELD COUNTY ("CO UNTY") and Prope rty Owner ("APPLICANT") Chevro n U.S .A. Inc. ______________________________ agree as follows: 1. Th e Applicant has submitted to the County an application for the followi ng Project: __ _ Piceance 8 -lnch Interim Sales Pipeline 2. The Applicant understands and agrees that Garfield Cou nty Reso lution No. 98-09, as am ended, establishes a fee schedule for each type application, and the guidelines fo r the admi nistration of the fee structure. 3 . The Appl icant and the County agree that because of t he size, na t ure or scope of the p ropos ed project , it is not possible at this time to ascertain the fu ll extent of the costs i nvo lved in processi ng the app licatio n. Th e Applicant ag ree s to make payment o f t he Base Fee , es tabl i she d for the Project, and to the reafter pe rmit additional costs to be b il led to the A ppl i cant. The App li cant agrees to ma ke additiona l pa yments upon notification by the County, when they are necessary, as costs are in curred. 4. The Bas e Fee sh a ll be i n add ition to and exclu sive of any co st for publication or cost of consulting service d et ermined necessary by the Board of Co unty Commissioners for the consideration of an application or additional County staff time or expense not covered by t he Base Fee. If actual recorded costs exceed the initi al Base Fee, the Appl ic ant shall pay additional billings to the County to reimburse the County for the processing of the Project. T he Ap plicant acknow ledges that all billing shall be paid prior to the fina l consideration by t he County of any Land Use Change or Divis ion of La nd. I hereby agree to pay all fees related to this application: Bi lli ng Conta ct Perso n:_J_u_li_e _J_u_s_tu_s __________ Phone: ( 970 ) 257-6042 Bi l li ng Co nta ct Ad dress: _7_6_0_~_o_r_iz_o_n_~_r_iv_e ___________________ _ Ci t y: Grand Junction Sta t e: CO Zip Code: _8_1 _50_6 ___ _ Billing contact Email : j justus@c hevron.com Printed Name o f Person Authorized to Sign : _J_u_li_e_J _u _s _tu_s ________________ _ 01/30/2014 (Date) . GARFIELD COUNTY Community Development Department 108 81h Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Telephone : 970 .945 .8212 Facsimile : 970.384 .3470 www.garfield-county.com PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY DATE: December 13, 2013 TAX PARCEL NUMBERS: 2137-153-00-009 and 2137-321-00-008 PROJECT: Piceance Interim Sales Line OWNER: Chevron USA Inc. Surface and Minerals in FEE REPRESENTATIVE: Julie Justus , Chevron PRACTICAL LOCATION: Portions of Section 36 of T5S, R98W through Portions of Sections 3, 4 , 9, 16, 17 , 20, 29, 30 and 31 of T5S, R97W TYPE OF APPLICATION: Pipeline Review Process as per Article 9 of the Land Use and Development Code ZONING: Resource Lands -Plateau I. GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION Review Process : An application for a pipeline must be submitted for any pipeline proposed to be located within unincorporated Garfield County, excluding those on public or municipal lands , which are : 1. Greater than 12 inches in diameter and over 2 miles in length or 2 cumulative miles if separated by municipal or public lands; or 2. Any pipeline that is more than 5 miles in length or 5 cumulative miles if separated by municipal or public lands. The Applicant proposes a new 8" pipeline that is approximately 6.8 miles in length which triggers the review process through Article 9 -Pipeline . Purpose and Need : The existing Piceance 30" sales line is oversized due to a business plan decision to suspend drilling in th e Skinn e r Ridg e fi e ld . As existing production declines and no new wells are put into production, gas volumes will not be sufficient to keep the 30 " pipeline operating efficiently . Operating the 30 " pipeline at lower volumes and pressures introduces the problem of liquid accumulation in the line . A 2012 study determined that the 30 " sales line was the limiting factor of the field due to the need for frequent maintenance pigging to sweep liquids from the line . Liquids removal is necessary to prevent corrosion and preserve pipeline integrity . The proposed 8" line will serve as an interim sales line until such time as drilling resumes and gas production increases to the po int where the 30 " sales line can be put back into service . Project Overview: Several alternatives were evaluated with the best alternative identified as construction of a new 8 " interim sales line . The proposed project will consist of the installation of approximately 6.86 miles of NPS 8.625 " OD standard wall pipe from a tie-in point on top of the mesa to the existing Delivery Facility located in Section 3, T5S , R97W , Garfield County , Colorado . That section of 30 " pipeline that runs from the valley bottom to the top of the mesa will be left in service to avoid additional disturbance to the steep talus slope . The proposed pipeline will be constructed entirely within the 100' right-of-way of the existing 30 " sales line with the exception of a 1. 9 mile re-route which will closely follow the existing Trail Ridge Road . The re- route of this section is intended to avoid construction on steep slopes and creek crossings in that area . A remote automated multi-pig launcher skid and an enclosed pig receiver skid will be installed at the tie-in point and Delivery Facility respectively . The project will be completed entirely on Chevron surface . Garfield County still holds the re-vegetation bond for the 30 " pipeline right-of-way (Bond No. 6452223) in the amount of $275,750.00 . Construction is planned for mid -April and will continue through mid-September of 2014. The proposed right-of-way consists of a 50 ' permanent right-of-way with 25 ' temporary construction work space on one side of the right-of-way as deta iled in drawing , PBSR- 59836EVF-PPL-DTL-0005. Eleven (11) temporary , variable-size staging areas will be used over the course of construction as shown on the route drawings . The total length of the right-of-way is 36,208 feet. Total acres of disturbance will be about 62 acres , all of which w ill be reclaimed immediately following construction . Less than 1 acre of permanent disturbance will be required for the installation of the multi-p ig launcher skid . The pig receiver will be installed within the fenced area of the existing Delivery Facility . The pipeline will be used to deliver compressed and treated dry natural gas produced from the Chevron Skinner Ridge field to market. 2 Traditional carbon steel pipeline right-of-way, Ditching, Stringing, Bending, Welding, and Backfill methods will be used for construction. II. REGULATORY PROVISIONS APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO ADDRESS: • Garfield County Comprehensive Plan 2030; • Garfield County Land Use and Development Code; and, • Pipelines (Article 9). Ill. PROCESS A pipeline application shall be reviewed according to the following process: A. Pre-Application Conference. B. Determination of Application Completeness Review. 1. Once the application is deemed technically complete, the Director will provide to the Applicant in writing: a. The number of copies to be delivered to the County; b. The date upon which the Director will render a decision; and c. The notice that the Applicant is required to mail to the adjacent property owners. C. Review by Referral Agency. 1. Upon the filing of a complete application, the Director shall promptly forward one (1) copy to the County Road and Bridge, Vegetation Management, and Engineering Departments, the Oil and Gas Liaison, the County Sheriff, the appropriate fire district, and any adjacent municipality for comment. D. Evaluation by Director/Staff Review. E. Notice of Pending Application. Within seven (7) days after the application has been determined complete the Applicant shall provide notification by certified mail to all property owners within 200 feet of the route and a sign shall be posted on the portions of the route crossing or adjacent to a public road. Both the notice and the sign shall indicate that an application has been made and provide the phone number of the Community Development Department where information regarding the application may be obtained. F. Decision. Within 30 days of the date of determination of completeness, the Director may approve, conditionally approve or deny the application. Within 10 business days, the Director shall inform the Applicant and the BOCC in writing of the decision. 1. Approve the Application. If the application satisfies all of the applicable requirements of this Code, the application shall be approved. 2. Conditionally Approve. The application may be approved with conditions determined necessary for compliance with this Code and may include, but are not limited to, the relocation or modification of proposed access roads, facilities, or structures; landscaping, buffering, or screening; posting of adequate financial guarantees; compliance with specified surface reclamation measures; or any other measures necessary to mitigate any significant impact on surrounding properties and public infrastructure. 3. Deny the Application. If the application fails to satisfy the standards of this Code, and compliance cannot be achieved through reasonable conditions of approval, the application shall be denied. 3 4. Failure to make a decision. For an application submitted by a Public Utility or power authority, failure by the Director to make a determination on the application within the timelines set forth in C.R.S. § 29-20-108, shall result in the application being considered approved and the County may process Applicant's building, access, or other permits, provided the Applicant builds the pipeline in compliance with the application. 5. Waiting Period. The Director shall issue a decision on the application to the Applicant and provide a copy to the BOCC. The decision is not final and no permit shall be issued for 14 days after the date of the Director's decision. 6. Unless otherwise approved by the decision-making body, an Applicant has one (1) year from the date of approval to satisfy any remaining conditions precedent to issuance of a Land Use Change Permit. G. Call-Up. Pursuant to section 4-112, the BOCC may call up the Director's decision no later than 1 O days after the date of the decision. J. Completion of Approval. Upon completion of any pipeline, the Applicant shall submit a statement from a qualified professional engineer certifying the completion of the project in compliance with the Land Use Change Permit. A digital copy of the surveyed pipeline as-built will be provided to the Community Development Department. K. Amendments. Amendments to an approved pipeline Land Use Change Permit shall follow the provisions of Section 4-106. Ill. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS A. General Application Materials (Section 4-203. B) B. Vicinity Map (Section 4-203.C) C. Site Plan (Section 4-203.D) D. Project Overview - A description of the project including the length and diameter of the pipeline, pipeline commodity, general description of the pipeline, and pipeline route. E. Property Ownership and Authority to File Application. 1. Identity of owner of the parcel. This can be provided as a map or Plat showing the parcel with the pipeline easement crossing the parcel. 2. Evidence of authority of Applicant to file the application as follows: a. If the property owner of the parcel is not an individual (i.e. an entity or a trust), Applicant must submit a recorded Statement of Authority or a recorded power of attorney for the individual authorized to encumber the property on behalf of the entity; and b. Letter of Authorization signed by the property owner authorizing Applicant to file the application; or c. Deed, easement, surface use agreement, or BLM right-of-way subject to the following: (1) Memorandum of the applicable instrument that has been recorded in the County (rather than the actual instrument) if it recites that the instrument 4 relates to the location of a pipeline and provides information showing the location of the pipeline; or (2) The actual deed, easement, surface use agreement, or BLM right-of-way. The Applicant may redact confidential and proprietary information. (3) For cases in which the evidence of authority (i.e., deed, easement, surface use agreement, or BLM right-of-way) contains conditions, the Applicant shall provide a statement that it will comply with the terms and conditions of the applicable instrument. 3. The Applicant may sign the County's Payment Agreement Form as the authorized representative. 4. The Applicant should submit all applicable BLM rights-of-way with the application, but the BLM access agreement may be provided at a later date. F. Adjacent Properties. For individual rights-of-way, a diagram showing adjacent properties and the approximate location of buildings and their uses within a distance of 350 feet of any proposed structure, facility, or area to be disturbed. G. Regulatory Permit Requirements. The permit agency name, permiUaction driving task, and the task to be performed to obtain the permit, prior to issuance of the permit by the County. H. Primary Project Participants. The names, address, and phone numbers of the company representative; company and individual acting as an agent for the company; construction company contacts; and Federal and State agency contacts. I. Project Facilities. Any permanent project facilities such as permanent rights-of-way, widths, meter stations, valve sets, etc, and any temporary rights-of-way, width during construction, construction facilities, etc. J. Construction Schedule. The estimated start and end dates for construction, days of the week in which construction will occur, and hours of day during which construction will occur. K. Sensitive Area Survey. A Sensitive Area Survey shall be submitted by a qualified professional and shall provide the type and area of concern within and adjacent to the pipeline right-of-way, including but not limited to sensitive plant and animal populations and wildlife critical habitat, as such populations are defined by state and federal referral agencies, and waterbodies. The Survey shall provide a method or plan for compliance with protection measures and state and federal laws as identified by these agencies pertaining to the identified sensitive areas. This submittal requirement does not apply in previously-disturbed corridors or rights-of-way and/or areas permitted by the COGCC. L. Revegetation Plan. A Revegetation Plan that includes the following information: 1. A plant material list that includes scientific and common names and the application rate in terms of Pure Live Seed per acre. 2. A planting schedule that includes timing, methods, and mulching. 3. A revegetation security may be required if, in the determination of the County Vegetation Manager, the proposed project has: 5 a. A potential to facilitate the spread of noxious weeds; b. A potential to impact watershed areas; c. A potential for visual impacts from public viewing corridors; d. Steep Slopes 15% or greater or unstable areas; and/or e. Disturbs an area Y, acre or greater. 4. The revegetation security will be in an amount to be determined by the County Vegetation Manager that will be site specific and based on the amount of disturbance. The security shall be held by the County until vegetation has been successfully reestablished, or for a period of time approved by the County Vegetation Manager in any specific land use action, according to the Reclamation and Revegetation Standards section in the Garfield County Weed Management Plan. The County Vegetation Manager will evaluate the reclamation and revegetation prior to the release of the security. The security shall be subject to all provision of Article 13. M. Weed Management Plan. A Weed Management Plan for all Garfield County-listed noxious weeds and State of Colorado-listed noxious weeds that are targeted for statewide eradication. N. Emergency Response Plan. A Fire Protection and Hazardous Materials Spills Plan that specifies planned actions for possible emergency events, a listing of persons to be notified of an emergency event, proposed signage, and provisions for access by emergency response teams. The emergency plan must be acceptable to the appropriate fire district or the County Sheriff, as appropriate. The plan shall include a provision for the operator to reimburse the appropriate emergency service provider for costs incurred in connection with emergency response for the Operator's activities at the site. 0. Traffic Impact. For construction traffic that will use a County road, the anticipated types of vehicles, number of each type, anticipated number of trips per day per each type, County roads to be used, and the percentage of the construction traffic that will travel on each road. P. Staging Areas. The general location of the staging areas required for pipeline construction. Q. Pressure Testing. Indicate the quantity of water or other fluid required, legal source of water if utilized, and the disposition of the water or other fluid after testing. R. Review Criteria (Section 9-104) IV. APPLICATION REVIEW a. Review by: b. Public Hearing: Staff for completeness recommendation and referral agencies for additional technical review. _x_ No hearings unless called-up. 6 c. Referral Agencies: Will include at a minimum the County Road and Bridge , Vegetation Management, and Eng ineering Departments , the Oil and Gas Liaison , the County Sheriff, the appropriate fire district, and any adjacent municipality. V. APPLICATION REVIEW FEES Planning Review Fees : $400 .00 Referral Agency Fees : $ TBD (if engineering review is required) Total Deposit: $ 400 .00 (additional hours are billed at hourly rate) General Application Processing Planner reviews case for completeness and sends to referral agencies for comments . Case planner contacts applicant and sets up a site visit. Staff reviews application to determine if it meets standards of review . Case planner makes a recommendation of approval, approval with conditions, or denial to the appropriate hearing body . Disclaimer The foregoing summary is advisory in nature only and is not binding on the County . The summary is based on current zoning, which is subject to change in the future , and upon factual representations that may or may not be accurate . This summary does not create a legal or vested right. The pre-application meeting summary is only valid for 6 months from the date of the written summary. Pre-application Summary Prepared by: Molly Orkild -arson , AICP , RLA Senior Planner Date 7 Chevron Piceance Basin Natural Gas Development Program Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Permit Application 8-inch Interim Sales Pipeline Authorizations SPECIAL POWER O F ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERS ON S th at CHEVRON SHALE OIL COMPANY, a divisio n o f CHEVRON U.S .A. lNC., a corporation , dul y organized and e xisting under the la ws of Pe nnsylvania, United States o f America (the "Company"), APPOINTS MICHAEL DeBERRY in his capacity as an employee, a true and lawful general agent, legal represe ntati ve, and Attorney-in- Fact of the Company (the "Attorney-in-Fact") with special power and authority in its name and on its behalf to exec ute and perform the foll owing: 1. To sign and execute, upon terms and conditions as the Attorne y-in-Fact dee ms appro priate, all legally-binding documents related to the exploration, development and production acti vi t ies o f the Company, including related abandonment and remediation, acquisition and divestment. administrati ve , comm ercial, financial, human resources, land , legal, procurement, technolog y and other services and commitments e xcept as herein bel ow stated , and no authori ty is confe rred by thi s Power o f Attorne y for execution o f the followin g: a . L ea ses or deed s to others covering oil, gas or other hydrocarbon or non-hyd rocarbon minerals underlying fee land s of Company where either book value or sale price exceeds TwentycFi ve Million Dollars ($2 5,000,000.00) or the acreage exceeds Six Thousand Four Hundred (6 ,400) acres; b. Deeds or conveyances to others cov-ering fee lands of Company , other than rights of way and similar easements , whe re either book value or sale price e xceed s Twenty-Fi ve Million Dollars ($25,000,000.00); c. Docume nts, in strument s or promissory notes in support o f any borro wings; provided , ho we ver , that promissory notes and other documents given as consideration for the acquisition of real or personal property shall not be deemed to constitute a borrowing; d. Documents or agTeements establishing bank accounts in the name of Company or withdrawing of funds or cl osing of any bank accounts of Company. 2. To perform eve ry act and thing that may be necessary to carry o ut the g ran ted powers as fully as the Company might itself do; ho wever, no delegation or substitution of the powers granted herein by the Attorney-in-Fact is permitted. Unless sooner revoked or terminated, this Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect for a period of o ne year begi nning o n Nove mber 1, 2013, or until the Attorney-in-Fact is no longer an employee o f Chevron U.S .A . Inc., whi chever occ urs first. Up on revocation or other termination this Powe r of A ttorney s hall be re turned to th e Company but the failure so to return it shall not preve nt its revocation or termination . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be executed this !st day of November 2013. STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF HARRIS § CHEVRON SHALE OIL C OMPANY, a division of CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. By: Z7 -L #'/~ Bruce Niemeyer, President This in strument wa s acknowledged before me on the 1st day of Nove mber 2013 , by Bruce Niemeyer, President of CHEVRON SHALE OIL COMPANY, a division of CHEVRON U.S.A. INC., a Pennsylvania corporation, on behalf of s ~smm~~~~~!!:!!~~ J:~'i."¥'J;+~ BILLIE FORR£ST i ~:Xt i Notary Pubti~. ~tate onexas s ~ •• ~i.-1 My Comm1 ss1on Expires \::,i ~i \\,~'+ Feb ruary 18. 2016 ,,, .. ,, N otary Public, State of T exa s Chevron • J anuary, 2 014 Mr. Fre d Jarman Michael DeBerry Manager, Rock ies Operations MidContinent/Alaska SBU Garfie ld County Building & Planning Department I 08 gth Stre et, Suite 4 0 I G lenwo od Springs, CO 8J601 Re: A 11thorization to Represent Chevron in Garfield Cotmty - Julie Justus, Chevron U.S.A. Inc. De ar Mr. Jarman Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company (A Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Division) 760 Horizon Drive Suite 401 Grand Junction, Colorado 81506 Telephone: 970.257.6005 Email: MKDeBerry@chevron.com J ul ie Justus is employed by Chevron U .S.A. Inc. ('Chevron'), and is authorized to represent Chevro n in regulatory and permitting matters in Garfield County, Colo rado. Ms. Justu s is specific ally auth orized to prepare, su bmit, sign, and provide oversight of all Chevron permi t applica tio ns and other written documents provided by he r and by other authorized Chevron emplo yees and contractors. Ms. Justus is also authorized to participate in discussions regard ing Chevro n's permitting activities with Staff and before appo inted and e lected bo ards and to accept conditions on Chevron's behalf as directed by Chevron management. The authority granted Ms. Justus in th is letter extends for a period of the earlier of one year from the date of this letter or the date such authoriz.ation is revoked by Ch ev ro n in writing. Questi o ns about this authorization sho uld be directed to Ch evron's Manager, Rockies Operati ons and d uly aut horized Attorney-In-Fact, Michael DeBerry, (970) 257-6005 . Thank you, '"' M ~ ... 6-> Mi chael DeBerry Chevro n Attorney-In-Fact and Manager Rockies Operatio ns cc . J ul ie Justus, C hevron Regulatory Speciali st Chevron Piceance Basin Natural Gas Development Program Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Permit Application 8-inch Interim Sales Pipeline Ownership Property Deeds Township 5 South Range 97 West Sections 3, 4 & 9 Garfield County, CO 'Defuvare PAGE 1 'Tlie :first State I, H.imRIET SMITH WINDSOR, SECRETAF.Y OJ? STAT.E; OJ? T.HE STATE OF DELAWARE, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THE ATTACHED IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF MERGER, WHICH MERGES: "GETTY OIL EXPLORATION COMPAJ'lY", A DELAWARE CORPORATION, WITH AND INTO "CHEVRON U.S.A. INC." UNDER THE NAME OF "CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.", A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTI.'VG UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, AS RECEIVED M'D FILED IN THIS OFFICE THE THIRTIETH DAY OJ? ll..PRIL, A.D. 2002, AT 9:05 O'CLOCK A.M. AND I DO HEREBY FURTHER CERTiff THAT THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AFORESAID CERTIFICATE OF MERGER IS THE FIRST DAY OF MAY, A.D. 2002, AT 2 O'CLOCK P.M. l 11111! 11111 lllllll llll lllll lllll llllll Ill llfll llll IHI 669006 02/22/2005 02:07P 81664 P367 M P.LSDORF 1 of 3 R 16.00 D 0.00 G~RFIELO COUNTY CO 0784181 8100M 050107962 Haniet Smith Windsor, Secretary of State AUTHENTICATION: 3674757 DATE: 02-09-05 ·:. \ I llllll lllll lllllll llll lllJI 111111111111111111111111111 669006 02/22/2005 02:07P 81664 P368 M RLSDORF 2 of 3 R 16.00 D 0.00 GRRFIELD COUNTY CO CERTIFICATE OF MERGER OF GEITY 011.EXPLORATION COMPANY WITH AND JN"TO CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. lt is hereby certified that: ~A.,n.;..i:,, ...,., T..I""'~"~ SECRETARY OP S'J!ATE DIVISION OF COP.PORATIONS FILED 09: 05 Jill 04/30/2002 020274446 -0784181 L The constiment business corporations participating in the merger herein certified are: (i) Geuy Oil Exploration Company, which is incorporated under the Jaws of the State of Delaware; and (ii) Chevron U.S.A. Inc., which is incorporated under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. 2. An Agreement of Merger has been approved, adopted, certified, executed and acknowledged by each of the aforesaid constituent corporations in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c) of Section 252 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, to wit, by Getty Oil Exploration Company in the same manner as is provided in Section 251 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. in accordance with the laws of the State of its incorporation. 3. The name of the surviving corporation in the merger herein certified is Chevron U.S.A. Inc., which will continue its existence as said surviving corporation under the nnrne Chevron U.S.A. Inc. upon the eITeclive date of said merger pursuant to the provisions of the Jaws of the State of its incorporation. 4. The certificate of incorporation of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., as now in force a,-id effect, shall continue to be the certificate of incorporation of said surviving corporation until amended and changed pursuant to the provisions of the laws of the Stale of its incol}lOration. 5. The executed Agreement of Merger between the aforesaid constituent corporations is on file at an office of the aforesaid surviving corporation at: 575 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. I llllll lllll lllllll llll lllll lllll llllll Ill lllll llll llll 669006 02/22/2005 02:07P 81664 P369 M ALSDORF 3 cf 3 R 16.00 D 0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO 6. A copy of the aforesaid Agreement of Merger will be furnished by the aforesaid surviving corporation, on request, and without cost, to any stockholder of each of the aforesaid constituent corporations. 7. The aforesaid surviving corporation does hereby agree that it may be served with process in :he State of Delaware in any proceeding for enforcement of any obligation of Getty Oil Exploration Company, as well as for enforcement of any obligation of said surviving corporation arising from the merger herein certified. including any suit or other proceeding to enforce the right, if any, of any stockholder of Getty Oil Explorntion Company as de!ennined in appraisal proceeding' pursuant m the provisions of Section 262 of !he General Corporation law of the State or Delaware; does hereby irrevocably appoint the Secretary of Slate of the State of Delaware as its agent to accept service of process in any such suit or other proceedings; and does hereby specify the following~ the address to which a copy of such process shall be mailed by the Sf!<,--retmy of S!llte of the Sme of Delaware: Corporate Secreta,-y Department, Chevron U.S.A. Inc., 575 Markee, San Francisco, CA 94105. 8. The merger is to become effective on May l, 2002, 2:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time. Dated: May 1, 2002 CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. By: Js!Frank G Soler Frank G. Soler Its: As:;istant Secretary /\ .>:; •1 c; f ... JAN 19 1988 Recorded at I .. :'\ ; I ?l ">'cloc-11_-'"-'" Reception No. 385..,Jlj MILDOED ALSDORF, RECORD GARFIELD COU!JTY, COLORADO DEED KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: """' ........ ,~ J:";i,.V. I q '\C\Q<{ SU.to Doc. F- $ [.y I 728 P~GE :l9 That this deed is made effective as of the 31st day of December, 1984 by and between Getty Oil Company, a Delaware corporation,. {hereinafter referred to as 1'Grantor 11 } and Getty Di l Exploration Company, a Delaware corporation (hereinafter referred to as 11 Grantee 11 ). W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, Granter is the owner and/or holder of those certain shale oil prop- erties, and lands in Mesa and Garfield Counties, Colorado, described in Exhibits 11 A11 and 11 8 11 attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof (hereinafter collectively referred to as the 11 Properties 11 ); and I NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of one dollar and other good and valuable considerations, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Granter does hereby quitclaim, bargain, sell and convey unto Grantee, all of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to the Properties, together with all improvements situated thereon and all water rights, permits and applications, and reservoir and ditch rights, appertaining or belonging thereto or used in connection therewith, and other appurtenances thereunto belonging. Grantee does hereby accept this deed subject to easements, rights of ways, exceptions and any and all reservations appearing of record affecting any of the Properties and/or rights granted. To have and to hold the same together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining to Grantee, and all the estate, right, title, claim and demand whatsoever, of the Granter, either in law or equity, of, in and to the Properties, together with all improvements situated thereon and all water rights, permits and applications, and reservoir and ditch rights, appertaining or belonging thereto or used in connection therewith, and other appurtenances thereunto belonging. This deed shall extend to, be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the successors, and assigns of Grantee. STATE OF COLORADO CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER hand and official seal. ,. : I.:. :.' t· Notary P'ubi ic: My Comission Expires: Address: -:--..·-·:-· .~._.,RI'\ ..., u ~' . ~safU.~· i ri>JZvJe%?¥c120z: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this f!-&A, day of ~ , 1987, by ·JI.. F ~ , to be known to be the personw()executed the foregoing instrument as Attorney-in-Fact of Getty Oil Exploration Company. Witness my hand and official seal. '• ..... ...... ,. Notary Public My Comission Expires Address T5S-R97W Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Section 5: Section 9: Section 10: EXHIBIT "B" GARFIELD COUNTY The Triumph No. 21 claim, comprising Lots five (5), six (6), seven (7) and eight (8), also known as (aka) Lot 5 being the 37.54 acres being the NE/4NE/4, Lot 6 being the 37.82 acres being the NW/4NE/4, Lot 7 aka 38. IO acres being the NE/4NW/4 and Lot 8 aka 38.38 acres being the NW/4NW/4; The Triumph No:, 22 claim, comprising the S/2N/2; The Triumph No. 23 claim, comprising the N/25/2; The Triumph No. 24 claim, comprising the S/25/2; J, D, No. 1 claim, comprising Lots five (5) and six (6) and the S/2NE/4; with Lot 5 aka 38.67 acres being the NE/4NE/4 and Lot 6 aka 38.g5 acres being the NW/4NE/4; J. D. No. 2 claim, comprising Lot seven (7) and Lot eight (8) and S/2NW; with Lot 7 aka 3g.25 acres being the NE/4NW/4 and Lot 8 aka 3g,55 acres being the NW/4NW/4; F.D. No. 7 claim, comprising the SE/4; F.D. No. 8 claim, comprising the SW/4. J.D. No. 3 claim, comprising Lots five (5) and six (6) and the S/2NE/4; with Lot 5 aka the 3g,30 acres being the NE/4NE/4 and Lot 6 aka the 3g,gg acres being the NW/4NE/4; J.D. No. 4 claim, comprising the SE/4; J.D. No. 5 claim, comprising Lots seven (7) and eight (8) and the S/2NW/4; with Lot 7 aka the 40.lg acres being the NE/4NW/4 and Lot 8 aka the 40.38 acres being the NW/4NW/4; J.D. No. 6 claim, comprising the SW/4. A.O. No. 1 claim, comprising Lots five (5) and six (6) and the S/2NE/4, with Lot 5 aka the 4D.4g acres being the NE/4NE/4, and Lot 6 aka the 4D.50 acres being the NW/4NE/4; A.D. No. 2 claim, comprising Lots seven (7) and eight (8) and the S/2NW/4, with Lot 7 aka the 40.52 acres being the NE/4NW/4 and Lot 8 aka the 40.53 acres being the NW/4NW/4; P.O. No. 7 claim, comprising the SE/4; P.O. No. 8 claim, comprising the SW/4. A.D. No. 3 claim, comprising Lots five (5) and six (6) and the . S/2NE/4; with Lot 5 aka the 40.63 acres being the NE/4NE/4, and Lot 6 aka the 40.80 acres being the NW/4NE/4; A.D. No. 4 claim, comprising Lots seven (7) and eight (8) and the S/2NW/4; with Lot 7 aka the 40.g8 acres being the NE/4NW/4 and Lot 8 aka the 41.16 acres being the NW/4NW/4. P.D. No. 3 claim, comprising the NE/4; P.D. No. 4 claim, comprising the SE/4; P. D. No. 5 claim, comprising the NW/4; P.D. No. 6 claim, comprising the SW/4. J.D. No. 7 claim, comprising the NE/4; -3- I hds .. ---. . _ .... • . .. ; ... f. 31a~n N. i!lrin~ri{. 9'~ o/!lla£ticf tk.9taterj~ ha qen>hy rertif Y du.ttl~ ak11eandjl>'1'e;;~ iJ atn.ui and air'J<edccfy-<f Certifl.,eeta or Amendment or the •PACITIC VESTERN OIL COnPORATioN•, QS reee I.voe! "tind fl 1 eel in thl.5 Office !:ht> t1<enty-rl.fth cl.Cy of Ap.-tl, A,ll, 1956, .at ll o'clock A,~I. --, ]u Westimauy lllrereaf, ./ luw.elte-Yctvrtt,o-:S«t ni'/f kMtd . a.nd o,(dct;al&ca/ a.tf!ta·1:f'1'tA.iJ 'twnnty-,hth d~ry •. .(-April e'nUtfl'!Jea1'o/OU'I' $,,d <nreUtou4amdnb~/u411d11edaAul. n fty.,.1,. • I • •• • OUTIFIOATE Ol!' AMENDM:EllT ...... , · ·· or'·, .... ··: .. ·~ERTI!'IO.ATE or-. ~Oll~liTION P~omo W"UTS!Uf··di:J~~~~o:{~ :;;..;?PO~lion orgnnized, and exiati.ng 1111der nnd by virtue ·of ·the Gi!neriil Corporation Law ot tho . . . . . . .. . .. State or Delaware, ... ·-.. . . : -:. : .·, · :· . ··-. -' · · .................. · . . .. _ ..... . . . . ~ . . Dou~~~.· FlllllT: That, at a meeting or ihe Board of Directors or said Pacific Western Oil Corporation dnly h•ld ·and convened, at which a quo= was present and acting t.hroughont, resolutions were duly adopted ••!ting forth a proposorl amendment to the Certificate of Incorporntion of said corpornlion nnd declaring snid nir.cnument advisnble and call- ing a meeting of tho stockholdors of said corporation !or conaiderntion thereof. The reaolution setting forth snitl o.m~ndment is u follows: . . RJ:SOLV1'D, that it is hereby deolared advisable to amend tho Certi.6- eato of !Dcorporation of this corporntion ao that Article First thereof !ball read-.~ ro!lowa: . • F=: The nnmc of tho corporation is Getty Oil Company. Sreoxo: Thnt therell;fter, pnrsnant to resolution o! its. Board of Directors, a :nee ting C.! tho stockholders of anid corporn ti on !or tho 'pnrpo:sc of considering nnd acting on said am~ndment wns duly cnlled nnu held nt the office or the corporntlon, Pcnnsylvaniii Building, Wil- mington, Delnware; on the 2Uh dny of April, 1956, ·111 which meeting the persons or bodies corporate holding the majority of the voting stock of said corporation, entitled to vote, voted in favor of iaid amend- ment and said nmondmen~ wna duly ndop!ed in nccord1111co with tho .. provi•iOl)S oC Scctjon U2 of Ille Ocnernl Corporntion Lnw of the Stnlo o! Dclnwaro as umcnded. Tnmo: Thnt, tllO cnpitnl of snid corpornlion will not be reduced under or by reason •o.f snid arnend:nent. • • .. .. i· ' ·2 Iir Wmn•sa WauzoP, .aid 0 PaciJ!c Weawrti Oil Corporntion bas CAn•ed its corpor&Ui s~al to be herennto aJ!i:rcd 4nd this certiflcate to bo aigDed by Emil '.Klntt, & Vice-Prcsidont, and Charloa F. Krug, its S&ereta.ry, thia Uth day.of .April, 1956. By Elm. KLttm Vice-Pruitlent MCIFIC WESTERN OIL CORPORATION CORPORATE S£AL • , 19lS DEV.WARE;·:·;· •·: ·.· . -· .=· ·, -:· • • .. i ' ClLllt!Zll F. Katra $ecretary • • • • • • • • • . 3 . .!II • S:un: 01' Da..wJJIJI · • l · CoUNTT or N:r.w C.lBTLlt• . · • B" IT RzJ.i:t>rnzuo, thnt on this 24lh day of April, A. D. 19SG, pcnon.nlly =o before mo, a Notnry Pnblie in and for tho county and atnl& aforesaid,. Em E'.I:i:rnr, ·a Vioe-Preaident of Pa~o We!!ern Oil C<>rporation, nnd CRJ.IU.Z.8 F. ·Kauo, SccrctaO;; of Pacific Western Oil Corporation, a corporation of the Stato of llilaware, the corpo- ration dtteribed in and which . oxecutcd the. rbregoing cortiflcate, known to me personally to oo snob, and they, lho aaid EKlL Kt.um, na anch Vida-President and CJlillLl<ll F. Kauo, aa "such Secretary, duly c:i:ecatcd said ccrtiJlcate bc!oro me nnd ·acknowledged said certiJlcate to be their act nnd dead and the net nnd deed o! snid corpon1tion; that the signatnres of the said Vice-Presidont and of the Secretary of said corporation to said forci;oing certificato are in tho handwriting of tho aaid.Vice-President and Seol""etnry of anid corporation, respectively, and t.hnt the aeal a.ffixod to said certificate is the common or oorporatc seal o{ said oorpora.tion. · · · • • Iir W.rrn!88 WaltllZor, I have hereunto set my hnnd .. nd senl. of office the day and year aforesaid. ALM/\ I. DRASURF. NOTARY PUBLIC APPOINTED FE:DRLJARY ZI, 1955 FOR TWO YEARS STAT!! OF DEL./\WARI! • .A.wr~ l BlWlt11l& Notnry Public My Commission Expiros Feb. 21, 1957 Wilmington, Del. New Castle County • • • • OllTll'IOATZ O!' .ADlm.MZNT .. : :··~~:»: ..... :· .o~~:~ : .. :; .... ·. .· OERTll'IOATE O!' JJ!UJOIU'OliTION · P~cmo WU'.!'KU d~:d~~~~~~;:~~ :;;.;?PO~lion orgnni:ed, and exi•ti.ng l!Ilder nnd by virtue ·of·the Gilneriil Corporation Lnw of the State o! Delaware, ' .· · ::''.:' .·. · .··· · ·· . :· ............. · .: ::· ~-~·· Dou~".r~,· FIIUIT: That, at a meeting or the Board of Directora or said Paci.fie Wcstem Oil Corporation dnly hold ·and convened, at which a quorum was present and acting thronghont, resolntions were duly adopted ••tting forth a proposed amendment to the Ccriliicate of Incorporation of said corporation and declaring said nir.cndment advisnble and call- illg a meeting of tho stockholders cf said corporation for COllllideration thereof. Thc resolntion eetting forth saitl a.m~ndment is u follows: . . R!:S<lLVJ:I), that it is hereby declared advisable to amend tho Certi.6- cato ot Incorporation or this corporation so that Article First thereof shall read·.~ follows: · ' • F=: The name o! tho corporation is Getty Oil Company. Steo:<n: That 1bercn,fter, pursuant to resolution of its. Board of Directors, a meeting ~! the atoclcholders or said corporntion tor tho 'purpo>!t! of considering and acting on said nmqndment was duly called and held at the office o! the corporntlou, Pcnnsylvaniii Building, Wil- mington, Dclnwnre; on the 2~th day of April, 1956, ·11t which meeting the persons. or bodies eorpornte holding the majority of the voting stock of uid corporntion, entitled to vote, voted in favor of iaid nmend- mcnt and said amondmon~ was duly ndoptod in nccordnnco with tho .. provi•ions of Section 2~2 of tbc Gcncrnl Corporntion Lnw of the Stnto of Dclaw 0 nro as un1cndcd. T1unn: That, U10 CJ1pital of snid corporation will not be rcducctl under or by reason •o.f anid amendment. • • .. .. ----------:-~. ==---·-.----. ... •• • .... ' •• : ·T .. 1u2 1;511 · lteeorded 1• 3; o'c)oclr P' M _\LlA.V. .' Book 259 1765 ~8 . Charles s .. Kee;an ~. Page a.'4 RaceptionNo -_!!: -- . ·''. ·:: ... , . • 'OJ ••• -:,, ..••• -~·; .• •• -""! • ...... ;· .• ;{IDqiir ii~r~·~·de thia : : ::~:·, : ·-' . h dred and fifty-one :;:.. in the 1'!-•! of .t:Jur:¥rd, one thot11and nme an . .... ·.. ). ... ·, .. ·· ... ·'. ·········.:.>'-:.-·· FEDERAL OIL SHALE COMPANY, ···· ...... ~=. -~ .~-~:-···· . . . 21st day of June between . .· · dul iud ud existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Colorado a corporation y organ . . , of the ftrst part, and PACIFIC ''lESTERN OIL ·.CORPORATION, · f th State t Delaware a eorpontion duly organiud and ~g under and by virtue of the laws o e o , o! the second part; WITNESSETII, Tbat the aaid party of tbe first part, for and in con..ideration of the aum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand, Eight .Hundred Seventy-Two DOLLARS ":". .. · f h .,_:t rt · h d pat'd by the said party of the .econd part, the receipt whereof la hereby to the aaid party o t e =~ pa ID an , . eo~eas~d and acknowledged, hath iranted, bargained , e~ld an'd conveyed, and by theae presenta does gnnt, bar~w, nti to th -·d p•...._ of th e eecond part its suece!!lora and aaalgns forever, all the .following sell, convey and co rm, un e sat -., ' Co f f . 1 describ ed tracts or parcels of land, iituatA!,, lying and ,being in tho unty o Gar l. e and State of Colorado, to-wit: The J. D. No. 1, J. D. No. 2, F. D. No. 7, F . D. No .· 8, J, .D. No. 3 . J . D. No. 4, J . D. No . 5, J . D. No. t-' J. D. No •. 7; .J. D. No. :;'. P. D. No. . i., P . D. No •. ;~, A. D. No. 1. A. D. No . 2 , P . D. No. 't , P. D. No. 8' A. D. No . } ; A. D. . No. 4~ P • D. No . J , P. D. No. ' ;~ ~ P . D. No. S,, P . D. No . b, F . D. No. 3' F •. D. No . 4, F . D. No. 5 and F. D. No. 6 oil shale placer miniug claims, ail situate in T0wnship five south of Range ninety-seven west of t h e Sixth Principal Meridian, and described as follows: The ·,!. D. No . ] .claim co~prisf~g . Lots '5 ·a~d 6 and the SiNE ~ of Sec. 2, · excepting and res erving, howevPr., t h e surface area of the S!N~; of said Sec. 2; the J. D. No. 2 claim comprising Lots 7 and 8 and the .SiNW~ .of Sec. 2,. excepting and reservi ng, ho~;p·rer, all .of. .. the .surface ,ar.ea of said .mining .claim; the F . D •. No., .? claim· comprising t h e SEi of Sec. 2, excepting and reserving, how- ever, the surface area of the Ni of said SEe of Sec. 2; the F. D. No . 8 claim comprising the SW~ of Sec. 2: the J. D. No . 3 claim comp .dsing Lots 5 and 6 and the S1NEe of Sec. 3, exce!'ting an d reserving, however, the surface area of .~ots 5 and 6 and t he S Ee NE~ of said Sec. 3; the J. D. No. 4 claim ·comprising the SEe of Sec. 3 ; the J. D. No . 5 claim compn.sing Lots 7 a n d 8 and th e S!NW ~ of Sec. 3, excepti~g and reserving , h ~wever, the surface area of Lot 7 in said Sec. 3; thP. .J. D. No. 6 claim comprising the SW~ of Sec. 3; t~c J. Ll. No. 7 claim comprising the NEe of Sec. 1 0 ; the ,T. D. No. $ claim comp. ising the NWt of Sec . 10; th e ?. D. No . l claim coruprising the SEe of Sec . 10; tr ~ P. D. No. ~ claim .. comp1·ising the SWf; of Sec. 10; the A. D. No. J claim, c omprising Lots 5 and 6 and the SiNE t of Sec . 4, excepti ng a nd rese rving , h owever, t he surfa ce area of Lots 5 and 6 in s a i d Sec. 4· th e A. D. No. 2 claim-, ·com prising the . Lots 7 and 8 and the S~N1<lt o f Sec.·4, ex ~e ptin g a nd reserving , h~wever, th~· surfac e area o~ Lots 7 and 8 ·in said Sec. 4; the ?. D. No . 7 claim comprising the· SEt of Sec. 4;-.thp ?. D. No '. 8 claim c 0m prising the s1·1e of Sec.~4; t he A. D. No. 3 claim co mp rising Lots 5 and 6 and th e SiNEe of S ec.·~. ex~e p t1n g and reserving , howAver, t he surface -a r ea·· of Lot 5 in said Sec . 5; the A.· D. No , 4 claim "O mp ri sing Lots .7 and 8 and the S i M~e of Sec . 5; the r , D. No . 1 c laim · comp~isin g the NEt of Sec. 9; ·the P. D. No. 4 claim comprising the SEe of Sec . 9; the ·P. O. No. 5 claim .comprisin~ t h e NWt of Sec . 9 ; tr~ P. D. No. 6 claim comprising t he SW~ of Se c . 9 ; the . F . D .. No . 3 claim comprising the NEe of Sec. 11; the~-D. No •. 4 cla1m _c?~pri~ing the SE e of Sec . 11; the F . D. N~. ~ cla.i14 . C?m prising. the NWt of Sec. 11; and the F. D. Ne . f· claim comprising the SWt of S ec. 11· the premises h erein g ranted c o n-taining 4162.40 acres. ' No . 994. W IJUUNTT D~--,. ~--Tb• Bradtonl-ll.obinoon Pea. Co., lllln. llob!Aooo'• 1-al Blanko. De .... • • ---.. f-,-~ I .:111.l r·-~..; .. .:rvat.i..on !1<:r~i1~ concerninP; ti"ie 0f :;~iu ~tucv~ llc~~ri~od l~;;js lyini in 165 l l,· -~.~~-: -~·~·;tlor,_:: ~ .'; ro.lta· .. ::.;: < " ,,.. ::;:•i j 1 it. i.s hereh~r t!•:Jerstood <lr:d. ~~~reed I ~ " l ~I I ·~·r.1t Lt i!:> , .. c in:.-=:.t. ~on _oi tite gr~ntor to p;rant anct convey, ar.0 ::.~ ... n...;e:.: nc~;·cuy ;-:rant <:.?::u Gf)n·1ey, un~n t.ne aaid grante1:::, :-Jll :"".in":":.~; c_r' t~v :·:: c:.; 1·.:.1ct.er .ind tJ1~~crl ~'ti or; lyil1£; iJpon, '.·:ithin, .:.1 ··~ :.··atrt 1.,1.•? :.·Jr:·i.iCC r.;i.' ~;aiu londs, tv;;G.1:•1er v:i th t.i·.e exclusiv-= !'i,:r:t »•· •<;t .. r --.:.;·--.~ ;,,::e ~11r!'2ce of' said descri·::icd l:lnd3 ;;nd mine :·E.: .. J::;~ ·.=: ·! n~:.:;'c,..,~ o.!.' ::ll ni'_ ~•·id min,.:r~,ls, su::iject. to .:i:ui in ' -::r·rii0:·1::~t.:' ... 1t..l~ <i.ll Gtl!'l;lr,tions, cor.dit.ior.s restriction5 an•i li;:;itei.tiori!.i rel..:.t.ir:.~ to s• ... ci1 1:iini1q~ operatio:1s, as set forth and defi::Er! in t.~:c f...ct of Conr,rt?ss of UE:C'""r~.her 2n 1 1n1>-), 10 :-t,;,t~ ~'!-· . • ;·~, J•..:C • ..: 1 ':.::•: ;-:r·.c11d,;!EJ!L.~; · .... i·r:rl-~.o. TOGETllEI{ with ull aml singuhu· the hcrcliiblmt.mts and ::tppurtem1nc<.'s thereunto belonging, or in anywise appl•rtninini.:, 1u11\ the reversion llll<I reVC'l'sions, remainder and remainders, rents, issucs and profits thereof; anJ all the c:.t;llc, 1ig:ht, title, inlcrt':;t, do.im aud <lcmand whatsoever of the said patty of the first part, either in law or equity, of, in am\ lo thll nbove hari:::aillcil premises, with the heredita.r.nents and appurtenances. TO 11.\\"E .\:'\"II TO JIOl.U the ~;Lid premises ahove barJ!;uinctl nnd tlc.;;cribe<l, with the appurtcnancc!l unto the auiol party of the ~l."com.I i1art, its successon; and :lssign~ fm·cver. And the said FEiJ~fL\L OIL SliALE COJe,PAi'iY party of lhe first 11art, for itself, it!i :rncccssors an<l nssigns, doth covenant, i-;rant, bargain und :i.grce to uml with the snhl 1111rtr or thr :;c..:um! p:1rt, ils sucrc~sor.s and ussig-11s, that at the timr of the cnsealiup; nntl 1lelivery of these pres· ents it is well scizl•cl n£ lhc premi><l."!i nbovc cunveyrli, :is of good, !iurc, perfect, ubsnlulc and indcfoi1sihlc <•stutc of in· hl•rha11n•. in bw, in floe ~i!J\pk. aml ha1h i.:-ornl ri;;hl, full power and l:lwful authority to i::-rant, bargnin, sell and con- vey tilt' sa!IH' in mumwr am! form afon·"ai<l. :i.ml tllut the s:imc arc free :md clc:u._ from :i.11 forraer and otht•r g-111nts, b11rg:ai11..;, :;a\e..;, \it•llli, ta:»t'~, a'•., ~~llW!HS :\11,! illClll\lhlallCCS of '\\'JJ:lt<'VCl' kimJ Or nature SOCVl."f. ; exc e I"''\..~ n:-i; ;i •.}rqzin;; Le~$e dnt.ed Jan~2ry 2nd, 1951, from Federal Oil Sl.:~·1i:) Co:::D3Tl" t..o Fi.ceo.rice f.,ountain Grazing f:ssocir.tion covering tliis l.J.n<l :2~:~ othPr l;;nd s; and subject to tbe con di ti.ens, sti rul::!ti0ns .?.t'ld exce9tiri!lS ~c sc:t forth in tl:e Uiiited Jtr.ltes Patent for s· id rr~n i~;es: aml ti .... alinve J,an::::1im••l 1111·mii;~:1 iii the 1111iel :i111\ pe:lct•:lhle pos~c~$ion of thr.-~·aid p:i.rty of the second p:irt, its liUC· cr~~,w~ uihl n~~ii..:i:,; ;1 ,.:ain~t all ;uul p\·cry pcr><on or fll"l°!'iOnS lawfully rl:iiming-or tu cb;m the who'.e 0 1 · any I•;trt tlwrl.-of, the ~;1i<\ purty of tl:~' :i•A 11:1rL i;!1:11\ :w,\ will \V.\ltRANT AND FOREVl:::R DEFEND. FSlJE:i-\1.L OIL 3·· :; L.~ CO? F i.L '!) JY /El):f ririsfik.'~- Township 5 South Range 97 West Section 16 & 17 Garfield County, CO DefiiWare PAGE 1 '11ie :first State I, HAAAIET SNITH WINDSOR, SZCRETAI<Y OF STATE OF THEJ STATE OF DELAWARE, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THE ATTACHED IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF MERGER, WHICH MERGES: "GETTY OIL EXPLORATION COMPANY" 1 A DELAWARE CORPORATION, WITH AND Il>l"TO "CEEVRON U.S.A. INC." UNDER THE NAME OF "CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.", A CORPORATION ORGllNIZED AND EXISTI.'VG UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, AS RECEIVED AND FILED IN THIS OFFICE THE THIRTIETH DAY OF J...J?RIL, A.D. 2002, AT 9:05 O'CLOCK A.M. AND I DO HEREBY EVRTHER CERTIFY THAT THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AFORESAID CERTIFICATE OF MERGER IS THE FIRST DAY' OF MAY, A.D. 2002, AT 2 O'CLOCK P.M. I llllll lllll lllllll llll lllll lllll llllll Ill lllll llll llll 669006 02/22/2005 02:~7P 81664 P367 M ALSDORF 1 of 3 R 16.00 D 0.00 G~RFIELD COUNTY CO 0784181 8100M 05010 7962 -·'7·, ._,.,,-·' Harriet Smith Windsor, Secretary of State AUTHENTICATION: 3674757 DATE: 02-09-05 ·:. \ I llllll lllll lllllll 111111111111111111111111111111111111 669006 02/22/2005 02:07P 81664 P368 M RLSDORF 2 of 3 R 16.00 D 0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO CERTIFICATE OF MERGER OF GETIY OIL EXPLORATION COMPANY CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. lt is hereby certified that: ~.i.1t1.i.~ ..,,: .... ..,..t..<.Q,.,~ S2CJ<ET..l.Rl:' OJ? STATE DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS FILED 09: 05 AM 04/30/2002 020274446 -0784181 L The constituent business corporations participating in the merger herein certified are: (i) Get!y Oil Exploration Company, which is incorporated under the Jaws of the State of Delaware; and (ii) Chevron U.S.A. Inc., which is incorporated under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. 2. An Agreement of Merger has been approved, adopted, certified, executed and acknowledged by each of the aforesaid constituent corporations in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c) of Section 252 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, to wit, by Getty Oil Exploration Company in the same manner as is provided in Section 25 l of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. in accordance with the laws of the State of its inco:rporation. 3. The name of the surviving corporation in the merger herein certified is Chevron U.S.A. Inc., which will continue its existence as said surviving corporation under the name Chevron U.S A. Inc. upon 1he eITeclive: date of said merger pursuant to the provisions of the laws of the Slate of its incorporation. 4. The certificate of incorporation of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., as now in force and effect, shall continue to be the certificate of incorporation of said surviving corporation until amended and changed pursuant to the provisions of the Jaws of the Stale of its incorporation. 5. The exectJted Agreement of Merger between the aforesaid constituent corporations is on file at an office ofthc aforesaid surviving corporation at 575 Market Street, San Francisco. CA 94105. I llllll lllll lllllll llll lllll lllll llllll l!l lllll llll llll 669005 02/22/2005 02:07P 81664 P369 M RLSDORF 3 of 3 R 16.00 D 0.00 G~RFIELD COUNTY CO 6. A copy of the aforesaid Agreement of Merger will be furnished by the aforesaid surviving corporation, on request, and without cost, to any stockholder of each of the aforesaid constituent corporations. 7. The aforesaid surviving cmporation does hereby agree that it may be :;erved with process in :he State of Delaware in any proceeding for enforcement of any obligation of Getty Oil Exploration Company, as well as for enforcement of any obligation of said surviving corporation arising from the merger herein certified, including any suit or other proceeding to enforce the right, if any, of any stockholder of Getty Oil Explorntion Comp!llly as determined in appraisal proceeding,' pursuant to the provisions of Section 262 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware; does hereby irrevocably appoint the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware as its agent to accept service of process in any such suit or other proceedings; and does hereby specify the following liS the address to which a copy of such process shall be mailed by the Sev-re!llly of State of the State of Delaware: Corporate Secretary Department, Chevron U.S.A. Inc., 575 Market, San Francisco, CA 94105. 8. The merger is to become effective on May l, 2002, 2:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time. Dated: May 1, 2002 CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. By: lsfFrank G Soler FrankG. Soler Its: Assistant Secretary · ,, o f '"· JAN 19 1988 Recorded at I ... "'\; I il '>'clock _ _,__,., Reception No. 38!°>_,,JS MILDRED ALSDORF, RECORD GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO DEED KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: ...,.,..n11~ :!,,,._i, 1'\.\C\Q({ State Doc. Fee $ ~J. -+, ..... __ _ 728 P!GE 19 That this deed is made effective as of the 31st day of December, 1984 by and between Getty Oil Company, a Delaware corporation,. (hereinafter referred to as 11 Grantor 11 } and Getty Oil Exploration Company, a Delaware corporation (hereinafter referred to as 11 Grantee 11 ). W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner and/or holder of those certain shale oil prop- erties, and lands in. Mesa and Garfield Counties, Colorado, described in Exhibits 11 A11 and 11 811 attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof (hereinafter collectively referred to as the 11 Properties 11 ); and NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of one dollar and other good and valuable considerations, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Grantor does hereby quitclaim, bargain, sell and convey unto Grantee, all of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to the Properties, together with all improvements situated thereon and all water rights, permits and applications, and reservoir and ditch rights, appertaining or belonging thereto or used in connection therewith, and other appurtenances thereunto belonging. Grantee does hereby accept this deed subject to easements, rights of ways, exceptions and any and all reservations appearing of record affecting any of the Properties and/or rights granted. To have and to hold the same together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining to Grantee, and all the estate, right, title, claim and demand whatsoever, of the Granter, either in law or equity, of, in and to the Properties, together with all improvements situated thereon and all water rights, permits and applications, and reservoir and ditch rights, appertaining or belonging thereto or used in connection therewith, and other appurtenances thereunto belonging. This deed shall extend to, be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the successors, and assigns of Grantee. STATE OF COLORADO CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER ~ I my hand and official seal. Notary P'ublic: /J~ ru. ~· My Comission Expires: ..,k4/_,...,c,,o.,,...1_9_,,.i•,,B,.a.,,..,,..,,.,,..,..,._-- Address: f/iJJ%o/6;nJ"'l'l~o;;)z;. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this fl'#_ day of ~ , 1987, by V/. F 4z;::,r,,v_.. , to be known to be the ~executed the foregoing instrument as Attorney-in-Fact of Getty Oil Exploration Company. Witness my hand and official seal. L'. ··-··· .,, .. ,. Notary Public My Comission Expires Address T5S-R97W Section 10: Section 11: Section 12: Section 13: Section 14: Section 15: Section 16: Section 17: Section 19: J.D. No. 8 claim, comprising the NW/4; P.O. No. 1 claim, comprising the SE/4; P.D. No. 2 claim, comprising the SW/4. F.D. No. 3 claim, comprising the NE/4; F.D. No. 4 claim, comprising the SE/4; F.D. No. 5 c.laim, comprising the NW/4; F.D. No. 6 claim, comprising the SW/4. Triumph No. 25 claim, comprising the N/2N/2; Triumph No. 26 claim, comprising the S/2N/2; Triumph No. 27 claim, comprising the N/2S/2; Triumph No. 28 claim, comprising the S/2S/2. Garfield County, CO Triumph No. 29 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the N/2N/2; Triumph No. 30 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the S/2N/2; Triumph No. 31 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the N/2S/2; Triumph No. 32 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the S/2S/2. F.D. No. 1 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the NE/4; F.D. No. 2 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the NW/4; C.D. No. 7 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the SE/4; C.D. No. 8 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the SW/4. Triumph No. 1 placer mining claim, comprising the S/2S/2; Triumph No. 2 placer mining claim, comprising the N/25/2; Triumph No. 3 placer mining claim, comprising the S/2N/2; Triumph No. 4 placer mining claim, comprising the N/2N/2. Triumph No. 5 placer mining claim, comprising the S/2S/2; Triumph No. 6 placer mining claim, comprising the N/25/2; Triumph No. 7 placer mining claim, comprising the S/2N/2; Triumph No. 8 placer mining claim, comprising the N/2N/2. Triumph No. 9 placer mining claim, comprising the S/2S/2; Triumph No. 10 placer mining claim, comprising the N/2S/2; Triumph No. 11 placer mining claim, comprising the S/2N/2; Triumph No. 12 placer mining claim, comprising the N/2N/2. Coral T. No. 39 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the E/2SW/4 and Lots seven (7) and eight (8); with Lot 7 aka the 37.79 acres being the NW/4SW/4 and lot 8 aka the 37.99 acres being the SW/4SW/4; -4- I hds ... ---. • . .. "' ; . .f.Jlnqn N. itrin~rtt !l'~o/!ll~cftkS'!ater/~ iln qenhy rrrtifg th.attl~a&i'fleandjl;"'o/f~~atn.uiandair'l'edcofiy-<{ Certifi~ate or Amendment of the "PACITIC ll'ZSTERN OIL COnPORATioN•, n• Neeivod ·11nd fl 1 ed in this office tho twenty-fifth <.1.ay of April, A.ll. l?,56, .at ll o'clock A.~t. -, 3ht We.stfntnny lll1erenf, Jluw.eli.twC1.tbLhktm'/lkntd . <Ntdo;ficf:al&aa./at!!Jo-1u•1<tA.iJ 'txnoty-:1hth ~t;!f •. .(-Anril e'ntlu~71ea1'oj'OU4<!/ln·d <nreUtou.6andnbuiltu11d'l'ed,tAul. n rty-~ l.:r • I • • • • • OUTil'IOAT!: O!' .AMENDMENT · ........ · ·· ·· ·· or> .. ;. ·· : ·. · -~EltTI!'Io·ii-E or" ~ORP~UTION " ... : ·..: .. :;.:· . : ·• ..... ". . .. . . . P ~omc W":r:sTulr'·o'ii'<io~alnoi<; :~ :;;.;?POnii:ion orgun.ized, and exi•ting 1U1der lllld by virtue ·o! ·the Gilneia! Corporation Lnw ot tho . . . . . . .. . .. Sta.le o! Dela.ware, ... ".-. '-: : ... · ." .... , -· · · . :· .. .. -. ; .......... · ,. :-.... . Dou~~~:· FrnaT: That, at a meeting ohhe Board of Directora or as.id Pacific Western Oil Corporation duly hold ·and convened, at which a qnor= was present and acting tbroughont, resolutions were duly adopted •Citing forth a propo•crl amendment to the Certllica.te of Incorporation of said corpornlion nnd declaring said air.cndment advisable and call- ing a meeting of tho stockholdors of said corporation for CO!l!iderntion I.hereof. Tho resolution aetting fort.h snitl =~ndment is u follow"' . . RESOLVJ:D, that it is hereby deola.red advisable to a.mend tho Certi.6- ento of Incorporation of this corporntion ao t.hnt Article First thereof shall read·.~ follows: · • F=: The name or tho corporntion is Getty Oil Company. S~o:<I>: Tbnt tberen,fler, pnr•nant lo resolution o! its. Board of Directors, a meeting i>! tho atoclcholders or said corpora ti on !or tho 'purpose of con•idering nnd acting on said nm~ndment wns duly cnlled and held at tlie office or the corporntlon, Pcnnsylvaniii Building, Wil- mington, Dclnwnre,' on the 2~lh dny of April, 1956, 011t which meeting t.he persons or bodies corporate holding the majority or the voting stock of said corporation, entitled to vote, voted in favor of liaid amend- ment and said nmondmen_t wu duly ndopled in nccordnuco with tho .. provi•io~s of Scctjon 2~2 of l11e Genornl Corporation Lnw of the Stnlo of Dclnwnro as umended. Tn11t1>: Thnt, U10 CJlpitnl of said corporation will not be reduced under or by reason •o.f snicl. amendment. • • . . 7 • .. i· I ; ~· . : . :: .: :~:·~·~.~ ) ~ : :~~:.'.:~ ,-,. .. ;-·~· ' SOOif 160f PAliC 48 lir Wm<1'88 WllDZOP, aaid.Paciflc Westen\ Oil Corporal.ion baa CAn•ed its corporat<I s~al to be hereanto allixed 4ad this eertillCAte to bo sigDed by Emil l!Jnt.t, a Vice-Prc,idont, and CbarlOB F. Krug, its Secretary, thia UU. day' of April, 1956. : ' .. · .:: .... .' .... ~ : ·. ... .,. . ·. ·,·:·:-,·: :.• ...... ': · .... P.1.CIJ'lo· wr.ana. .... 011. COIU'0?.4T!OIC ·: :.~:{:~~;f~;-~:: .. ~~T·~~~~--:::·: ·. ~.:· ...... :;~; ._. -. . . -. .. ·. :~_;·~··: .. _.. p.~01'1C WESTERN OIL CQR.POl!ATION CORPORA TE S£Al. • • 1928 DEt..\.W<\RE .... ,. •·: ·.·· .. ·. _., .:-·, . :- By Eirn.lUmB Vice-Pruitlent •, i ClU.ltU:ll F. 1U110 $ecrelc.ry • • • • • .. • • • • • . 3 Sr.ln ot Dz.uw...u ·: • 2 81 : CollllTT or N&w c~· 5 ..• Br. IT RWD<ll?Jl!:D, thn.t on thia 24lh day of April, A. D. 1956, person'nlly cnmo before mo, a Notnry Public in and for tho connty and eta!c aforesaid,. Exit. E:Ltmr, ·a Vice-President ot PaciJlo We!tern Oil Corporation, n.nd CJUlll..ZS F. ·Kauo, Scoreta{i,; of Pnciflc We•tern Oil Corporation, a corpora.lion of the Stato of !llo.ware, the corpo- ration d .. cribed in and which . uecntcd the. rbregoing cortitlcate, known to me personally to bo such, and they, lho said E>UL Kt.um, ns anch Vii!a-President and C:llJ.llL&8 F'. Kitoo, aa '1112ch Secretary, duly c:cecated said certi.ficate bo!oro me nnd 'acknowledged said cerlii!cate to be their act nnd deod and the AC! nnd deed of in.id corporation; I.hat the sigruiturea of the said Vice-President and of the Secretary of said corporation to said foregoing certillcato nre in tho handwriting of tho uid'Vicc-President and Sear'etary of Hid corporation, respectively, and thut the aeal n.llixod to said certificate is the common or oorporatc seal of said oorporation. · · · • Iir Wrnn:sa Wn?Jl!:07, I have horounto ••~ m)' hund and sen!. of office the day B.lld year aforesaid. Al.Mh I. nRASURTI NOTARY PUnUC APPOINTED F£DRUARY Zl, 195$ FOR TWO YEARS STATE OF DELAWARE • At.><• I. Bwnmz Notary Public My Commission Expiros Feb. 21, 1957 Wilmington, Del. New Cnstle County ' j • • • • OllTn'IOAT! Ol!' AMENDMENT ,.-::. .... .. 01·,-,,;_ "' .. ·. • ·~ERTI!'Ic·iTE OF. ntiiou~UTION P~omo W"r.a=lr··d~:d~f~~o:{~ :~?PO~ilon orgunlxed, and exi&ting under IUld by virtue ·ot·the Glintriil Corporation Lnw ot Iha Stale o! Delaware, .... ·· .. · _._.,,_ :' .·, · · .···· ... :, •· · · · · . :· ...... • ·'-·•:··· .-:-, · .. p,:. . . . . . . Dosa HmwlY ~: FmaT: That, at a meeting ot ihe Board of Directors o! said Pacific Western Oil Corporation dnly h•ld "and convened, at which a quo= wa• present and acting throughout, resolutions were duly adopted .ailing forth a proposed amendment to the Certlnc.ate of Incorporation of said corpornlion nnd declaring said nll'.cnument advisnb!e and call- ing a mealing of tho •tockholdors of said corporation !or consideration thereof. The resolution Betting forth snitl nm~ndment is u follow•: . . RzsoLni>, that it ii hereby deolared advisable to amend tho Certi.6- cato or Incorporation or this corporation so that Article Fir•t thereof shall read·.~ follows: · • F=: The nnme o! tho corpornti~n i• Getty Oil Company. Steoll't>: That tbercn,ftcr, pnf•nnnl to resolution o! its. Board of Directors, a meeting (,£ tho atoclcholdcrs of said corporation for the 'porpo"" of considering and acting on said nm~ndmenl was duly called nnd held 11t the office or the corporation, Pennsylvaniii Building, Wil- mington, Dclawnre; on the 2~th day of April, 1956, 'at which meeting the persons or bodies corpornte holding the majority or the voting •tock or aaid corporation, entitled to vote, voted in fnvor or .:aid amend- ment and uid nmomlmen~ wn• duly ndopled in nccordanco with tho .. provi•ions of Section 242 of Ilic Ocncrnl Corporation Lnw ot the Stnto or Dclnwn.ro as uri1endcd. Tmno: Tbnt, U10 cnpital of snid corporation will not be reduced under or by renson 'o.f sniC. amendment. • . . • .. • :·- '\\ ' ··. Rec(;ption No. · ··- illqin ill'ell. ""''th;, 11th October ... ilo.ok 245 Page 371 dny o[ WARRANTY DEED in the :year o! our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine between •" ..... i&e;ff~r Record nt M., TO FEDERAL OIL SHALE COJ.il'ANY o'clock A. D. 19 a corporation duly organized and existing under and by virtue o:[ the laws of the State of Colorado , of the first part, and PACIFIC WESTERN OIL CORPORATION n corporation duly orgnnized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the state of Delaware , of the second part: WITNESSEI'H, That the said party of the fin;t part, for and in consideration of the sum of One Hundred Dollars and other good and valuable consideration to the snid p11;rty of the first part in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof fa hereby confessed and acknowledged, bath granted, bargained, sold and conveyed, and by these presenta docs grunt,. bnrsnin, sell, convey nnd confirm, unto the anld party o! the second part, its successors and assigns forever, nll the following described tracts orpDl'celS of land, situate, h•ing and being in the County ofGarfielo and State of Colorado, to-wit: 15 Placer Vuning Claim, comprising the s~ of the N~ 'friumph No; of Sec. 22; friumph No; of Sec. 22; Triumph No. of Sec. 15; Triumph No. of Sec. 15; Triumph No. of Sec. 15; Triumph No. of Sec, 15; Triumph No. 5 of Sec. 16; Triumph No. 6 of Sec. 16; Triumph No. of Sec. 16; 'l'riumph No. of Sec. 16; Triumph No. of Sec. 17; Triumph No. of Sec. 17; Triumph No. of Sec. 17; Triumph No. of Sec. 17; 16 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the N! of the N! 1 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the S~ of the S! 2 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the N~ of the S~ 3 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the of the 4 Placer blining Claim, comprising the of the Placer Mining Claim, .comprising the S! of the Si Placer Mining Claim, comprising the N~ of the 7 Placer ¥dning Claim, comprising the s~ Of the $ Placer Mining Claim, comprising the N! of the N~ 9 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the S~ of the Si 10 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the N! of the st 11 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the S~ of the N! 12 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the N~ of the N~ All in Twp. 5 S., R. 97 W. of the 6th P. M., containing 2,240 acres. !11· ·. ' .· l ~ , • Book 245 • Page 3721 • • TOGETHER-with ~ and singular tho heredltammta and appurtenances th11reanto belonging, or in anywise appertaining, and tbe ravcrsion and reversions, remaindn and remainders, renbl, iJs:aues and proll.ta thereof; and all the C!ltntc, right, title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever of the 1ald party of the flrst part, eitbei:-in Jaw or equity, of, in and to th& above bargained premi11e1, with the bereditamenta and app~ TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said premises above bargained and described, with the appurtenances onto tho ll&id party of the secon~ part, ita aucceason and uaigns fCJreVe:r. And the Wd .FEDERAL O!L SHALE COMPANY. ' party of.the first.part, for itself, ita successors alld usigns, doth covenant, ~ant, ba"rgain and agree to and with the said party of the second.part, its auccessom and assigns, that at the time of the cnaealing and delivery of tbeae pl"C!- ents it is well sei.;:cd of the premises above conveyed, as of good, sure, perfect, absolute and indefeasible estate of in- heritance, in law, in fee .simple, and hath good right,. fn:ll power and Jawfal authority to grant, bargain, sell and con- vey the same in manner and :form aio;esaid, and that the same are :free and clelll" from all former and other grants, bargains, sales, liens, taxes, assessments and incumbrances of whatever kind or nature soever; excepting such lease or leases as may now exist upon said premises or some portion·thereof for grazing purposes only; and subject to the con- ditions1 stipulations and exceptions as set forth in the United States Patent for said premises; and the above bargained premises in the quiet nnd peace.able poueHion of the said party of the second part, its suc- cessors nnd assigns against all and every-person or persons lawfully claiming or to claim tho whole or any part thereof, the said pnrty of the first pnrt shall and will WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND. ; STATE OF COLORADO. } ss .. C..~1;.L.~UNTY OF.JJ.e.n,,-.e:c.-. I, ··········"---H.erman.-B . .-..c.a.s.tle.-:------········---····~-----··-·__a. notary public in and for said ..... -... D.en'.'ier.-.................... -County in the State aforesaid. do hereby certify thaL-.D.r._J)_~ ... J:Q~-~gr _________ _ ········--········· ·········-······················and .. .G.ertr.udLl .• _.PQl<.1i.!lJ' ____ ··-··-·--·-·----··-··-···········-··-·-···-·-- who are persoruilly known to me to be the same person.e whose n&mes are subscribed to the foregoing deed as bav- ing executed the same respectively as .... ·-····-·················-· president and ........... -·-·····-·--·secreta:ry of 'lmL---····-··· ........ .FEDER.AL-OIL . .:SRALE-.C.OMP..ANY..---·-···-.-·-·-··• a corporation, and who are known to me to be such officers respectively, appeared before me this day in person, and severally acknowledged: That the seal affixed to the foregoing iwrtrwnent is tho eorporato tiea.l o:! said corporation; that the same was thereunto affixed by the au- thority' of said corporation; that said instrnment was by like authority subscribed with its corporate name; that the said.-........ -.Il •.... D ........ Pct.t.er. ........ _ ···············-······-i! the_ .. ·-····-·--···-President of said corporation and the said ............ Ger.tr_ud.e ... I. .... _Ect.t.er: ........... _ .......... -...... -.ia tbe__ ....... ·-··········-····.secretary thereof; tha.t by the au- thority of said corporation they reapectivcly subscribed their names thereto a.a....it.s_ ..... -president and.. ........... --- secretary, and that they sigJJed, sealed and delivered the said inrtrumant of writing as their free and voluntary act and de"ed, and as the free and voluntary act and deed of as.id corporation, for the tl.!lee and pnrpoaes therein set forth. Gi.ven under my hand and . .no.t.ar.iaL ..... ~cal thia._J.lt.h .. ___ day of ..... D.c:t.ab.e.r. .. _ .. _ ...... _-A. D. l9 ... l:i9 My commission expires ........... ..May_ .. 26.,. ... -······-········· ..... ·-··-····-··-·/-····-···········-···• ~9-}J·-. ~ii \ii t !,i ~ J ; ~ dbJt.f/;_~i:;· ~~-~r. ~hblic. ': . ..-. :1-.. , . ... ""' .·• .... Township 5 South Range 97 West Section 20 Garfield County, CO Vefiiware PAGE 1 'Ifie :first State I, HAAAIET SMITH WINDSOR, SSCifSTAF.Y OF STATE OJ? Tl:f.E STATE OF DELAWARE, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THE ATTACHED IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF TEE CERTIFICATE OF MERGER, WHICH MERGES: "GETTY OIL EXPLORATION COMPA..?VY" 1 A DELAWARE CORPORATION r WITH AND INTO "CEEVRON U.S.A. INC." UNDER THE NAME OF "CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.", A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING u"NDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, AS RECEIVED AJ.."D FILED IN THIS OFFICE THE THIRTIETH DAY OF ~.PRIL, A.D. 2002, AT 9:05 O'CLOCK A.M. JlND I DO HEREBY PORTHER CERTIFY THAT THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TEE AFORESAID CERTIFICATE OF MERGER IS TEE FIRST DAY OF MllY, A.D. 2002, AT 2 O'CLOCK P.M. 111111111111 lllllll llll lllll lllll IJllll Ill 1111111111111 669006 02/2212005 02:07P 61664 P367 M P.LSDORF 1 of 3 R 16.00 D 0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO 0784181 8100M 05010 7962 '-·"· ·/"'' Haniet Smith Windsor. Secretary of St<i.te AUTHENTICATION: 3674757 DATE: 02-09-05 ~-\ I llllll lllll lllllll llll lllll lllll llllll Ill lllll llll llll 669006 02/22/2005 02:07P 81664 P368 M ~LSDORF 2 of 3 R 16.00 D 0.00 GRRFIELD COUNTY CO CERTlFICATE OF MERGER OF GEITY OIL EXPLORATION COMPANY WITH AND JN"TO CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. lt is hereby certified ihat: •;n.n•.1:1 ..,,. ...,..,""'-Q,...~ SECRETARY OP S'I'A~E DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS FILED 09: 05 AM 04/30/2002 020274446 -0784181 1. The constituent business corporations participating in the merger herein certified are: (i) Geny Oil Exploration Company, which is incorporated under the Jaws of the State of Delaware; and (ii) Chevron U.S.A. Inc., which is incorporated under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. 2. An Agreement of Merger has been approved, adopted, certh'ied, executed and acknowledged by each of the aforesaid constituent corporations in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c) of Section 252 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, to wit, by Getty Oil Exploration Company in the same manner as is provided in Section 25 l of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. in accordance with the laws of the State of its incorporation. 3. The name of the surviving corporation in the merger herein certified is Chevron U.S.A. Inc., which will continue its existence as said surviving corporation under the nnme Chevron U.S A. Inc. upon ihe effective date of said merger pursuant to the provisions of the laws of the Slate of irs incorporation. 4. The certificate of incorporation of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., as now in force and effect, shall continue to be the certificate of incorporation of said surviving corporation until amended and changed pursuant to the provisions of the laws of the Stale of its incorporation. 5. The executed Agreement of Merger between the aforesaid constituent corporations is on file at an office of the aforesaid surviving corporation at: 575 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. I llllll lllll lllllll llll lllll lllll llllll Ill lllll llll llll 669006 02/22/2005 02:07P 81664 P369 M ALSDORF 3 of 3 R 16.00 D 0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO 6. A copy of the aforesaid Agreement of Merger will be furnished by the aforesaid surviving corporation, on request, and without cost, to any stockholder of each of the aforesaid constituent corporations. 7. The aforesaid sun•iving cmporation does hereby agree that it may he served with process in :he State of Delaware in any proceeding for enforcement of any obligation of Getty Oil Exploration Company, as well as for enforcement of any obligation of said surviving corporation arising from the merger herein certified, including any suit or other proceeding to enforce the right, if any, of any stockholder of Getty Oil Exploration Company as determined in appraisal proceeding' pursuant tn the provisions of Section 262 of !he General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware; does hereby irrevocably appoint the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware as its agent to accept service of process in any such suit or other proceedings; and does hereby specify the following~ the address to which a copy of such process shall be mailed by the Secretary of State of !.he State of Delaware: Corporate Se<..-relary Department, Chevron U.S.A. Inc., 575 Market, San Francisco, CA 94105. 8. The merger is to become effective on May 1, 2002, 2:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time. Dated: May 1, 2002 CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. By: ls/Frank G Soter Frank G. Soler Its: Assis tan l Secretary '' o f ''". JAN 19 1988 Recorded at I ... "i ; I <L '>·c1ock _ _,__"' Reception No. 38:> . JS MILDflED ALSDORF, RECORD GARFIELD COUNTY. COLORADO DEED KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: '-7/'"\"'ll~ J:";:i .J. I q '\G,Q'i. State Doc. Fee $ -'1t.,1-k __ 728 P!SE 19 That this deed is made effective as of the 31st day of December, 1984 by and between Getty Oil Company, a Delaware corporation,. {hereinafter referred to as 11 Grantor 11 } and Getty Oil Exploration Company, a Delaware corporation (hereinafter referred to as 11 Grantee 11 ). W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner and/or holder of those certain shale oil prop- erties, and lands in. Mesa and Garfield Counties, Colorado, described in Exhibits 11 A11 and 11 811 attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof {hereinafter collectively referred to as the 11 Properties 11 ); and NOW THEREFORE, for and in cons i dera ti on of one do 11 ar and other good and valuable considerations, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Granter does hereby quitclaim, bargain, sell and convey unto Grantee, all of Grantor•s right, title and interest in and to the Properties, together with all improvements situated thereon and all water rights, permits and applications, and reservoir and ditch rights, appertaining or belonging thereto or used in connection therewith, and other appurtenances thereunto belonging. Grantee does hereby accept this deed subject to easements, rights of ways, exceptions and any and all reservations appearing of record affecting any of the Properties and/or rights granted. To have and to hold the same together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto be 1 ongi ng or in anywise appertaining to Grantee, and a 11 the estate, right, title, claim and demand whatsoever, of the Granter, either in law or equity, of, in and to the Properties, together with all improvements situated thereon and all water rights, permits and applications, and reservoir and ditch rights, appertaining or belonging thereto or used in connection therewith, and other appurtenances thereunto belonging. This deed shall extend to, be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the successors, and assigns of Grantee. STATE OF COLORADO CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER rf§J f :. :1 ~)\' \ ...., !:J ...... my hand and official seal. Notary P'ubj i c: My Comission Expires: Address: 4~aa fU · Mu~ u111ZvA;T~oio& The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this if #c, day of ~ , 1987, by 0/. F 4:l:;AMc , to be known to be the ~executed the foregoing instrument as Attorney-in-Fact of Getty Oil Exploration Company. Witness my hand and official seal. ··-···· '•'''·" Notary Public My Comission Expires Address T5S-R97W Section 19: Section 20: Section 21: Section 22: Section 23: Section 24: Section 25: Section 26: Section 28: Section 29: B~'.K 728 P~GE 24 Garfield County, CO Coral T. No. 40 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the SE/4. Big Bell No. 5 placer mining claim, comprising the NE/4; Big Bell No. 6 placer mining claim, comprising the SE/4; Big Bell No. 7 placer mining claim, comprising the NW/4; Big Bell No. 8 placer mining claim, comprising the SW/4. Big Bell No. 1 placer mining claim, comprising the NE/4; Big Bell No. 3 placer mining claim, comprising the NW/4. Triumph No. 15 placer mining claim, comprising the S/2N/2; Triumph No. 16 placer mining claim, comprising the N/2N/2. G.D. No. 3 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the NE/4; C.D. No. 4 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the SE/4; C.D. No. 5 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the NW/4; C.D. No. 6 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the SW/4. Triumph No. 33 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the N/2N/2; Triumph No. 34 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the S/2N/2; Triumph No. 35 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the N/2S/2; Triumph No. 36 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the S/2S/2. Triumph No. 37 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the N/2N/2; Triumph No. 38 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the S/2N/2; Triumph No. 39 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the N/2S/2; Triumph No. 40 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the S/2S/2. G.D. No. 1 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the NE/4; G.D. No. 2 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the NW/4; C.C.O. No. 7 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the SE/4; C.C.O. No. 8 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the SW/4. Clear Creek No. 1 placer mining claim, comprising the NE/4; Clear Creek No. 2 placer mining claim, comprising the NW/4; Clear Creek No. 3 placer mining claim, comprising SE/4. Chicago No. 1 placer mining claim, comprising the NE/4; Chicago No. 2 placer mining claim, comprising the SE/4; Chicago No. 3 placer mining claim, comprising the NW/4; Chicago No. 4 placer mining claim, comprising the SW/4. -5- I hds .. ---. 1. Slllx1 H01 p4r,r 50 . . • .. : :. . . f. 31n~n N. i!tdiln~rU~ !l'~ o/!lltikcf tk!l!ater/~ !lo qen>hy certify th.atU~ak11eand/f;-ro/1~6atnu1andCl.lr?<edoofoyc( Certifi~ete of Amendment of the 'PACITIC liESTERN OtL CORPORATION•, as received "11rt<l fl, ed in this office t.ho twenty-fifth d.ay of .. · Ar11·il, A,ll. 19.56, .at ll o 1 c1oek A.~t. -, 3Jn Wr.stintntt!J IJI7ereaf, Yluvue/i.,...,,e.tfALh:U,t-m'/lkAtd . a.-nd oJJ1cf:<tlacal at f!A.,,,.,,, tit;.; • txn o t y-" tx th d~ty .(-April ,'n t/ur '!f ea1' oj' (Jll/1( f&.,..d <Y11etAou.&a,ndn1,:1~ltt.t.nd'l'eda,.,ul. f1 rtr·• h: • Au'1. lrn1ll) i.il StM1 • •• • • OllTIFIO.A.T!l Ol!' AMENDMENT .. ·::~. .. . ·.~ .. : .. . . . .. or· .. -. · · OERTil'IOATE or" cidoiiP~uTio:N ;:. 0 .: H~ ·<;.: : ·• .... :· 0 0 ... P~0171o WUTu:ir' o'ti:"co;;;o!lnoiC;·:~ :;;.;rp(miilon orgun.ixed, and exhting 11I1der nnd by virtue ·of ·the Gilneial Corporation Lnw o! tho . . . . . . .. . .. State o! De!awue, ... ",. "'·:.: ., · ." ..... , .. · · · . ·. .. .. . .· ........ · . . ... ~ .. . . .. ~ .. Dou~~~:· Fl!laT: That, at a meeting of '!he Board o! Directors of said Pacific Western Oil Corporation dnly h•ld 'and convened, at which a quorum was present and acting throughont, resolntions were duly adopted •oiling forth a proposcrl amendment to the Ccrillicate of Incorporation of said corporntion nnd declaring said air.endment advisable and 111111- illg a meeting of tbo •lockholdors of said corporation for conoideration thereof. Tho resolution Betting forth saitl nm~ndment is a.s follow., . . RJ:SOLV%1>, that it b hereby deolared advbable to amend tho Certifl- cato of Incorporation of this corporntlon ao that Article First thereof sball read"~ follows: · ' FIBST: The name o! tbo corpora.lion is Getty Oil Company. Steo:<o: That theren,fter, pur•uant to resolution of its. Board of Directors, a meeting ~r tho stockholders of said corporntion for tho 'pcrpoo.e of con•idering nnd acting on said am~ndment was duly called and held at the office of the corporntlon, Pcnnsylvanin Building, Wil- mington, Dclnwnre; on the 24th day of April, 1956, 'o.t which meeting the persons or bodies corporate holding the majority of the voting sloc!r. of said corporation, l!lltitlcd to vote, voted in Cnvor or .:aid amend. ment and anid nmondmen~ wns duly ndopted in nccordanco with tho .. provi•i•'!• of Secqou 242 of !lie Genernl Corpornlion Lnw o( the Sta lo of Delnwnro o.s umendcd. Tmno: That, U.o cnpilnl of snid corporation will not be reduced under or by renson •o.f said amendment. • . . • .. i· ·····~;0~~1~~~~~~,1~~,~~t~i~t . :,._ ·: -':·· . . . 2 Iir Wmn•sa W.IUBZOJ', aaid.Pacille Westen\. Oil Corporntion baa caa•ed its corporate a~al to be hereanto allired 4nd this eerUJlcate to bo aigned hy Em1J 'Klutl:, a Vice-President, and Cbarloa F. Krug, ita Seereta.ry, thia ~th daf of April, 1956. : ·· .. '.:; . ., . .' . : .: : ·. ... ... . ·,·:·:·,': :: .• ··· · :; · .. ·. P~CI1lo· Wr.a=.'< ·On. COIU'Oll.l.TIOl< ·: :.~j~~;f~}:f:~:~1\~~~·::::·' ·. '..,:· .. ·.:;;~ · .. · ..... : ":~.:·"··:. ·:· .. P.~C!FJC WESTERN OIL CORPORATION CORPORATE SltAL • • 19l8 . D£tAWAAE ... :· ;· •·: .. • ... _; ... :· By EKn. Kr.1lTB Vice-Pre~ident .. i ' CJU.8.t,q F. Kano {Jecrelary • • • • • • • • . 3 S:r.ln: ot D~w.&U · ·• 1 · . 81 • Cou:<TT or Nsw C.um.z• . · • BP. IT Rr.>1:r.>rntun, thnt on this 2~lh day o[ April, A. D. 1956, pcnon'n!!y en.mo b<!fotll mo, a Notnry Public in and for tho county nnd at.ate aforesaid,' Exit. li'.LTmt, ·a Vioa-Preaident of PaciJlo We•tern Oil Corporation, nnd C:!U11LZ8 F. :Kauo, Sccrcta;Y.; of Pacific Western Oil Corporation, a corpora.lion of the Stato of Illaware, the corp<>- rnlion described in and which . u:ecutcd the. ~'regoing cortificale, known to me personally to bo anoh, and they, tho aaid E>UL Kt.um, na anch Vic!a-Preaident and CBJJU.ll& F. JUoo, aii 'auoh Secretary, duly cncntcd aaid ccrti1lcate be!oro me and "acknowledged aaid certit!cate to be their act D.!Jd deod and the Act And deed of 1aid corporation; that the aignahirea of the aa.id Vice-President and of the Secretary of said corporation to aald foregoing certificnto are in tho handwriting of tho aaid"Vice-President and Seor'etary of as.id corporation, respeetivcly, nnd t.bat the aeo.l 11.f!ixod to aa.id cerill!cate is the common or oorporatc seal o{ said oorporation. · · · • Iir Wrnn:sa Wauzor, I have hereunto scl my hnnd &nd scnl. of office Ille day and year aforesaid. ALMA I. BRASURE NOTARY PUDUC APPOINTED F£DRUARY 21, 1955 FOR TWO YEARS STATE OF DELAWARE • ALM• l lllWltm& Notary Public My Commission Expiros Feb. 21, 1957 Wilmington, Del. New Cnstle County • • • • OUTil'IOAT!: or AMENDMENT .. _.... . .. OJ'·,-,,;_ .. : ·.. • ·~llTil"IOATE 01'. nJoiiP~urioN :·: .. -:-~.~:~·.: : ·• .... :·.' . P~011'1o W1:nmur" Ofi"<:io~&inoi<;:~ :~rponilion orgnn.ized, e.nd exialing under 11nd by virtne ·of ·the Gi!nerill Corporation Lnw of tho . . . . . . .. ' .. Stale of Delaware, ... ··.. . . ''-: .·, · :· .... , . .-· · . :· ...... ' ···-·:··· . .. :-·.:.:' . . . . . . Dou JhlwT ~: Fmar: That, at a meeting of-the Board of Directors or sa.id Pacffic Western Oil Corporation duly h•ld ·and convened, at wbich a quorum was present and acting tbroughont, resolntions were duly adopted ••lting forth a proposed amendment to the Certificate of Inccrporntion of said corporation nnd declaring said nir.enJment advisnble and call- ing a meeting of lbo stockholders or said corporation for consideration thereof. The resolntion setting forth snitl nm~ndment is as follows: . . . . RESOL'nl>, that it is hereby deolared adviaable to amend tho Certi.6- cato of Incorporation ot this corporation so that Article First thereof •ball read·.s,s follows: · • F=: Tbe name o! tho corpornti~n is Getty Oil Company. Sl!CO!<D: Thnt 1heren,fter, pnrsnnnt to resolution of its. Board of Directors, a meeting M tho stockholders o! said corpora ti on for tho 'pnrpo<C of considering nnd acting on said nm~ndment was duly called nnd held at the office of the corporation, Pennsylvaniti Building, Wil- mington, Delnwnre; on the 2~th dn.y or April, 1956, ·at which meeting the persons or bodies corpornte holding the majority 0£ the voting stock of said corporation, entitled to vote, voted in favor of iaid amend- ment and said amondmen~ was duly ndoplcd in uccordanco with tho .. provi•io~s of Section 242 of tl1c General Corporation Lnw of the Stnlo 0£ Dc\nwnro as umendetl. T11111n: Thnt, UID cnpitnl of said corporalion will not be rcduccJ under or by reason ·o.r snit! amendment. • • .. .. -: .............................. ~-..11:--l~'-- Filed for r a c ord Oct F~. 1 9u9-'i! 8.20 A. M. Reception #170 04) Chas. S. Keegan, Recorder. Book Page No. SS7 WARRANTY 0£ED-Corpor :atlon to Corpor111tion.-The \V, H . Kl1tltr Stntlonery Co., Denver. ~I.. ~bis 1!lteb, ~fade thlR 11th day oC October in the year oC our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine be tween FEDERAL OIL SHA LE COMPANY :i corporation d ul y orcanltc d nnd e~l sting under nnd by virtue or tho hiwa or tho Stnt11 or Colorado , or the !!rat put, and PACIFIC WESTERN OIL CORPORATION a corporation du lr or:;nnize<l :ind existing under and by virtue oC tho / law• or the State o r Delaware . or the •econd p:irt; WITNESSETH, That tho sn ld party or the fir•t part, tor and in conslderntlon oc the sum or One Hu ndred Dollars and __ __,othe r good and valuable consider-~-!W to tile said part; or tho first vart In hnud 11ald tyR/J snld party ot the second part. the receipt whereof Is hereby conCe~se<l nutJ acknowled gcc.J, h:tth granted, harp,am etl , a10 Jtl a.ud conveyed. and Uy these presents clues grant, bargain, sell, convey :incl confirm. unto the eaill pnrty or tho seconc.1 part, Its sncccsAors :i nti assigns forever, all tho tallowi ng deocribeJ t::-acts 0 1· parcels or land, sl ulatc, lying and !leing in tho County or Garfield and State of Colorado, to-wit: Big S ell No . l Placer 1'1ining Claim, comprising t he ~t o f Sec .21; Big Bell No. 3 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the of Sec .21; Big Be ll No . 5 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the NEl of Sec.20 ; i3ig Bell No . 6 Placer f.'.ining Claim, comp ri sing the SEi-of Sec.20 ; i3 ig Be ll No . 7 Pla~er !lining Cl aim , comprising the NW~ of Sec .:::i ; Big Be ll No. 8 Placer !>lining Claim , comprising the SW~ of Sec .20; All in Twp. 5 s.' R. 9 7 w. of the 6th P. M. I containing 960 c acres. TOGETHER, with all nod elngular U.e heredltameots and appurtenances thereunto belonglog, or lo 11oywiao appertaining, and the re\'ersion nnd roveraloos, r emainder and remainders. rents, lasues and profits thcreo!; and all the estnte, right, title, Interest, claim nnd demo.nd whatsoever o! tho •nid party or the first part, e ither In law or equity, or, it nnd to tlle abo\'e bargained premises, with the heredJlnn1e nts ant.I nppurtena.oce1:1. · TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the anl d premises above bargained and described. with the appurtenances unto the said party or the second part, Its succc .. on and assigns fore ver. Anu the said FEDERAL OIL SHA LE COMPANY po.rty o f the first pn.rt, tor itself, ih auccessors nnd iissig ns, cloth covenant, gr:i.nt. l>argaio a.nd :i.gree to and with tho ttahl part ot th e secontl pnrt. ll1 s ucct:1taors :ind o.ssfgos, tha.t at th n Ume o r tho ~nseo.llng nnd deJtvery ot lb eee pres· euts it is we ll seized o r the pr~mises above conveyecl, a~ ot go0tt. t111ro, pcr£cct, a.baolute und Jnd<!fea.albl e C!:ilO.le ot Inher itance, Jn lnw, In !co simple, nn~ hath good r ight, full power an~ lawful authority to grunt, ban;:ilo, sell nud convey the 1'4.mo in manner nod form aforesaid, and th11t tbc same a re free :incl c lear trom nil former nnd other c;ra nts, bargains, sales, Hens, taxes, assessments and lncumbrances or whnte\·er kind or nature soever: excepting such lease o r leases as may now exist upon said premise s or some portion thereof for grazing purposes only; and subject to the conditions, stipulations and exceptions as set forth in the United States Patent for said premises; nod tho above b11rgained pr emhca in tho qui e t and peace:i b1o pos-:Je!sion of the s altl p11rty ot the seconcl p:irt, Its sue· ceasors and assigns against aU nnd eYery p e rson ur pE:rson1 lawfully claiming or to claim the whole or any part tbereot,ot~ll '!°'3lij party or the ftr•l part shall nnd wlll WARRANT ANO FOREVER DEFEND. :"'.';'"i~~~&'~~4;g. .. ~HEREOF, Tho said party o! the fir st part h:ith cauoed Ila corporate nn.me to bo hereunto sul>- _.·scr~·.J ~c.._ " ... o,... •.• prealdeot, nnd It• corporate aenl to be hereunto afllxotl, attested by It• :: ·~etar:r!'.!hlf°l!ay.,c'lict_ye ar nrat abo\'e written. ·· :~-l:/i-:o-1 I ~-lfl"; /l ~ : ;t'!t11aV ~ , ~ :r-:: () / ~ .... .FEDE L .. L. . A E .. C.OMPANY ................ . ~~,\~ .. ~::L~~··· Uy..... ~. ' ... liZ:t.z;;.;,., .................... . ~...,. O '....... ·-:-4 ... ··~ ~ Secrcu.ry. t•n111itlcnl. \.,. ~~ s;r,~1~·()~_.COLOltA.OO, } ''11 . ,, ' . \ 89 . . Ci t.y ... .ana .. Co unty ot... ... Den:v.er. ................. . Tbe forc:-golng lustrument wna n.c knowletlgetl l>cloro mo lhls 11th ''"Y or Oc tober 1949 , by D. D. Potter nas Presit.lcu t aucl Gertrude I. Po tter "" Secretary oC FEDERAL OIL SHALE COMPANY, " corporation. : ~-""'--·--------.......... '" ...... , '";:::~:.~~~= ·=·;~~" : j : ~I ~ ,; , t ' t • .. N.,' "' .._._•-..-·..... I. .; : ~ -., '·, ..... Rec[;°'ption X o. ' ·-- ··Iiiio1' ·245 Page 371 dny of WARRANTY DEED Wqt!l fill'l'Il, Mod• thi• 11th October in the year of uur Lorcl, one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine between ~-~~ .. -······:~> TO ... ·· FEDERAL OIL SHALE COMPANY FffC(ff~r Record nt o'clock M., A. D. 19 n corporation duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Colorado , of the first pa.rt, and PACIFIC WESTERN OIL CORPORATION n corporation duly orgnnizcd and axisting under and by virtue of the laws of the state of Delaware , of the second part: WITNESSETII, That the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of One Hundred Dollars and other good and valuable consideration to the said p~rty of the first part in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof fo hereby confessed and acknowledged, bath granted, bargained, sold and conveyed, and by these presents docs grnnt,.bargain, Bell, convey and confirm, unto the said party of the secood part, its successors and assigns forever, all the following described tracts or parcels or land, situate, h•iog aod being io the County ofGarfielo and State o{ (;Qlora.do, to-wit: 'friumph No~ of Sec. 22; triumph No; of Sec. 22; Triumph No. of Sec. 15; Triumph No. of Sec. 15; Triumph No. of Sec. 15; Triumph No. of Sec. 15; Triumph No. of Sec. 16; Triumph No. of Sec. 16; Triumph No. of Sec. 16; '.I'riumph No. of Sec. 16; Triumph No. of Sec. 17; Triumph No. of Sec. 17; Triumph No. of Sec. 17; Triumph No. of Sec. 17; 15 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the s~ of the N~ 16 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the N~ of the N~ 1 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the S! of the s~ 2 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the N! of the s1 3 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the S1 of the Ni 4 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the N~ of the N! 5 Placer Mining Claim, .comprising the s~ of the s~ 6 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the N~ of the S! 7 Placer !{lining Claim, comprising the s~ of the N! 8 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the N~ Of the N! 9 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the SI; Of the s~ 10 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the N! of the s~ 11 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the s~ of the N~ 12 Placer Mining Claim, comprising the N! of the N~ All in Twp. 5 S. , R. 97 W. of the 6th P. M. , containing 2, 240 acres. i.11· ·. \ . ~ : ~ ' Book 245 · Page J721 • • TOGE'I'RER-with ~ and aingular the hereditammta and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in anywise appertaining, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainden1, renbl, iuues and profits thereof; and all the est.ate, right,. title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever of the aaid party of the Brat part. either in law O?" equity, of, in s.nd to th& above bargained premises, with the hereditamenta and appurtenances. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said premises above bargained and described, with the appurtenances onto the said party. of thu &econ~ part, ita aucceaaors and asaigns forever. And the said .FEDERAL O!L SHALE COMPANY. , party of. the first. part, for itself, its successors and assigns, doth covenant,. 8-rant, b~ain and agree to and with the said party of the second.part, its successors and assigns, that at the time of the en8tlling and clelivery of these pres~ ents it is well sei,z:ed of the premises above conveyed, as of good, sure, perfect, absolute and indefeasible estate o! in- heritance, in law, in fee .simple, and hath good right. full power and Jawfnl authority to gmnt. bargain, sell and con- vey the same ia =ner and form aio;esaid, and that the same are free and clear from all former and other grants, bargains, snles, liens, taxes, asseBsmenta and inctunbrances o! whatever kind or nature soever; excepting such lease or leases as may now exist upon said premises or some portion·thereof for grazing purposes only; and subject to the con- ditionsL stipulations and exceptions as set forth in the United States Yatent for said premises; and the above bargained premises in the quiet and peaceable possession o! the said party o! the second part, its snc- ces:iors and assigns against all and every person or persona lawfully claiming or to claim tho whole or any part thereof, the said party of the first part shall and will WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND. I, ........ : .. _ ... H.er.man ... 13.-.l!as.tle.-·-·----···-··-----····_: _____ ..... --& notary public in and for said .... D.en'.'ler ...................... -County in the State a!orellllid, do hereby certify that. ... .D., .... D .. !' .. -P..Q!-_~~r.--·-·-·- ............... -... and_G.ertr.ude __ I .• _J'.2.1<.t.~.•--·-·---------·---·----··-·--·--·-----··--·-·--·--· who are peraon.nlly known to me to be the same pe:rsona whose names are subscribed to the foregoing deed as hav- ing execnted the same respectively as ... --····-··~ .............. _. president and·--·····-······-···--·secretnry o! '111L-····-····-.. · ...... .FEDER.A.L-OI.1 . .:SH..ALE....C.OMP.ANY. ... -........ -:··-·-··• a corporation, and who are known to me to bs such offict!ra respectively, appeared before mo this day in person, and severally acknowledged: That the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument in tho corporate Beal of uaid corporation; that the same was thereunto affixed by the au- thority' o! said corporation; that said instrnment was by like authority subscribed with ita corporate name; that the said.-........... D ..... .D ........ P.at.t.er._ ............................... is the.... .. ---··-··--···--President o! said corporation and the said ............ Gertr..ud.e ... I. •.. ..P.ct.t.er: ........... _ ................... ..i.s the... ........... _ ................. .Beeretnr:r thereof; that by the au- thority of said corporation they respectively subscribed their namea thereto as...i.t.S. ......... president and. .............. -- secretary, and that they signed, sealed and delivered the aald instrnment of writing as their free and voluntary a.ct and de.ed, and as the !ree snd voluntary act and deed of. said corporation, for the usea and pnrpoaes therein set forth. Gi.ven under my hand and .. no.t.ar...i.aL ..... seal this.. ... ll.t.h.. __ day of ..... D.c.tab.e.r. .. _ ...... ···--A. D. 19 ... 4:9 My commi9Sion expires .......... .May. ... 26.,. -.. ···--···-·· ····-··-···~-·--· ······-···-···-$,··• l~-. •'•.~-~.~!. ,·~~ ·,~_ •• ••• :.'::--.. J-... .... -. ~~~--· ~-...... .. -: ..... .,., . _. < .... · .... Township 5 South Range 97 West Section 29 Garfield County, CO 1Jefuvare PAGE 1 ' ·--~·---·· ~· ·----- 'lfie :first State I 1 Hl!AAI.F;T SMITH WINDSOR, SZC:RETAAY OF STAT)!; OF T;:IE STATE OF DELAWARE, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THE ATTACHED IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF MERGER, WHICH MERGES: "GETTY OIL EXPLORATION COMPA.¥Y" 1 A DELAWARE CORPORATION 1 WITH AND I:t.i'"TO "CBEVRON U.S.A. Ill'C." UNDER THE NAME OF "CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.", A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTI.~G UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVMVIA, AS RECEIVED AND FILED IN THIS OFFICE THE THIRTIETH DAY OF APRIL, A.D. 2002, AT 9:05 O'CLOCK A.M. AND I DO HEREBY PURTHER CERTIFY THAT THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TEE AFORESAID CERTIFICATE OF MERGER IS THE FIRST DA~ OF MAY, A.D. 2002, AT 2 O'CLOCK P.M. I llllll lllll lllllll llll lllll lllll llllll Ill lllll Ill! 1111 669006 02/22/2005 02:07P 81664 P367 M RLSOORF 1 of 3 R 16.00 0 0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO 0784181 8100M 050107962 Harriet Smith Windsor, Secretary of State AUTHENTICATION: 3674757 DATE: 02-09-05 .. \ I llllll lllll lllllll llll lll/1111111111111111111111111111 669006 02/22/2005 02:07P 81664 P368 M ALSDORF 2 of 3 R 16.00 D 0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO CERTIFlCATE OF MERGER OF GETIY OIL EXPLORATION COMPANY WITH A.ND JNTO CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. lt is hereby certified that: IJA.$l,/,..Q tJ<: i.U:J~"~ SECRETARY OJ? STATE DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS FILED 09: 05 JJM 04/30/2002 020274446 -0784181 l. The constituent business corporations participating in the merger herein certified are: (i) Getty Oil Exploration Company, which is incorporated under the Jaws of the State of Delaware; and (ii) Chevron U.S.A. Inc., which is incorporated under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. 2. An Agreement of Merger has been approved, adopted, certified, executed and acknowledged by each of the aforesaid constituent corporations in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c) of Section 252 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, to wit, by Getty Oil Exploration Company in the same manner as is provided in Section 251 of the General Corporation Law of the Stare of Delaware and by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. in accordance with the laws of the State of its incorporation. 3. The name of the surviving corporation in the merger herein certified is Chevron U.S.A. 1nc., which will continue its existence as sirld surviving corporation under the name Chevron U.S.A. Inc. upon 1he effective date of said merger pursuant to the provisions of the laws of the Slate of itS incorporation. 4. The certificate of incorporation of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., as now in force lmd effect, shall continue to be the certificate of incorporation of said surviving corporation until amended and changed pursuant to the provisions of the laws of the Slale of its incoijlOration. 5. The exectlted Agreement of Merger between the aforesaid constituent corporalions is on file at an office of the aforesaid surviving corporation at: 575 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. 111111111111 lllllll llll lllll lllll llllll Ill lllll llll llll 669006 02/22/2005 02:07P 81664 P369 M ALSOORF 3 of 3 R 16.00 D 0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO 6. A copy of the aforesaid Agreement of Merger will be furnished by the aforesaid surviving corporation, on request, and without cost, to any stockholder of each of the aforesaid constituent corporations. 7. The aforesaid surviving corporation does hereby agree that it may he served with process in :he State of Delaware in any proceeding for enforcement of any obligation of Getty Oil Exploration Company, as well as for enforcement of any obligation of said surYiving corporation arising from the merger herein certified, including any suit or other proceeding to enforce the right, if any, of any stockholder of Getty Oil Exploration Company as determined in appraisal proceeding' pursuant to the provisions of Section 262 of the General Corporation I.aw of the State or Delaware; does hereby irrevocably appoint the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware as its agent to accept service of process in any such suit or other proceedings; and does hereby specify the following as the address to which a copy of such process shall be mailed by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware: Corporate Se<.-retary Department, Chevron U.S.A. Inc., 575 Market, San Francisco, CA 94105. 8. The merger is to become effective on May 1, 2002, 2:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time. Dated: May l, 2002 CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. By: /g/Fr;mk G Soler Frank G. Soler Its: Assisllml Secretary · ,, o f '"· JAN 19 1988 Recorded at I .. -'\; I il ?'clock_~_,., Reception No. 38!)..,Jfi MILDr.ED ALSDDRF. RECORD GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO DEED KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: .....,,... .. ,,~ J:).r.J. 1'\.\C\Q<:./. State Doc. Fee 728 P!GE 1.9 That this deed is made effective as of the 31st day of December, 1984 by and between Getty Oi1 Company, a Delaware corporation,. (hereinafter referred to as 11 Grantor 11 } and Getty Oil Exploration Company, a Delaware corporation (hereinafter referred to as 11 Grantee 11 }. W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner and/or holder of those certain shale oil prop- erties, and lands in. Mesa and Garfield Counties, Colorado, described in Exhibits 11 A11 and 11 811 attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof (hereinafter co11ectively referred to as the 11 Properties 11 ); and NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of one dollar and other good and valuable considerations, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Grantor does hereby quitclaim, bargain, sell and convey unto Grantee, all of Grantor 1 s right, title and interest in and to the Properties, together with all improvements situated thereon and all water rights, permits and applications, and reservoir and ditch rights, appertaining or belonging thereto or used in connection therewith, and other appurtenances thereunto belonging. Grantee does hereby accept this deed subject to easements, rights of ways, exceptions and any and all reservations appearing of record affecting any of the Properties and/or rights granted. To have and to hold the same together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining to Grantee, and all the estate, right, title, claim and demand whatsoever, of the Granter, either in law or equity, of, in and to the Properties, together with all improvements situated thereon and all water rights, permits and applications, and reservoir and ditch rights, appertaining or belonging thereto or used in connection therewith, and other appurtenances thereunto belonging. This deed shall extend to, be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the successors, and assigns of Grantee. STATE OF COLORADO CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER my hand and official seal. Notary fl'ub1 i c: :-:1ri\\'\ .· ..., !..I ; . My Comission Expires: Address: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ffi:A_ day of ~ , 1987, by 0/-. F. ,4:z;;A,w-.: , to be known to be the ~executed the foregoing instrument as Attorney-in-Fact of Getty Oil Exploration Company. Witness my hand and official seal. -L .. ...... Notary Public My Comission Expires Address I T5S-R97W Section 19: Section 20: Section 21: Section 22: Section 23: Section 24: Section 25: Section 26: Section 28: Section 29: 5C:K 728 P!GE 24 Garfield County, CO Coral T. No. 40 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the SE/4. Big Bell No. 5 placer mining claim, comprising the NE/4; Big Bell No. 6 placer mining claim, comprising the SE/4; Big Bell No. 7 placer mining claim, comprising the NW/4; Big Bell No. 8 placer mining claim, comprising the SW/4. Big Bell No. 1 placer mining claim, comprising the NE/4; Big Bell No. 3 placer mining claim, comprising the NW/4. Triumph No. 15 placer mining claim, comprising the S/2N/2; Triumph No. 16 placer mining claim, comprising the N/2N/2. C.D. No. 3 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the NE/4; C.D. No. 4 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the SE/4; C.D. No. 5 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the NW/4; C.D. No. 6 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the SW/4. Triumph No. 33 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the N/2N/2; Triumph No. 34 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the S/2N/2; Triumph No. 35 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the N/2S/2; Triumph No. 36 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the S/25/2. Triumph No. 37 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the N/2N/2; Triumph No. 38 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the 5/2N/2; Triumph No. 39 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the N/2S/2; Triumph No. 40 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the S/25/2. C.O. No. 1 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the NE/4; C.D. No. 2 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the NW/4; C.C.D. No. 7 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the SE/4; C.C.D. No. 8 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the SW/4. Clear Creek No. 1 placer mining claim, comprising the NE/4; Clear Creek No. 2 placer mining claim, comprising the NW/4; Clear Creek No. 3 placer mining claim, comprising SE/4. Chicago No. 1 placer mining claim, comprising the NE/4; Chicago No. 2 placer mining claim, comprising the SE/4; Chicago No. 3 placer mining claim, comprising the NW/4; Chicago No. 4 placer mining claim, comprising the SW/4. -5- I hds ~ ---. • . ., ; :. . . ' f Jlnqn N. ~n~eU:, 9'~c/9la:kcftk!ltater/~ !In qenhy certify tAattl~ak1't!and;1>re;;~6a~n.uiandC(lr'1<edoofo;f r/ Certifi,eete or Amendment ot the •PACIJ'IC \IESTERN OlL CORPORATION•, it~ received ... nd Ci, ed in thiS orfiee t.ho tw&nty-fl.tth tl.ay of Aprtl, A,ll. 19,56, .at 11 o'clcck A.~t. -, ]n Wr.stintntt!J 31Irrre.ttf • .fluweAe.·J'etlhtt,c.:U,~my-k.nd . a.-ndt{Pci;tz/&ca./ a.lf!toRM'th.iJ 'txonty-,htb d~lif •. o/-A nril e'n tlu~ '!/ear oj' Oll4< !IJ,.,..d <nie Utou.1;<111Uf nbui /u411dn1d !uul. n rt Y-~ I. :r • ---J&:k:~~. I • •• • • • OUTI1IO.A.T!: Ol!' AME?m.MENT , ............. OJ'·:·::;. ·. ·. • -~ERTI!:Iciri: or-. ciJoB.P~UTION P~0tno wunu··61{d~ii~~o:{~:~~~iion orgnnlzed, and exiating '1Uder and by virtne ·ot ·the ~neriil Corporation Lnw ot tho State o! Delaware, .. ." .. _ _.: ·,, :'-·. · · .···· ... :,.. · · · · •, .. •• I I~ •• .-.· .... • 0 ,. •• I ••• . . ' ~ . . . . . . . . Dou :E'.iumT ~: FtMr: That, at a meeting ot ihe Board of Directors of said Pacillc Western Oil Corporation dnly hold ·and convened, at which a quorum wu present and acting tbronghont, resolutions were duly adopted ••tting forth a proposed amendment to !be Ccrtilicate of Incorporation of said corporntion nnd declaring said nll'.endment advisable and call- ing a meeting of tho stockholdors of said corporation for coraiderntion thereof. The resolution setting forth snitl nm~ndment is a.a follows: . . RESOLnD, tbnt it is hereby declared adviu.ble to amend tho Certill- cato of lncorporalion of \¥s ®l'l'orntion eo thnt Article First thereof shall read-_~ follows: · ' F=: The namc or tho corporotion is Getty Oil Compo.ny. Si:co:<o: That tbercn,ftcr, pni'snnnt to resolution o! its. Board of Directors, a meeting ~f tbo atocl<holdcrs of inid corporn ti on for tho 'purpose of con!idcring nnd acting on said nm~ndment was duly called nnd held nt the office of the corporation, Pennsy!vaniii Building, Wil- mington, Dclnwnre,' on the 2~tb day of April, 1956, 'llt which meeting the persons or bodies corpornte holding the majority of the voting stock of said corporation, entitled to vote, voted in tnvor of iaid amend- ment and snid amondmen.t wns duly ndoplcd in nccordnnco with tho .. provi•iOIJ.S o! Scctjon 2~2 of tbc Ocnornl Corporation Lnw of the Slnto of Delaware llS amended. Tn11t1>: Thnt, U10 capital of •aid corporation will not be reduced under or by rca•on •o.r snid amendment. • • . . '"t , . .. i· . : .. : -: : .f :::.~·~.: ) ~. : :~~:.::~· ·. ,. r •. P·2· • SOOK 160.1 PAlif 48 ·····~11f;~~i!~3GP:7~~:~~J,~£~t . :1". ·;' :;''. • Iir Wm<l!Sll WauzoP, aaid 0 Paci.f!c Western Oil Corporntion baa c&n!ed its corporllte ·~al to be hereunto aJfu:cd 4nd thia eerW!eate to bo signed by Emil 'Kl11tl:, a Vle&-Prc!idont, and CharlOll F. Krug, iu Seeret&ry, thia ~th daf of April, 1956. ! • ... •.:,. ..... • • : .: : •• ·~ ~ • •• ·_-':',': :: ...... ': ..... P.i.CD'lo· Wr.anll!< .on. CQllPOUT!Olf ·; :.~~~~;f~}:f:~;~1··~:~~--:·;.' ·. '..,::· .... ~·:: ... ·. . . . ... ·. :~.~·~": ..... Bf Exn. XLtmi Vice-Pre$iilent P.~OFIC WEST£Rli OIL CORPORATION CORPOAATE S£AL • · · 19'2:8 . t ~ w DEU.W~.":: / •·: " \ • Cll:.LltU:ll F. X:.110 $ecrel4ry • • • • '• • • • I • • • ·-: '\~~-" .. ·~···; _ .. . 3 Sl".l:!~ o~ Dn..w.lll.& · · • l · . 81. CoUNTT or N:tw C.ll!l"Llt• . · • BP. IT R~:urnz.uo, thnt on this 24th day of April, A. D. 1956, pcnon'nlly en.mo be!ohl mo, a Notary Public ill and for tho county And stat& aforesaid,' ·Em lU:rmr, ·a Vioe.Preaident of Pacifio Western Oil C<>rporation, and ClWIUS F. fuuo, Scoretari;; of Pnclllc Western Oil Corporation, a corporation of the Sta!o of lllawAre, the eorpo- rntion dHcribed in and which . o.xecutcd the. ~regoing cortitlcate, known to me personally to bo snob, and they, tho a&id E>UL l\'.LtiTJI, na anch Vit!e-President and C~ F. Kituo, aa 'anch Secretary, duly c:i:ecntcd said ccrillkate be!oro me and 'acknowledged said cerlitlcate lo be their act nnd deod and the act nnd deed of 1nid corporation; that the signatures of the sa.id Vice-President nnd of the Secretary of aald corporation to said foregoing ()llrtitlcnto nre in tho handwriting of tho uid'Vioo.Presidetit and Setll''etnry of anid corporntion, rcspe<:tivcly, and that the aertl a.f!ixoo w aaid certificate ia the common or corporate seal o! said corporation. · · · • Iir WlTNr.sa Wauzor, I have horcnnto set my hand and scnJ. of office the day and year aforesaid. Al.MA I. nRAStJRF. NOTARY PtJDUC APPOIN'!'EP l'EDRtJARY ZI, 19$5 FOR TWO YEARS STATE OF DELAWARE • AL>I• l llwmnz N otnry Public My Commission E:tpirl)S Feb. 21, 1957 Wilmington, Del. New Casile County • I • OllTil'IOA'l'E or .ADlm.M:ZNT · , ........... ·· or·,·, .. :_ ··: ·. · · --~- -~ERm1a·in:. or·~oiU>~iunoN ;: ... : -~ .... ~·.:· . : ·• .... :·. . .. . . .·· • P~omo WUT!mlf .. Oxi"<:io~~Tioif;:~:c.;:ponilion orguruxed, and exiating imder and by virtne ·ot ·the Gi!neral Corporation Lnw ot tho State o!Delaware,:· , '.:· ·::;::./.-·. /::: . .:::.·· . . . . . . DouHlluT~: FillllT: That, at a meeting of ihe Board of Direetora of said Pacific Western Oil Corporation dnly h•ld ·and convened, at which a qnorum was present and acting thronghon~ resolntious were duly adopted ••tting forth a proposed amendment to the Certi.ticate of Incorporation of said corporation nnd deelaring snid amendment advisable and call- ing a meeting of tho stockholders of said corporation for consideration thereof. The reaolntion aetting forth snitl nm~ndment is a.o follow•: . . ·. ~. R:i:soLni>, that it is hereby deolared adviaable to amend tho Certi.fi. cato of l11corporation of this corporation ao that Article First thereof ohall read·.;s follows: · ' FmsT: The nnmc of tho corpornti~n is Getty Oil Company. Steoiro: That tbercn,fter, pnrannnt to resolution of its. Board of Directors, a meeting i>f tho atockholdcrs of snid corporation !or tho 'purpooro of considering nnd acting on said am~ndment was duly called nnd held at the office of the corporation, Pcnnsylvaniii Building, Wil- mington, Dclnwnre; on the 2~th day of April, 1956, •llt which meeting the persons oi bodies corpornte holding the mujorily of the voting stock of said corporation, entitled to vote, voted in favor of iaid nmend- ment and snid nmomlmcn~ wns duly ndopted in nccorilnnco with tho .. provi•io~s ot Scctjon 242 of tlic Oenornl Corporntion Lnw of the Stnto of Dclnwnro as umcndcd. TntnI>: Tbnt, U10 cnpitnl of said corporation will not be reduced under or by rcnson •o.f said amendment. • .. ~--------=---------·-·-.... B'ook 24 •. F-iled. to-ecord Oct 14, i949 a_t·. a ·~-2~. M. Page J~4 Reception# 170044 Chae. s. Keegan, Recorder No. SS'7 WA,.AANTY oaED-<:erporatlo" t• Corporatlon.-'I'h• W . lL ~UU St.aUontrT Co .. Deanr. miRB;I : t!:bis llttb, Made lble llth day or ; . October In the year of oar Lord one thoaaaad nlu ;bundrtd and tc;irty-nine .bel-n ·; :nmmu. OIL SRil.R COKP.ABY ·a corporation duly orpllll:ed llAd e:i:laUnc under &Dd by Tirtae of th• ]&Wll of the Stale of Coloraclo • of th•'. 11nt part. and . PJ.Cil'IC liJSSTERS ·on COBPORATION t.. ~ •. ' . · .· . . : , : ~ o corporaUon duly organized and e:r:!IUng nndar and by 11rtue or the Fil ' · iock M., !awe or the State or Delaware , of the aacood part;· : ii9 . ·WITNE88ETH, That the 111Jd l?&rlY o« the llrat part, for and .:ieonlv. to conalderauon or the aum of One ~ge1la~~~ ------. __ __,other good and T8.lu&b1e r---~~ t.o th·~·~~~ ~~~:~r the lint part In hand l>l'ld by the aald party of the 1&e0nd part. th• receipt wbareor la hereby contee!ed .a.ad acknowled g e d. bath granted, b a rgained, e o ld a a.d conY eyed. and by the se presents does grant., ba.rgatn. ael~ conv oy and cooOrm , unto the eald party ot tbe eecood part, Its aucceuore a nd aealcna forever, all the follow ing ·described tractsor parcel s of land, alutate, lying and being In the County or Garfield and State of Colorado, to-w1t: Chicago No. 1 Pla.oer M.ining Cla111t, comprising the a ot Seo. 29; Chioago No• 2 Placer llining .ClAim., comprising the or Seo. 29-; Chicago l!lo . ~ Placer llining Cle.1m, oam.pr1Bing the ff at Seo. 2g; Chicago No. -i Placer Ji!ining Claim, comprising the SW ot Seo. 29; !i:muggler No. l Pla.oer W.ning Cla1..m, oam.pr1s1.llg the Hj'i ot Seo. Z2; Sm.uggler No. 2 Placer JU.lling CJ.aim., comprising the lli ot the SXi an4 Lota 1 am 2 ot Sec. ~; smuggler lio. z Pla.oer M.ini.D.g Cla..1m, compriaillg the Qi ot Sec. 32; Snuggler Ho. -" PlaCler JUning Qlaill., com:pr1s1Dg the Bi -ot the SWi end Lots ~ awl 4 or Sec. :52; JJ.l 1n Twp. 5 s., R. 97 w. o! the 6'th P.K., containillg 1,278.34 e.orea. lf J.. 3 !>- !UP"" TOGETHER, with 'all and alngolar the heredltl.ment.a and appurtenances ·thoreunlD belonclng, or In any wise appertaining, and the r eYet'1lon and rneralona; rem&lnder and remalndera, renta, luuea· and prollta tharoof; and all tbe eatate, rlcbt, Utle , lntereat, claim lllld demlllld wbataoenr of the &&Id party of the lint part, either lo Jo.w or equity, of, in &Dd to the aboYo bargained promts ee, w1tb tho b er c dtta meata and appurte nances. TO HAVE AND TO HOLO tbo aald premlaea above bargained and des cribed, with the appurtenance• unto th e said part)' of tbe eecond part, Ila aucceuore and anlgne foreTer. And the aald l'XDKRAJ. OIL SH.U.X COUP.ANY party of the lint part, for ltaelt, Ile 111ccee10Ta ·and ualgn1, doth covenant, grant, bargain and a.gre e to and with t bo a&ld part or the second part, !ta aacceeaors and ualcnl, that at tbe time of the enaeallng and delivery of the1e proa· enta ll la well ee!Eed of the premlae1 abon conTeyed, u of good, auro, perfect, abeoluta and lndefaulble e1tate or Inheritance, In law, In fee 1lmplo, attd hath good right, full power and Jawtol authority to gni.nt, barpln, 1ell and · co nv ey the eame In manner and Corm atorea&ld, and that the eame are tree and Clear from &JI former and ot\l er i:rant.a, bargalu, aalea, llena, t,uea, u101amanta and lncombrancea of whatever ldnd or nature 1oenr; excep~- illg auch lease or leases as may now exist upon said prEllliaes or some portion thereor tor graz.ing purposes onl.7; and subject to the cond1t1ona, stipu.lationa mid exceptions as aet rortb in the United Statea Patent tor said prailiaes; , .. , ... ,,.,, . ,,.iriiFl#.(lmi='~argalned preml aea In the Qnlat and peaceable poaa eaalon of the aald party of tha ·aecond · part, lta auc - .~ !Ii •!en• against &II and ovary person or poreona l&wtullJI' clatmlnc or to claim tho whole or any put .: ~ • t¥>>rty of the tlrst part 1b&ll attd will WARRANT AND FORl!lVER DEIFEND. ~{f .J ligT~,8~HEREOF, The •aid party ot the 11.rat part hath caused Ila corporat e name .to be hereanto 1ub- Q •: ~ I ~4. i.: ~) president, and Ill corporate aeal to ba hereunto amxed, attated by Ito · ~ 'llf ~~pd year lint aboTe written . . -~~~< .... :':)!~/ .. :.~· -~:.-.·:l.22¥~~~~::::~::·:·_~ '' '••ttu'o''"'~_.. B•cre t&ry . P rutdent. STATE OF COLORADO, } ... Ci 1iy _JUXl .. eounty or... ....... P.~n.T..~-~--·-· The foregoing: lne trument waa ackno wledced befor e me lhl1 19 4~ • by D. D. Potter 11th Gertrude I. Potter l'XI>Dil. OIL SRU.R COMP.ANY, day or &a &I My notarial comml11lon. e:i:plrea ~ 26, October, ... -\ . Township 5 South Range 97 West Section 30 Garfield County, CO 'Defuvare PAGE 1 'Ifie :first State I, Hll.IUUET SUITH WINDSOR, SZCRE!!'AF.Y OJ? STATE OF TEE STATE OF DELAWARE, DO BEREBY CERTIFY THE ATTACHED IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF MERGER, WHICH MERGES: "GETTY OIL EXPLORATION COMPANY" 1 A DELAWARE CORPORATION, WITH AND Il>i'"TO "CBEVRON U.S.A. IJIC." UNDER THE NAME OF "CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.", A CORPORATI0-11' ORGANIZED AND EXISTIJvG UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, AS RECEIVED M'D FILED IN THIS OFFICE THE THIR!l'IETH DAY OF Jl..PRIL, A.D. 2002, AT 9:05 O'CLOCK A.H. MD I DO HEREBY EORTHER CERTIFY' THAT THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AFORESAID CERTIFICATE OF MERGER IS THE FIRST DAY OF MAY, A.D. 2002, AT 2 O'CLOCK P.M. I llllll lllll lllllll llll lllll lllll llllll !II 11111 11111111 669006 02/22/2005 02:07P 81664 P367 M ALSDORF l of 3 R 16.00 D 0.00 G~RFIELO COUNTY CO 0784181 8100M 050107962 Harriet Smith Windsor. Secretary of St<!.te AUTHENTICATION: 3674757 DATE: 02-09-05 I llllll lllll lllllll llll lllll lllll llllll Ill lllll llll llll 669006 02/22/2005 02:07P 81664 P368 M ~LSDORF 2 of 3 R 16.00 D 0.00 GRRFIELD COUNTY CO CERTIFICATE OF MERGER OF GETIY OIL EXPLORATION CD:MPANY WITH AND JNTO CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. lt is hereby certified that: IJ,_h.l.~ V't:: L.t,t:;,,_,.l::J.IT~ SECAf:!l'ARJI' OF STATE DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS FILED 09' 05 Jill 04/30/2002 020274446 -0784181 L The constituent business corporations participating in the merger herein certified are: (i) Getty Oil Exploration Company, which is incorporated under the Jaws of the State of Delaware; and (ii) Chevron U.S.A. Inc., which is incorporated under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. 2. An Agreement of Merger has been approved, adopted, certified, executed and acknowledged by each of the aforesaid constituent corporations in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c) of Section 252 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, to wit, by Getty Oil Exploration Company in the same manner as is provided in Section 25 l of the General Corporation Law of the Stare of Delaware and by Chevron U.S.A. Jnc. in accordance with the laws of the State of lts incorporation. 3. The name of the surviving corporation in the merger herein certified is Chevron U.S.A. Inc., which will continue. its existence as said surviving corporation under the name Chevron U.S.A. Inc. upon the effective date of said merger pursuant to the provisions of the laws of rile State of irs incorporation. 4. The certificate of incorporation of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., as now in force a.-id effect, shall continue tD be the certificate of incorporation of said surviving corporation until amended and changed pursuant to the provisions of the laws of the Stale of its incorporation. 5. The executed Agreement of Merger between the aforesaid constituent corporations is on file at an office of the aforesaid surviving corporation at: 575 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. I llllll lllll lllllll llll lllll lllll llllll Ill lllll llll llll 669006 02/22/2005 02:07P 81664 P369 M ALSDORF 3 ~f 3 R 16.00 D 0.00 G~RFIELD COUN1Y CO 6. A copy of the aforesaid Agreement of Merger will be furnished by the aforesaid surviving corporation, on request, and without cost, to any stockholder of each of the aforesaid constituent corporations. 7. The aforesaid surviving cotporation does hereby agre.e that it may be served with process in :he State of Delaware in any proceeding for enforcement of any obligation of Getty Oil Exploration Company, as well as for enforcement of any obligation of said surviving corporation arising from the merger herein certified, including any suit or other proceeding to enforce the right, if any, of any stockholder of Getty Oil Exploration Company as determined in apprnisal proceeding; pursuant to the provii;ions of Section 262 of the General Corporation Law of the State or Delawiue; does hereby irrevocably appoint the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware as its agent to accept service of process in any such suit or other proceedings; and does hereby specify the following as the address to which a copy of such process shall be mailed by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware: Corporate Secretary Department, Chevron U.S.A. Inc., 575 Market, San Francisco, CA 94105. 8. The merger is to become effective on May l, 2002, 2:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time. Dated: .May 1, 2002 CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. By: lslpmnk G Soler Frank G. Soler Tts: Assistant Secretary · 'l <1 f r.n. JAN 19 1988 Recorded at ! .,-\;I ll ?'ctock _ _,__ Reception No. 38S, • Jtj MILDflED ALSDORF, RECOEID GARFIELD COUNTY. COLORADO DEED KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: ..,,;.-,....,.,,~ J:°:.ir.J. \q,\qQ~ State Doc. Fee 728 P!tE 1-9 That this deed is made effective as of the 31st day of December, 1984 by and between Getty Oi1 Company, a Delaware corporation,. (hereinafter referred to as 11 Grantor 11 } and Getty Oil Exp l oration Company, a Delaware corporation (hereinafter referred to as 11 Grantee 11 ). W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner and/or holder of those certain shale oil prop- erties, and lands in. Mesa and Garfield Counties, Colorado, described in Exhibits 11 A11 and 11 811 attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof (hereinafter collectively referred to as the 11 Properties 11 ); and NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of one dollar and other good and valuable considerations, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Grantor does hereby quitclaim, bargain, sell and convey unto Grantee, all of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to the Properties, together with all improvements situated thereon and all water rights, permits and applications, and reservoir and ditch rights, appertaining or belonging thereto or used in connection therewith, and other appurtenances thereunto belonging. Grantee does hereby accept this deed subject to easements, rights of ways, exceptions and any and all reservations appearing of record affecting any of the Properties and/or rights granted. To have and to hold the same together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining to Grantee, and all the estate, right, title, claim and demand whatsoever, of the Granter, either in law or equity, of, in and to the Properties, together with all improvements situated thereon and all water rights, permits and applications, and reservoir and ditch rights, appertaining or belonging thereto or used in connection therewith, and other appurtenances thereunto belonging. This deed shall extend to, be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the successors, and assigns of Grantee. COMPANY STATE OF COLORADO CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER I my hand and official seal. Notary P'ubl i c: My Comission Expires: Address: ~3 /1A.Mu~ /(~JE v/'f!/ZUY!~{JU)Z:, The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this r: #.._ day of ~ , 1987, by ·JI.. F. ,Q?;.:q,.v--' , to be known to be the ~executed the foregoing instrument as Attorney-in-Fact of Getty Oil Exploration Company. Witness my hand and official seal. ··~·· Notary Public My Comission Expires Address T5S-R97W Section 30: Section 3J: Section 32: Section 33: B':K 728 r:nE 25 Garfield County, CO Coral T. No. 27 oil shale placer m1n1ng claim, comprising lots five (5) and six (6) and the E/2NW/4; with Lot 5 aka 38.19 acres being the NW/4NW/4 and Lot 6 aka 38.40 acres being the SW/4NW/4, also that part of Tract Jl7 and 1J8 in the NW/4NW/4 and SW/4NW/4; Coral T. No. 28 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the NE/4; Coral T. No. 29 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the SE/4; Coral T. No. 30 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising Lots seven (7) and eight (8) and the E/2SW/4, with Lot 7 aka 38.62 acres being the NW/4SW/4 and Lot 8 aka 38.83 acres being the SW/4SW/4; and also that part of Tract 118 and 119 in the NW/4SW/4 and SW/4SW/4. Coral T. No. 33 claim, comprising the E/2NW/4 and Lots five (5) and six (6); with Lot 5 aka 39.07 acres being the NW/4NW/4 and Lot 6 aka 39.34 acres being the SW/4NW/4; Coral T. No. 34 claim, comprising the NE/4; Coral T. No. 35 claim, comprising the N/2SE/4 and Lots ten (JO) and eleven (JJ); with Lot JO aka 39.54 acres being the SW/4SE/4 and Lot 11 aka 39.54 acres being the SE/4SE/4; Coral T. No. 36 claim, comprising the NE/4SW/4 and Lots seven (7), eight (8) and nine (9); with Lot 7 aka 39.60 acres being the NW/4SW/4, Lot 8 aka 39. 87 acres being the SW/4SW/4 and Lot 9 aka 39.96 acres being the SE/4SW/4; The Buck Canyon No. 3 placer claim, comprising that part of Tract 58 lying in the S/25/25/2 of the Section also described in Deed recorded in Book 240, page 192 of the County Records of Garfield County, Colorado. Smuggler No. 1 placer mining claim, comprising the NE/4; Smuggler No. 2 placer mining claim, comprising the N/2SE/4 and lots one (1) and two (2); with Lot 1 aka 39.60 acres being the SE/4SE/4 and Lot 2 aka 39.59 acres being the SW/4SE/4; Smuggler No. 3 placer mining claim, comprising the NW/4; Smuggler No. 4 placer mining claim, comprising the N/2SW/4 and Lots three (3) and four (4); with Lot 3 aka 39.58 acres being the SE/4SW/4 and Lot 4 aka 39.57 acres being the SW/4SW/4; Buck Canyon No. 3 placer claim, comprising that part of Tract 58 lying in the S/25/25/2 of the section, also described in deed recorded Book 240 page 192 of County Records of Garfi e 1 d County, Colorado; Buck Canyon Na. 9 placer claim. comprising that part of Tract 54 lying in the S/25/25/2 of the section, also described in Deed Recorded Book 240, page 192 of County Records of Garfield County, Colorado. Clear Creek No. 5 placer claim, comprising the NE/4; Clear Creek No. 6 placer claim, comprising the NW/4; Clear Creek No. 7 placer claim, comprising the N/2SE/4 and Lots four (4) and five (5); with Lot 4 aka 39.60 acres being the SE/4SE/4 and Lot 5 aka 39.60 acres being the SW/4SE/4; Clear Creek Na. 8 placer claim comprising the N/2SW/4 and Lots 6 and 7; with Lot 6 aka 39.50 acres being the SE/4SW/4 and Lot 7 aka 39.60 acres being the SW/4SW/4; Blue Bird No. 3 oil shale placer mining claim, being that part of Tract 5J lying in the S/25/25/2 of the section; -6- I .. ---. • . ., : : . .f, Jlnl}n N. ~n~ru·~ 9"~c/S'l~cftk.9tdetf~ hn qenhy Cl'rtif y IA.attl~ ak'f#t! and /ln' e;/~ ~a tn.ui and air'J<edccfry-<{ Cortifi~ate of Amendment ot the 'PACITIC VESTERN OIL COnPORATION', no received ·.,nd fi' od in this office t.ho twenty-rl.fth c:l.ay of April, A.ll. 19.56, .at 11 o'clock A.M, -, 31 tt We.utinmtty ~I11rre.af, .Jf lw,,ue Am'tUibtlb :fot -m'/l'k,nd . wnd oj/1ct(alaca./ at !?}o,,,.,,,tJuJ 'txnotv-,hth d~ty -{-Ar1,.il e'ntlu1'!fea1'oj'OU/J< !f~n'd <YJ1ethou.4amdnb~liu11dJ1eda,,ul. f1 fty-,. i:i: • I • •• • • OllTil'IOAT!: Ol!' AMENDMENT · , ............. or·,·,,: ... : " • -~El!.mrciiri: 01" ntijOAP~UTION ;: ... ; -~ .... ;.:· . : ·• .... :·. ' .. . . . P~orno W'UTD>r. o'ti'Co~!'..i.noi<; :~ :c.;rp-Onii:ion orgnnhed, and e:rl&ting 11Uder nnd by virtue ·of ·the G<inerill Corporation Lnw of tho State o! DelaW&re, .. ." .... · :::.:. :' ., " ,.-:'. .. :, .. -· · · . · ................ · . . ...... . . . .. '• .. Dolt!~~~,· FINIT: That, at a meeting or-the Board of Directors o! said Pacific Western Oil Corporation dnly hold 'and convened, at which a quorum was present and acting throughout, resolutions were duly adopted ••!ting forth a proposed amendment to the Certificate of Incorporntiou of said eorporation nnd declaring snid nir.cndment advisable and call- ing a meeting of tho stockholders of said corporation for eoll!iderntion thereof. The re&o!ntion setting forth snitl o.m~ndment is as follows: . . RJ:SOLVl:D, that it ii hereby declared adviaable to amend tho CertiJl- cato o! II>corporation or this corporntion •o that Article First thereof shall read.,;s follows: · • Fmsr: The name or tho corporation is Getty Oil Company. Si:coxn: Thill thercn,fter, pursuant to resolution of its. Board of Directors, a meeting i>f tho stockholders or snid corporntion !or tho 'pcrpo.c of considering nnd acting on said nm~ndment was duly cnlled nnd held ai the office of the corporntlou, Pennsylvanii Building, Wil- mington, Delnwnre; on the 2~th dny of April, 1956, ·at which meeting the persons or bodies corpornte holding the majority of the voting stock or •aid corporntlon, entitled to vote, voted in favor or •aid nmend- ment and said nmondmcn~ wns duly ndoptcd in nccordnuco with tho .. provi•iOIJS of Scctjon 2~2 of tbc Gencrnl Corporntion Lnw or the Stnto o! Delnwnro as umcndcd. Tntno: Thnt, UIO capitnl of •nid corporation will not be reduced under or by rcnson •o.f snid amendment. • . . E :· .. i· ' ....... t ·. • .. :-;: . • BOOK160f PAliC 48 '''f ~~f~A1_~,-~~~~~!~-~l __ f7_;_.:: __ ;_~f i?tt ·-. . . . .-. ::~-· ·· ... ··-:: ·2 lir Wmnu1a W~, ...id'Pacific Western Oil Corpornlion has Mn•ed its corporate a~al to be herennto alllrcd 4nd this certillcate to bo signed by Emil 'Kl11tl:, a Vlce-Prcsidont, and CllarlDI! F. Krug, its Secret!Lry, 1hia Zith daY' of .A.pril, 1956. ~·· .. '.::······ . .-.::·. ·-~ . · . .. ·.·'::.': :.'. ..... : ': · .. -. p._cmo· Wr.l!TU!< -O:a. COJU'OMTlOll' : :.~~~~;f~:::f:~~1·~~~~·>=·: ·. '..,:· ...... :;~.: '.. ·. . . . . .· ·. ~~.;·:·:. ·:· Bi Elm. ltL'OTB Vice-Pre3idenl P.~CIFIC WESTErul Oil. CORPORATION CORPORATE SRAL • , .. 192S llEUW~ .":: y •·: .·':. :· .. i ' CIUltU:I F. lUuo {Jecretc.ry • • • • • • • • • • . 3 · II • Sr.1.n: ot DJOI.<w.l.llZ · · • l · Cou:<TT OT Nz:w C.um.it• . ·• BP. IT Ruiurntl!%o, that on this 24th day of April, A. D. 1956, pcnorially cnmo before mo, a Notnry Public in and for tho county 11.nd sta!o aforesaid,. Em Rl.ll'l'B, ·a Vioe-Preaident of Pacffio We!tern Oil C1>rporation, and CIURUS F. Kii.uo, ScorctaO;; of Pacific Western Oil Corporation, a corporation of the State of Illaw11re, the corpo- ration dMcribed in and which . Uecutcd the. aregoing Certificate, known to me personally to ho snob, and !hey, tho said E>aL KI.um, ns anch Vic!e-Preaident and C]!Ll.ltLBS F. Knuo, aa 'such Secretary, duly executed said ccrtlJlcate be!oro me and 'acknowledged said certiJlcate to be their act ruid deod and the Mt nnd deed of 1nid corpon1tion; that the signatures of the said Vice-President and of the Secretary of said corporation to said foregoing ccrtiflcnto are in tho handwriting of tho uid'Vicc-President and Sem-'etnry of said corporation, rcspeetivcly, and that the seal s.ffi.xod to said certillcnte is !he common or oorporatc seal of said oorporation. · · · • • I1< WITll"r.sa WR!llZ07, I have hereunto act my hnnd and acnl. of office the day lllld year aforesaid. ALMA I. DRASURF. NOTARY PUDUC APPOIN1'ED FEBRUARY?!, 1955 FOR TWO YEARS STATE OF DELAWARE • • .A.Ll!.L L Busl7llZ Notary Public My Colll!Iliasion E:rpirCil Feb. 21, 1957 Wilmington, Del. New Castle County • • • OE&Tll'IOAT!: O? ADNDM:ENT .. , .......... ·· or'·:,;: ·· ·. · · · .. '.. OERTI!'Io·in 07.DWORPOUTION P~0tno wur.su·o~:d~~iJ.~c.:;::~ :~?PO~iion orgnnl%ed, &nd e:ti•ting \lllder lllld by virtue ·of-the Ckneriil Corporation Lnw ot tho Stale o! Delaware, ,.." ·-.. · :. >. :' .·... .-··· ... :, .· .. · · · ....... • ........ · .-· ..... . . . . ~ . . . . . . . . Dosa HlmuT ~: Fmn: That, at a meeting orthe Board of Directora of said Pacific Western Oil Corporation dnly hold ·and convened, at which a qnornm was prc•ent and acting throughont, resolutions were duly adopted octting forth a proposed amendment to the Ccriliicate of Incorporntion of said corporntion and declaring said ntr.cndment advisnble and call- ing a meeting of tho stockholders of said corporation tor CO!l!iderntion thereof. The re•olntion eetting forth saitl nm~ndment is ae follow•: . . . . RESOLnD, that it ie hereby deolared adviaable to nmend tho Certi.6- cato of lllcorporalion of this COl'pOrntion eo that Article Firat thereof sbe.ll read-.1!5 follows: · • FlllST: The name of tho corpornti~n is Getty Oil Company. Steo:<1>: That thercn,flcr, pnf•nnnl to resolution o! its· Board of Directors, a meeting <>r tho stockholders of said corporation for tho ·purpo<C or considering and acting on said am~ndment wns duly cnlled and held at the office of the corporation, Pennsylvaniti Building, Wil- mington, Dclnwnre; 011 the 24th dny of April, 1956, ·11t which meeting the persons or bodies corpornte holding tho majority or the voting stock of said eorporntion, entitled to vote, voted in favor of liaid nmend- mcnt and "'1itl amondmcn~ wns duly ndopted in nccordnnco with tho .. provi•ic~• of Scctjon 242 of tbe Oenernl Corporation Lnw of the Stnlo of Dclawaro as omcnded. T111no: That, U>0 cnpilnl of said corpornlion will not be rcducc<l under or by rcaoon ·o.r aaicl. amendment. .. .. 255 Petge 558 .. Recorded at. o'cJoe!c A. M Dec~ 20; 19. . ~'. •· _/~--t.r j. ;/. ,._,,, .: ~· ReceptiouNn 174532 Chas. S.Keegan -'R#mdc:. d&7of December -;,,. · .. .. . ' a corporation duly organiud and existing under and bJ Tlrtue ot th• laW'll of the State ·ot Co lore.do •. t ~ • • · · , ol. the first put, and PACIFIC WESTERN OIL CORPORATION a corp oration duly organi%ed and existing under and by virtue of tha laW'll of tha State of Delanre second part; WITN E SS ETH, That the sai d party o! the firat part, for and in conaideration of tho awn of , of the Forty-seven Thousand Eight Hundred twenty-one and 20/100--DOu.ARS to the said party of the first part in band paid by the aaid partJ of the second part, the receipt whereof la here by . confessed and ncknowledged, hath granted, bargained, &old and conveyed, and by tht!.9a present& does erant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm, nnto the said party of the second part, its 1uccesaora and au~ forever, all the foll owi ng desc ribed lots · or parcel of land, situate, lying and being, in tho County ofGart'ie l.d and Stat e of Colorad o, to-wit: The Coral T. No. 1 oil shale placer mining ·claim comprts·ing the SEi or Sec. 24 in Tp. 5 s., R. 98 fl. of the 6th P.M.; The Coral T. No. 2 oil shale placer m.1n.1ng ·claim comprising the srrt ot' Sec. 24 in Tp. 5 S., R. 98 W. o:t the 6th P.M.; T"ne Coral T. No. 8 oil shale placer mining· cle..im comprising the zmt o:t Sec. 24 in Tp. 5 S., R'. 98 'i;__o:r the_ 6th P.M •. ; The Coral T. No.· ·9 oii shale placer mining claim comprising the NEi or Sec. 24 _1n Tp. 5 S '.' R. 98 W. o:r the 6th P.M.; The Coral T. No. 26 oil shale ·:plac~r·mining claim cairprising the NEt 'ot' Sec."25 in 't'p. 5 S., R. 98 lr. or the 6th P.M.; · ... . . .# . '!:·he Co ral T. No. :56 oil shale placer mining claim can.prising the N'/ff of Sec. 25 1n Tp. 5 S., R. 98 ~. of the 6th P.M.; The Core..l T. No. 27 oil shale placer minin g claim comprt sing Lots 5 and 6 and the Ei of the NWt of Sec. 30 :Ul Tp. 5 s., R. 97 ~. of the 6th P.M.; The Coral T. No. 28 oil. shale placer mining claim comprising the NEf of Sec. 30 in Tp. 5 S., R. 9? W. of the 6th P.M.; 'I'he Coral T. No. 29 oil shale placer mining claim comprising the sx; of Sec. 30 in Tp. 5 s., R. 97 w. of the 6th P.M.; and ·rhe Coral T. No. 30 oiit. shale placer mining claim comprising Lots ? and 8 end the Et of the S'iri of Sec. 30 in Tp . 5 S., R. 97 W. of the 6th P. , , The premises herein granted ccntaining 1,594.04 acres • • N o. 994. W A&Jl.illrr D&a>-<'7"' • •• •• Book Page zcc 559 TOGETHEU wilh 11\1 nnd singulnr the hC!rc<lit:i.ment!I and nppu1·te11anct.'s thereunto belonging, or in anY.,,,.ise apperlnining, an<! tho re\'cr:iiOn and rc\'Crsion:i: remainJer nnd 0 rcmsin1le~. rents, issues and profits ihercof; and all the e11tnte, right, i;ue, i'ntcr1•st·, cluim nnd demand .,;..haL.,ocver o! the snid party of the first part, either in law or equity, of, in and to the ;1Lovc. l.ari.:aincJ prcntis.cs, with the hcr~ditamentl:I. nnd appurtenances. TO HAYE ,\SU T6 HOI.iJ the r.aid pn•mises Rliove hnr:::ained and <lescrihe<l, v..-ith the appurtenances unto the 111id varty of tl10 scco11<l part, !l:> .;.uccc~,;urs anU. assig11s :o.rcvcr: Ami the .said FEDERAL OIL :'i!ALE COl.U'ANY party of the first part, for its°elf, its successors0 11nd assl[:-~s, doih covenant, grant, bargain and ag~ec 0 to and with the 11nid part;,-of the secomfpart, ii.s successors and nssigns, that nt the time of the ensealing and deli\!ery of these presw enl!I it is well seii:cd of the premise!! ubovc conveyed, as of good, sure, perfect, absolute and indefeasible estate of inw hcritancc, in law, in !cc eimpfc, and hath g-ood i-ight, fuil Power and lnwfU! nutltority to grant, ba~gain; sell nnd conw vey the same in manner· and form nfore~aid, and that the same are free and clear from all former and other grants, bnnwin~. ~r1h•!!, liens, tn:-.C's, a~.:1·~.-1menls and incumhranccs of whatever ki11tl or nature soever. Excepting such lease or leases as may now exist upon said premises, or so~e portion thereof, for grazing purposes only; and subject to the ccnditions, stipulations and eiceptions as set forth in the United .::itates Patent ror said premises. and the above burgained premises in the quiet and peace.able possession of the said party of the second part, its sucw cessors n11d nssignii against all and every person or persons lawfullr claiming or to claim the wholl! or any part thl!rco£, the said party of the first part shall and v.-iU WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND. I .J>. L:~\;.'61,?:';,:tt-:~.s 'VHEREOF. The said party of the first part hath caused its corporate name to be hereunto sub- ~ Gi::,(ibr~.lJ.ri(.{-ll, "-. president, and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed, attested by its 1 ie~la~e':h.""$'~ year first nbove written. · ~ i: f l tr1 'r \, .\ a~i.turt: ' . ·~:::: t~~~:ij::~{j;M~ ............ . /~·· Sea~tarJ'. . ~-. ,, ... ,_. ' ·.· . ~· ; ... ·•· ..... -· . ,. . .,, ~ •; ~ STATF. OFCQT,QRADO, Count\· 9!lJarfield ..... t • ·~···. . ·1· ... ---·-~ .. " ;, •..... ~.~ -...L?.A.J.-- ...... _ .... u notary public in and !or said G:b:;i..P. .. , County 1n the State aforesaid, do hereby ce fy that. .. -. . .......................... ······-.. ··-········ who are personally known to me to be the same persons whose names are subseribed to the foregoing deed as hav- . ~ident aud .............. --··-··-··-·secretary of The ...... ·-··-······-· ing executed the samo respectively ns ....... -.. -...... -............. pre . .. ... f.~P.~.~ ... 9.J;.1' .... §B!~J~~ .... Q.Q.M¥,Af;!.X.L ................... , 11 corporation, and who are known to me to be such officers respectively, appeared before me this day in person, and severally ncknowledged: That the seal affixed f that the same was thereunto affixed by the to the foregoing instrument is the corporate seal of said corporn ion; h ., ! "d n.,.,,nration· that said instrument was by like authority subscribed with its ~orporate name; that the nut or1 yo sa1 cu~,..., • said ................... .P..! .... P. .. ~ .... :r.~~.~.~;'. ............................... is the ............. . ...... president of said corporation and the said Ge:r;:.;~.de .. !.! .... !?.9..~.~.~;£._ ............................... .is the ................................. secretary thereof; that by the ....... president and .... authorit;,-of said corporation they respectively subscribed their names thereto ns ..... . . f . ·'t' gas their free nnd voluntary net sccrclarY, and thnt they signed, scaled nnd delivered the saul mstrument o Vi I 1 m . . i · tbc uses and purposes therein set forth. and deed, :uid 115 the free and voluntary ::ict and deed oi sn1d corporat1~ or -I r December A. n.10 .. 5.9.· seal this ilay o . · ..... ... · -.. . Township 5 South Range 98 West Section 36 & Township 5 South Range 97 West Section 31 Garfield County, CO 'Defuvare PAGE 1 I·-""-, ~-=-···· ""'"'"' ~,.,.,.-•·•··..,....: --~·· 'Tlie .first State I, H.llllRI.E;T SMITH WINDSOR, SEC:RETARY OF STATJI: OF TEE STATE OF DELAWARE, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THE ATTACHED IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF MERGER, WHICH MERGES: "GETTY OIL EXPLOPJl.TION COMPANY", A DELAWARE CORPORATION, WITH AND Il>i"TO "CHEVRON U.S.A. INC." UNDER THE NAME OF "CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.", A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING lJ":NDER TEE LAWS OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, AS RECEIVED Jl.ND FILED IN THIS OFFICE THE THIRTIETH DAY OF Jl..PRIL, A.D. 2002, AT 9:05 O'CLOCK A.M. llND I DO HEREBY EVRTHER CEllTIIT THAT THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TEE AFORESAID CERTIFICATE OF MERGER IS THE FIRST DAY OF MAY, A.D. 2002, AT 2 O'CLOCK P.M. l llllll lllll lllll/111/1 /lllJ 11111 llllll 111111111111 1111 669006 02/22/2005 02:07P 81664 P367 M ~LSDORF l of 3 R 16.00 D 0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO 0784181 8100M 050107962 Harriet Smith Windsor. Secretary of State AUTHENTICATION: 3674757 DATE: 02-09-05 ~-\ 1111111 111111111111111111111 11111111111 1111111111111111 669006 02/22/2005 02:07P 81664 P368 M ~LSDORF 2 of 3 R 16.00 D 0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO CERTIFICATE OF MERGER OF GEITY OIL EXPLORATION COMPANY WII1I AND lNTO CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. lt is hereby certified lhat: <Jt,,n..t..s:. """' .,;.s;iMJ:l.n~ SECm?!l'ARl!' OF S'I'ATE DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS PILED 09: as AM 04/30/2002 020274446 -0784181 1. The constituent business corporations participating in the merger herein certified are: (i) Getty Oil Exploration Company, which is incorporated under the Jaws of the State of Delaware; and (ii) Chevron U.S.A. Inc., which is incorporated under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. 2. An Agreement of Merger has been approved, adopted, certified, executed and acknowledged by each of the aforesaid constituent corporations in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c) of Section 252 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, to wit, by Getty Oil Exploration Company in the same manner as is provided in Section 25 l of the General Corporation Law of rhe State of Delaware and by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. in accorrlance with the laws of the State of its incorporation. 3. The name of tlie surviving corporation in the merger herein certified is Chevron U.S.A. Inc., which will continue its existence as sfild surviving corporation under the name Chevron U.S.A. Inc. upon 1he effective date of said merger pursuant to the provisions of the Jaws of the State of its incorporation. 4. The certificate of incorporation of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., as now in force a.-id effect, shall continue to be the certificate of incorporation of said surviving corporation until amended and changed pursuant to the provisions of the laws of the Stale of its incorporation. 5. Tue executed Agreement of Merger between the aforesaid constituent corporations is on file at an office of the aforesaid surviving corporation at: 575 Market Street, San Francisco. CA 94105. I llllll lllll lllllll llll lllll lllll llllll Ill lllll llll llll 669006 02/22/2005 02:07P 81664 P369 ~ RLSDORF 3 of 3 R 16.00 D 0.00 GRRFIELD COUNTY CO 6. A copy of the aforesaid Agreement of Merger will be furnished by the aforesaid surviving corporation, on request, and without cost, to any stockholder of eacb of the aforesaid constituent corporations. 7. The aforesaid surviving cotporation does hereby agree that it may be served with process in :he State of Delaware in any proceeding for enforcement of any obligation of Getty Oil Exploration Company, as well as for enforcement of any obligation of said surviving corporation arising from the merger herein certified, including any suit or other proceeding to enforce the right, if any, of any stockholder of Getty Oil Explorntion Company as determined in apprais~l proceeding' pursuant to the provii;ions of Section 262 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delawa..-e; does hereby irrevocably appoint the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware as its agent to accept service of process in any such suit or other proceedings; and does hereby specify the following as the address to which a copy of such process shall be mailed by the Secretary of State of lhe State of Delaware: Corporate Se<.;:etary Department, Chevron U.S.A. Inc., 575 Market. San Francisco, CA 94105. 8. The merger is to become effective on May l, 2002, 2:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time. Dated: May 1, 2002 CHEVRON U.S.A. JNC. By: ls!pmnk G Soler FrankG. Soler Its: Assistant Secretary • 1 •"'.-ti -·- hlis . ... ---. 61lJK1H01 p4r,r 50 • . .. ; ;. . . fllnqn N. iidlln~rt( 9'~o/!ll~c/tkSl!ater/~ ltU ql'l"l'fry CPrfif !J /!t.att/~ aJo'fJ(Jand r'1'o/f ~ 6 a tn.uiand C(lr'1<eCf c.cfrJ/ r/ Cei-tirt,cete or Amendment ot the 'PACIJ'IC llZSTl:RN OIL CORPORATION•, i>.s rece l.ved ·ftnd Ci' ed l.n this office t.ho twenty-fifth d.ay cf Anrll, A,ll. 1956, ~t 11 c'c1cck A,M, -, ]u l!l.e.stintnuy 'lll1rrrnf, Yluwe/i.e-,,e11bLhu,tmy-kutd . wnd o;j1cf;alacal atf!An,M<tlu"J 'txnnty-•htb d~cy •. <{-April e'nthe'/fea1'o/Oll4<!&Yd <Y1Mtli.ou.6tUtdnbuiliund·nida11ul. f'I. rtr-• l.:r • ---J&:>i:~~, •J o f cvi. JAN 19 1980 Recorded at I .,"'I ; I JL ?'clock_~- Reception No. 38!> .JB MILDnED ALSDORF, RECORD GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO DEED KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: ...,.,...n11J..&d.o' :'!lN. 1C\,\C\Q<:£ State Doc. F .. 728 P!GE 19 That this deed is made effective as of the 31st day of December, 1984 by and between Getty Oil Company, a Delaware corporation,. {hereinafter referred to as 11 Grantor 11 ) and Getty Oi 1 Exp 1 oration Company, a Del aware corporation (hereinafter referred to as 11 Grantee 11 ). W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner and/or holder of those certain shale oil prop- erties, and lands in Mesa and Garfield Counties, Colorado, described in Exhibits 11 A11 and 11 8 11 attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof (hereinafter collectively referred to as the 11 Properties 11 ); and ( NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of one dollar and other good and valuable considerations, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Granter does hereby quitclaim, bargain, sell and convey unto Grantee, all of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to the Properties, together with all improvements situated thereon and all water rights, permits and applications, and reservoir and ditch rights, appertaining or belonging thereto or used in connection therewith, and other appurtenances thereunto belonging. Grantee does hereby accept this deed subject to easements, rights of ways, exceptions and any and all reservations appearing of record affecting any of the Properties and/or rights granted. To have and to hold the same together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining to Grantee, and all the estate, right, title, claim and demand whatsoever, of the Granter, either in law or equity, of, in and to the Properties, together with all improvements situated thereon and all water rights, permits and applications, and reservoir and ditch rights, appertaining or belonging thereto or used in connection therewith, and other appurtenances thereunto belonging. This deed shall extend to, be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the successors, and assigns of Grantee. STATE OF COLORADO CITY ANO COUNTY OF DENVER and official seal. Notary P'ublic: /J~ fU. MJ-vli.<Jd)<-· My Comission Expires: _54'J~c="~l_9_,.J9nB7S~==~-- Address: !lfJ£ofl:!¥g@fow& The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this g't:A_ day of ~ , 1987, by ·...:>/-, F. c;i?;A'..v--' , to be known to be the ~executed the foregoing instrument as Attorney-in-Fact of Getty Oil Exploration Company. Witness my hand and official seal. ··~···· . . . ,_,. Notary Public My Comission Expires Address T5S-R97W Section 30: Section 31: Section 32: Section 33: B'2K 728 P!IOE 25 Garfield County, CO Coral T. No. 27 oil shale placer m1n1ng claim, comprising Lots f'ive (5) and six (6) and the E/2NW/4; with Lot 5 aka 38.19 acres being the NW/4NW/4 and Lot 6 aka 38.40 acres being the SW/4NW/4, also that part of Tract 117 and 118 in the NW/4NW/4 and SW/4NW/4; Coral T. No. 28 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the NE/4; Coral T. No. 29 oil shale placer mining claim, comprising the SE/4; Coral T. No. 30 oil shale placer mining claim, compr1s1ng Lots seven (7) and eight (8) and the E/2SW/4, with Lot 7 aka 38.62 acres being the NW/4SW/4 and Lot 8 aka 38.83 acres being the SW/4SW/4; and also that part of Tract 118 and 11g in the NW/4SW/4 and SW/4SW/4. Coral T. No. 33 claim, comprising the E/2NW/4 and Lots five (5) and six (6); with Lot 5 aka 3g.07 acres being the NW/4NW/4 and Lot 6 aka 3g_34 acres being the SW/4NW/4; Coral T. No. 34 claim, comprising the NE/4; Coral T. No. 35 claim, comprising the N/25E/4 and Lots ten (10) and eleven (11); with Lot 10 aka 3g_54 acres being the 5W/4SE/4 and Lot 11 aka 39.54 acres being the SE/4SE/4; Coral T. No. 36 claim, comprising the NE/4SW/4 and Lots seven (7), eight (8) and nine (g); with Lot 7 aka 3g_60 acres being the NW/45W/4, Lot 8 aka 39. 87 acres being the SW/4SW/4 and Lot g aka 3g_g6 acres being the SE/4SW/4; The Buck Canyon No. 3 placer claim, comprising that part of Tract 58 lying in the S/2S/2S/2 of the Section also described in Deed recorded in Book 240, page 192 of the County Records of Garfield County, Colorado. Smuggler No. 1 placer mining claim, comprising the NE/4; Smuggler No. 2 placer mining claim, comprising the N/2SE/4 and lots one (1) and two (2); with Lot 1 aka 39.60 acres being the SE/4SE/4 and Lot 2 aka 39.59 acres being the SW/45E/4; Smuggler No. 3 placer mining claim, comprising the NW/4; Smuggler No. 4 placer mining claim, comprising the N/2SW/4 and Lots three (3) and four (4); with Lot 3 aka 3g_5s acres being the SE/4SW/4 and Lot 4 aka 39.57 acres being the SW/4SW/4; Buck Canyon No. 3 placer claim, comprising that part of Tract 58 lying in the S/2S/25/2 of the section, also described in deed recorded Book 240 page 192 of County Records of Garfield County, Colorado; Buck Canyon No. 9 placer claim, comprising that part of Tract 54 lying in the S/2S/2S/2 of the section, also described in o'eed Recorded Book 240, page 192 of County Records of Garfield County, Colorado. Clear Creek No. 5 placer claim, comprising the NE/4; Clear Creek No. 6 placer claim, comprising the NW/4; Clear Creek No. 7 placer claim, comprising the N/2SE/4 and Lots four (4) and five (5); with Lot 4 aka 39.60 acres being the SE/4SE/4 and Lot 5 aka 39.60 acres being the SW/4SE/4; Clear Creek No. 8 placer claim comprising the N/2SW/4 and Lots 6 and 7; with Lot 6 aka 3g_50 acres being the SE/4SW/4 and Lot 7 aka 39.60 acres being the SW/4SW/4; Blue Bird No. 3 oil shale placer mining claim, being that part of Tract 51 lying in the S/2S/25/2 of the section; -6- I T5S-R98W Section 36: T6S-R98W Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Garfield County, CO Clear Creek No. 2 Placer, being Lots 2, 7 and 8; with Lot 2 aka 16. 44 acres being the E/2NE/ 4SE/ 4NW/ 4 and E/2W/2NE/ 4SE/ 4NW/ 4, and E/2SE/4SE/4NW/4 and E/2W/2SE/4SE/4NW/4, and with Lot 7 aka 8.D4 acres being the E/2SE/4NE/4NW/4 and that part lying in the E/2W/2SE/ 4NE/ 4NW/ 4, and Lot 8 aka 8. 4D acres being the E/2NE/4NE/4SW/4 and that part lying in the E/2W/2NE/4NE/4SW/4; Clear Creek No. 4 Placer, being Lot 6, aka the 8.40 acres lying in the E/2W/2NE/4NE/4NW/4 and E/2NE/4NE/4NW/4; Velvet Shale No. 2D Placer, being Lots 4 and g; with Lot 4 being the 3 .10 acres 1 yi ng in the E/2E/2E/2NE/ 4SE/ 4SW/ 4 and E/2E/2E/2SE/4SE/4SW/4, and Lot 9 aka 1.53 acres lying in the E/2E/2E/2SE/4NE/4SW/4; Coral T. No. 32, comprising the NE/4; Coral T. No. 37, comprising the E/2SE/4, NW/4SE/4 and Lot 5; with Lot 5 aka 39.57 acres being the SW/4SE/4. Blue Bird No. 3 oil shale placer mining claim, being that part of Tract 51, being the 120.00 acres lying in the section; Buck Canyon No. 9 placer claim, comprising that part of Tract 54 lying in the W/2 of the section; also described in Deed recorded Book 24D, page 192 of County Records of Garfield County, Colorado; Buck Canyon No. 10 placer claim, comprising that part of Tract 37 lying in the W/2W/2 of the section, also described in Deed recorded Book 240, page 192 of County Records of Garfield County, Colorado; Buck Canyon No. 11 placer claim, comprising that part of Tract 56 lying in the S/25/2 of the section, also described in Deed recorded Book 24D, page 193 of County Records of Garfield County, Colorado. Buck Canyon No. 3 placer claim, comprising that part of Tract 58 lying in the W/2, also described in Deed recorded Book 240, page 192 of County Records of Garfield County, Colorado; Buck Canyon No. 4 placer claim, comprising that part of Tract 38 lying in the W/2W/2, also described in Deed recorded Book 240, page 192 of County Records of Garfield County, Colorado; Buck Canyon No. 5 placer claim, comprising that part of Tract 49 lying in the S/25/2, also described in Deed recorded Book 240, page 193 of County Records of Garfield County, Colorado; Buck Canyon No. 9 placer claim, comprising that part of Tract 54 lying in the section, also described in Deed Recorded Book 240, page 192 of County Records of Garfield County, Colorado; Buck Canyon No. 10 placer claim, comprising that part of Tract 37 lying in the S/2 of the section, also described in Deed recorded Book 24D, page 192 of County Records of Garfield County, Colorado; Buck Canyon No. 11 placer claim, comprising that part of Tract 56 lying in the S/25/2, also described in Deed recorded Book 240, page 193 of County Records of Garfield County, Colorado. Buck Canyon No. 3 placer claim, comprising that part of Tract 58 lying in the section, also described in Deed recorded Book 240, page 192 of County Records of Garfield County, Colorado; Buck Canyon No. 4 placer claim, comprising that part of Tract 38 lying in the S/2, also described in Deed recorded Book 240, page 192 of County Records of Garfield County, Colorado; Buck Canyon No. 5 placer claim, comprising that part of Tract 49 lying in the S/2S/2SE/4, also described in Deed recorded Book 24D, page 193 of County Records of Garfield County, Colorado; -10- • •• • . . OllTI1IOATE OP' .AJID!:lm.MZNT . ,....... ...... OJ'·,.";· .. : ·.. . .. '.. -~ERmio"iri: or· ntii'ofu>~iu.TioN . .. ·:.: .-·:·· .. ·• ...... P~omo W":r:mw1" otih:iii~ii~·ioif;:~ :;;orpo~Hon orgnnixed, and e:ti•ting illlder lllld by yirtn_e_-of;the ~~era! Co_rporntion L11w of tho Stale of Delaware, ... ·-.. . '·:: ... · :· .... , -· · · · ....... : ...... :.·· .. · ..... : . Dou~~~,· F11111T: That, at a meeting of ihe Board o!. Directors of said Pacific Western Oil Corporation duly h•ld ·and convened, at which a quorum was present and acting thronghont, resolutions were duly adopted .otting forth a proposed amendment to the Certificate of Incorpor11tiou of said corporntion nnd declaring said amendment advis11hle and call· ing a meeting of tho slockholdors of said corporation for consideration thereof. The resolution zetting forth snld nm~ndment is u follow•: . . Ri:soLVJ:D, that it is hereby deolared advisable to amend tho Certi.ft. cato of Incorporation of this corporation ao that Article First thereof sh&!! read·.~ follow&: · • • Fm.ST: The nnme of tho corporntion is Getty Oil Company. Su:oin>: Thnt 1beren,fter, puran11nl to resolution of its. Board of Directors, a meeting Gf tho atoclcholders of said corporn ti on for tho 'purpo<e of considering nnd acting on said nm~ndment wns duly called nnd held nt the office of the corporation, Pennsylvaniii Building, Wil- mington, Dclnwnre; on the 24th day of April, 1956, 'at which meeting the persons or bodies corpornte holding the majority of the voting stock or said corporntion, entitled to vote, voted in favor or iaid nmend- mcnt and snid nmondment wns duly ndopted in nccordanco with tho .. provi•ions or Section 242 of Ille Genernl Corporation Lnw of the Stnlo of Dclaw.llro as ari1ended. Tn1111>: Tbllt, U10 cnpitnl of sllid corpornlion will not be reduced under or by renson •o.f snii! amendment. • • .. • Sj .. i· ·' ~· • : • : : .f :::~-~~ ) f : ::~:.::~ . ,.r>· :-..:· • SOOK 160.1 PAii£ 48 ····· '·ffflt'~~rr*·~GYf'.~f~~~*i~'.t: :;: ·.' :;-_ .. Iir Wmnum WauzoJ>, aald.Paei1!c Weaterll Oil Corporntion baB CAn••d its corporatll s~al to be hereanto allircd 4nd thla ccrtillcata to be sigDed by Emil l!Jutl;, a Vice-President, and CbarJo.g F. Krug, its &cre!Ary, thia Uth daY' of April, 1956. : ::~t.~;;,z'.:~-;;~~~:}~~::;_·:; ~~~~:;:W_ .. r.sni:-" .ou. ~7-~o-~ ' . By Elm. KLttm Vice-Pre!Ulenl MC!FIC WESTERN on. CORPORATION CORPOltAT£ Sl?AL • • · .' 1928 . . - DEU.W~;·:_'/ '"'. _;. ·,. ;. .. i ' ClUllUll F. lUaa $ecrelary • • • . i· • • • • • . 3 . SI• Sr.1.n or Du...will! · · • 1 · Cou:in or N:&w CJ.STt.:t• . · • Br. IT R?.MZXDtazt>, that on this 24lb day of April, A. D. 19M, pcrsorio.Ily =o ~{ore mo, a Notnry Public in and for tho county and et.lllo aforesaid,. Em ID..vm, ·a Vioe-Preaident ot PaciJlo Western Oil C1>rporatio11, nnd Cn.uu..zs F. ·Kauo, ScorctaO;; of Pncillc Western Oil Corporation, a corporation of the Stato of lllo.w11re, the corpo- ration described in and which . oxecutcd the. ~regoing cortiflcate, known to me personally to bo anoh, and they, tho aaid E>UL lU.uTtt, na aneh Vic!a-Preaident and C!Ul1Ll18 F • .Kitoo, aa 'such Secretary, duly executed said ccrt.lllcnte bctoro me and 'acknowledged aaid certiJ!cate to be their act nnd deed and the net nnd deed of anid corporation; that the signatures of the said Vice-President nnd of the Secretary of said corporation to aaid fore~ing certiilcnto nre in tho handwriting of tho uid 'Vice-President and Sem"etllI'Y of anid corporation, respectively, and that the aeal aflixod to aaid certiJ!cate is the common or corporate seal of said OOrPon.tiou. · · · • Iir Wrnn:sa WnEnZor, I have hereunto set my hlllld and scnl. of office the day and year aforesaid. ALMA I. BRASURE NOTARY PU!lUC APPOINTED F£DRUARY 21, 1955 FOR TWO YEARS STATE OF DELAWARE • Awl~ l :Biwl711& Notary Public :My ColllJDission Expires Feb. 21, 1957 Wilmington, Del. New Cnsile County • • • . . OllTll'IOA.T!l O!' AMENDMENT .. : .-··~~:·.~····:· .o!~:~~:·f; .~· _ . ._ ~ ... -.~- oumrcAn o:r llUJOIU'Oll.ATION P~omo W"u=f·d~:6~~~~~~;:::~:~rpo~Hon orgnnized, and exiating i;nder nnd by yirtne ·of;the Gilneial Corporation Lnw of tho State o!Delawue, ··· ... .-:.°'·:.: .· ... .-·:-. .. :,_. ·· · · . :· .. .. . . . ···.•:-·· .. : ' .. : . Dosa~Y~:· Fma:r: That, at a meeting ofihe Board of Direetora or said Pacific Western Oil Corporation duly hold ·and convened, at which a qnot'11l?l was present and acting throughont, resolutions were duly adopted ••tting forth a proposed amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of said corporntion and declaring said nir.cndment advisable and call- ing a meeting of tho stockholdors or said corporation for coll!iderntion thereof. The resolution setting forth said am!ndment is as follow•: . . . . RESOLftl>, that it ii hereby declared advisable to amend tho CertiJl- cato or Incorporation or this corporntion ao that Article First thereor sht.ll read-.1!-5 follows: · • • F=: The name ol tho corporation is Getty Oil Company. Su:oi<n: That thercn,fter, pursuant to resolution of its. Board of Directors, a meeting <>t tho atoclcholdcrs or said corporation for tho 'pnrposc of considering nnd acting on said nm~ndment was duly called nnd held at the office of the corporntlon, Pcnnsylvanii Building, Wil- mington, Delnwnre; on the 2~th day of April, 1956, 011.t which meeting the persons or bodies corpornte holding the mnjority or the voting stock. or said corporation, entitled to vote, voted in favor of iaid nmcnd- mcnt and &Jlid nmondmen~ was duly ndoptcd in nccordnnco with tho .. provi•ions of Section 242 of tbe Ocncrnl Corporntion Lnw o! the Stnto of Dclnw.nro as un1cndetl. Tn1110: Thnt, U10 cnpitnl of snid corporation will not be reduced under or by rcnson 'o.r sniC. amendment. • • .. .. • ·'. .... Book 252 •· Page 466 Recepti~n No. Rec~rded Sept . 13 1950 · at 11:07 A. M • Reception 173450 Ch.ii.•.' S. Keegan, Recorder Wqi.5 itel'h, Made ~is eighth day of .WARRANTY DEED September nine hundred and in the year of our Lord, one thousand fifty bet ween TO Filed !or R«ord at o 'clock 'A. D. 19 M., FEDERAL OIL SEALE COMPANY, a corporation duly orga.nized and mating tlDdcr and by virtu• or the laws of the St&te of Colorado , of the first p art, and PACIFIC WESTERN Oil. CORPORATION, a corporntion duly orgnniud and ex.iating under and by virtue of the lawa of the atate of De la ware , of the second part; WITNESSETH, That the said party of the first part, for and in con1ideration of the aum of Thirty-three thousand four hundred ninety-four and 70/100 DOLLARS to the said party of the tint part in hlllld paid by the said party o! the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby confessed and ncknowledged, hath granted, bargained, s old and conveyed, and by thea" presents doea grant, ~ain, eell, convey and confirm, unt.o the aaid party of the. aecond pa.rt, its successors and aaei~a forever, all the following described lands or parcel S of land, •itnate, l yfog and being in the Coanty ot Garr i el and State of Colorado, to-wit: Seven oil _shale placer mining claims, patented, and ddacrlbe d as follows: ... ·The 'coral T No. 31 .c1a'im,' c~mpri~ing : the .'sEt ·or Seo. 25 in Twp. 5 S., R. 98 W. of the 6th P. l!. · · The Coral T No •.. 32 claim, oompr1s1ng the N&i or Sec. 36 in Twp. 5 S., R. 98 W. of the 5th P. M. The Coral T No •. 37 claim,. comprising the EiSEi, the NWiSEi, and Lot 5, of Seo. 35 , in Twp. 5 s., R. 98 W. or the 5th P. M. ' . The Coral T Ne. 33 claim, oompris1ng the Etmrt and Lots 5 and .6, in Sec . 31, in Twp. 5 s ., R •. 97 W. of the 6th P. M. Tae Coral T No. ·34 claim, comprising the NEi or Sec. 31 ~n Twp . 5 s., R. 97 W. or the .5th P . M. The -Coral T No. 35 claim , comprising the NiSEt and Lots 10 and 11 or Sec. 3 1 in Twp. 5 S., R. 97 W. or the 6th P, M. The Coral T No. 36 .claim, comprising the NEiSWi,.and Lots 7, e and 9, of Seo. 31, in Twp. 5 S., R. 97 VI. of the 6th P. M. Which said seven mining claims embrace a tota l of 1116 .49 acres :1 • . . . . -··:·:·· ·. . ' • • Book 252 Pago 467 TOGETRER with l1il and l!:ingular tho heredilaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in anywise ap[H.!rt.Aining, and thc rcvcr!lion nnd reversions, remainder and remo.indeu, rents, isslles and profits thereof; and all the c!ltnlc, right,. title, interest, claim and demand whnl!oever of the said party of the firnt part, either in law or equity, of, in nml to the AbO\'C bargained premises, with the heredit.amenta and appurtenances. TO HAVE A:"D TO ZIOLD the ~niJ prcmisc.-i above b:i.rgnint>J nnd <lcecribcd, with the appurtenances unto the said party of the accond po.rt, its successors and nssigns forever. And the said FEDERAL OIL SHALE COMPANY, party of the first part, !or itself, its succc.tsors and assigns, doth CO\'Cnant, grant, bargain and agree to and with the said party o! the second p:irt, its successors and assigns, that at the time of the cnsenling and delivery of these pres- ents it is well seized o{ the premises above conveyed, as of good, sure, perfect, aUsolute and in_defeasiblt! estate of in- heritance, in b\v, in fee simple, and hath good right, full power and lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell and con- vey the same in manner and form aforesaid, ond that the s:ime are free and clear from all former and other grants, bargains, sales, liC'n!I, taxes, as£essments and incumbrances of whatever kind or nature SOC!VC!r. This con- veyance is made, however, subject to any grazing lease or grazing leases now in rorce and embracing said descrioed lands or any por- tion thereof; and is also subject to all conditions and stipula- tions contained and set forth in the patent for said mining claims as issued by the United States; and the above bnn:ained prC!rnises in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said party of the second part, its sue- CC'ssors and assigns against all and every person or persons lawfully claiming or to claim the whole or any part thereof, the said party of the first part shall and will WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND. ,. .. ;.I:!\i'!t.~~S \VIIEREOF, The said party of the first part hath caused its corporate name to be hereunto nub- . · scrlQDd·Y,..f(.!-.. .' •. president, and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed, attested by its ··. ~etl.it, th~··d~q .Md year first above vnitten. ' ,, ' :\>:\ . I -.. . ' ~ fAt{oot' • :_.1 j i: j ' "' . )~'.. '~' ' >;;•; . I ·-/" ·' 90£ ·. 'o( .. .f./F;! .. ··,:' ,,\~~~· "•· •... ~. ~i,....~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-;~~.,....,., STATE OF COLORADO. [ ss. f,.'. ··~ si:t:l'~. Cit.:y: ... a.cdCoUNTY oF. .. D.e.n.'l.e.r. .•... .J t !, . f·_ ········-···-·a. notary public in and for said • 1 ........ He:cma.n .. B ....... C.a.s.t.le ..... -.. ··-······-··········· ··················-···· t · . City .l;lnd ... .. ................ Count~· in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that ....... D ....... D .•. J~Ot.t.e.r_ ........... . who are personally known to me to be the same persons whose names arc subscribC?d to the? forC?going dcC?d as hav- ing executed the same respectively as .. .......... president nmL ..... _.-...... secretary of 'llll:X. ... _ ........ _ ..... FEDEEAL .... O.IL .. S.HA.LE ... COhlPA.NY_ .... . ................ -.... a corporation, and who arc known to me to be auch offiC?ers respectively, appeared before me this day in person, and severally acknowledged: That the seal affixed tl h t th same wa:i thereunto affix.id by the au-to the foregoing instrument is the corporate :.cal of ~uid corpora on; t a e tbority of said corporation; that saia instrument was by like authority subscribed with its corporate name; that the aaid. ........ D. .... -D ..... .P.o:t.te.r ..... .. .... _ ....... is the._ .. ,,_ ......... -..... president of said corporution and the said GextJ:Ude.-1..-.I'o.t.t.e:c. .. ..... .is the ..... _ .......................... secretary thereof; that by the nu- thority o! aaid corporation they respectively subscribed their names thereto as ........ .. . ..... prC?sident and .................. . f 't' 5 their free and voluntary net secretary, and that they lligned, sealed and delivered the said ins~ment o Wl'I mg n " · d urposcs therein set forth. · "-' t l' /... ·th ,_ d voluntary act and deed of said corporation, for the uses nn P ,, &net d~.and u e u. .. e EU\ "'-Q -\ • : f _se.p.:terab.e.r:.,. ...... .A. D. 19.w. .... ' \ it r · .. d d ~tar.ial_ ... seal tbis ....... Bt.h. ........ dny 0 ....... . . • .!i!YCD .~.:my ban an ... .. ,:,.. "')· 1953. '<l!.' • is· ""''"' ,.,May ... 26..... ····-r················· .. 0£ .a ....... ~ ....... ~'.~";'m non ·· ... !;/ .'.. ~~ __ .., ............. · !fot&rl'l'ubhc. (' t', 11' {'' Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Permit Application 8-inch Interim Sales Pipeline Chevron Piceance Basin Natural Gas Development Program January 6, 2014 Chevron U.S.A. Inc. 760 Horizon Drive Grand Junction, CO 81506 Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Chevron 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline January 20, 2014 i Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Project Purpose and Need .................................................................................................................. 1 2 Location ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 3 Ownership .................................................................................................................................................. 2 4 Regulatory Permit Requirements............................................................................................................... 3 5 Primary Project Participants ...................................................................................................................... 3 6 Project Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 4 6.1 Construction Schedule ........................................................................................................................ 5 6.2 Site Preparation and Construction ...................................................................................................... 6 6.3 Staging Areas ....................................................................................................................................... 7 6.4 Excavation ........................................................................................................................................... 7 6.5 Stream Crossing .................................................................................................................................. 8 6.6 Pipe Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 9 6.7 Project Facilities .................................................................................................................................. 9 6.8 Hydrostatic testing ............................................................................................................................ 10 7 Decommission / Blowdown (30-inch Pipeline) ........................................................................................ 11 8 Project Access / Traffic Impacts ............................................................................................................... 11 9 Sensitive Area Survey ............................................................................................................................... 13 9.1 Cultural and Paleontological Resources ............................................................................................ 14 9.2 Waters of the U.S. ............................................................................................................................. 14 9.3 Biological Resources .......................................................................................................................... 14 10 Weed Management Plan ....................................................................................................................... 14 11 Revegetation Plan .................................................................................................................................. 15 12 Emergency Response Plan ..................................................................................................................... 16 Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Chevron 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline January 20, 2014 ii Attachments 1 Application/Pre-Application Conference Summary  Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Application  Agreement to Pay Form  Garfield County Pre-Application Conference Summary 2 Authorizations  MDeBerry Power of Attorney  JJustus Authorization 3 Property Deed  Property Deed Package 4 Maps  Vicinity map  Parcel Map, PBSR-59836EVF-PPL-MAP-0004 5 Drawings  Construction ROW illustration PBSR-59836EVF-PPL-DTL-0005  Pipeline Alignment Sheets 1-5  Pig Launcher Site Plan  Launcher Skid Sections and Details PBSR-59836EVF-PIP-SHF-0001-01  Launcher Foundation Plan PBSR-59836EVF-PPL-PVD-0004  Receiver & Misc. Support Foundation Plans, Sections and Details PBSR-59836EVF-PIP-DTL-0004  System Process Flow Diagram PBSR-59836EVF-PPL-PFD-0001  Typical Pipeline Crossing Details COCD-A-00002  Erosion and Sediment Control Details 007-12-11-061-02 6 Sensitive Area Survey  Chevron North America Exploration and Production, 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline Impact Analysis: Section 9-103-K-Sensitive Area Survey, WWE July 2013 7 Sensitive Area Survey  Chevron North America Exploration and Production, 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline Integrated Vegetation and Noxious Weed Management Plan Garfield County, Colorado, WWE July 2013 8 Emergency Response Plan  Piceance Interim Sales Line Project HES Plan (Site-Specific) Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Chevron 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline January 20, 2014 1 1 Introduction Chevron is proposing to install approximately 6.8 miles of 8-inch diameter natural gas pipeline and associated pig launcher and receiver skids on Chevron-owned properties in Garfield County, Colorado. The proposed pipeline would carry compressed and treated dry natural gas produced from the Chevron Skinner Ridge field and would serve as an interim sales line until such time as Chevron resumes its Piceance drilling program and production volumes are again sufficient to operate the existing 30-inch sales pipeline efficiently. The proposed pipeline would be installed within the existing rights-of-way (ROW) of the Chevron 30-inch Pipeline (4.9 miles), and Trail Ridge Road / WPX pipeline ROW (1.9 miles). The 1.9 mile deviation from the Chevron 30-inch pipeline ROW was determined to be the most economical and the least disruptive of the available routes and was selected to avoid additional disturbance to the steep slopes and natural streams along the ROW in the SE/4 of section 9, T5S, R97W. See attached Alignment Sheets 1-5 for route details. A portion of the existing 30-inch pipeline from its origin in the bottom of the Clear Creek Valley (NESW of Section 36, T5S, R98W) to the top of the escarpment on Sleepy Ridge (NESE of Section 36, T5S, R98W) would remain in service to avoid the risks associated with construction on about two (2) miles of 45- degree to near-vertical slope leading out of the valley. The remaining six (6)miles of the 30-inch pipeline would be purged of all gas and liquids, decommissioned, and left in place for future use. 1.1 Project Purpose and Need The existing 30-inch sales pipeline is currently oversized due to a business plan decision in 2009 to suspend drilling in the Chevron Skinner Ridge Field. As a result, no new wells have been brought online to offset production declines and current gas production volumes are not sufficient to keep the 30-inch sales pipeline operating efficiently. An evaluation of the systems that impact Chevron’s Piceance asset minimum capacity has identified the 30-inch sales pipeline as the limiting component as these lower gas volumes do not support the minimum pigging velocity needed to keep the pipeline swept of liquids. The minimum velocity is defined as that which allows a pig to sweep liquids to prevent increasing pressure differential and increased risk of a corrosion failure. Effective liquids removal is critical in preserving pipeline integrity, and Chevron has increased the frequency of maintenance pigging to prevent liquid accumulations in the pipeline, but this is a short- term measure that introduces unnecessary costs and risks to the program. If Chevron is unable to effectively remove liquids from the sales pipeline at a lower velocity and return to dry differential, the Skinner Ridge Field would necessarily be shut in to protect the asset. The installation of a smaller diameter pipeline, as proposed in this application, would allow for continued gas production at lower volumes and would preserve the integrity and capacity of the 30-inch pipeline for future use. 2 Location The proposed 8-inch Interim Sales Pipeline and associated facilities would be constructed entirely on Chevron property as described below: Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Chevron 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline January 20, 2014 2 Legal Description: Portions of Section 36 of Township 5 South, Range 98 West through Portions of Sections 3 ,4, 9, 16, 17, 20, 29, 30 and 31 of Township 5 South, Range 97 West of the 6 th Principal Meridian, Garfield County, Colorado. Garfield County Parcel Number: 2137-153-00-009 Zoning: Resource Lands-Plateau Existing Land Use: wildlife habitat, livestock grazing, and natural resource development. The proposed pipeline would begin in Section 36, T5S, R98W at the 30-inch pipeline tie-in point on Sleepy Ridge and would continue along the existing 30-inch Pipeline ROW in a northeasterly direction for approximately 4.9 miles to its intersection with Trail Ridge Road where it would deviate from the 30 - inch pipeline ROW and continue another 1.9 miles along Trail Ridge Road and within an existing 8-inch natural gas pipeline ROW owned and operated by WPX Energy. The pipeline would terminate at the existing Chevron Delivery Facility located in the NWNW of Section 3, T5S, R97W. See attached Vicinity Map for access and location details. 3 Ownership The pipeline and associated facilities would be located entirely on Chevron property. Route surveys revealed no structures other than those associated with well pads and/or natural gas production facilities within 350 feet of the proposed ROW. The well pads and facilities adjacent to the pipeline route, as shown on the attached Alignment Sheets 1-5, are operated by WPX Energy on Chevron lease. Owner (FEE Surface & Mineral): Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Parcel # 2137-153-00-009) 760 Horizon Drive Grand Junction, CO 81506 See attached Parcel Map, PBSR-59836EVF-PPL-MAP-0004, for parcel location and all adjacent parcels in proximity to the proposed pipeline. Adjacent Property Owners, as recorded with Garfield County Assessor, are listed below. Adjacent Property Owners: Bureau of Land Management (Parcel # 2137-071-00-951) Colorado River Valley Field Office 2300 River Frontage Road Silt, CO 81652 EV Ranch LLLP (Parcel # 1913-284-00-004) 22593 Rio Blanco County Road 5 Rifle, CO 81650 Uphoff, Eva Christine & Timothy James (Parcel # 2137-012-00-001) 17037 Rio Blanco County Road 5, Rifle, CO 81650 Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Chevron 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline January 20, 2014 3 4 Regulatory Permit Requirements Table 1 below summarizes the permits, agencies, actions driving the permit task, and the tasks to be performed to obtain the necessary permits for the project. The status of pending applications and approvals are also provided. All applicable permits would be obtained prior to commencing with construction activities. Further project evaluations and subsequent decisions may eliminate the need for one or more of the permits listed below. Table 1: Regulatory Permit Requirements Permit Agency Project Operation Requiring Permit Task(s) to Obtain Permit Permit Status Land Development APEN CDPHE-Air Pollution Control Division Land disturbance fugitive emissions Submitted Pending Approval Flare Permit CDPHE-Air Pollution Control Division Flaring of blow-down gas (30-inch pipeline) Determine preferred blow-down method TBD Construction Stormwater Permit CDPHE-Water Quality Control Division Erosion Control / Stormwater Management Piceance Field-Wide Stormwater Permit & Management Plan Permit No: COR-037787 Construction Dewatering CDPHE-Water Quality Control Division Discharge of groundwater from pipeline trench Evaluate need for groundwater discharge Application in Progress Discharge-Hydrotest Hydro-excavation CDPHE-Water Quality Control Division Discharge of fresh water hydrotest and hydrovac operations Evaluate need/location for discharge Application in Progress Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Garfield County Community Development Land Use Submitted Pending Approval USACE Nationwide General Permit 12 Utility Line Activities U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Stream/Drainage crossings & impacts Identify and evaluate impacts to streams Application in progress Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan* U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Storage of > 1380 gallons oil Evaluate total volume of oil (i.e. fuel, hydraulic fluids) to be stored onsite Update Plan as needed Notes: *SPCC plan is not a specific permit but is required to be in compliance with 40 CFR 211; CDPHE, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. 5 Primary Project Participants Primary Project Participants listed below include Company and Contract Representatives responsible for the construction planning, permitting, and execution phases of the proposed project, as well as the Federal, State, and Local regulatory agency contacts (if known) involved in the project review and permit approvals. Chevron Representative: Julie Justus Regulatory, Health & Environment Specialist Chevron U.S.A. Inc. 760 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81506 970-257-6042 jjustus@chevron.com Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Chevron 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline January 20, 2014 4 Chevron Representative: Ryan Malone Facility Engineer/Project Manager ENGlobal Corporation 332 CR 3100, Aztec, NM 87410 505-947-5714 RMalone@chevron.com Pipeline Contractor: Brad Knapp Crossfire, LLC 223 Chickenhawk Lane P.O. Box 339, Ignacio, CO 81137 970-884-4869 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Mark Gilfillan Sacramento District–Grand Junction Field Office 400 Rood Ave., Room 224 Grand Junction, CO 81501 (970) 243-1199 CDPHE - Air Quality Control Division: Chip Hancock, Construction Permits 4300 Cherry Creek Dr. S. Denver, CO 80246-1530 (303) 692-2000 CDPHE - Water Quality Control Division: TBD 4300 Cherry Creek Dr. S. Denver, CO 80246-1530 (303) 692-2000 Garfield County Community Development: Fred Jarman 108 8th Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970)-945-8212 6 Project Overview The proposed 8-inch Interim Sales Pipeline would be installed at a 15-foot offset from existing pipelines and within those previously disturbed rights-of-way (ROW). About 4.9 miles of the proposed 8-inch pipeline would be installed within the existing 100-foot ROW of the Chevron 30-inch Pipeline. The installation would then deviate from the 30-inch ROW and continue another 1.9 miles along Trail Ridge Road within an existing WPX pipeline ROW to the Chevron Delivery Facility in the SWNW, Section 3, T5S, R97W where it would terminate. The proposed 8-inch pipeline would tie-into existing infrastructure at the 30-inch pipeline valve on Sleepy Ridge and at the existing Chevron Delivery Facility. Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Chevron 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline January 20, 2014 5 The proposed ROW would be 75 feet wide by about 36,208 feet, or 6.8 miles long. ROW disturbance would equal approximately 62 acres. Temporary Staging Areas would extend outside of the ROW boundaries and would comprise about 7.48 acres of temporary disturbance. The combined total acres of disturbance would be about 69.48 acres. Except as authorized by Chevron, all work would be performed as a continuous spread operation; completing all activities affecting land use (i.e. grading through restoration) at any particular location within 10 days after commencing initial operations at that location. Chevron may alter the rate of progress on any portion of work or stop work on new property until cleanup has been entirely completed at all locations where activity affecting land use began more than 10 days before. Clearing, grading, ditching, boring, pipe stringing, bending, welding, coating, laying, and backfilling activities along the pipeline route would be confined to the width of the permitted construction ROW and to specific temporary workspaces, staging areas and access routes as approved by Chevron. 6.1 Construction Schedule Weather permitting, Chevron is proposing to begin construction on the pipeline ROW on or about April 12, 2014 and the installation is expected to continue through September 15, 2014. The proposed project schedule can be found in Table 2 below. Normal working hours for the project are expected to be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm MST, Monday through Saturday. Table 2 Construction Schedule Description Duration Start Finish Construction Duration 5 Months April 12, 2014 September 15, 2014 Contractor Mobilization 2 Weeks April 12, 2014 April 26, 2014 Clear ROW 3 Weeks May 5, 2014 May 26, 2014 Ditching 6 Weeks May 12, 2014 June 23, 2014 Stringing 3 Weeks May 19, 2014 June 30, 2014 Bending 3 Weeks May 26, 2014 July 7, 2014 Welding & Coating 3 Weeks June 2, 2014 July 21, 2014 Lowering & Backfill 3 Weeks June 16, 2014 July 28, 2014 Hydro-test 1 Week August 11, 2014 August 18, 2014 Reclamation 3 Weeks August 18, 2014 September 18, 2014 Note that the above-mentioned dates are approximate and activities may occur simultaneously at various locations along the route. Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Chevron 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline January 20, 2014 6 6.2 Site Preparation and Construction CDPHE-Air Pollution Control Division approval of a Land Development APEN for land disturbance emissions (fugitive dust) would be obtained prior to any construction activities. A Land Development APEN is required for projects greater than 25 contiguous acres in size. The Land Development APEN has been submitted and is pending approval. WestWater (WWE) Engineering Biologists evaluated the proposed project area for occurrences of special status plants and wildlife, raptors, noxious weeds, and potential USACE jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. in July of 2013. See attached Chevron North America Exploration and Production, 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline Impact Analysis: Section 9-103-K-Sensitive Area Survey, WWE 2013 for detailed survey findings and recommendations. Prior to any clearing and grading activities, WWE biologists would conduct a spot-check survey to confirm no significant change in conditions and to verify and/or identify any active nesting sites in proximity to the proposed pipeline route. Per WWE recommendation, clearing of vegetation along the proposed pipeline route would occur as early in the spring as possible to minimize potential for nesting and/or impacts to nesting birds. The pipeline centerline and edge of ROW were previously surveyed and staked. The Land surveyor would return as early as possible in the spring to verify stakes are in place and add new staking to the ROW as necessary. Prior to construction, essential project personnel would inspect the ROW, both visually and with a pipeline locator, to identify all surface and subsurface features of concern. All existing underground features would be marked in advance of construction and spotted by manual digging or hydro- excavation (hydrovac) to minimize any potential for damage. All line locating One-Call notifications would be made at least 48 hours prior to excavation to identify the precise location and depth to underground facilities such as pipelines, telephone cables, electric power cables, etc. that either cross or are in close proximity to the proposed pipeline. Once all pre-construction planning and preparations were made and all permits acquired, equipment and crews would be mobilized, and clearing and grading operations would commence, weather and soil conditions permitting. Should soils be too wet and/or travel conditions hazardous, construction activities would be postponed until such time as conditions improved. Traditional carbon steel pipeline Grading, Ditching, Stringing, Bending, Welding, and Backfill methods would be used for construction. ROW construction details are clearly illustrated on the attached drawing PBSR-59836EVF-PPL-DTL-0005, and are briefly described below. Construction along the 30-inch Pipeline ROW (4.9 miles) would consist of a 50-foot area on one side of the pipe for trenching, staging pipe, welding, pipe inspection, and stockpiling soils. A 10 -foot undisturbed buffer would be maintained within this space to keep disturbance to a minimum and to prevent any disturbance outside the prescribed ROW. An additional 25-foot temporary workspace would be cleared on the opposite side of the trench to accommodate a 17-foot construction lane for moving pipe and equipment and an 8-foot passing lane. Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Chevron 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline January 20, 2014 7 Construction along Trail Ridge Road and WPX pipeline ROW would be conducted in much the same manner as above. However, this ROW parallels Trail Ridge Road and a 5-foot buffer has been incorporated into the temporary workspace between the outer edge of the ROW and the roadway to minimize traffic impacts and to ensure the safety of the traveling public. Grading would generally follow natural contours and would be kept to the minimum necessary for safe and efficient pipeline installation. No native vegetation outside the prescribed ROW and associated staging areas would be removed or otherwise disturbed by construction activities. Staging areas would not be located in forested areas and no mature trees would be removed as a result of this project. Erosion controls would be installed as needed depending on local factors and changed, moved, or otherwise modified as necessary to effectively manage stormwater run-on and run-off. Controls would be placed as appropriate in advance of grading and would be monitored and maintained throughout the pipeline installation. Erosion and sediment control measures would be used in conjunction and in compliance with the Chevron Field-Wide Stormwater Management Plan, and would remain in place through reclamation and until the site was deemed stabilized. Erosion and sediment controls would be inspected at regular intervals and maintained to ensure proper condition and function. Typical Erosion and Sediment Controls are shown on drawing 007-12-11-061-02. The ROW and associated access roads would be watered as needed to control fugitive dust. Fugitive dust control is discussed in more detail in Section 8 Project Access / Traffic Control Plan. 6.3 Staging Areas Up to 11 temporary, variable-sized staging areas would be constructed along the pipeline route as shown on the attached Alignment Sheets 1-5. 6.4 Excavation All excavation would be performed by mechanical means (i.e. trencher, backhoe, Hydrovac). No blasting is expected to occur. Hydro-excavation is expected to be used extensively at locations where existing underground utilities have been identified. Because the location is remote and it is not practical for hydrovac trucks to travel to and from distant disposal facilities, hydrovac water would be discharged to surface at a specific location designed and permitted for that purpose. One or more small infiltration/sediment ponds would be constructed at TBD locations along the pipeline ROW for this purpose. A Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment-Water Quality Control Division (CDPHE-WQCD) discharge permit would be obtained for any such discharge to surface. The pipeline ditch would be approximately 4-foot wide by 4-feet deep. The minimum clearance between the pipeline and the walls of the ditch would be six inches. All stumps and roots would be cut back so they do not contact the pipe, and no chips, stumps, roots, or other objectionable debris would be left in the trench or on the ROW. Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Chevron 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline January 20, 2014 8 The ditch bottom would be of uniform grade, smooth and free from hard clods, rocks and foreign materials. The bottom would be the full width of the trench with the corners cleaned out. Where the ditch runs through rock or excessively rocky soil, the bottom and sides would be cleared of loose or protruding rock and a six-inch pad of sand, or fine soil would be installed around the pipe. Sand bags would be placed at 10-foot intervals to prevent damage to piping and coatings. Temporary covers, cattle walkovers, barriers with warning lights, and any other protection for incomplete construction and open trench would be installed as necessary prior to leaving the work site each day. Open trench would incorporate barriers with warning lights at such points where traffic may be impacted, and traffic control would be employed if and where necessary to ensure public safety. Passageways across the ditch in the form of dirt plugs or temporary bridges would be constructed at all roadways, driveways, livestock crossings, etc.., where traffic in any form would be reasonably expected. All excavated soils would be windrowed along the ditch roughly as shown on the attached drawing PBSR-59836EVF-PPL-DTL-0005. Topsoil would be segregated from the deeper soil horizons and placed along the pipeline trench at a low profile to protect against soil loss by wind. Topsoil would not be placed within any drainage, floodplain, or other area with potential for soil transport offsite by stormwater. Topsoil may be covered depending on local conditions and only if deemed necessary to prevent potential loss. The project is of relatively short duration and therefore topsoil would not be seeded until the ROW is finally reclaimed (see Section 11 Revegetation Plan). 6.5 Stream Crossing The pipeline would cross Wiesse Creek in the SWSE, Section 30, T5S, R97W at the roughly the same location as the 30-inch pipeline. Wiesse Creek is a shallow intermittent stream that drains to Buck Gulch which is tributary to Clear Creek. Wiesse Creek flows primarily during spring snow melt and storm events and typically dries up and ceases flow in the drier summer months. Wiesse Creek is flanked by moderately steep slopes; therefore an open-cut trench would be used to cross the Creek. At this location, an open-cut trench would be less disruptive to the adjacent slopes than would cutting back the hillsides to accommodate boring. Excavation equipment would access the creek from Trail Ridge Road to the north and from a two-track ranch road in the bottom of the small valley south of the creek. No traffic crossing would be expected. If active flow is present at the time of excavation, a dam and pump method would be used to ensure uninterrupted flow. Crossing at this location would be completed and the creek would be restored to its natural form and function within one (1) day. Robust stormwater controls would be placed on either side of the Creek to slow run-off velocity and to prevent sediment transport to the creek from the newly disturbed ROW. A typical Water Body Crossing Open Cut Dam and Pump schematic is provided on the attached drawing COCD-A-00002 (Detail 402). Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Chevron 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline January 20, 2014 9 Wiesse Creek has been previously identified as a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) jurisdictional stream. The minor temporary impact associated with the buried crossing qualifies for a non-reporting Nationwide General Permit (NWP) #12 for Utility Line Activities. This crossing would not exceed the ½- acre limit provided for in the NWP, nor would it result in a permanent loss to any Waters of the U.S or wetland area. The crossing would comply with all NWP #12 permit requirements and permit conditions. USACE review and approval would be obtained prior to any construction activities within the creek bed. 6.6 Pipe Specifications About 36,500 linear feet of NPS 8-inch standard wall pipe (40-foot sections) would be needed to complete the proposed pipeline installation. The line pipe would be delivered to the ROW and unloaded and strung off the delivery trucks along the length of the pipeline ROW. If possible, all of the pipe would be delivered in one trucking effort. The pipe specifications and protective coatings to be used are detailed in the table 3 below: Table 3 Pipe Specifications/Coatings Line Pipe 8.625” OD, 0.277” WT, API 5L X60, ERW, PSL 2, 14-16 Mils FBE* Coating Road Crossing and Rocky Areas 8.625” OD, 0.277” WT, API 5L X60, ERW, PSL 2, 14-16 Mils FBE Coating and 40 Mils ARO** Coating Induction Bends 8.625” OD, 0.406” WT, API 5L X52, ERW, PSL 2, 14-16 Mils FBE Coating *FBE – Fusion-Bonded Epoxy **ARO – Abrasion Resistant Overcoat The pipeline would be equipped with cathodic protection powered by solar panels at the existing Chevron Delivery Facility. 6.7 Project Facilities Permanent facilities associated with the pipeline would include a 45-foot x 10-foot combination, remote automated, multi-pig launcher skid located at the top of Sleepy Ridge in Section 36, T5S, 98W, 6th pm, Garfield County, Colorado (see Alignment Sheet 1 sta. 0+00 for location). The automated Multi-Pig launcher allows up to six (6) 8-inch pipeline pigs to be loaded and remotely launched using existing fiber optic communication lines (Fiber Optic was installed at the time of the 30-inch pipeline construction). An electronic Pig Signal verifies the launch. The system would be controlled and monitored from the Control Room at Hiner Gate thereby significantly reducing operator travel time and trip frequency normally associated with pipeline pigging. Additionally, the multi-pig launcher would minimize, or eliminate, the need for operators to travel to the site during the winter months, except in an upset condition where maintenance and/or repairs where needed. The skid would also be designed with a bypass and traditional pig launcher for flexibility and to accommodate any downtime in the automated system. Automated Multi-Pig Launcher Detail Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Chevron 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline January 20, 2014 10 The pig launcher skid would be installed within the existing 30-inch pipeline ROW as shown on the attached Launcher Site Plan, PBSR-598EVF-CIV-PLT-0006. About 2.1 acres of temporary disturbance would be required to complete the installation and all but approximately 1,500 square feet (skid footprint, parking, workspace) would be reclaimed immediately following installation. The launcher site would be accessed by an existing two-track road. This access is adequate and no upgrade to this road is planned. Launcher skid details are provided on the following drawings: • Location and example launcher photograph • PBSR-598EVF-CIV-PLT-0006 Launcher Site Plan • PBSR-598EVF-PIP-SHF-0001-01 Launcher Skid Sections and Details • PBSR-598EVF-PPL-PVD-0004 Grading and Launcher Foundation Plan An enclosed pig receiver skid would be installed within the fenced area of the existing Chevron Delivery Facility located in Section 3, T5S, R97W, 6th PM, Garfield County, Colorado (See Alignment Sheet 5 Sta.360+00 for location). No new disturbance would be required for this installation. A portion of the existing fence would be modified to accommodate a new man gate for ease of access and the existing double drive gate would be relocated to accommodate skid installation. Receiver and Foundation Plan details can be found on drawing PBSR-59836EVF-PPL-DTL-0004. 6.8 Hydrostatic testing Hydrostatic testing is estimated to require about 800 barrels (33,600 gallons) of water. Fresh water would be obtained from a local municipal source in Rifle, Colorado and/or by Dalbo Trucking, which has access to water rights on Piceance Creek in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, whichever is deemed more practical and economical. The water would be hauled to location and stored onsite in two (2) 400 barrel tanks operated in series and equipped with secondary containment adequate to contain 150 percent of a single tank. Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Chevron 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline January 20, 2014 11 Preliminary hydrostatic tests would be conducted prior to installation on all sections of the pipeline to be laid under roads, streams, or other locations where leakage after installation would be difficult to detect and/or repair. The sections of pipe would be hydrostatically tested with fresh water at a pressure which stresses the pipe to 90 percent of its specified minimum yield strength. The completed pipeline would be hydrostatically tested at the same pressures as above prior to backfilling the trench. The duration of the test would be determined by the Company Representative, but not less than 8 hours. The pipeline would be patrolled during the test and if any leaks were found, crews would be onsite to perform any necessary repair work. Repairs would be made immediately and the test repeated. Following the test, the line would be dewatered by pigging with air. The fresh water used in the testing would be discharged back to tanks for reuse and/or discharged to surface. Any discharge to surface would be permitted with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment – Water Quality Control Division prior to the discharge and conducted in accordance with all State regulations for the Discharge of Hydrotest water. Application for permit to Discharge Hydrotest Water is in progress. 7 Decommission / Blowdown (30-inch Pipeline) The 30-inch pipeline would be blown-down and decommissioned prior to tie-in with the proposed 8- inch pipeline. All liquids would be swept from the line by pigging and all natural gas in the line would be blown-down to the existing flare at the Chevron Central Production Facility or to a temporary flare at the Origin Facility or other location and combusted. Options for safe, cost-effective and efficient blow- down are currently being considered. A CDPHE Air Permit may be required depending on the option selected. The pipeline would then be isolated from production systems and abandoned in place until such time as production volumes warrant re-commissioning. 8 Project Access / Traffic Impacts All pipe, materials, and construction personnel for the project would access the project as follows: From Grand Junction/Utah/New Mexico 1. Enter Garfield County on I-70 East from Grand Junction, Colorado 2. From I-70 in Rifle, Colorado, proceed north on State Highway 13 approximately 18 miles to Rio Blanco County Road 5 (Piceance Creek Road). 3. Turn west on Piceance Creek Road approximately 20 miles to the private MTW Ranch Road. 4. Proceed south on MTW Ranch Road approximately 20 miles to the Chevron Sales Delivery Facility located in Section 3, T5S, R97W, 6th PM, Garfield County, Colorado. 5. From the Delivery Facility, the pipeline ROW would extend in a southwesterly direction for an additional 6.8 miles where it would tie into the 30-inch pipeline at Section 31, T5S, 98W, 6th pm, Garfield County, Colorado. Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Chevron 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline January 20, 2014 12 From Rangely 1. Travel east on State Highway 64 approximately 39 miles to Piceance Creek Road. 2. Turn south on Piceance Creek road and travel approximately 25 miles to the private MTW Ranch Road. 3. Proceed south on MTW Ranch Road approximately 20 miles to the Chevron Sales Delivery Facility located in Section 3, T5S, R97W, 6th PM, Garfield County, Colorado. 4. From the Delivery Facility, the pipeline ROW would extend in a southwesterly direction for an additional 6.8 miles where it would tie into the 30-inch pipeline at Section 31, T5S, 98W, 6th pm, Garfield County, Colorado. Reference the attached Vicinity Map, drawing number PBSR-59836EVF-PPL-MAP-0003, for area overview and access routes. Table 4 below specifies the estimated number of material and equipment transports needed to complete the installation of the proposed pipeline and related facilities. The estimated traffic impact is based on the project occurring according to the proposed schedule, and assumes that all earthmoving equipment would remain on location until the installations were complete. Traffic impacts would vary with the level of activity at any given time and would be spread over the total project duration of approximately 5 months. Table 4: Project Trips Materials / Equipment # Loads / # Vehicles Vehicle Type Round Trips Total / Avg. Daily Carbon Steel Pipe 32 Loads Tractor-Trailer 64 Total Road Base 4 Loads Tractor-Trailer 8 Total Water Truck 60 Loads Water Hauler 120 Total Hydrovac Truck 40 Loads Hydrovac Truck 80 Total Fabricated Equip. 2 Loads Tractor-Trailer 4 Total Dozer 3 Loads Tractor-Trailer 6 Total Backhoe 4 Loads Tractor-Trailer 8 Total Welder 2 Truck Pickup Mounted 4 Daily Crane 1 Load Crane 2 Total Supervisor/Crew 4 Trucks Pickup Truck 8 Daily Inspector 4 Trucks Pickup Truck 8 Daily Misc. Supplies 5 Loads Light Duty Truck 10 Total An estimated 32 Trucks would be required to deliver pipe to the project. Line pipe would be trucked to the construction site from Utah by traveling on 1-70 east to Rifle and turning north on State Highway 13 to Rio Blanco County Road 5 and continuing along the private MTW Road to the project area. All pipe would be unloaded at the time of delivery and strung along the pipeline ditch. Chevron expects all pipe to be delivered in one trucking effort to minimize the duration of local traffic impacts. Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Chevron 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline January 20, 2014 13 The pre-fabricated Pig Launcher and Receiver skids would be transported from New Mexico by Truck and would also access the project by the route described above. The pre-fabricated skids would be delivered in two (2) loads and offloaded at their respective locations. An estimated four (4) loads of road base would be purchased from the United Gravel Pit on Rio Blanco County Road 5 and delivered as needed by dump trucks. Heavy equipment would be transported by truck to the project site and would remain on location until no longer needed for their specific task (i.e. excavation, pipelaying, etc.). A total of nine (9) heavy equipment deliveries are expected. Heavy equipment would likely be transported to the project site from Crossfire’s yard in the Rangely, Colorado area. Any overweight/oversized loads would require a permit with Mesa, Garfield, and Rio Blanco Counties. Oversize/Overweight permitting would be the responsibility of the transporter. All truck traffic would abide by size and weight restrictions on any and all local roads used to access the project location Other vehicles traveling to and from the project location would include, water trucks, Hydrovac trucks, welders, and light duty personnel transport vehicles (i.e. pickup trucks and/or crew vans). These vehicles would primarily come from the Grand Junction, Rifle, Rangely, and/or Meeker areas. The majority of the workforce would reside in the area (Rangely, Meeker, Rifle, Grand Junction) and would return to their respective homes each day. Any workers brought in from out of the area would likely be housed in local hotels. Carpooling is strongly encouraged to limit exposure to hazards, such as wildlife and adverse road conditions, and to minimize traffic impacts to local communities and local roads. Current estimates include up to 20 light-duty truck trips a day to and from the site. All access roads and pipeline disturbances would be watered as necessary to control fugitive dust. A Land Development APEN would be required prior to construction as the pipeline disturbance would be greater than 25 acres. Other dust suppressants may be used to conserve fresh water and only after consultation and approval by the Garfield County Road & Bridge Department. Posted speed limits in the project area would be strictly enforced and limited to 15 mph on MTW and Chevron surface, with posted signs. Project access roads would be maintained as needed through routine grading operations. No road upgrades are planned in conjunction with the proposed project. 9 Sensitive Area Survey WestWater Engineering (WWE) conducted a sensitive area survey along the length of the proposed 8- inch pipeline in July of 2013. Biologists evaluated the project area for potential occurrences of special status plants and wildlife, raptors, noxious weeds, and potential USACE jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. See attached Chevron North America Exploration and Production, 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline Impact Analysis: Section 9-103-K-Sensitive Area Survey, WWE 2013 for survey findings. As mentioned previously, WWE biologists would conduct a spot-check survey to confirm no significant change in conditions and to verify and/or identify any areas of concern in proximity to the proposed pipeline route prior to any clearing and grading activities. Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Chevron 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline January 20, 2014 14 9.1 Cultural and Paleontological Resources No Cultural or Paleontological surveys were conducted for the proposed project as previous surveys conducted on the 30-inch pipeline revealed no historically significant sites, finds, isolates or locations with potential for scientifically significant fossils, and no such resources were encountered during construction and excavation at that location. No new finds would be reasonably expected. Chevron representatives would monitor any excavation in areas that may impact bedrock of the Green River and Uinta Formations. Should any sensitive resources be discovered during construction and/or excavation, all work in the area would stop until the find could be evaluated and recorded by a qualified Archaeologist or Paleontologist as the case may be. 9.2 Waters of the U.S. Three (3) potential Waters of the U.S. and one potential wetland were identified by WWE along the proposed and alternative pipeline routes. COE 1 as identified on Figure 1 (map) of the attached Sensitive Area Survey is the Wiesse Creek crossing discussed previously in Section 6.5 Stream Crossings. The other streams and potential wetland area would be avoided completely by the 1.9 mile re-route. 9.3 Biological Resources WestWater (WWE) Engineering Biologists evaluated the proposed project area in July of 2013 for potential occurrence of special status plants and wildlife, raptors, noxious weeds, and potential USACE jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. The attached Chevron North America Exploration and Production, 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline Impact Analysis: Section 9-103-K-Sensitive Area Survey, WWE 2013 provides a detailed report of findings and measures recommended to prevent damage to identified biological resources in the project area. Any new nest sites or other areas of potential concern would be evaluated and measures would be implemented to protect those areas prior to any clearing and grading activities. Chevron would adhere to the mitigation measures and best practices recommended by WWE and would take all precautions necessary to prevent harm to any natural resource. Project personnel would be required to conduct their operations in a manner that is protective of the natural environment and construction activities would be monitored over the course of the project to ensure best practices are being implemented and followed. 10 Weed Management Plan A survey of noxious weeds was conducted in conjunction with the WWE Sensitive Area Survey in July of 2013. The results of that survey are presented in the attached Chevron North America Exploration and Production 8-inch Interim Sales Pipeline Integrated Vegetation and Noxious Weed Management Plan, WWE 2013. The plan provides a detailed list of identified weeds and outlines management strategies for the control of noxious weeds. Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Chevron 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline January 20, 2014 15 The 2013 survey indicated widespread noxious weed infestations within existing disturbances in the project area. Houndstongue is prevalent along the proposed pipeline alignment and other noxious weed species were identified within the project area. All identified noxious weeds within the proposed pipeline ROW would be removed during the initial site preparation. Noxious weed controls including a combination of removal, cultural controls, and revegetation techniques would be integrated into the pipeline development plan and would be part of the continuing maintenance operations along the pipeline route. Chevron would employ the Best Management Practices and integrated weed management strategies prescribed by WWE in the 8-inch Interim Sales Pipeline Integrated Vegetation and Noxious Weed Management Plan and the site would be monitored and treated as necessary in an effort to eradicate and/or control noxious weeds. 11 Revegetation Plan Chevron assumes responsibility for the reclamation and subsequent monitoring and maintenance of surface disturbances attributable to the proposed 8-inch Interim Sales Pipeline. As mentioned previously, an estimated 69.48 acres would be disturbed as a result of the proposed project, all of which would be reclaimed to a safe and stable condition immediately following pipeline installation. Chevron’s reclamation focus is to establish quality, palatable growth for soil stabilization purposes and for providing nutritional value for wildlife and livestock; taking into consideration the surrounding native vegetation, elevation and seasonal precipitation, slope stability, post-disturbance land use and habitat associations. The native vegetation in and around the project area consists of sagebrush, aspen, and mountain shrublands and supports a wide variety of wildlife and birds, as well as livestock grazing. The proposed pipeline route is within existing disturbances resulting from previous pipelines, roads, well pads and other developments where native vegetation has already been cleared and revegetated with perennial grasses. Chevron’s primary goal in most cases is to establish a quality sod formed root base, which is not always achievable, particularly in areas where previous construction practices for the management of soils are unknown. For this reason bunch grasses and some forbs would be incorporated into the preferred seed mix to stabilize the soils and allow the native forbs and brush species to naturally re-establish over time. The excavation would be backfilled with native soils, exercising care in the segregation of soil horizons, and graded to the approximate original contours. Topsoil would be spread back over the disturbed areas and left in a roughened state to reduce potential for stormwater run-off, capture and retain moisture from rainfall and snow melt, and to facilitate self-generating vegetative growth. In some areas, topsoil amendments may be needed to compensate for a loss of topsoil integrity due to organic soils being mixed with subsurface soils in previous site construction activities. Water management techniques would be employed to slow stormwater velocity and/or to minimize potential for run-on and soil erosion. These may include, but are not limited to, water bars, pocking, and/or diversion. Sediment retention structures would be installed prior to construction and maintained through stabilization to prevent sediment transport offsite. Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Chevron 8-Inch Interim Sales Pipeline January 20, 2014 16 Areas of heavy livestock grazing may be fenced to exclude cattle and allow planted material the opportunity to establish and become capable of renewing itself. The proposed project has potential to facilitate the spread of noxious weeds and significant effort would be undertaken to remove existing infestations and to establish healthy, vigorous vegetative cover to control the growth and spread of noxious weeds. Employing effective construction practices and cultural controls would facilitate the removal existing infestations, limit the introduction of noxious weeds from other areas, and would contribute to the success of revegetation efforts. Chevron works with numerous industry companies, environmental consultant firms, County agencies (including Garfield County), CDPW, agricultural lessees, adjacent landowners, etc. on developing desirable seed mixes and best practices for successful reclamation. The best practices derived from this ongoing effort, as well as the WWE recommendations for revegetation, as generally described in the attached 8-inch Interim Sales Pipeline Integrated Vegetation and Noxious Weed Management Plan, would be incorporated into the final reclamation planning for the proposed project. Disturbed areas would be seeded using a certified weed-free, site-appropriate seed mix selected in consultation with the Chevron Land Manager and other qualified reclamation contractors. Desired seed Mix, application rates, planting schedule, planting methods would be determined prior to the start of construction based on specific local factors such as soil condition, seasonal timing, and post-disturbance land use at any particular area along the proposed route. Reclamation and revegetation planning is currently in progress. Following reclamation, the site would be monitored on a regular basis to ensure erosion controls were maintained and functioning, and to identify and treat any weed infestations. Garfield County still holds the re-vegetation bond for the 30-inch pipeline ROW (Bond No. 6452223) in the amount of $ 275,750.00. About 4.9 miles of this ROW would be re-disturbed as a result of the proposed project; the remaining 3.9 miles (about 2 miles from Origin to top of Sleepy Ridge, 1.9 miles from Trail Ridge Road to the Chevron Delivery Facility) are stabilized and revegetated and would not be affected by the proposed pipeline construction. 12 Emergency Response Plan See attached Piceance Interim Sales Line Project HES Plan and Piceance Basin/Skinner Ridge Field and Central Processing Facility Emergency Action Plan. Chevron Piceance Basin Natural Gas Development Program Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Permit Application 8-inch Interim Sales Pipeline Maps Rio Blanco PICEANCE PIPELINE §¨¦70 £¤6 UV13 UV330 UV64 UV325 Garfie ld Co. Rio Blanco Co. Me sa Co. W hite River C o l o r a d o R i v e r Piceance Creek R o a n C r e e k F l a g C r e e k Clear Creek R y a n G u l c h Brush Creek B l a c k S u l p h u r C r e e k E a s t R i f l e C r e e k Y e l l o w C r e e k R i f l e C r e e k Kimball Creek Dry Fork Piceance Creek W i l l o w C r e e k H u n t e r C r e e k M i d d l e R i f l e C r e e k North Dry Fork P a r a c h u t e C r e e k F a w n C r e e k Carr Creek Corral Gulch E a s t F o r k P a r a c h u t e C r e e k W e s t F a w n C r e e k E a s t W i l l o w C r e e k S t r a w b e r r y C r e e k CR 5 C R 204 C R 2 1 1 M T W R o a d Entering / Leaving Chevron Property MTW Gate 19.9 miles West,Rifle 18 miles South Cowboy Chapel - DeBeque 12 miles South,Origin Site 6.6 miles North MTW Gate - Rio Blanco 19.9 miles East,Delivery Site 14.5 miles South Rifle Meeker Parachute DeBeque P I C E A N C E I N T E R I M S A L E S P I P E L I N E Path: J:\BRMAW\10-130328 Piceance Interim Sales Line\14.0 GIS\MXD\PBSR-59836EVF-PPL-MAP-0003.mxd Place MarkerRiverPipeline InterstateHighwayMajor Road Secondary RoadCounty RoadCounty L E G E N D DATE: 11/08/13 PBSR-59836EVF-PPL-MAP-0003 RIO BLANCO, GARFIELD, AND MESA COUNTY, CO V I C I N I T Y M A P SCALE: 1" = 6 MILES DRAWN BY: MEK CHECKED BY: RDO µ 0 3 6 9 121.5 Miles O V E R A L L P A R C E L M A P S C A L E : N . 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S . S E E D E T A I L " A " T H I S S H E E T S E E D E T A I L " A " T H I S S H E E T S E E D E T A I L " A " T H I S S H E E T EXISTING 8" WPX P/L PROPOSED8" PIPELINE30.0'40.0'15.0'45.0'75.0'TEMPORARYWORKSPACEWPX P/L EASEMENTDETAIL "B"WPX ROWSCALE: N.T.S. S E E D E T A I L " B " T H I S S H E E T S E E D E T A I L " B " T H I S S H E E T Chevron Piceance Basin Natural Gas Development Program Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Permit Application 8-inch Interim Sales Pipeline Drawings Alignment Sheets P B S R - 5 9 8 3 6 E V F - P P L - D T L - 0 0 0 5 F O R R E V I E W T R E N C H S O I L T O P S O I L 4 5 ' 1 5 ' 7 5 ' T E M P O R A R Y W O R K S P A C E 5 ' B U F F E R 1 0 ' P A S S I N G L A N E 2 0 ' C O N S T R U C T I O N L A N E 1 0 ' P I P E S T A G I N G 5 ' 5 ' T O P S O I L 1 0 ' T R E N C H S O I L 1 0 ' U N D I S T U R B E D B U F F E R T R A I L R I D G E R O A D T R E N C H W I D T H 1 5 ' N O T E S : 1 . 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CONSTRUCTION ALONG 30" PICEANCE PIPELINESCALE: N.T.S.LOOKING NORTH 1 0 ' U N D I S T U R B E D B U F F E R 25'TEMPORARY WORKSPACE 8 " W P X P / L 3 0 " P I C E A N C E P / L 5+0010+0015+0020+00 25+00 3 0 + 0 0 3 5 + 0 0 4 0 + 0 0 4 5 + 0 0 5 0 + 0 0 5 5 + 0 0 6 0 + 0 0 6 5 + 0 0 7 0 + 0 0 7 5 + 0 0 8 0 + 0 0 8 5 + 0 0 9 0 + 0 0 P B S R - 5 9 8 3 6 E V F - P P L - A L N - 0 0 0 1 0 9 / 1 0 / 1 3 Š T h i s a l i g n m e n t s h e e t i s i n D R A F T f o r m a n d s h o u l d n o t b e c o n s i d e r e d a c c u r a t e a s t o s p a t i a l l o c a t i o n o r m a t e r i a l c a l l o u t . T h e p u r p o s e o f p r o v i d i n g t h i s a l i g n m e n t s h e e t i s t o i d e n t i f y a n y m i s s i n g o r i n a c c u r a t e i n f o r m a t i o n . P l e a s e u s e i t w i t h c a u t i o n . A t t e n t i o n ! BEGIN STA. 0+00 MATCHLINE STA. 84+00 - SEE SHEET PBSR-59836EVF-PPL-ALN-0002 75+0080+0085+0090+0095+00100+00105+00110+00 1 1 5 + 0 0 1 2 0 + 0 0 1 2 5 + 0 0 1 3 0 + 0 0 1 3 5 + 0 0 1 4 0 + 0 0 1 4 5 + 0 0 1 5 0 + 0 0 1 5 5 + 0 0 1 6 0 + 0 0 1 6 5 + 0 0 1 7 0 + 0 0 1 7 5 + 0 0 Š T h i s a l i g n m e n t s h e e t i s i n D R A F T f o r m a n d s h o u l d n o t b e c o n s i d e r e d a c c u r a t e a s t o s p a t i a l l o c a t i o n o r m a t e r i a l c a l l o u t . T h e p u r p o s e o f p r o v i d i n g t h i s a l i g n m e n t s h e e t i s t o i d e n t i f y a n y m i s s i n g o r i n a c c u r a t e i n f o r m a t i o n . P l e a s e u s e i t w i t h c a u t i o n . A t t e n t i o n ! P B S R - 5 9 8 3 6 E V F - P P L - A L N - 0 0 0 2 0 9 / 1 0 / 1 3 MATCHLINE STA. 168+00 - SEE SHEET PBSR-59836EVF-PPL-ALN-0003 MATCHLINE STA. 84+00 - SEE SHEET PBSR-59836EVF-PPL-ALN-0001 155+00160+00165+00170+00175+00180+00185+00190+00195+00 2 0 0 + 0 0 2 0 5 + 0 0 2 1 0 + 0 0 215 + 0 0 2 2 0 + 0 0 2 2 5 + 0 0 2 3 0 + 0 0 2 3 5 + 0 0 2 4 0 + 0 0 2 4 5 + 0 0 2 5 0 + 0 0 2 5 5 + 0 0 2 6 0 + 0 0 Š T h i s a l i g n m e n t s h e e t i s i n D R A F T f o r m a n d s h o u l d n o t b e c o n s i d e r e d a c c u r a t e a s t o s p a t i a l l o c a t i o n o r m a t e r i a l c a l l o u t . T h e p u r p o s e o f p r o v i d i n g t h i s a l i g n m e n t s h e e t i s t o i d e n t i f y a n y m i s s i n g o r i n a c c u r a t e i n f o r m a t i o n . P l e a s e u s e i t w i t h c a u t i o n . A t t e n t i o n ! P B S R - 5 9 8 3 6 E V F - P P L - A L N - 0 0 0 3 0 9 / 1 0 / 1 3 MATCHLINE STA. 252+00 - SEE SHEET PBSR-59836EVF-PPL-ALN-0004 MATCHLINE STA. 168+00 - SEE SHEET PBSR-59836EVF-PPL-ALN-0002 240+00 245+00 250+00 255+00260+00265+00270+00275+00 2 8 0 + 0 0 2 8 5 + 0 0 2 9 0 + 0 0 2 9 5 + 0 0 3 0 0 + 0 0 3 0 5 + 0 0 3 1 0 + 0 0 3 1 5 + 0 0 3 2 0 + 0 0 3 2 5 + 0 0 3 3 0 + 0 0 3 3 5 + 0 0 3 4 0 + 0 0 3 4 5 + 0 0 Š T h i s a l i g n m e n t s h e e t i s i n D R A F T f o r m a n d s h o u l d n o t b e c o n s i d e r e d a c c u r a t e a s t o s p a t i a l l o c a t i o n o r m a t e r i a l c a l l o u t . T h e p u r p o s e o f p r o v i d i n g t h i s a l i g n m e n t s h e e t i s t o i d e n t i f y a n y m i s s i n g o r i n a c c u r a t e i n f o r m a t i o n . P l e a s e u s e i t w i t h c a u t i o n . A t t e n t i o n ! P B S R - 5 9 8 3 6 E V F - P P L - A L N - 0 0 0 4 0 9 / 1 0 / 1 3 MATCHLINE STA. 336+00 - SEE SHEET PBSR-59836EVF-PPL-ALN-0005 MATCHLINE STA. 252+00 - SEE SHEET PBSR-59836EVF-PPL-ALN-0003 330+00 335+00 3 4 0 + 0 0 3 4 5 + 0 0 3 5 0 + 0 0 3 5 5 + 0 0 3 6 0 + 0 0 Š T h i s a l i g n m e n t s h e e t i s i n D R A F T f o r m a n d s h o u l d n o t b e c o n s i d e r e d a c c u r a t e a s t o s p a t i a l l o c a t i o n o r m a t e r i a l c a l l o u t . T h e p u r p o s e o f p r o v i d i n g t h i s a l i g n m e n t s h e e t i s t o i d e n t i f y a n y m i s s i n g o r i n a c c u r a t e i n f o r m a t i o n . P l e a s e u s e i t w i t h c a u t i o n . A t t e n t i o n ! P B S R - 5 9 8 3 6 E V F - P P L - A L N - 0 0 0 5 0 9 / 1 0 / 1 3 END STA. 362+08 MATCHLINE STA. 336+00 - SEE SHEET PBSR-59836EVF-PPL-ALN-0004 Scale 100 0 100 200 1" = 200'FEET 10-130328 1" = 100' PBSR-59836EVF-CIV-PLT-0006DMZ12/05/2013 SEE DETAIL "A" THIS SHEET PRO P O S E D 8 " P / L CHEVRON U.S.A. 8" PICEANCE INTERIM SALES PIPELINE LAUNCHER SITE AND TEMPORARY WORKSPACE GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 98 WEST CHECKED BY: RDO JOB NO. DRAWING NO. SCALE: DRAWN BY:ORIGINAL DATE: REV DATE: CHEVRON U.S.A. PICEANCE INTERIM SALES PIPELINEŠ DATE: 12/05/13 LEGEND: PERMANENT ROW PROPOSED PIPELINE TEMPORARY ROW EXTRA TEMPORARY WORK SPACE EXISTING PIPELINE CL ACCESS ROAD 5 0 ' 2 5 ' 2 5 ' 1 0 ' 2 5 ' 1 5 ' EXIS T I N G 3 0 " P / L CL 1 5 ' W I D E A C C E S S R O A D PER M A N E N T R O W PER M A N E N T R O W TEM P O R A R Y R O W DETAIL "A" SCALE: N.T.S. SE C . 3 1 T 5 S - R 9 7 W SE C . 3 6 T 5 S - R 9 8 W TOWNSHIP/RANGE & SECTION LINE PROPOSED 8" P/L EXISTING 30" P/L CL 15' WIDE ACCESS ROAD (EXISTING) EXTRA TEMPORARY WORKSPACE "A" (0.60 ACRE) EXTRA TEMPORARY WORKSPACE "B" (0.92 ACRE) N=1644631.41 E=2202421.16 N=1644639.37 E=2202110.06 N=1644683.04 E=2202099.22 N=1644797.30 E=2202379.94 N=1644735.71 E=2202073.87 N=1644795.24 E=2202053.45 N=1644911.15 E=2202331.09 N=1644840.78 E=2202355.09 N=1644729.67 E=2202137.49 N=1644784.78 E=2202264.34 N=1644798.52 E=2202289.69 301' 7 4 ' 78' 29' 138' 64' 6 3 ' 47' 153' N=1644678.68 E=2202145.71 N=1644739.67 E=2202285.97 N=1644755.55 E=2202315.31 33' 77' 1 7 1 ' 311' 4 5 ' APPROXIMATE EXTRA TEMPORARY WORK SPACE ACREAGE: (;75$7(0325$5<:25.63$&($ “$&5(6 (;75$7(0325$5<:25.63$&(% “$&5(6 727$/ “$&5(6 TEMPORARY ROW PERMANENT ROW PERMANENT LAUNCHER SKID 45' x 10' PAD ELEV.=7800' FOR INFORMATION ONLY Piceance Interim Sales Line Milepost 1 Launcher Location Revision 0 Date: December 6, 2013 PHOTO: VIEW OF LAUNCHER LOCATION CAMERA ANGLE: NORTHERLY PHOTO: EXAMPLE LAUNCHER PHOTOGRAPH CAMERA ANGLE: N/A Launcher Location Disregard tank – Does not apply to our design, Launcher assembly only ..N M I v a.. 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J(~>ICJ<t 0001 .. ,0 •• 0 .......... 1 .. . 2 PICEANCE BASIN OEVELOPMENT EPS EROSION ANO SEDIMENTATION CONTROL DETAILS •• 007-12-11-061-02 1 m11- D c B Chevron Piceance Basin Natural Gas Development Program Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Permit Application 8-inch Interim Sales Pipeline Sensitive Area Survey CHEVRON NORTH AMERICA EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION 8-INCH INTERIM SALES PIPELINE IMPACT ANALYSIS: SECTION 9-103-K - SENSITIVE AREAS SURVEY GARFIELD COUNTY UNIFIED LAND USE RESOLUTION 2008 (AS AMENDED) Cover photo: View along a typical portion of the proposed pipeline alignment adjacent to existing right -of-way. Prepared for: Chevron North America Exploration & Production, Mid-continent/Alaska Prepared by: WestWater Engineering, Inc. 2516 Foresight Cr. #1 Grand Junction, CO 81505 July 2013 INTRODUCTION Project Description At the request of Chevron North America Exploration and Production (Chevron), WestWater Engineering (WestWater) has conducted a sensitive areas survey and report for the proposed 8-inch Interim Sales Pipeline and potential Trail Ridge Re-Route alternative that would be located on Chevron’s privately owned lands in Garfield County, Colorado. The proposed project would include a buried pipeline from the Clear Creek Valley continuing northward approximately 7.4 miles, where it would link with existing pipeline infrastructure. This document reports the results and analysis of the findings that are pertinent to Section 9 of the Garfield County Land Use Resolution 2008 (as amended) that apply to this project. The project would be located on private lands in Sections 3, 4, 9, 16, 17, 20, 29, 30, and 31, Township 5 South (T5S), Range 97 West (R97W) and Section 36, T5S, R98W, 6th Principal Meridian (Figure 1). The potential Trail Ridge Re-route alternative would occur in Sections 9 and 16 T5S, R97W. Access to the project area is available via Garfield County Roads 204 (Roan Creek Road) and 211 (Clear Creek Road). The current primary land uses of the area include wildlife habitat, livestock grazing, and natural resource development. Survey Methods The project area was evaluated for the potential occurrence of special status plants and wildlife, raptors, noxious weeds, and potential Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. by WestWater biologists on June 17-20, 2013. Vegetation types were determined through aerial photography and on-the- ground assessments. Plant species identification was aided by using pertinent published field guides (Kershaw et al. 1998, Spackman et al. 1997, Weber and Wittmann 2012, Whitson et al. 2001, CWMA 2007). Mapped soil types, as published by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), were reviewed to determine the soil types and expected natural vegetation characteristics at the project site (NRCS 2013). Data locations were recorded using handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) units (Datum: NAD83, Zone 12) and photographs were taken of the habitat, terrain, and biological features found during the survey. Surveys for threatened and endangered plant species were conducted within suitable habitats in conjunction with noxious weed and wildlife surveys. Noxious weed infestations within 30 meters of project features were documented and are reported in an Integrated Vegetation and Noxious Weed Management Plan that was prepared for this project (WestWater 2013). Threatened and endangered wildlife surveys and raptor nest surveys were conducted in suitable habitats for these species within 0.25 miles of project features. Biologists selected pedestrian routes that would ensure adequate coverage of all suitable potential raptor nest trees and would provide a clear view of all potential cliff nest sites. Woodland nesting habitat was surveyed at approximately 50 meter intervals while visually inspecting trees for nests and surveys were aided by using call playback methodology (Iverson and Fuller 1991; Kennedy and Stahlecker 1993; Mosher and Fuller 1996; Mosher et. al. 1990; Reynolds et. al. 1992) using electronic digital game calls. Cliff nesting raptor habitat was searched for raptor nests using binoculars and spotting scopes. SECTION 9-103-K – SENSITIVE AREAS WATERS OF THE U.S. – Army Corps of Engineers Waters of the U.S. (WoUS) include wetlands and drainages under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE). Perennial, intermittent, and ephemeral streams and drainages, as indicated on U.S. Geological Survey mapping, are considered WoUS if they exhibit evidence of flow (i.e. ordinary high water mark) and are hydrologically connected to a perennial stream. In addition to hydrology, a jurisdictional wetland will also demonstrate the unique soil and vegetation characteristics that result from inundation or saturation. WestWater Engineering Page 2 of 15 July 2013 WestWater biologists surveyed the area for aquatic resources including wetlands and WoUS crossings that would fall under the jurisdiction of the COE in conjunction with other surveys that were conducted for this report. Three potential WoUS locations and one potential wetland would be affected by the project as analyzed for this report (Table 1; Figure 1). Table 1. Potentially jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. Label Easting Northing Comments COE-1 730403 4384634 Running water with narrow fringe wetland. 3-inches deep and 1.5-feet across. COE-2 733064 4389455 Dry drainage with OHWM 8-inches deep and 4-feet wide. COE-3 733457 4389703 Dry drainage with OHWM 4-inches deep and 6-inches wide. Wet-1 733186 4389501 Start of spring. Recommendations No wetland delineation was conducted during the survey. Fringe wetlands along COE-1 and the area surrounding the point labeled Wet-1 on Figure 1 will likely require delineations for permitting with the COE. For construction that will occur within a dry channel demonstrating an ordinary high water mark, consultation with the COE would be appropriate to determine jurisdictional status and permitting requirements. VEGETATION The project would take place partially within existing disturbances resulting from an existing pipeline right-of-way and other developments. The remaining native vegetation surrounding the project consists of sagebrush, aspen, and mountain shrublands. Plant species observed in the area are provided in Table 2. Table 2. Plant species observed in the project area. Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Arrowleaf balsamroot Balsamrhiza sagittata Mat penstemon Penstemon caespitosus Aspen Populus tremuloides Miner's candle Cryptantha spp. Bedstraw Galium spp. Mountain mahogany Cercocarpus montanus Bitterbrush Purshia tridentata Mountain pepperweed Lepidium montanum Blue flax Linum lewisii Narrowleaf stoneseed Lithospemum incisum Bluegrass Poa spp. Needle-and-thread Hesperostipa comata Brome grass, mountain Bromus marginatus Oregon grape Mahonia repens Columbine, red Aquilegia canadensis Prickly pear cactus Opuntia polyacantha Columbine, Rocky mtn Aquilegia caerulea Purple springparsley Cymopterus purpureus Cow bane (water hemlock) Cicuta spp. Rabbitbrush, green Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus Current,black bristly Ribes lacustre Rabbitbrush, rubber Chrysothamnus nauseosus Current, wax Ribes cereum Rock goldenrod Petradoria pumila Buckwheat, sulphur Erioginum umbellatum Rocky mountain maple Phacelia sepicea Dandelion, false Nothocalais cuspidata Rough Indian paintbrush Castilleja scabrida Douglas-fir Pseudotsuga menziesii Sagebrush, mountain Artemisia tridentata pauciflora WestWater Engineering Page 3 of 15 July 2013 Table 2. Plant species observed in the project area. Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Elderberry Sambucus coerulea Salsify Tragopogon dubius False Solomon's-seal Maianthemum racemosum Scarlet gilia Ipomopsis aggregata Fendler’s springparsley Cymopterus fendleri Scorpionweed (silky phaceila) Phacelia sericea Fern, male Dryopteris filix-mas Serviceberry Amelanchier utahensis Gambels oak Quercus gambelli Sharpleaf twinpod Physaria acutifolia Geranium, wild Geranium caespitosum Snowberry Symphocarpus albus Golden banner Thermopsis rhombifolia Sweet cicely Osmorhiza berteroi Goldeneye Heliomeris spp. Spruce, Englemann Picea engelmannii Green gentian Frasera speciosa Sedge Carex spp. Heartleaf arnica Arnica cordifolia Strawberry, wild Fragaria virginiana Indian ricegrass Oryzopsis hymenoides Sumac Rhus trilobata Junegrass Koeleria spp. Thimbleberry Rubus parviflorus Lanceleaf figwort Scrophularia lanceolata Twinpod Physaria spp. Long-leaf phlox Phlox longifolia Wavyleaf thistle Cirsium undulatum Low larkspur Delphinum bicolor Western wallflower Eryismum capitatum Lupine Lupinus spp. Wood's rose Rosa woodsii Mallow, scarlet globe Sphaeralcea coccinea Yarrow Achillea millefolium Threatened, Endangered, and Candidate Plant Species No threatened plant species were detected during the survey and no threatened, endangered, or candidate plant species listed in Garfield County (Table 3) would be expected to be affected by the project (USFWS 2013a). A review of the available literature, evaluation of soils and terrain at project site, and previous WestWater surveys indicated that suitable habitat exists in or near the project area for Parachute beardtongue and Ute ladies’-tresses though none were detected and no known populations of these plants exist nearby. Table 3. Federally listed Threatened, Endangered, and Candidate Plant Species for Garfield County. Common Name Scientific Name Status Colorado hookless cactus Sclerocactus glaucus Threatened De Beque phacelia Phacelia submutica Threatened Parachute penstemon Penstemon debilis Threatened Ute ladies’-tresses orchid Spiranthes diluvialis Threatened Noxious Weeds Weed species listed by the State of Colorado (2005) detected in the project area include bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare), Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense), cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum), common burdock (Arctium minus), common mullein (Verbascum thapsus), houndstongue (Cynoglossum officinale), and musk thistle (Carduus nutans). Canada thistle, common burdock, houndstongue, and musk thistle are listed weeds in Garfield County (Garfield County 2013). Noxious weed locations, general control techniques, and revegetation recommendations are reported in an Integrated Vegetation and Noxious Weed Management Plan that was prepared for this project (WestWater 2013). Mitigation and minimizing impacts – The plan to locate the pipeline in an existing pipeline corridor where native vegetation has been cleared for other developments will serve to reduce cumulative loss and WestWater Engineering Page 4 of 15 July 2013 fragmentation of native vegetation and is a good mitigation technique. The best method to mitigate the loss of native vegetation is to increase the availability of native forage in the form of grasses, forbs, and shrubs by reclaiming and reseeding the area after it is no longer needed. Revegetation with native species would provide the greatest benefit for wildlife. An integrated vegetation and noxious weed management plan has been developed for this project (WestWater 2013), which includes recommendations for vegetation management applicable to this project. The development and implementation of a reclamation plan would provide appropriate mitigation. WILDLIFE Threatened, Endangered, and Candidate Wildlife Species No threatened, endangered, or sensitive wildlife species listed in Garfield County (Table 4) were observed in the project area (USFWS 2013a). Table 4. Federally listed Threatened, Endangered, and Candidate Wildlife Species for Garfield County. Common Name Scientific Name Status Bonytail Gila elegans Endangered Canada lynx Lynx canadensis Threatened Colorado pikeminnow Ptychocheilus lucius Endangered Greater Sage-grouse Centrocercus urophasianus Candidate Greenback cutthroat trout* Oncorhynchus clarki stomias Threatened Humpback chub Gila cypha Endangered Mexican spotted owl Strix occidentalis lucida Threatened Razorback sucker Xyrauchen texanus Endangered Yellow-billed cuckoo Coccyzus americanus Candidate * Recent genetic studies indicate that pure greenback cutthroat trout likely do not exist in western Colorado. Until the review and rulemaking process is complete, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is recommending that “Lineage GB” cutthroat trout be managed as greenback cutthroat (USFWS 2012) The project area is within a mapped sage-grouse production area by the Natural Diversity Information System (NDIS) maintained by CPW (CPW 2013a) (Figure 2). Suitable habitat for Greater Sage-grouse exists in the project area and this species may occur, although no sign was observed despite a directed survey effort. Greater Sage-grouse typically occur in large, contiguous sagebrush habitat on the Roan Plateau and the species is a candidate for listing under the ESA. Lek sites (breeding/strutting grounds) are important features in sage-grouse habitat and research by CPW indicates that approximately 80 percent of sage- grouse nesting takes place in suitable habitats within four miles of the lek on which they were bred (Colorado Greater Sage-grouse Steering Committee 2008). There are several known leks within four miles of the project (CPW 2013a). Large areas of more suitable habitat exist north of the project area as the habitat transitions from serviceberry dominated shrublands to sagebrush dominated shrublands. No sage-grouse sign was observed during survey efforts. Clear Creek drains to Roan Creek and eventually the Colorado River within or above designated critical habitat for Colorado pikeminnow, razorback sucker, bonytail, and humpback chub. Increased sedimentation, introduction of pollutants, or water depletions for hydrostatic testing of a pipeline could affect aquatic habitats downstream. Habitat conditions are not appropriate for the remaining species in Table 4. WestWater Engineering Page 5 of 15 July 2013 Raptors At least fourteen raptor species could nest in the project area (Table 5). Nesting season for raptor species in this area takes place begins in January for eagles and continues through mid-August for some hawks. The most common raptor species observed in the area include American Kestrel, Cooper’s Hawk, Golden Eagle, Great Horned Owl, and Red-tailed Hawk. Table 5. Raptor species that may nest near the project area. Common Name Scientific Name BCC* American Kestrel Falco sparverius No Cooper’s Hawk Accipiter cooperii No Flammulated Owl Otus flammeolus Yes Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos Yes Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus No Long-eared Owl Asio otus No Northern Harrier Circus cyaneus No Northern Pygmy Owl Glaucidium gnoma No Northern Saw-whet Owl Aegolius acadicus No Peregrine Falcon+§ Falco peregrines Yes Prairie Falcon Falco mexicanus Yes Red-tailed Hawk Buteo jamaicensis No Sharp-shinned Hawk Accipiter striatus No Swainson’s Hawk Buteo swainsoni No *BCC=U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bird of Conservation Concern (USFWS 2008) + State species of concern (CPW 2013b) §BLM sensitive species (BLM 2009) Twenty-two raptor nests were documented in the project area (Figure 3). Of these, five were occupied and fifteen were unoccupied. Two nests that were detected in previous surveys were either not found or were determined to have been destroyed by natural causes. No raptor nests would be removed by the project. Numerous Black-billed Magpie nests were located within the survey area and were not individually documented; these nests could potentially be used for nesting by Long-eared Owls, but no owl sign was detected near these nests. Raptor nest information for nests detected in the project area are provided in Table 6. Table 6. Raptor nests in project area. Label Vacancy Easting Northing Comment COHA-1 Unoccupied 727883 4383224 Known nest unoccupied. COHA-2 Unoccupied 731845 4386373 New nest unoccupied. COHA-3 Unoccupied 732172 4387977 New nest unoccupied. COHA-4 Unoccupied 733328 4389533 New nest unoccupied. COHA-5 Unoccupied 733692 4391311 New nest unoccupied. RTHA-1 Unoccupied 731221 4385307 New nest unoccupied. RTHA-2 Unoccupied 730766 4385383 Known nest unoccupied in an Aspen snag with no indication of 2013 use RTHA-3 Unoccupied 730709 4386187 New nest unoccupied. RTHA-4 Occupied 731500 4387382 New nest occupied. Female present, possible early nest failure and making a second attempt. RTHA-5 Unoccupied 732803 4387656 New nest unoccupied. WestWater Engineering Page 6 of 15 July 2013 Table 6. Raptor nests in project area. Label Vacancy Easting Northing Comment RTHA-6 Unoccupied 733306 4388786 Known nest. RTHA stable unoccupied nest in an Aspen snag RTHA-7 Occupied 733365 4388788 Known nest. RTHA active nest with 2 downy chicks and 2 adults in an Aspen snag RTHA-8 Unoccupied 733310 4389436 New nest unoccupied. RTHA-9 Occupied 732971 4389571 New nest occupied. 2 chicks and 2 adults. RTHA-10 Occupied 733232 4391546 New nest occupied. 2 chicks and 2 adults. RTHA-11 Unoccupied 734190 4391628 New nest unoccupied. SSHA-1 Occupied 731406 4385856 New nest occupied. Sharp-shinned hawks present in nest in oakbrush. SWHA-1 Unoccupied 730720 4386150 New nest unoccupied. UNKN-1 Unoccupied 727833 4383246 Known nest unoccupied. UNKN-2 Destroyed 728118 4383558 Known nest destroyed. A few sticks remain in the tree, but most have fallen out. UNKN-3 Unoccupied 728173 4383650 Known nest unoccupied. UNKN-4 Not Found 733312 4390449 Known nest not found. Very few trees suitable for a nest remain in dying apsen stand and nest likely has been destroyed. Long-term impacts resulting from project development would likely be low because no nests are directly affected, there would be a minimal amount of new surface disturbance, the area currently experiences significant human activity, and there is a large amount of high quality nesting habitat in the area. Indirect effects could occur if construction takes place during the active nesting season in cases where no topographical, elevational, or vegetative screen exists. Projects consisting of linear features such as pipelines are oftentimes less disruptive to nesting raptors than a project such as a well pad or drilling operation where activities occur in a localized area over a longer time frame. Nests within 0.125-miles of linear projects are the most likely to be affected. The occupied RTHA-9 nest is the only nest within 0.076-miles of the proposed 8-inch interim sales pipeline, and this nest location has few mitigating factors. If the proposed Trail Ridge re-route is selected, then this nest would be mostly screened from the project by terrain, elevation, and vegetation and at a distance of 0.238-miles from the project. In cases where raptor nests exist near a project and no mitigating factors are present, every effort should be made to apply timing and buffer distance limitations to reduce indirect affects (Table 7). These recommendations are based on Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) recommendations (Craig 2002 and Klute 2008) and literature review of nesting season timing for raptors in the region (Andrews and Righter 1992, Kingery 1998, Poole 2012, Righter et. al. 2004). Table 7. Timing and buffer recommendations for active raptor nests Species Buffer Zone Seasonal Restriction American Kestrel * * Bald Eagle 0.50 mile 15 October – 31 July Burrowing Owl 150 feet 15 March – 31 October Cooper’s Hawk 0.25 mile 1 April – 15 August Ferruginous Hawk 0.50 mile 1 Feb – 15 July Flammulated Owl 0.25 mile 1 April – 1 August Golden Eagle 0.50 mile 15 December – 15 July WestWater Engineering Page 7 of 15 July 2013 Table 7. Timing and buffer recommendations for active raptor nests Species Buffer Zone Seasonal Restriction Great Horned Owl * * Long-eared Owl 0.25 mile 1 March - 15 July Northern Goshawk 0.50 mile 1 March – 15 September Northern Harrier 0.25 mile 1 April – 15 August Northern Saw-whet Owl 0.25 mile 1 March – 15 July Osprey 0.25 mile 1 April – 31 August Peregrine Falcon 0.5 mile 15 March – 31 July Prairie Falcon 0.5 mile 15 March – 15 July Red-tailed Hawk 0.33 mile 15 February - 15 July Sharp-shinned Hawk 0.25 mile 1 April – 15 August Swainson's Hawk 0.25 mile 1 April - 15 July * Great Horned Owls and Kestrels are relatively tolerant of human activity. Keep activity to a minimum during breeding season. Birds of Conservation Concern, Migratory, and Non-migratory Birds (other than raptors) WestWater biologists evaluated the project area for bird species that could be affected by the project. Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) have been identified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for priority conservation management in an attempt to prevent or remove the need to list additional species under the Endangered Species Act (USFWS 2013b). The survey was conducted prior to the arrival of most neo-tropical migrant bird species; therefore a thorough literature review was conducted to identify BCC species with potential to occur in the project area (Table 8) (Andrews & Righter 1992, Kingery 1998, Poole 2012, Righter et al 2004). Table 8. BCC and BLM sensitive species that may occur in the project area. Common Name Scientific Name Status Habitat Description Potential to Occur Brewer’s Sparrow* Spizella breweri BCC Expansive sagebrush shrublands; occasionally found in greasewood or other shrublands Observed during surveys in the project area (Figure 3). Cassin’s Finch Carpodacus cassinii BCC Nests in conifer forests and may occur in pinyon/juniper woodlands, cottonwood stands and aspen groves. Suitable habitat exists in the project area. Gray Vireo Vireo vicinior BCC Open pinyon-juniper woodlands from 4,500, to 6,500-feet in elevation. Suitable habitat exists in the project area. Lewis’s Woodpecker Melanerpes lewis BCC Open conifer forests, riparian areas, or burns where they can forage for flying insects. Primarily nests in cottonwoods. Suitable habitat exists in the project area. Pinyon Jay Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus BCC Pinyon/juniper woodlands. Year-round resident in western Colorado. Suitable habitat exists in the project area. * BLM sensitive species (BLM 2009) Suitable nesting habitat for migratory bird species, including BCC species, would be directly affected by the project. Most non-game bird species and their nests are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act WestWater Engineering Page 8 of 15 July 2013 (16 U.S.C. 703-712; Ch. 128; July 13, 1918; 40 Stat. 755) and destruction of occupied nests could be considered a “take” resulting in a violation. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service guidance indicates that developments can affect nesting migratory birds within 100-feet of a project and indirect effects related to the project could include the disruption of nesting and brood rearing activities if project construction occurs during the nesting season. To reduce negative effects, vegetation removal should occur outside of the nesting season, which is generally considered to occur between May 15 and July 15 for the species in this area. If vegetation clearing occurs prior to or after nesting season, most affected birds will relocate to alternate sites. Reducing the amount of vegetation removed would also help mitigate effects of lost nesting habitat. American Elk and Mule Deer The project would be located within an elk production area and winter concentration area (NDIS 2013) (Figures 4). The varied elevation of project area provides valuable food and cover for deer and elk nearly year-round. Much of the project area has been cleared of native vegetation for installation of a previous pipeline corridor and has been revegetated with mostly perennial grasses. The effects of additional vegetation removal necessary for the project are likely to be small once revegetation and reclamation have occurred. The loss of forage and cover for big game would be temporary and because the pipeline would be along an existing corridor, the project would not further fragment existing habitat. Any necessary fencing should be constructed consistent with published standards that reduce impacts to big game (Hanophy 2009). Deer and elk populations have become somewhat habituated to human activity in the area and indirect impacts from construction of this project would be low. No migration corridors will be affected. Vehicle speeds and traffic volumes related to this project are likely to be low and vehicle related mortality is unlikely. Black Bear and Mountain Lion CPW-NDIS mapping shows the site to be within overall ranges for black bear and mountain lion (NDIS 2013). Affects to mountain lion are unlikely. Potential bear encounters could occur if garbage or food is not properly managed during construction. Human-black bear interactions sometimes result in the euthanasia of offending bears by the CPW and would be the most conceivable potential impact on either species. All garbage and food items should be stored in bear-proof receptacles and/or removed from the site on a daily basis to prevent attracting bears to the site to prevent interactions that result in euthanasia of problem bears. Small Mammals Common small mammal species in the project area include coyote (Canis latrans) and cottontail (Sylvilagus spp.). Northern pocket gophers (Thamomys talpoides) are known to occur in area and a multitude of additional rodent species may occur (Fitzgerald et. al. 2011). Townsend’s big-eared bat (State species of concern and BLM sensitive – Corynorhinus townsendii pallescens) and fringed myotis (BLM sensitive – Myotis thysanoides) and several other bat species may occupy the area seasonally, but no bats were observed. Reptiles Midget faded rattlesnake (State species of concern and BLM sensitive – Crotalus viridis concolor) has been observed in the Clear Creek valley and may exist in the project area. Other species of reptiles within the project area may include western terrestrial garter snake (Thamnophis elegans), gopher (bull) snake (Pituophis catenifer sayi), side-blotched lizard (Uta stansburiana), plateau striped whiptail (Cnemidophorus velox), sagebrush lizard (Sceloporus graciosus), tree lizard (Urosaurus ornatus), and western whiptail (Cnemidophorus tigris), among others (Hammerson 1999). Dry Hollow Water Facility Facility WestWater Engineering Page 9 of 15 July 2013 Aquatic Species No aquatic features that provide suitable habitat for fish were observed in the project area. There is potential that aquatic wildlife downstream could be affected by water depletions associated with hydrostatic testing of the pipeline, if that practice is utilized. Minimizing water use during drier periods of the year would help mitigate these effects. No amphibians were observed during the survey, but it is possible that Northern leopard frog (State species of concern and BLM sensitive – Rana pipiens), Great Basin spadefoot (BLM sensitive – Spea intermontana), and tiger salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum) may occupy suitable habitats in the area (Hammerson 1999). Summary of Effects and Recommendations Native vegetation/T&E plants: No threatened or endangered species of plants would be affected by the project. Vegetation within previously disturbed areas within the project footprint is composed of a mix of native and non-native perennial grasses. An additional area of native vegetation would be cleared for construction and revegetated upon completion. Reseeding with native grasses would be beneficial. Noxious Weeds: Several noxious weed species listed by the State of Colorado and Garfield County were present in the project area. Infestation locations, general control techniques, and revegetation recommendations are reported in an Integrated Vegetation and Noxious Weed Management Plan that was prepared for this project (WestWater 2013). T&E wildlife: No threatened or endangered wildlife species were detected in the project area. The project is within a CPW mapped production area for one “candidate” species for listing under the ESA, Greater Sage-grouse. No sage-grouse sign was detected during surveys and habitat conditions for this species improve considerably to the north of the project area. This project is located within and adjacent to a previous disturbance that has been re-vegetated and additional affects from this project would be minimal. Forage and cover for wildlife and habitat fragmentation: The long-term effects of vegetation removal necessary for the project are likely to be minimal once revegetation and reclamation have occurred. The pipeline would be along an existing corridor and would not further fragment existing habitat. Suitable nesting habitat for birds would be directly affected by the project. To reduce negative effects, vegetation removal should occur outside of the nesting season and should include as little native vegetation as possible. Big game migration corridors: No migration corridors would be affected. Big game species are not restricted to specific movement corridors in this area and the presence of this pipeline will not create a barrier. Fencing, if necessary, could alter daily big game movements on a small scale and could pose a hazard to animals if not built with wildlife in mind. Elk calving areas and winter range: Much of the project takes place within elk calving areas or winter ranges. Minimize activity and disturbance in sensitive wildlife areas during calving season (May-June) and big game winter ranges during winter months (December - April). Open trenches: Trenches or pits left open during construction can present a dangerous obstacle for wildlife. Temporary fencing should be erected to prevent wildlife from falling into the trench. Regularly spaced earthen ramps would enable animals that do enter the trench to escape. Direct affects from construction and operation: Direct removal of migratory bird nests or disruption of nesting and brood rearing activities are possible if project construction occurs during the nesting season. Vehicle speeds and traffic volumes related to this project are likely to be low and significant vehicle related mortality connected to this project is unlikely. Indirect effects from construction and operation of the pipeline: Wildlife in the project area has become somewhat habituated to human activity and indirect impacts from construction of this project WestWater Engineering Page 10 of 15 July 2013 would be low. Water depletions from pumping can affect downstream aquatic wildlife. 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Prepared for: Chevron North America Exploration & Production, Mid-continent/Alaska Prepared by: WestWater Engineering 2516 Foresight Circle #1 Grand Junction, CO 81505 July 2013 WestWater Engineering Page 1 of 9 July 2013 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Project Description At the request of Chevron North America Exploration and Production (Chevron), WestWater Engineering (WestWater) has prepared an Integrated Vegetation and Noxious Weed Management Plan for the proposed 8-inch Interim Sales Pipeline and potential Trail Ridge Re-Route alternative that would be located on Chevron’s privately owned lands in Garfield County, Colorado. The proposed project would include a buried pipeline from the Clear Creek Valley continuing northward approximately 7.4 miles, where it would link with existing pipeline infrastructure. This document reports the results and analysis of the findings that are pertinent to Section 9 of the Garfield County Land Use Resolution 2008 (as amended) that apply to this project. The project would be located on private lands in Sections 3, 4, 9, 16, 17, 20, 29, 30, and 31, Township 5 South (T5S), Range 97 West (R97W) and Section 36, T5S, R98W, 6th Principal Meridian (Figure 1). The potential Trail Ridge Re-route alternative would occur in Sections 9 and 16 T5S, R97W. Access to the project area is available via Garfield County Roads 204 (Roan Creek Road) and 211 (Clear Creek Road). The current primary land uses of the area include wildlife habitat, livestock grazing, and natural resource development. 1.2 General Survey Information Pedestrian surveys of the project area were conducted by WestWater biologists on June 17-20, 2013, which is within the active growing season for noxious weed species that occur in the project area. Identification of plant species was aided by using pertinent published field guides (Whitson et al. 2001, CWMA 2007, Kershaw et al. 1998, Weber and Wittmann 2012). Noxious weed locations were recorded with the aid of handheld global positioning system (GPS) receivers using NAD83 map datum, with all coordinate locations based on the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinate system in Zone 12. Mapped soil types, as published by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), were reviewed to determine the soil types and vegetation characteristics at the project site (NRCS 2013). 2.0 LANDSCAPE SETTING 2.1 Terrain The proposed pipeline traverses a variety of terrain, including the arid valley of Clear Creek, the steep adjoining slopes, and then milder terrain on top of the Roan Plateau. Elevation in the project area is approximately 6,500 to 8,700 feet. 2.2 Vegetation The project would take place partially within existing disturbances resulting from an existing pipeline right-of-way and other developments. The remaining native vegetation surrounding the project consists of sagebrush, aspen, and mountain shrublands. Plant species observed in the area are provided in Table 2. Table 2. Plant species observed in the project area. Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Arrowleaf balsamroot Balsamrhiza sagittata Mat penstemon Penstemon caespitosus Aspen Populus tremuloides Miner's candle Cryptantha spp. Bedstraw Galium spp. Mountain mahogany Cercocarpus montanus Bitterbrush Purshia tridentata Mountain pepperweed Lepidium montanum Blue flax Linum lewisii Narrowleaf stoneseed Lithospemum incisum Bluegrass Poa spp. Needle-and-thread Hesperostipa comata Brome grass, mountain Bromus marginatus Oregon grape Mahonia repens WestWater Engineering Page 2 of 9 July 2013 Table 2. Plant species observed in the project area. Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Columbine, red Aquilegia canadensis Prickly pear cactus Opuntia polyacantha Columbine, Rocky mtn Aquilegia caerulea Purple springparsley Cymopterus purpureus Cow bane (water hemlock) Cicuta spp. Rabbitbrush, green Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus Current,black bristly Ribes lacustre Rabbitbrush, rubber Chrysothamnus nauseosus Current, wax Ribes cereum Rock goldenrod Petradoria pumila Buckwheat, sulphur Erioginum umbellatum Rocky mountain maple Phacelia sepicea Dandelion, false Nothocalais cuspidata Rough Indian paintbrush Castilleja scabrida Douglas-fir Pseudotsuga menziesii Sagebrush, mountain Artemisia tridentata pauciflora Elderberry Sambucus coerulea Salsify Tragopogon dubius False Solomon's -seal Maianthemum racemosum Scarlet gilia Ipomopsis aggregata Fendler’s springparsley Cymopterus fendleri Scorpionweed (silky phaceila) Phacelia sericea Fern, male Dryopteris filix-mas Serviceberry Amelanchier utahensis Gambels oak Quercus gambelli Sharpleaf twinpod Physaria acutifolia Geranium, wild Geranium caespitosum Snowberry Symphocarpus albus Golden banner Thermopsis rhombifolia Sweet cicely Osmorhiza berteroi Goldeneye Heliomeris spp. Spruce, Englemann Picea engelmannii Green gentian Frasera speciosa Sedge Carex spp. Heartleaf arnica Arnica cordifolia Strawberry, wild Fragaria virginiana Indian ricegrass Oryzopsis hymenoides Sumac Rhus trilobata Junegrass Koeleria spp. Thimbleberry Rubus parviflorus Lanceleaf figwort Scrophularia lanceolata Twinpod Physaria spp. Long-leaf phlox Phlox longifolia Wavyleaf thistle Cirsium undulatum Low larkspur Delphinum bicolor Western wallflower Eryismum capitatum Lupine Lupinus spp. Wood's rose Rosa woodsii Mallow, scarlet globe Sphaeralcea coccinea Yarrow Achillea millefolium 3.0 NOXIOUS WEEDS 3.1 Introduction to Noxious Weeds Most noxious weed species in Colorado were introduced, mostly from Eurasia, either unintentionally or as ornamentals that established wild populations. These plants compete aggressively with native vegetation and tend to spread quickly because the environmental factors that normally control them are absent. Disturbed soils, altered native vegetation communities, and areas with increased soil moisture often create prime conditions for weed infestations. The primary vectors that spread noxious weeds include humans, animals, water, and wind. The Colorado Noxious Weed Act (State of Colorado 2005) requires local governing bodies to develop noxious weed management plans. Both the State of Colorado and Garfield County maintain a list of plants that are considered to be noxious weeds. The State of Colorado noxious weed list segregates noxious weed species based by priority for control: 1. List A species must be eradicated whenever detected. WestWater Engineering Page 3 of 9 July 2013 2. List B species spread should be halted; may be designated for eradication in some counties. 3. List C species are widespread and the State will assist local jurisdictions which choose to manage those weeds. The Garfield County Weed Advisory Board has compiled a list of 21 plants from the State list considered to be noxious weeds within the county (Appendix A). The Garfield County Weed Advisory Board has duties to: 1. Develop a noxious weed list; 2. Develop a weed management plan for designated noxious weeds; and, 3. Recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that identified landowners submit an integrated weed management plan for their properties (Garfield County 2002). 3.2 Observations Noxious weeds observed in the project area include bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare), Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense), cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum), common burdock (Arctium minus), common mullein (Verbascum thapsus), field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis), houndstongue (Cynoglossum officinale), and musk thistle (Carduus nutans) (Figure 1). Canada thistle, common burdock, houndstongue, and musk thistle are listed weeds in Garfield County (Garfield County 2013). Noxious weeds are widespread within existing disturbances, more heavily in areas with additional moisture such as north facing slopes and in drainages. Houndstongue is nearly continuous along the proposed alignment and into the surrounding areas; the infestation of this weed likely predates the existing pipeline disturbance. Shapefiles of noxious weed locations are available from WestWater upon request. In areas where soil disturbances have created growing conditions that favor non-native vegetation, several unlisted nuisance weed species are present. These plants can negate revegetation efforts and cause financial losses due to decreased seeding success and associated costs of replanting. The presence of these plants creates increased competition for resources and can negatively affect desirable native plant species. Plants in this category observed or known to exist in the project area include kochia (Bassia scoparia), Russian thistle (Salsola spp.), field pennycress (Thlaspi arvense), flixweed (Descurania sophia) and yellow sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis). 3.3 Integrated Weed Management Control of invasive species is a difficult task and requires intensive on-going control measures. Care must be taken to avoid negatively impacting desirable plant communities and inviting infestation by other pioneer invaders. Weed management is best achieved by employing varied methods over several growing seasons, including inventory (surveys), direct treatments, prevention through best management practices, monitoring of treatment efficacy, and subsequent detection efforts. Weed management is often limited to controlling existing infestations and prevention of further infestations, rather than eradication, but through effective weed management practices eradication can be possible in small to medium sized weed populations. Assessment of the existence and extent of noxious weeds in an area is essential for the development of an integrated weed management plan. This report provides an initial assessment of the occurrence of noxious weeds for the project area. In order to continue effective management of noxious weeds, further inventory and analysis is necessary to 1) determine the effectiveness of the past treatment strategies; 2) modify the treatment plan, if necessary; and 3) detect new infestations early, which would result in more economical and effective treatments. 3.4 Prevention of Noxious Weed Infestations WestWater Engineering Page 4 of 9 July 2013 Weed management can be costly, and heavy infestations may exceed the economic threshold for practical treatment. Prevention is an especially valuable and economical strategy for noxious weed management. Several simple practices should be employed to prevent weed infestations. The following practices will prevent infestation and thereby reduce costs associated with noxious weed control:  Prior to delivery to the site, all equipment and vehicles, including maintenance vehicles, should be thoroughly cleaned of soils from previous sites which may be contaminated with noxious weeds.  If working in sites with weed-seed contaminated soil, equipment should be cleaned of potentially seed-bearing soils and vegetative debris at the infested area prior to moving to uncontaminated terrain.  Avoid driving vehicles through areas where weed infestations exist.  Use of weed seed free materials such as mulch and seed. 3.5 Treatment and Control of Noxious Weed Infestations The treatment method and timing will be determined by Chevron and their contracted licensed pesticide applicators. The recommendations provided in this report will be considered when developing annual treatment plans. General control methods for the species detected in the project area are provided for reference in Table 2. Table 2. General noxious weed control methods for species in the project area. Common Name Scientific Name USDA Symbol Type Control Methods Bull thistle Cirsium vulgare CIVU Biennial Severing the tap root at least 2 inches below the soil line before flowering is very effective. Herbicides can be used in the rosette to early bolting stage. Flowering plants should be chopped and bagged to prevent spread of seeds. Canada thistle Cirsium arvense CIAR4 Perennial Re-seed disturbed sites with fast growing grasses, herbicide at rosette stage or in fall. Cheatgrass Bromus tectorum BRTE Annual Herbicide treatment including pre- and post-emergent treatments in large monocultures with few if any desirable grasses; tillage and reseeding with native cool-season grasses. Common burdock Arctium minus ARMI3 Annual Herbicide treatment and/or mechanical removal during flowering stage. Common mullein Verbascum thapsus VETH Biennial Hand digging in rosette stage. Herbicide application when plants are in the rosette stage, spring or summer. Prevent or eliminate seed production. Deplete seed bank with combination of herbicide and mechanical removal of rosettes. It is also very important to remove seed heads from plants that have bolted. Field bindweed Convolvulus arvensis COAR Perennial Herbicide treatment when plants are beginning to flower. Biological controls are available and fairly effective for large populations growing in sunny dry conditions. Tillage is not effective and will result in denser populations. WestWater Engineering Page 5 of 9 July 2013 Table 2. General noxious weed control methods for species in the project area. Common Name Scientific Name USDA Symbol Type Control Methods Houndstongue Cynoglossum officinale CYOF Biennial Early Spring tillage before weed emergence in the existing corridor to a depth of 2 to 4 inches. Herbicide application in Spring while plants are small and it the late fall, bagging the seed heads. Musk thistle Carduus nutans CANU4 Biennial Tillage or hand grubbing in the rosette stage, mowing at bolting or early flowering, seed head & rosette weevils, leaf feeding beetles, herbicides in rosette stage. Bold = Garfield County List 3.6 Recommended Treatment Strategies The following treatment strategies are presented for reference. It is important to know whether the weed species being managed is an annual, biennial, or perennial to select strategies that effectively control and eliminate the target. Treatment strategies vary depending on plant type, which are summarized in Tables 3 and 4. Herbicides should not always be the first treatment of choice when other methods can be effectively employed. Table 3. Treatment Strategies for Annual and Biennial Noxious Weeds Target: Prevent Seed Production 1. Hand grub (pull), hoe, till, cultivate in rosette stage and before flowering or seed maturity. If flowers or seeds develop, cut and bag seed heads. 2. Cut roots with a spade 2”-3” below soil level. 3. Treat with herbicide in seedling, rosette or bolting stage, before flowering. 4. Mow biennials after bolting stage but before seed set. Mowing annuals will not prevent flowering but can reduce total seed production. (Sirota 2004) Table 4. Treatment Strategies for Perennials Target: Deplete nutrient reserves in root system, prevent seed production 1. Allow plants to expend as much energy from root system as possible. Do not treat when first emerging in spring but allow growth to bud/bloom stage. If seeds develop cut and bag if possible. 2. Herbicide treatment at bud to bloom stage or in the fall (recommended after August 15 when natural precipitation is present). In the fall plants draw nutrients into the roots for winter storage. Herbicides will be drawn down to the roots more efficiently at this time due to translocation of nutrients to roots rather than leaves. If the weed patch has been present for a long period of time another season of seed production is not as important as getting the herbicide into the root system. Spraying in fall (after middle August) will kill the following year’s shoots, which are being formed on the roots at this time. 3. Mowing usually is not recommended because the plants will flower anyway, rather, seed production should be reduced. Many studies have shown that mowing perennials and spraying the regrowth is not as effective as spraying without mowing. Effect of mowing is species dependent therefore it is imperative to know the species and its basic biology. Timing of application must be done when biologically appropriate, which is not necessarily convenient. 4. Tillage may or may not be effective or practical. Most perennial roots can sprout from pieces only 0.5 inch – 1.0 inch long. Clean machinery thoroughly before leaving the weed patch. WestWater Engineering Page 6 of 9 July 2013 Table 4. Treatment Strategies for Perennials Target: Deplete nutrient reserves in root system, prevent seed production 5. Hand pulling is generally not recommended for perennial species unless you know the plants are seedlings and not established plants. Hand pulling can be effective on small patches but is very labor intensive because it must be done repeatedly. (Sirota 2004) Some weeds, particularly annuals and biennials, can develop resistance to herbicides. The ability to quickly develop immunity to herbicides, especially when they are used incorrectly, makes it imperative to use the proper chemicals at the correct time in the specified concentration according to the product label. Excessive application, either in frequency or concentration, can result in top kill without significantly affecting the root system. Repeated excessive applications may result in resistant phenotypes. 3.7 Noxious Weed Management – Best Management Practices Construction: The following practices should be adopted for any construction project to reduce the costs of noxious weed control and aid in prevention efforts. The practices include:  Prior to delivery to the site, equipment should be cleaned of soils remaining from previous construction sites which may be contaminated with noxious weeds.  Equipment and material handling should be done on established sites to reduce the area and extent of soil compaction.  In all cases, temporary disturbance should be kept to an absolute minimum.  Top soil, where present, should be segregated from deeper soils and replaced as top soil on the final grade, a process known as live topsoil handling.  If stored longer than one growing season, topsoil stockpiles should be seeded with non-invasive sterile hybrid grasses.  Wetland vegetation, if encountered, should be live handled like sod, temporarily watered if necessary, and placed over excavated sub-soil relative to the position from which the wetland sod was removed.  Cut-off collars should be placed on all wetland and stream crossings to prevent back washing (seed vector) and to ensure that soil moisture conditions are not impacted after construction so that native plants can re-establish from the existing seed bank.  If working in weed infested sites, equipment should be cleaned of potentially seed-bearing soils and vegetative debris prior to moving to uncontaminated terrain.  After construction, disturbed areas outside the footprint of the development should be immediately reseeded with an appropriate seed mix. Herbicides: Many of the listed noxious weed species in Colorado can be controlled with commercially available herbicides. Annual and biennial weeds are best controlled at the pre-bud stage after germination or in the spring of the second year. Selective herbicides are recommended to minimize damage to desirable grass species. It is important that applicators adhere to concentrations specified on herbicide containers. Herbicides generally do not work better at higher concentrations. Herbicide failures are frequently related to high concentrations that result in top kill before the active ingredient can be transported to the roots through the nutrient translocation process. If directed on the herbicide label, a surfactant or other adjuvant should be added to the tank. WestWater Engineering Page 7 of 9 July 2013 Grazing: In the event grazing is allowed in the project area, it should be deferred in reclaimed areas until revegetation of desirable species has been successfully established and seeded plants have had opportunity to reproduce. Monitoring: Areas where noxious weed infestations are identified and treated should be inspected over time to ensure that control methods are working to reduce and suppress the identified infestation. The sites should be monitored until the infestations are eliminated. These inspections can then be used to prioritize future weed control efforts. 3.8 Commercial Applicator Recommendations A certified commercial pesticide applicator licensed in rangeland and/or right-of-way/industrial weed control (depending on site characteristics) is a necessary choice for herbicide control efforts. An applicator has the full range of knowledge, skills, equipment, and experience desired when dealing with tough noxious weeds. In addition, the purchase and use of restricted use herbicides requires a Colorado pesticide applicator license. 4.0 REVEGETATION – RECLAMATION Successful reclamation of the project area is dependent upon soil type and texture, slope gradient and aspect, proper weed control, available water, and revegetation with suitable plant species. Site-specific reclamation plans utilizing native species should be developed with a qualified reclamation contractor. Reclamation services using multiple seed bin range drills and specialized equipment is available and should be used for reclamation seeding projects. In areas with slope greater than three percent or where laminar flows from runoff could affect reseeding success, imprinting of the seed bed is recommended. Imprinting can be in the form of dozer tracks or furrows perpendicular to the direction of slope. When utilizing hydro-seeding followed by mulching, imprinting should be done prior to seeding unless the mulch is to be crimped into the soil surface. If broadcast seeding and harrowing, imprinting should be done as part of the harrowing. Furrowing can be done by several methods, the most simple of which is to drill seed perpendicular to the direction of slope in a prepared bed. Other simple imprinting methods include deep hand raking and harrowing, always perpendicular to the direction of slope. A potentially beneficial alternative method to enhance reclamation success, particularly where there is poor or destroyed topsoil, is the application of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). These fungi, mostly of the genus Glomus, are symbiotic with about 80 percent of all vegetation. Endo- mycorrhizal fungi are associated mostly with grasses and forbs and could be helpful in reclamation. In symbiosis, the fungi can increase water and nutrient transfer capacity of the host root system (Barrow and McCaslin 1995). Over-the-counter commercial products are available, and the best products should contain more than one fungus species. Compacted soils respond well to fossilized humic substances and by-products called humates. These humates, including humic and fulvic acids and humin were formed from pre-historic plant and animal deposits and can benefit reclamation efforts on compacted soils when applied as directed. 5.0 REFERENCES Barrow, J. R., and Bobby D. McCaslin. 1995. Role of microbes in resource management in arid ecosystems. In: Barrow, J. R., E. D. McArthur, R. E. Sosebee, and Tausch, R. J., comps. 1996. Proceedings: shrubland ecosystem dynamics in a changing environment. General Technical Report, INT-GTR-338, Ogden, Utah: U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, Intermountain Resource Station, 275 pp. WestWater Engineering Page 8 of 9 July 2013 CWMA. 2007. S. Anthony, T. D’Amato, A. Doran, S. Elzinga, J. Powell, I. Schonle, K. Uhing. Noxious Weeds of Colorado, Ninth Edition. Colorado Weed Management Association, Centennial. Garfield County. 2002. Garfield County Vegetation Management and Garfield County Weed Advisory Board. Garfield County Noxious Weed Management Plan, Resolution #2002-94, October 21. Garfield County. 2013. Vegetation Management Section – Noxious Weed List. Available online: http://www.garfield-county.com/vegetation-management/noxious-weed-list.aspx. Rifle. Kershaw, L., A. MacKinnon, and J. Pojar. 1998. Plants of the Rocky Mountains. Lone Pine Publishing, Auburn, Washington. NRCS. 2013. Web Soil Survey, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service, URL: http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov Sirota, Judith M. 2004. Best management practices for noxious weeds of Mesa County. Colorado State University, Cooperative Extension Tri River Area, Grand Junction, Colorado. URL: http://www.coopext.colostate.edu/TRA/Weeds/weedmgmt.html State of Colorado. 2005. Rules pertaining to the administration and enforcement of the Colorado Noxious Weed Act, 35-5-1-119, C.R.S. 2003. Department of Agriculture, Plant Industry Division, Denver, 78 pp. Weber, William A., and Ronald C. Wittmann. 2012. Colorado Flora, Western Slope. Fourth Edition, University Press of Colorado, Boulder. Whitson, T. D. (editor), L. C. Burrill, S. A. Dewey, D. W. Cudney, B. E. Nelson, R. D. Lee and R. Parker. 2001. Weeds of the West – 9th edition. Western Society of Weed Science in cooperation with Cooperative Extension Services, University of Wyoming, Laramie. WestWater Engineering Page 9 of 12 • Bull th ist le • Canada thistle Common burdock 0 Common mu lle in • Houndstongue 0 Mu sk thistle -Houndstongue ao=m Trai l Ridge Rero ute Pipeline =-=-Interim Sa les Pipeline CJ 30 Mete r Nox io us Weed Survey Area -Cou nty Road ic:J BLM Figure 1 Chevron 8 Inch Interim Sales Pipeline Integrated Vegetation and Noxious Weeds Management Plan Location and Noxious Weeds g \NestWater_ Engineering ~ Consu lting Engineers & Scientist s 0 0 .5 Miles July 2013 Map Source : Z:\Chevron\Chevron 8·inch Interim Sales Pi pelin e\GIS\IVNWMP figure 1.mKd 7/812.0 13 rbb WestWater Engineering Appendix A-1 July 2013 Appendix A Garfield County Noxious Weed List Species Common name Species Code Growth Form Life History State Listing Acroptilon repens Russian knapweed ACRE3 Forb Perennial B Aegilops cylindrica Jointed goatgrass AECY Grass Annual B Arctium minus Common (Lesser) burdock ARMI2 Forb Biennial C Cardaria draba Hoary cress, Whitetop CADR Forb Perennial B Carduus acanthoides Spiny plumeless thistle CAAC Forb Biennial / Winter Annual B Carduus nutans Musk (Nodding plumeless) thistle CANU4 Forb Biennial B Centaurea diffusa Diffuse knapweed CEDI3 Forb Perennial B Centaurea maculosa Spotted knapweed CEMA4 Forb Perennial B Centaurea solstitialis Yellow starthistle CESO3 Forb Annual A Chrysanthemum leucanthemum Oxeye daisy CHLE80 Forb Perennial B Cichorium intybus Chicory CIIN Forb Perennial C Cirsium arvense Canada thistle CIAR4 Forb Perennial B Cynoglossum officinale Houndstongue, Gypsyflower CYOF Forb Biennial B Elaeagnus angustifolia Russian olive ELAN Tree Perennial B Euphorbia esula Leafy spurge EUES Forb Perennial B Linaria dalmatica Dalmatian toadflax, broad- leaved LIDA Forb Perennial B Linaria vulgaris Yellow toadflax LIVU2 Forb Perennial B Lythrum salicaria Purple loosestrife LYSA2 Forb Perennial A Onopordum acanthium Scotch thistle ONAC Forb Biennial B Tamarix parviflora Smallflower tamarisk TAPA4 Tree Perennial B Tamarix ramosissima Salt cedar, Tamarisk TARA Tree Perennial B Chevron Piceance Basin Natural Gas Development Program Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Permit Application 8-inch Interim Sales Pipeline Emergency Response Plan Piceance Interim Sales Line Project HES Plan Revision 0 Date: October 15, 2013 This document serves as the Piceance Interim Sales Line Project Safety Plan – to communicate the Chevron Safety Philosophy and establish the Project Contractor Safety Plan. The objective of the Project Safety Plan is to proactively manage the project execution to enable Incident Free Operations (IFO). Project Overview: The existing Piceance 30-inch sales line is oversized due to a business plan decision to suspend drilling in the Skinner Ridge field. A 2012 study determined the 30-inch sales line is the limiting factor of the filed due to the need for maintenance pigging to sweep liquid accumulations. Several alternatives were evaluated with the best alternative identified as construction of a new 8-inch interim sales line. Detailed engineering determined the 30-inch pipeline routed up the escarpment near the origin could be left in service and the new 8-inch pipeline could run from the top of the escarpment to the existing delivery station. The project consists of installation of approximately 6.8 miles of NPS 8-inch standard wall pipe following the route of the existing 30-inch sales line from the top of the escarpment above the Chevron Central Production Facility to the existing 30-inch delivery station. A 1.9 miles route deviation will allow a significant hill and jurisdictional stream crossing to be avoided. The facility work includes installation of a combination, remote automated multi-pig launcher skid and an enclosed pig receiver skid. Chevron Safety Philosophy: Objective: Project to be completed “Incident Free” As part of the Chevron Way, Chevron expects every employee and contractor working for the company to: • Strive for incident-free operations. • Manage risks to prevent injury to personnel, damage to the environment, and damage to equipment. • Identify hazards and develop procedures to mitigate the hazards. All of the contractors selected to participate in this project must comply with all of the following requirements: • Contractor will notify Project Manager, prior to start of project, if contractor intends to have Short Service Employees (SSE) included in the crews. If contractor crews contain SSEs, then the following steps must occur: 1. Chevron SSE questionnaire must be completed, submitted, and approved. 2. SSE must be easily recognized by all on location (i.e. orange hard hat). 3. A mentor for the SSE must be identified and assigned to SSE. 4. SSE must complete the SafeLandUSA training program and have a class completion card on his/her person at all times or admittance to work site will be denied. 5. SSE must complete the Chevron Skinner Ridge Specific Safety Orientation. 6. SSE percent of crew must not exceed 20% of the total crew, as per the Chevron SSE policy. • The following key processes, will help achieve “Incident Free Operation” during the project: 1. All workers will have completed the SafeLandUSA training program and have their completion card on his/her person at all times or admittance to work site will be denied. 2. All workers will have completed the Chevron Skinner Ridge Site Specific Orientation. 3. All workers will have knowledge of the Chevron Managing Safe Work – Safe Work Practices. 4. All workers will have received and have knowledge of the MCBU - Contractor Safety Handbook (Red Book). 5. Work will be conducted as required by Chevron’s Tenets of Operation and Think Incident Free programs. 6. All workers will participate in a Behavior Based Observation process. 7. Job Safety Analysis (JSA) will be prepared and reviewed, by all affected personnel, for every task that is undertaken. JSAs will be a “joint” effort by all crew members and supervisors. 8. JSAs will be reviewed mid-day to ensure that the JSA is being followed as per its original intent. If the JSA is not being followed, then work must stop and the JSA must be revised or a new JSA prepared. 9. Chevron’s Permit to Work (PTW) will be utilized. 10. A Pre Startup Safety Review (PSSR) will be completed at the completion of the project and prior to turning over facility to Operations. 11. Stop Work Authority (SWA) will be utilized by all personnel on site, if an unsafe condition is identified. 12. Immediately report all injuries/illnesses/near misses-hits/damages/motor vehicle crashes, etc., regardless of how minor or major the severity appears to be. 13. Chevron requires that all employees and contractors report ALL incidents, regardless of how minor or major the severity appears to be. Chevron’s policy is to report these to Axiom, even if the contractor does not use Axiom as their incident management service. It is mandatory that our contractors report all incidents to the Chevron PIC. [Case Management] Contractors and materials will be mobilizing through towns and within proximity to schools, homes, and local businesses. All personnel should be aware of public safety risks in terms of mobilization, construction, and daily travel. Please: Stop-Look-Listen before you enter or exit the work site. Watch out for others at all times. Case Management The following has been written to provide guidance in the event of an incident. It is not the step-by-step procedure for incident response, but direction and reinforcement to the adherence to MCBU Incident Management System (IMS) Process Work Flow. In the event of an incident, the following activities should be pursued: Ex. Line Strike (buried, metallic or non-metallic, oil/water/gas service) following MCBU FE Dig Plan: 1. Immediately Stop Work 2. Contact Field Safety Rep and Operation Rep to shut in line/confirm already shut-in 3. Mobilize Vacuum Truck to location, in the event of spill 4. Repair lines following the below points (per necessary scenario) and follow the necessary MSW Practices (i.e. IHE, Hot Work, etc.): a. Fiberglass: IHE (Non-Hot Work), flush line, gas test, replace section i. Repair Method: Clockspring, which is a fiberglass wrap (DOT certified); hydro-test ii. Repair Method: Cut and thread/glue new section; hydro-test b. Poly: Requires IHE – Flush Line & Gas Test; Need to know SDR rating to fuse new pipe (Hot Work) i. Repair Method: Follow MCBU FD&C procedure for poly refusion (with appropriate SDR) c. Steel: Requires IHE – Flush Line & Gas Test; i. Need to know the remaining wall thickness to make weld repair (hot work) ii. Repair Method: Welding – Repair weld section and X-Ray and/or hydro-test; reapply the external coating; hydro-test d. Fiberspar: Requires IHE (Non-Hot Work) i. Repair Method: Utilize Pipe-to-Pipe connectors and re-connect sections ii. Repair Method: (if large damage) Cut section to normal dimension diameter exists, utilize “Weld Prep Connector – Appropriate sized steel section (internally/externally coated) – Weld Prep Connector” and have coated prior to assembly e. For Steel Trunk Lines, Plidco sleeve (DOT Certified, possibly stainless steel, with wax-coated bolts) – to patch holes, dents (external), bolts around pipe – eventually weld the Plidco sleeve to pipe (maintain same pressure rating) – again following IHE & Hot Work Procedures 5. If the line is a third party line: a. Contact CVX Ops to assist in contacting 3rd Party Operator to shut-in line b. 3rd Party to repair and send Chevron the invoice. i. Chevron shall not repair a 3rd Party Line 6. If the Chevron line cannot be repair following the MSW Practices (i.e. IHE, Hot Work, etc.), a new procedure for high-risk activity must be written and approved by FE Manager and Area manager. Minor Incident (cuts/slips/trips/biological hazard, other non-life threatening injuries): 1. Immediately Stop Work 2. All incidents involving shall be reported immediately to the Construction Representative in charge of operations. 3. Construction Rep to contact Axiom (1-877-502-9466) to initiate case management and describe severity of incident 4. Immediately report all incidents, injuries, and near misses to the Project Manager, Field HES Specialist, and Operations Supervisor – all injuries, whether or not requiring the services of a doctor, shall be reported to the Project Manager on the day of the occurrence. 5. The Project Manager will communicate the incident update to the Area FE TTL and DE (Follow IMS Work Flow) 6. All OSHA recordable incidents, first aids, and significant near misses should be thoroughly investigated by a Chevron/Business Partner team as soon as possible following the incident. 7. The incident investigation team should consist of the Business Partner’s designated safety representative, the Chevron Supervisor for the work and additional resources as needed. The team should jointly sign off on an investigation report that identifies the “root causes” and corrective action. This report should be submitted to the FE Manager in a timely manner. Major Incident (potential life-threatening injuries): 1. Immediately Stop Work 2. All incidents involving shall be reported immediately to the Construction Representative in charge of operations. 3. Construction Rep to contact Axiom (1-877-502-9466) to initiate case management and describe severity of incident – potential to Velma EMS dispatch ambulance or medevac to location; follow FMT Emergency Response Plan. 4. Immediately report all incidents, injuries, and near misses to the Project Manager, Field HES Specialist, and Operations Supervisor – all injuries, whether or not requiring the services of a doctor, shall be reported to the Project Manager on the day of the occurrence. 5. The Project Manager will communicate the incident update to the Area FE TTL and DE (Follow IMS Work Flow) 6. All OSHA recordable incidents, first aids, and significant near misses should be thoroughly investigated by a Chevron/Business Partner team as soon as possible following the incident. 7. The incident investigation team should consist of the Business Partner’s designated safety representative, the Chevron Supervisor for the work and additional resources as needed. The team should jointly sign off on an investigation report that identifies the “root causes” and corrective action. This report should be submitted to the FE Manager in a timely manner. Piceance FMT General Overview: The following information concerning the Piceance Area is being provided for information of potential hazards, emergency procedures, and to provide safety requirements and rules which are expected to followed to while working on the Chevron Piceance FMT leases: 1. There are hazardous chemicals and substances located on the leases associated with the Piceance Area. They include but are not limited to, flammable gases and liquids, hydrogen sulfide (H2S), high-pressure, and high- temperature. Other potential hazards which may exist, at a minimum, at a particular work site include confined space locations, excavations, working at heights, rotating equipment and electrical sources. 2. Although we do not expect to have an emergency, we do expect you to immediately notify a Chevron supervisor in the event of an emergency/ accident. 3. When working at field locations you are expected to designate a safe area to evacuate to in case of emergency BEFORE you begin work at that location – first-move-forward, back into parking-spots. 4. An employee shall report to his/her supervisor any occupational injury or illness sustained at work, no matter how slight the injury or illness may be. Employees shall also report near misses. 5. Contractors shall provide the Chevron site supervisor with an immediate verbal report of any injury or illness and a written accident/ first aid report, by the end of the next business day following the occurrence. 6. You are not to enter a Chevron property if you are under the influence, or in possession of alcoholic beverages or any unauthorized drugs. 7. You are not to bring firearms or weapons of any type, ammunition, pornography or any other offensive material onto Chevron property. 8. You are not to drive vehicles in excess of the posted speed limits while on Chevron property. Vehicle speed shall be consistent with road and weather conditions. Use only existing roads and locations. 9. Matches or open lights shall not be taken into areas where flammable vapors may exist. Disposable butane lighters are not permitted at any Chevron field location. Smoking is only permitted in designated smoking areas. Cell phones and other non-intrinsically safety electronic devices are not permitted in areas where explosive vapors may exist. Please ask your supervisor or a Chevron representative if you need additional information. 10. Before transfer/ collection of flammable liquids, dispensing containers or process equipment shall be properly grounded and bonded to a receiving container. 11. Before using mechanical equipment for digging or excavating you will be required to complete a Chevron Excavation Permit. In most cases this may require you to call the Colorado One Call System. 12. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) should be given to a Chevron representative prior to bringing chemicals onto Chevron property. 13. Material Safety Data Sheets are available for your review and information when working with chemicals within the Piceance Area. Books containing current MSDS’s are located in the Hiner Gate, Wilson Creek, and Grand Junction Field offices. 14. While on Chevron property, all contractors, suppliers and salespersons shall have the appropriate safety equipment in order to perform the task with which they have been assigned. Contractor supplied safety equipment required but not limited to; a) Hard Hat b) Steel toed Boots c) Safety Glasses and/or Safety Goggles d) Hearing Protection e) Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) monitor f) 3-gas monitor (in Hot Work and Permitted Confined Space Areas) g) Appropriate Hand Protection h) Fire retardant clothing i) Fall protection (when working at heights) 15. Employees with the possibility of becoming involved in non-routine activities should follow the recommended procedures below: a) Discuss the activity with all personnel involved. b) Discuss any chemicals associated with the activity. c) Discuss measures to be taken to reduce the hazards with the job. d) Have pre-job tailgate meeting prior to commencing job. e) Assign each employee a designated task. f) Review location to ensure all job tasks have been completed and normal operations are ready to be resumed. 16. All spills and/or releases should be reported to the Chevron site supervisor regardless of size or quantity. 17. Chevron reserves the right to search for contraband. Unless prohibited by applicable law, without prior announcement, and at any time, Chevron may carry out reasonable searches of individual contractors and their personal effects when entering Chevron premises, while on Chevron premises, and when leaving Chevron premises, and Chevron may require its contractors to search their employees and subcontractors and employees of their subcontractors before entering Chevron premises, engaging in Chevron business or operating Chevron equipment Chevron Emergency Contacts: Charles Eagler Safety Specialist 970-257-6006 (office), 970-778-0989 (mobile) Julie Justus Regulatory & Environment 970-257-6042 (office), 970-589-5036 (mobile) Ryan Malone Project Engineer 505-333-1953 (office), 505-947-5714 (mobile) Dwayne Breaux Project Engineer 970-257-6077 (office), 337-849-5180 (mobile) Mark Sage Construction Rep 970-683-5109 (office), 970-623-4733 (mobile) Paul Burroughs Construction Rep 970-257-6017 (office), 970-623-5970 (mobile) Troy Waldner Operations Supervisor 970-683-5108 (office), 307-350-8336 (mobile) Hiner Gate Control Room 970-283-1029 Emergency 911 Garfield County Dispatch 970-625-8095 Rio Blanco County Emergency Manager 970-878-9623 Air Ambulance Evacuation 970-242-6707 Axiom Medical 877-502-9466 Grand River Hospital 970-625-1510 501 Airport Road, Rifle, Colorado 81650 Craig Interagency Dispatch Center (Fire) 970-826-5037 Upper Colorado River Interagency Dispatch 970-257-4800 Rifle Helitack Crew (Fire) 970-625-0392 White River Field Office BLM 970-878-3800 Access and Driving Directions MTW Access Location Information: Latitude: 39.844103 Longitude: -108.234302 Driving Directions: From Rifle, Colorado, travel north on Government Road (CR 13) ~ 18.5 miles. Turn left (west) on Piceance Creek Road (CR 5), travel ~20 miles to the MTW ranch road. Delivery Station Location Information: Latitude: 39.645996 Longitude: -108.273234 Driving Directions: From Rifle, Colorado, travel north on Government Road (CR 13) ~ 18.5 miles. Turn left (west) on Piceance Creek Road (CR 5), travel ~20 miles to the MTW ranch road. Proceed through the guard shack gate south ~ 15 miles to the Chevron Delivery Station. Hiner Gate Location Information: Latitude: 39.541965 Longitude: -108.32583 Driving Directions: From Debeque, Colorado, travel north on Roan Creek Road (45 Road) ~ 13 miles. Turn right at the “Cowboy Chapel” on to Clear Creek Road (CR 211). Travel north 4.6 miles to the Hiner Gate.