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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.0 CorrespondenceBond No.: 6452223 RECLAMATION (REVEGETATION) BOND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned Chevron U.S.A. Inc. as Principal and Safeco Insurance Company of America as Surety are held and firmly bound unto Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, as Obligee in the penal sum of Two Hundred Seventy Five Thousand. Seven Hundred Fifty & No /00— ($275.750.00) for the payment of which, well and truly to be made the said principal and the said Surety, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. WHEREAS, the Principal has applied for a Pipeline Right of Way Permit and the Garfield County Vegetation Director has required a Revegetation bond securing Principal's performance under the "Garfield County Weed Management Plan" and the Principal's "Chevron Piceance Basin 30 Inch Pipeline Project Application" as a condition of approval of the Pipeline Right of Way Permit, all as more specifically set out in the Garfield County's Building and Planning Department Determination Letter dated July 20, 2007. NOW, THEREFORE, if such permit is granted and if the Principal shall faithfully perform its duties under the terms of the permit, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. PROVIDED, that if Surety shall so elect, this bond may be cancelled as to subsequent liability by giving thirty (30) days notice in writing to both the Principal and Obligee. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and Surety have hereunto set their hands and seals this _31t1._ day of August , 2007. The effective date of this bond is August 3. 2007. (Seal) (Seal) Chevron U.S.A. Inc. 61) C�PS� PE C1-6 veuu J Ai z. ACC -3171>, Surety: Safeco Insurance Company of America Marina Tapia, Attorney-in-fact CALIFO RNIA ALL -P URPO S E ACKN O W LEQGM ENT State of California County of Los Angeles On August 3, 2007 before me, Lisa L. Thornton, Notary Public Marina Tapia personally known to me (or proved to ) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/theip authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. personally appeared WITNESS my hand and official seal. deco KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS: That SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA and GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, each a Washington corporation, does each hereby appoint *****************E, S. ALBRECHT, JR.; TRACY ASTON; TOM BRANIGAN; K. D. CONRAD; ASHRAF ELMASRY; SIMONE GERHARD; JOYCE HERRIN; CLARICE LEE; C. K. NAKAMURA; MARIA PENA; WILLIAM A. SADLER; EDWARD C. SPECTOR; MARINA TAPIA; LISA THORNTON; BRENDA WONG, Los Angeles, Califomia**************************************************************************************a***************************** its True and lawful attorney(s)-in-fact, with full authority to execute on its behalf fidelity and surety bonds or undertakings and other documents of a similar character issued in the course of its business, and to bind the respective company thereby. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA and GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA have each executed and attested these presents this day of May STEPHANIE DALEY-WATSON, SECRETARY POWER OF ATTORNEY Safeco Insurance Companies PO Box 34526 Seattle, WA 98124.1526 No. 6843 4th 2005 MIKE PETERS, PRESIDENT, SURETY CERTIFICATE Extract from the By -Laws of SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA and of GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA: "Article V, Section 13. - FIDELITY AND SURETY BONDS ... the President, any Vice President, the Secretary, and any Assistant Vice President appointed for that purpose by the officer in charge of surety operations, shall each have authority to appoint individuals as attorneys -in -fact or under other appropriate titles with authority to execute on behalf of the company fidelity and surety bonds and other documents of similar character issued by the company in the course of its business... On any instrument making or evidencing such appointment, the signatures may be affixed by facsimile. On any instrument conferring such authority or on any bond or undertaking of the company, the seal, or a facsimile thereof, may be impressed or affixed or in any other manner reproduced; provided, however, that the seal shall not be necessary to the validity of any such instrument or undertaking: Extract from a Resolution of the Board of Directors of SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA and of GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA adopted July 28, 1970. "On any certificate executed by the Secretary or an assistant secretary of the Company setting out, (1) The provisions of Article V, Section 13 of the By -Laws, and (ii) A copy of the powerof-attomey appointment, executed pursuant thereto, and (iii) Certifying that said power-of-attorney appointment is in full force and effect, the signature of the certifying officer may be by facsimile, and the seal of the Company may be a facsimile thereof." I, Stephanie Daley -Watson, Secretary of SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA and of GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, do hereby certify that the foregoing extracts of the By -Laws and of a Resolution of the Board of Directors of these corporations, and of a Power of Attorney issued pursuant thereto, are true and correct, and that both the By -Laws, the Resolution and the Power of Attorney are still In full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the facsimile seal of said corporation this 3rd 5-0974/D6 4/05 day of August , 2007 26-4462.101kv STEPHANIE DALEY-WATSON, SECRETARY Safeco and the Safeco logo are registered trademarks of Safeco Corporation. WEB PDF CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT ASA-A.A . AS A'A W.A -'A A A0A A A A 11 A A.. A A A A W State of California County of Ca n. -1 -rR 1..63 On 2)bole D e before me, personally appeared 12 . E d>f nas,.> Name and Title of Officer (e.g., "Jane Doe. Notary Public') Lt, Name(s) of Signer(s) J 6 r,. era 0., .artaT pli5 t. z. a a %. ANDREW A. TOMERSON Commission # 1632640 z Notary Public • California t Contra Costa County [[ My Comm. 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Box 2402 Chatswodh CA 91313-2402 Item No. 5907 Reorder: Call Toll -Free 1-800-876-6827 WestWater Engineering 2516 FORESIGHT CIRCLE, #1 GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO 81505 (970) 241-7076 FAX: (970)241-7097 August 15, 2007 Katy Middleton Garfield County Building and Planning Department 108 8th Street Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 RE: 30 -inch Chevron Pipeline Wiesse Creek Crossing Katy: Via email: kmiddleton@garfield-county.com The purpose of this letter is to address the concerns related to a creek crossing required to install the 30 -inch Chevron natural gas pipeline across a drainage known as Wiesse Creek (T5S, R97W, Sec 30 SE 3/4, 6th PM). The area was evaluated by ERO Resources Company (Denver, CO) and determined to be "waters of the United States" (WOUS). It is our understanding that Chevron plans to accomplish this crossing by boring beneath or spanning Wiesse Creek and the associated fringe wetlands if a COE permit allowing an open cut crossing can not be obtained before the pipeline must be constructed. Based on our experience with the Army Corps of Engineers (COE) Colorado/ Gunnison Basin Office regarding such crossings, no permit has been required as long as no portion of the project would result in fill of WOUS. Bored or spanned crossings avoiding all WOUS fill have not been considered to constitute fill within WOUS. Therefore, it is our opinion that the proposed bored or spanned crossing is unlikely to need a permit from COE. Please free to contact our office with any questions concerning this letter. Sincerely, UU,r `1L Principal Environme tal Scientist cc: Sally Cuffin, Washington Group Mountain Cross Engineering, Inc. 826 1/2 Grand Avenue Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Atten: Chris Hale, P.E Subject: Creek crossing associated with 30 -inch Chevron natural gas pipeline Chris, The purpose of this letter is to address the concerns related to the creek crossing required to install the 30 - inch Chevron natural gas pipeline. The area was evaluated by ERO Resources Company (Denver, CO) and determined to be "waters of the United States". In May of this year I met with Mark Gilfillan, USACE, concerning Chevron's proposed development of their Skinner Ridge natural gas field, located north of De Segue, Colorado. At that time we agreed that Chevron would evaluate a 5 -year project area to determine the estimated total acreage of stream and wetland disturbance. The evaluation was necessary to establish the type of specific USACE permit required for the project. However, Mark indicated, for time sensitive installations, we could avoid the permitting process by using engineering techniques. One example of this approach was the installation of a small bridge to avoid entering the ordinary high water mark jurisdiction of the USACE. That approach was approved by Mark as were techniques such as boring under a stream bed. Chevron is proposing using the boring technique for the 30 -inch pipeline because of project schedule requirements and uncertainty with the overall USACE permit submittal. At issue is the jurisdiction of the USACE, which is in multiple regulations and guidance documents. Nathan Green, USACE, provided this definition of a jurisdictional activity in an email received today (August 14, 2007): "discharge of dredged or fill material within waters of the United States or adjacent wetlands" Nathan indicated that "If you are boring, or using horizontal directional drilling method, and you are not placing any material in wetlands or streams, (including temporary impact, or staging sites), the activity is not considered jurisdictional and would not require a Department of Army permit". Placement of the boring is driven by project specifications, which document the design requirements necessary to ensure the pipeline installed at a sufficient depth to prevent damage during normal operation. The minimum design depth for the 30 -inch pipeline is 5 -feet (see attached drawing COF011-A-00059). Design considerations included pipeline characteristics, temperature control, and sufficient overburden to prevent the pipeline from "floating" out of the bore. After extensive review of USACE literature and discussions with their representatives, I found no specific requirements for the depth of the bore. As previously mentioned, that depth is determined by pipeline design specifications. Boring the creek is still considered Chevron's backup plan. If a USACE permit can be obtained prior to construction reaching this area, the crossing will be excavated in accordance with permit requirements. Drawing COF011-A-00060 also is being provided if that option is available. Please let me know if this meets you requirements to allow the Garfield County Pipeline Development Plan Permit to move forward. Sally Cuffin, P.E. Washington Group International 7800 E. Union Avenue Denver, CO 80237 Office: (303) 843-2219 Cell: (303) 526-6514 CU DA NVNI3N39 - . „NNI 1l3 CROSSING PLAN fLH C00011 -A-00059 0 J O 0 L 4 c 2 Df -I O!O L_ COLORADO:DEPARTMENT OFPUBLIC HEALTH AND! ENVIRONMENT . "AIR" POLLUTION CONTROL. DIVISION TELEPHONE:£(3O3) 692-3150 -;=PERMIT! >DATE:ISSUE •THE SOURCE TO WHICH THIS PERMIT APPLIESi1S DESCRIBED"AND LOCATED AS FOLLOWS Land.developmeht pro/eot known as Piceanee Basin 30 Inch Sales-pas.Pipeline, located m Sec 36= . T5S`R98W, Garfield County, Colorado THE SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT ORACTIVITY SUBJECTTO THIS PER"MIT INCLUDES THEF.OLLOWING Overlot grading and associated construction activities • THIS PERMIT IEGRANTED SUBJECT TO ALLRULES AND REGULATIONS•OF THE COLORADO AIR •QUALITY'CONTROL:COMMISSION-AND;` THE:COLORADO AIR: POLLUTION' PREVENTION` AND.•` • CONTROL•ACT C R:S (2$ 7 :101 et'seq); TO THOSE GENERAL AND CONDITIONS INCLUDED IN .THIS DOCUMENT AND•THE FOLLOWINGSPECIFIC;TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1 The.f fugitive partjculate emission contrel.measures.listed an the_attached page (as proposed in the Fugitive Dust Control Plan submittedto:the Division);shall be applied to the fugitive particulate emission roducin` sources as re: uired'b Regulation No 1.1 is.psrmit shall expire on 5/31/2008 AIRS ID: 046/0034/001, Page 1 of 3 CHEVRON USA; INC. Permit No. 07GA0557L Final Approval . Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment ' Air Pollution Control Division PARTICULATE EMISSIONS CONTROL PLAN' THE, FOLLOWING :PARTICULATE EMISSIONS CONTROL MEASURES SHALL' BE USED .FOR :ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES ON THE'SOURCES;COVERED BYTHIS P.ERMIT,'AS'REQUIREDBY THE:` AIR QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION REGULATION:NO 1. THIS SOURCE 18 SUBJECT TO THE..' FOLLOWING EMISSION GUIDELINES; •a. All Activities Visible emissions not to'exceed 20%, no offproperty transport of viisible emissions. b.. Haul Roads No offiproperty transport of visible emissions shall apply to on-site haul roads the nuisance guidelines shall:apply to offsiteihaul roads: c,' Haul Trucks There shall beano offproperty transportof visible emissions from haul trucks when :. g o.eratin on`ct ee ro e p h p p rtyofane owner or operator . Thereahailbe noeo(f-vehicle<transport+of'visitile .emissions from the?material inthe haul trucks when operating_off of the property of the owner or operator. Control Measures •All,unpaved roads and other disturbed surface areas on site shall be watered as necessary to prevent.' off -property transport of visible fugitive particulate' emissions. i Vehicle speed an'all unpaved roadsand disturbed areas shall net exceed a maximum of 30 mph : Speed limit_ signs:shallbeposted •All disturbed soil shall be compacted on a daily basis to within 90% of maximum.compaction All disturbed surface areas shall be revegetated according to the nformationsubmitted,bythe applicant :. With the permit application. Excavated sell hall%be used prior to• overlotting along all', property borders that are adjacent to developed areas. ' Surface area disturbed shall" be minimized as described in thelnformation•submitted by the applicant::; with the permit application :: : Gravel entryyvays shall be utilized to' prevent mud and dirt.CarryoUt onto paved surfaces: Any mud and • dirt carryout onte,paved surfaces•shall be cleaned:up daily NO earth work activities shall: be performed when the wind speed exceeds; 30. miles; per hour AIRS ID: 046/00341001Page 2 of:3 'CHEVRON USA; INC; Permit: No 07GA0557L • Colorado Department ofPublic°Healthand.Environment: Final Approval. •` Air Pollution Control Division GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: ;(IMPORTANTI READ ITEMS 5.6;7•AND•8), • This permit is issued Inreliance upon the accuracy and completeness ofihformation supplied by the applicant and:isconditioned upon ;conduct of:the activity,�or•construction, installation and operation' of the source,;in. accordance with this information and; with: representations made by the. applicant or.appitperi s egents.,11 is valid "only for the egwpment and operations•or.activity specifically identified on'the permit::; .Unless specifically stated otherwrse1 the:general and:specific conditions contained in•this permit have'bean • determined by the.APCD to be.necessary to assure compliance with`the provisions of Section25-7114.5(7)(a) CRS; Each and every•condltwn of this permit is;a materiel part•hereof and rs not severable Any: challenge to or appeal. of, a condition hereof shall constitute a reJectlon'of the entire permit and upon such,occurrence this per`rriitshall lie deemed denied`ab mrhn Tf is permit maybe revoker! at anytime pnorto final:approval bythe AIr Polluhon:Control Divisropon`(APCD) grounds set forth. in' the Colorado; Air, Quality.`Controt•Act=and regulations of the:Air Quality.`.Contret Commission (ADCC) 'including feilure:to meet: any. expressterm or condition of the'permlt If the:Division dejtie's a permlt, conditions imposed upon a;pemiit are contested by the applicant or sine Division revokes a permi{,_the applicant or owner or operator of a sourceomay:request a . :hearing before the AQCGfor+revtew•ofthe`Division's.action This and any required attachments must be retained and•made available fotinspectlonupon request at the;tocation•set•forth herein 'With respect to a portable source thet Is moved toa=new locatton a copy of the Relocation Notiee,:(required.bylaw io be submitted to1he APCDwhenever a portable•source is relocated) should attachedto thlspermit The:permit may be�reissuedtoa`new:ownerby the' APCD as,provlded in .A000 Regulation N0 S, Part'8; Section llli6 upon a request fortransfer of ownershjp and -the submlttuiof a revised APEN,and the required fee • Issuance (mitral approval) ofan emission permit doesnot Orayleelirier authontyiorthrs activity oroperation of this'source Final: approval of-the,permit must. be. secured fromlheiAPCD inwriting in. accordance.with'sthe provisions of25-7-114,5(12)(a) C R S and AQCC'Regulailon No a;Rpit B, Section III G.'Final approval cannot be granted. until the operation' or activity commences and hes. been v . by.erifiedthe APCD'as ;conforming'in;alt respects with the'conditioiis of the permit*.1!the AP.CD so determines;.itwlll provide Written.documentatlon of such final approvat,,which does constitute "final" authority to operate. Compliance. wlth thepermitconditions must be demonstrated within 180 days after commencement operation:: ..THIS`P.ERMIT AUTOMATICALLY EXPIRES IF you,(1) do not commence construction 87. months after either:the date of!issuanceof this permit,orthe date on; which: such' construction'or activity:was ' `; scheduled to commence at tetforth in the,-permlf whichever is tater_(2) discontinue construction fora period of 18'months or more; orf(3) do not complete construction a reasonable'time:of the: estimatedcompletlon date::: Extensions:of the;expiratlon dete'may begrentedby the APCD upon a.showing good cause by the permittee prlor to the expiration date YOU'.'MUST notify the APCD at leastthirty days' (fifteen ;days for portable sources) pilot to commencement of the permjfted operation or activity Failureto do so is a violation>of Sectwn.25-7- 114'.5(12)(a) C R'S; and AQCG Regulation 3, Part B, Section III:G:1 and can result In the revocation ofthe permit:• You 'must 'demonstrate" compliance with the permit conditions within 480 189 days aftet cornmencement of operation as statedrn popdttion 5 Section'25 7 114.7(2)(a)` C R.S requires.thet.all sources required:to fife an' Air Pollution• Emission Notice (APEN)fniust pay,,an annual fee to coverthe costs of inspections and administration ,:If a source or activityis to. . be• discontinued, the ownermust nolify.the,Division inwriting requesting a: cancellation of the:permit Upon notification annual fee billing will terminate, • Violation ofthe terms of a permit;or of the provisions of the Colorado Air Pollution Prevention and control the'regulatlons of the AQCG may result in adminlstrative,'civil orcriminatenforcement actions "under Sections 25-7-115.(enforcement), -121 (injunctions)': -122 (civil, penalties), 1221i(criminalipenalties),`C R S : AIRS ID: 04S/0034/001 Page 3of3. Chevron 30 -Inch Pipeline Journey Management Plan • Install stop sign at intersection of CR 211 & 204 • Install mile markers along Trail Ridge Road to allow the people using it to know where they are. • Install intersection controls (Stop & Yield Signs) at intersections in the area. • If 3`d party personnel carrier is used, validate safety record. • Adopt an abandon the vehicle plan, if breakdown occurs get help to reduce the risk of working near the path of the road. • Vehicles should yield to other especially larger vehicles with less maneuverability at restricted width areas to reduce the risk of collision. • Post Speed Limit Signs • Properly equip vehicle with provisions in the event of breakdown or encounter others in need. • Develop a road hazard map with mile markers and street names then update with driver's reports on issues observed. • Provide Drivers with Map that can be reviewed so they can identify where their destination is. Mile Markers As shown on map Reverse directions and adjust speeds 0 N N3 N W N> N N CO N W N W <C/100101001010010010010 x 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 N N a a 01m a a E- -St a a a a a a a S S D 0 O 0 0 0 O Z 3 0 m D Z N H 0 0 0 0 0 0 o v o 0— o 0 5 0 C< 0 S S S c c a Xi N N S S> fr XX 000 W 0 Cn J 0 0 C., co (D CD C= M C C a'00 C na O. j, 001 (n0 a 0 0 8 S 0 >: 0 a a 0- Ol O 0 o N a 0 0 0 0 13 O/ C a. a r C C 0000= o a 0-0-033 a D 0' O a 0 m 2 C 0 j C a-- O N o = a a a a. W 5 Q 0 m up 0' Z Z N N N N 0 a X1 CD RD a D) 0 0 0 01 a 0 a p a0) 0 O O IV no 0 m0) o Q 0 W co a 0 0) • 0 0 C W a m m a (O `GS a a c co co Do not use CVX - "Entering or Leaving Chevron Property" cn co co co cn cn co a'00 '00 00 '00 '00 -0 73 Ozanne Cutoff to Tysse Lane I- 1O 0 cs W j N 11 up. a (i, m D0 i 0 C 3 a 0iol O m a co s _n a o 0 m . v c o d _00) �T1m a @. om co 7j m CD O a 0 0] co CO = a �.Z• �1 �- n XI0 a a (D 0 0 m m rn Do not use CVX - "Entering or Leaving Chevron Property" n N (0 0 d 0 STATE OF COLORADO Bill Rider, Jr., Governor James 8. Merlin, Executive Director Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment et the people of Colorado 4300 Cherry Creek Dr. 8. Denver, Colorado 80246-1530 Phone (303) 692-2000 TDD Line (303) 691-7700 Located In Glendale. Colorado http:/lvrvw.cdphe.state.co.us Laboratory Services Division 8100 Lowry Blvd. Denier, Colorado 80230-6928 (30:)692.3090 Robert L. Life, Rockies/CBM Ops. Mgr Chevron USA Inc, Kenneth W. Jackson 11111 S. Wilcrest P.O. Box 36366 Houston, TX 77099 Colorado Department of Public Health and Emironment February 16, 2007 RE: Construction. Activity Stormwater Discharge Permit- Reapplication — RESPONSE REQUIRED Chevron USA Inc - Skinner Ridge Natural Gas Wells CDPS Cert. No. COR -037787, Garfield County Dear Sir or Madam: The General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction (COR -030000) will expire on June 30, 2007. The Water Quality Control Division will reissue the permit before that expiration date. Our records indicate that you are currently covered by this permit for the above -referenced site. All permittees must complete the enclosed form and return it to our office by March 30, 2007. A self- addressed envelope is enclosed for your use. The form will indicate if you wish to maintain permit coverage past the June 30, 2007 expiration, or if you will inactivate your permit coverage prior to that date. Specifically, for those permittees requiring permit coverage past the permit expiration, you must complete and return the enclosed Reapplication and Record Verification form to maintain compliance with the statmwater regulation. Please refer to the Q&A section on the back of this letter for answers to commonly asked questions. if you have any further questions that are not addressed here, you may call our office at (303) 692-3517 or cdphe.wgstorm@state.co.us. However, due to the expected large volume of calls/emails, we may not be able to respond quickly. Thanks for your patience. Sincerely, Nathan Moore Environmental Protection Specialist Permits Unit WATER QUALITY CONTROL DIVISION Enclosures 2007 Renewal Form Page 2 of 2 Permit Renewal Q&A Q: What is this all about? A; Your construction site is certified under the Construction stormwater general permit. Stonuwater general permits are issued for a five-year period, and expire after that time. This permit is about to expire. The attached form will indicate your intent to maintain pemrit coverage following June 30, 2007, or to inactivate prior to that date. The permit and regulation require that you either renew or inactivate your pemtit. Q: Wltat do 'I need to do? A: You MUST complete one of the following three options. See the following question and answer if you are unsure of what the status of your site will be when the permit expires on June 30, 2007. I) To ICEEP penult coverage — You must reapply. We have tried to make the reapplication process as simple as possible. Complete the attached enclosed Renewal Fonn for reapplication following these steps: • Check Box A in Item 1, indicating you wish to renew your coverage • Sign the Reapplication Certification in Item 2. • Review the information in Item 3 (Record Verification). If anything has changed or is incorrect. please cross out the old and write in the new. • Submit the completed Renewal Form by March 30, 2007. (Save a copy for your records.) -or- 2) To END permit coverage—IF the entire site has already been finally stabilized*, or will be finally stabilized prior to June 30, 2007, you still need to submit the attached form, but also need to submit an Inactivation Form separately. Just follow these steps: • Renewal Form: Check Box B in Item 1, indicating you plan to inactivate your permit prior to June 30, 2007, and submit the completed Renewal Form by March 30, 2007, -AND- • Inactivation Form: Complete and sign a separate Inactivation Form, and submit it once the site has been finally stabilized*. A copy of the Inactivation Forum was sent with your original permit. It can also be downloaded at: wavw.edphe.state.co.us!wa!permitsunit/stonnwaterlswconinact.pdf *"Finally stabilized" means that all disturbed areas have been either built an. paved. ora uniform vegetative cover has been established with a density of at least 70 percent of pre -disturbance levels. or equivalent permanent, physical erosion reduction methods have been employed. Re -seeding alone does not qualify. -or- 3) To TRANSFER permit coveraee— If your part on a project is finished, but the project is still underway, the permit can be transferred to the site owner or new operator. Ifyou plan to transfer the permit, you must still submit the renewal to maintain permit coverage as discussed in Item 1, above, even if you plan to transfer the permit prior to June 30 2007. This will make sure that the permit coverage does not expire for either you, or the new pennittee. When you are ready to transfer the permit, submit the Transfer Fonn, available at www.cdphestate.co.us/wq/permitsunidstormwater/transfecpdf. More details on transfer procedures and transferring portions of a permitted site are available in our fact sheet (see bottom of page). Q: What if I am unsure if the site will be ready for inactivation or transfer by June 30, 2007? A: If yon are not sure right now if the site will be finally stabilized and ready for inactivation by June 30, 2007, or if you are not sure right now if you will transfer the permit, all you need to do is follow the renewal process in Item 1 above. After you have submitted the renewal font), you can still inactivate or transfer the permit at a later date, either before or after June 30. There is no extra fee involved with submitting the renewal, and this way you can make sure that your permit coverage is continued past June 30, 2007 if you still need it. Q: Do I need to send any money? A: No - the billing process is handled separately. Q: What changes will be in the new permit? A: Several changes are being proposed for the new permit, primarily to increase the clarity of permit requirements consistent with Division guidance currently available. When the permit is reissued and sent to you, Part I.A of the Rationale will summarize all the changes made. The Division is currently in the process of redrafting the permit, which includes the opportunity for public comment. If you would like to receive a copy of the public notice, or submit comments on the permit, please contact our office at edphe.wgstorm®stnte.co.us or 303-692- 3517 (please provide an email address if possible). A Fact Sheet on the construction program with additional information about permit requirements, the transfer process, etc, is available at: www,edphestate.co.ushvq/FermitsUnit/stormwater/SWFacisheet.pdf 2007 Renewal Form Page 2 oft STEP 1— Intent to Renew or Inactivate, COLORADO DEPARTMEN'i'OF J'LHLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT' Water Quality Control Division WOOD -P-132 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 8024 6-1 53 0 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY STORMWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT RENEWAL FORM REAPPLICATION & RECORD VERIFICATION (or Inactivation Intent) **RETAIN A COPY OF THIS FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS** COR -037787 This form is for reapplication for the Skinner Ridge Natural Gas Wells project/development (COR -037787) under the Construction Activity Stormwater Discharge Permit. You must complete the applicable sections of this form and submit it to the address in the top left corner by March 30, 2007. Do not send anv money with this form - the billing process is handled separately. More information about this process is contained in the cover letter and Q&A that accompany this form. If you are unsure if the project will be finally stabilized by June 30, 2007, check Box A and complete the rest of this form (both sides) to renew your permit coverage. You can still submit the inactivation at a later time (see the Q&A). BOX A: LINRENEW MY PERMIT COVERAGE heck this box to renew your permit certification and maintain permit coverage. Continue on to Steps 2 and 3, and then submit this form. BOX 0: I WILL BE INACTIVATING MY PERMIT COVERAGE BY JUNE 30, 2007 Check this box if your site will be finally stabilized by June 30, 2007. This will result in your certification not being renewed. You are still required to submit the Inactivation Form separately prior to June 30, 2007, certifying the site has been finally stabilized. See the Q&A for additional instructions (item 2 on the second question). It is not necessary to complete the rest of this form if you have checked Box B; the form is now ready to submit. STEP 2 —Reapplication Certification Complete this step if you checked Box A, above. An original signature is required. If the legally responsible person has changed from what is indicated in Step 3, below, the new person must be listed in that section and sign this certification. To complete this Reapplication, the Legally Responsible Person named in Step 3 must sign the following certification: / certify under penalty of (my that 1 have personally examined and dm familiar with the h formation submitted on this form and that / believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. Further, 1 bnulerstand that bycompleting and returningthis form, I have applied for coverage under the revised general permit for Sto mwtner Discharges Associated with Construction Activities. IiI(..; gnature of Legally Responsible P . on STEP 3 — Record Verification l 1 EC -Phe. g Cela ea3 s Printed Name /6/t>{1 /,p0- - Date Si ed The Record Verification section is located an the hack of this document. Complete this step if you checked Box A, above, and write in any new information. Note that if you have submitted amendments to your original application information previously, they would be reflected in your file at the Water Quality Control Division, but may not have been recorded in our database. if this is the case, please write in those previously submitted changes in this section. 2007 Renewal Form Page I of 2 OVER STEP 3, CONTINUED - Record Verification Please review the information below carefully, and stake whatever changes arc necessary, by crossing out the incorrect information and writing in the new. If any items are blank (e.g., email), please fill in if available. Permittee information Permittee - Chevron USA Inc Kenneth W. Jackson M e,B.ae.f liege, Legally Responsible Person- Reberb4e14fealeadelCeeSig="11gr pirewv.ce_ ope.th Phone -284ftlitheIRfli. �?L -LSA-(oCbS Email - Mailing Address -St ...est P.O. Box 36366 Houston, TX 77099 Name location and description reconstruction project: Plan/Development Name - Skinner Ridge Natural Gas Wells Site Address - Tom Creek in Skinner Ridge area. Garfield County, CO site County - Garfield Total Acres Disturbed Area Covered Under this Permit (Over the Life of the Project) 18.0 Brief Description of Nature of Construction Activities- - The construction activity includes the drilling of natural gas test wells, clearing of well drilling pads, construction of access roads, and the eventual construction of natural gas gathering pipelines. . Anticipated Construction Schedule: This is only an estimated date and will not result in termination of your permit coverage if the date is exceeded. Antic-pated Date of Completion and Final Stabilization -6/7/2006 Local contact familiar with the she: Local Contact Local Contact Phone Local Contact Email Store» waterDischarjee to: Receiving Stream (s) - SeaeltzlerilireSst Cleo vy- vtsovi w,i Weentiolgano 0fJe'n4- n° S-ve{v\Soa q�D-2S�-��i?z - Toni Creek Make certain this form has been signed. - See Item 2 on page 1 of this form. 2007 Renewal Form Paye 2 of 2 WestWater Engineering 2516 FORESIGHT CIRCLE, #1 GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO 81505 (970) 241-7076 FAX: (970)241-7097 August 2, 2007 Hal Ozanne ENGlobal Engineering, Inc. 12303 Airport Way, Suite 350 Broomfield, CO 80021 Via email: hal.ozanne@englobal.com rolson@wrccorp.com sally.cuffin@wgint.com RE: Sensitive Plants Resurvey of Chevron 30 -inch Natural Gas Pipeline Alignment Mr. Ozanne: In accordance with your request, WestWater biologists have resurveyed the potential habitat portions of the alignment in conformance with the Garfield County recommendations. During our spring 2007 surveys, plants were too immature to determine whether or not sensitive plant species are present in areas of potential habitat. The resurvey was performed on August 2, 2007. All areas of potential habitat for sensitive plants species were examined, and no sensitive plants were found. Photo 1 is an example of the potential habitat for these species that was examined. Please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions concerning our findings, or if we can be of service in any way. Sincerely, Principal Environment. Scientist 1J1.\�1 ERO Resources (oip. 1842 Clarkson SIieei Denver, CO 80218 (303) 8301188 fax: 830.1199 Deliver • Boise vrrrvr eroresources.com ero@eioresources.com Patty Corbetta Stephanie Larsen ERM Rocky Mountain, Inc. 6455 South Yosemite Street, Suite 900 Greenwood Village, CO 80111-4954 RE: Proposed 30 -inch Pipeline Project Dear Ms. Corbetta and Ms. Larsen: On July 11, 2007, ERO Resources Corporation (ERO) reviewed and delineated wetlands along the proposed 30 -inch pipeline alignment at the Chevron Piceance Basin Facility. ERO found that two potentially jurisdictional drainages would be crossed by the pipeline: 1) Weiss Creek and 2) an unnamed perennial spring with wetlands. July 23, 2007 Activities involving the discharge of dredged and fill material into waters of the U.S. are subject to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (Corps) jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. 1) The crossing of Weiss Creek (Wetland 2) is authorized by Nationwide Permit (NWP) 12 for utility activities through March 18, 2012. In our opinion, Chevron does not need to submit a pre -construction notification (PCN) to the Corps for this work because it will not involve mechanized land clearing in a forested wetland, will not exceed 500 feet in length in waters of the U.S., will not result in the permanent loss of more than 0.10 acre of waters of the U.S., and will not run parallel to the streambed. However, written verification from the Corps that the pipeline crossing is authorized by NWP 12 is recommended for Chevron's files. In order for the work to be authorized under NWP 12, the specific and general NWP conditions must be followed. Please note the following conditions that are the most likely to apply: • Side cast material from the trench excavation cannot be placed in such a manner that it is dispersed by currents or other forces (i.e., do not side cast into the channel of a live stream). • Any exposed slopes and stream banks must be stabilized immediately upon completion of the utility line crossing of each waterbody (i.e., revegetate). • Perform the work during low flows. • Determine that the work will not adversely affect any federally listed species. la 3647 pr /[,fiche c eemc.lr1i and _una.ni Cansuanna ern Noturel Remurrss and the tnvironmeni Patty Corbetta and Stephanie Larsen Page 2 ERM Rocky Mountain, Inc. Judy 23, 2007 Updated regional conditions for the State of Colorado have been proposed. Regional conditions would affect NWP 12 regulations. If the regional conditions are implemented as proposed, utility line crossings will require a PCN if the utility line crosses a wetland or perennial drainage, regardless of impact amounts. The regional conditions would also require placement of a horizontal marker that delineates the existing ground elevation if temporary fill is to be placed in a wetland. 2) ERO recommends advising Chevron to move the pipeline alignment to the west to avoid a natural spring and wetlands along the alignment in Section 9 Township 5 south, Range 98 west (Figures 1 and 3 and Photo 5). According to the Corps' 2002 Final Regional Conditions for Specific Nationwide Permits within the State of Colorado: "... all nationwide permits are revoked within 100 feet of the water source of natural springs. A spring source is defined as any location where ground water emanates from a point in the ground." (Corps 2002). No springs or wetlands were observed to the west (upstream) of the proposed pipeline alignment. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Cindy Trujillo Plant Ecologist Enclosures p:\3600 projects\3664 chevron piceance\flora and fauna\30 inch pipeline \letters\cover letter and 404 requirements.doc Consultants in natural resources and the environment Denver • Boise • Durango ERM ERO Resources Corp. 1 842 Clarkson Street Denver, CO 80218 (303) 830.1188 Fox: (303) 830.1199 wwmeroresources.tom ero()eroiesourcescom DRAFT WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT CHEVRON PROPOSED 30 -INCH PIPELINE ALIGNMENT GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO Prepared for— ERM 6455 S. Yosemite Street, Suite 900 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 (303) 741-5050 Prepared by— ERO Resources Corporation 1842 Clarkson Street Denver, Colorado 80218 (303) 830-1188 July 23, 2007 ERO Project #3664 IRO R0591111 VS Corporatmr CONTENTS Introduction 1 Project Location 1 Methods 1 Site Description 2 Wetland Descriptions 2 Wetland 1 4 Wetland 2 .4 Other Waters 4 Spring 4 Wiess Creek 5 Summary 5 References 6 TABLES Table 1. Common plant species found in or near wetlands along the pipeline alignment Table 2. Summary of wetlands and other waters along the proposed pipeline alignment 3 5 FIGURES Figure 1. Property Location 7 Figure 2. Wetland Locations 8 Figure 3. Wetland 1 and Spring 9 Figure 4. Wetland 2 10 APPENDICES Appendix A—Data Forms—Wetland Determination Forms—Arid West Region 11 Appendix B—Photos 12 p:\3600 projects\3664 chevron piceance\flora and fauna\30 inch pipeline reports \wetland delineation report-ecopy.doc FRO Resources forpomliat DRAFT WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT CHEVRON PROPOSED 30 -INCH PIPELINE ALIGNMENT GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO JULY 23, 2007 Introduction On July 11, 2007, ERO Resources Corporation (ERO) assessed the proposed 30 -inch natural gas pipeline corridor (pipeline) at the Chevron Piceance Basin Facility for the presence of wetlands. The purpose of this assessment is to delineate wetlands along the pipeline alignment and identify potential jurisdictional waters. Impacts to waters of the U.S. are regulated under the Clean Water Act, which is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). Information on wetlands and other waters of the U.S. along the pipeline alignment is provided in this report. Project Location The proposed pipeline alignment begins near Clear Creek about 500 feet from the intersection of Clear Creek and Tom Creek in the SW 'A of Section 36, Township 5 south, Range 97 west (Figure 1). The pipeline alignment continues northeast for approximately 8 miles and ends in Section 36, Township 5 south, Range 97 west. The pipeline alignment is located in the Piceance Basin north of the town of DeBeque in Sections 3, 4, 9, 16, 20, 29, 30, and 31, Township 5 south, Range 98 west, and Section 36, Township 5 south, Range 97 west on the USGS Bull Fork and Mount Blaine Quadrangles, Garfield County, Colorado (Project Area - Figure 1). The UTM coordinates of the approximate center of the project area are 731851mE and 4387172mN, Zone 13. Methods On July 11, 2007, Cindy Trujillo and Clint Henke of ERO visited the project area to map the boundaries of wetlands and waters of the U.S. (Figure 1). Using methods outlined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (Corps 1987), and the 2006 Interim Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Arid West Region (Corps 2006), wetlands were determined based on the presence of three wetland indicators: hydrophytic vegetation, wetland hydrology, and 1 ERO iessm¢ s farpwolian DRAFT WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT CHEVRON PROPOSED 30 -INCH PIPELINE ALIGNMENT GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO hydric soils. Hydric soils were identified using field observations for gleying, redox features, sulfidic odor, inundation and saturation levels, or other hydric soil indicators accepted by the Corps. A Munsell Soil Color Chart was used to determine soil color. Wetland indicator status for vegetation (Table 1) was determined by Sabine (1994). Common and scientific names of plant species were obtained from Weber and Wittmann (2001). ERO flagged the boundary of the wetlands using pin flags that were sequentially numbered and corresponded to pin flag locations on Figures 2 and 3. ERO delineated wetlands using a Trimble ProXR Global Positioning System (GPS) unit and TBC1 data logger. Data were differentially corrected using the CompassCom base station. All differential correction was completed using Trimble Pathfinder Office 3.0 software. The GPS data were incorporated onto aerial photography in AutoCAD software. Data forms for the Arid West Region were completed at representative locations to document wetland and upland conditions (Appendix A). Photos of representative wetlands are provided in Appendix B. Site Description The proposed pipeline alignment crosses over several vegetation communities such as mountain big sagebrush, blue spruce forest, aspen forest, and mesic upland shrublands. Community descriptions and dominant vegetation within the communities can be found on the Colorado Gap Analysis Project Colorado Land Cover Classification System website (1996). Wetland Descriptions Two wetlands were found along the pipeline alignment. Common plant species occurring in or near wetlands are included in Table I. Wetland locations are shown on Figures 2, 3, and 4. Wetland determination data forms for the Arid West Region can be found in Appendix A. 2 FRO Resumes Corporation DRAFT WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT CHEVRON PROPOSED 30 -INCH PIPELINE ALIGNMENT GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO Table 1. Common plant species found in or near wetlands along the pipeline alignment. Scientific Name Common Name Synonym Wetland Indicator Status Native Annual/Biennial Forbs Descurainiapinnata Payson's tansymustard NI Polygonum douglasii Douglas' knotweed UPL Introduced Annual/Biennial Forbs Capsella bursapasloris shepherd's purse FACU Lappula squarrosa European stickseed L. echinata NI Plantago lanceolata narrowleaf plantain FACU Native Perennial Forbs Achillea lanulosa western yarrow Achillea millefolium FACU Agastache urticifolia nettleleaf giant hyssop NI Aquilegia coerulea Colorado blue columbine Aquilegia caerulea FACU Delphinium ramosum mountain larkspur NI Harbouria Irachypleura whiskbroom parsley NI Mentha arvensis wild mint FACW Rumex aquaticus ssp. occidentalis western dock Rumex occidentalis NI Urtica gracilis ssp. gracilis stinging nettle Urtica dioica FAC Introduced Annual Grasses Poa bulbosa bulbous bluegrass NI Native Perennial Cool Season Graminoids Carex aquatilis water sedge OBL Carex nebrascensis Nebraska sedge OBL Carex praticola meadow sedge FACU Carex scoparia broom sedge FACW Ceratochloa carinata - mountain brome Ceratochloa marginata NI Eleocharis palustris common spikerush Eleocharis macrostachva OBL Elymus canadensis Canada wildrye FACU Elymus trachycaulus slender wheatgrass Agropyron trachycaulu n FACU Juncus articus Baltic rush Juncos ba/situs OBL Pascopyrum smilhii western wheatgrass Agropyron smithii UPL Introduced Perennial Cool Season Grasses Agrostis gigantea redtop A. alba NI Poa pratensis Kentucky bluegrass FACU Native Shrubs Acer glabrum Rocky Mountain maple FAC Amelanchieralnifolia Saskatoon serviceberry FACU- Ribes inerme whitestem gooseberry FACW- Rosa woodsii Woods' rose FACU Seriphidium tridentatum big sagebrush Artemisia tridentala NI Symphoricarpos roumdifolius roundleaf snowbeny Symphoricarpos oreophilus FACU Native Trees Picea pungens blue spruce FAC Populus tremuloides quaking aspen FAC Pseudolsuga menziesii Douglas -fir NI –Obligate Wetland—Occurs with an estimated 99% probability in wetlands. 3 FRP Reiou, Cvrpor DRAFT WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT CHEVRON PROPOSED 30 -INCH PIPELINE ALIGNMENT GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO FACW – Facultative Wetland—Estimated 67%-99% probability of occurrence in wetlands. FAC – Facultative—Equally likely to occur in wetlands and nonwetlands (34%-66% probability). FACU – Facultative Upland -67%-99% probability in nonwetlands, 1%-33% in wetlands. Upland – >99% probability in nonwetlands in this region. NI – No Indicator or no information available. Positive and negative signs are used to more specifically define frequency of occurrence in wetlands; a positive sign indicates a frequency toward the higher end of a category (more frequently found in wetlands), and a negative sign indicates a frequency toward the lower end of a category (less frequently found in wetlands). Wetland 1 Wetland 1 is located near the northern reaches of the proposed pipeline (Figures 2 and 3). This wetland is dominated by hydrophytic plant species such as Nebraska sedge, broom sedge, water sedge, and stinging nettle. Water that feeds this wetland comes from a small perennial spring that flows from the ground (Figure 3 and Photo 5). Wetland hydrology for Wetland 1 was indicated by surface water and saturation. Hydric soil was indicated by dark conditions with more than 2 percent distinct redox concentrations. No wetlands or other waters are present upstream (west) of Wetland 1. Wetland 2 Wetland 2 is located in the fringes along Wiess Creek, a perennial tributary to Clear Creek (Figures 2 and 4). Wetland 2 is dominated by hydrophytic vegetation species such as Nebraska sedge, broom sedge, and Baltic rush. Hydrology was indicated by saturated soil and surface water. Hydric soils were indicated by gleyed conditions. Other Waters Spring A small unnamed natural spring is present in Section 9 T5S R98W (Figures 1 and 3). This spring is the primary water source for Wetland 1. A photo of the spring is included in Appendix B (Photo 5). ERO judged the spring to be perennial due to the fact that the spring was present and flowing during July, one of the driest months in Colorado, and it is identified on USGS quadrangles (Figure 1). Although the USGS map does not indicate that the spring has a surface connection to another water body (a significant nexus), ERO believes the flow from this spring has a surface connection to Wet Fork (Figure 1). The USGS maps indicate that Wet Fork has a surface connection to West Parachute Creek (a jurisdictional stream with a surface connection to the Colorado River). 4 ERO Resocrras (orpointlm; DRAFT WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT CHEVRON PROPOSED 30 -INCH PIPELINE ALIGNMENT GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO Wiess Creek Wiess Creek is a tributary to Clear Creek and is referred to as Wiess Creek or Wiesse Creek on USGS maps. Clear Creek is a jurisdictional stream and is a tributary to Roan Creek. Roan Creek has a surface connection to the Colorado River. Summary Maps of all wetlands and other waters are included at the end of this report (Figures 2 through 4). Table 2 includes a summary of all wetlands and waters potentially impacted by the pipeline alignment. Only the Corps can make a determination about the jurisdictional status of wetlands and other waters. All mapping is considered preliminary until approved by the Corps. Table 2. Summary of wetlands and other waters along the proposed pipeline alienment. Wetland or Water Notes Size of Water Feature Surface Connection to Waters of the U.S.?* Wetland 1 Dominated by hydrophytic vegetation. Wetland hydrology is indicated by surface water inundation. Hydric soils are indicated by more than 2% redox concentrations. 0.016 acre (area within pipeline buffer) yes Wetland 2 Dominated by hydrophytic vegetation. Wetland hydrology is indicated by surface water inundation. Hydric soils are indicated by gleyed conditions. 0.010 acre (area within pipeline buffer) yes Spring Water from spring is source of Wetland 1. 1- to 2 -foot - wide spring yes Wiess Creek Wiess Creek is a tributary to Clear Creek (tributary to Roan Creek), which empties into the Colorado River. 2 -foot -wide channel yes oes the wetland or stream segment have a surface connection to waters of the U.S. or is the wetland or stream segment adjacent to a stream segment that is connected to waters of the U.S.? 5 !RO Resouur> Corpoolio DRAFT WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT CHEVRON PROPOSED 30 -INCH PIPELINE ALIGNMENT GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO References Colorado Division of Wildlife. 1996. Habitat Section Colorado Gap Analysis Land Cover Maps. Available at http://ndisl.nrel.colostate.edu/cogap/veggapfrm.html. Last accessed: July 19, 2007. Sabine, B. (editor). 1994. National List of Plant Species that occur in Wetlands: Regions 4, 5, and 8. Resource Management Group, Inc. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). 1987. Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual. Technical Report Y-87-1, U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). 2006. Corps of engineers Interim Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Arid West Region. Final report ERDC/EL TR -06-16. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. Weber, W. A. and R. C. Wittmann. 2001. Colorado Flora Western Slope. Third Edition. University Press of Colorado. 6 IRO Resovues Corpormien Figure 1. Property Location 7 FRO Resources Corpanlion ERA ERO Resources Corp. 1842 Clarkson Street Denver, CO 80218 (303) 830-1188 Fax: (303( 830-1199 Chevron Piceance Sections 3, 4, 9, 16, 20, 29, 30, & 31, T5S, R98W, & Section 36, T5S, R97W UTM Coordinates: Zone 13; 731851 mE, 4387172mN USGS Bull Fork & Mount Blaine, CO Quadrangles Garfield County, Colorado 0 4000 8000feet 1 Inch = 4000 Feet A Figure 1 Property Location Prepared for: Chevron File: 3664 figure l.pdf July 2007 Figure 2. Wetland Locations 8 FRO ROM,rec COrpwlidion C O O 0 N O y J m3 LL Figure 3. Wetland 1 and Spring 9 FRO k soiuCS Corporation Figure 4. Wetland 2 10 ERO RosoWrei Corpormion 3 2Q 6 APPENDIX A - DATA FORMS -WETLAND DETERMINATION FORMS -ARID WEST REGION 11 FRO AMU( COS Corpwor/an WETLAND//DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Arid West Region Pro)ecuSite: r.ut nn, 1pA r City/County: Va,/Au Sampling Date: 7-/J-07- AppticenVOwner: /4y0,0r/in," 1 /. Investlgato(s): TlrrJ-r 1 /n /r / '.h rr.r Section, Township, Range: Lendforrn (hlllslope, terrace, etc.): /41/142C Local relief (concave, convex, none): c., -/-fro ca/? Sope (%): 5' 7,, State: ( O Sampling Point: MP 1_ Subregion (LRR): Let: Lang: Datum: Soil Map Unit Name: MM classification: Are climatic / hydrologic conations on the site typical for this lime of year? Yes No ___ (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation J Soil_ or Hydrology_ significantly disturbed?/iii Are 'Nona Circumstances' present? Yes X No Are Vegetation — Soil or Hydrology _ naturally problematic? N 0 (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, Important fe c Hydrephytic Veeelalim Present? Yes i No Hydric Scll Present? Yes X. No O Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes r'�. No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes /1 No Remarks: VEGETATION Tree Stratum (Use scientific names.) 1. cea. QeriJ Absolute % Cover Dominent Species? PO rot indeed or Status Dominance Test worksheet: Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: v (A) G 2 FAC Fac ,0Un 2. Pprl,,, N�Pou/c„dAi Total Number of Dominant Species Moss All Strata: 5 (B) 3, inant Species Perc4. pp ThatAnOBnt of �FACW, or FAC: C(�r,' `'O/.(NB) / Sanlingt$hrub SUatul1m�� Total Cover: '� nV p iKcM 4/ 1. A,nC /an Cfive.r R1n1/J/a Prevalence Index worksheet: Tote! % Cover of: Mukloly by: 2. 3. OBL species 12 x f = 12 4. _.... FACW species , .3s5 x 2 = 70 5. FAC species i x 3 = Z - Herb Stratum Total Cover: `!r nu vee yes F {' 6/ = fr c- %c/{/ FACU species 19 x4= }'(A 5 UPL species 0 x 5 = 0 1, /ir/ic . 3raci I. r .5 rp. Colurm Tae's: 7 S (A) I P.5 (B) 2. C" t ,4P.Jr� r1, /0 Prevalence Index = WA= (J, /I �/SCrr7 3. ,%a. j-YL1 � ./eek51,r Is 4. rat- R'v SC o ita"'t. ; G, 30 VeS n D Hydraphytic Vegetation indloators. $ Donlnance Test Is >50% '1 -Prevalence Index Is 3.o' _ Morphological Adaptations' (Provide suppoding date In Remarks or on a separate sheet) — Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain) 'Indicators of hydric sell end wetland hydrology must be present. 5. RLIfLD,C O tut" bocci :'.st''. tsCc dol 5 6. E/Pot- /YXr.l pa Iiii /riS 2 no Oh/ 7. 8, Woodv Vine Strelum Total Cover: (p 7 1. 2 55 Bare Ground in Herb Sretum 2 0 Trial Cover: 0% rJ Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No % Cover of Bidlc Crust Remarks: US Amoy Corps of Engineers Arid West -Version 11-1-2006 SOIL Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the Indicator or confirm Depth Matrix Redox Features the absence of Indicators.) Texture Remarks finches) Color (moist) % Cola (moist) % Type' Loc' ji-(n JOYr3)2 SCP (n -ly ) oye 2A 95 tome `Hz km PL Wafer Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? Yes_ No Depth (Inches): (Includes caplllary fringe) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, sena) photos, previous inspections), 11 available: -� Remarks: 'Type: C=Concentregon, D=Depletion RM=Reduced Matrix. 2Lccation: PL=Pae Lining, RC=Roel Channel M=MatrIx. Hydric Soll Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils°: _ Histosol (A1) _ Sandy Redox (85) _ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR C) _ Hisiic Epipedon (A2) _ Stripped Matrix (S6) _ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR B) _ Black HlstIs (.43) _ Loamy Mucky Miners (F1) _ Reduced Verde (F 18) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Geyed Matrix (F2) Red Parent Material (TF2) _ Stratified Layers (A5) (LRR C) I Depleted Matrix (F3) _ Other (Explain In Remarks) 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR 0) _ Redox Dark Surface (F6) _ Depleted Below Dark Surface (Ali) _ Depleted Dark Surface (F7) _ Thick Dark Surface (Al2) _ Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (81) _ Vernal Pods (F9) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and _ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) wetland hydrology must be present. Restrictive Layer (If. present): Type: Hydric Soil Present? Yes X N4 Depth (Inches): Remarks Welland Hydrology indicators: Primary Indicators (env one Indicator is sufficient) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Water Marks (B1) (Rlverine) Surface Water (A1) Salt Crust (811) Sediment Deposits (62) (Rlverine) High Water Table (A2) Biotic Crust (612) _ Der Deposits (63) (Rlverine) _ Saturation (A3) _ Aquatic Invertebrates (613) Drainage Patterns (810) _ Water Marks (81) (Nondverine) Hydrogen Sulfide Oda (01) _ Dry -Season Water Table (C2) _ Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonrtvedne) _ Oxidized Rhlzospheres along Living Roots (03) _ Thin Muck Surface (C7) Drill Deposits (83) (Henrlverfne) _ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) - Crayfish Burrows (C8) _ Surface Soil Credos (66) _ Recent Iron. Reduction in Plowed Solis (C6) _ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) _ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (67) _ Other (Explain In Remarks) _ Shallow Aquitard (03) _ Water -Stained Leaves (89) FAC -Neutral Test (05) — Field Observations: Surface. Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): / - Welland Hydrology Present? Yes Wafer Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? Yes_ No Depth (Inches): (Includes caplllary fringe) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, sena) photos, previous inspections), 11 available: -� Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West- Version 11-1-2006 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Arid West Region 7 Project/Site: l`1erwo.n: )'Tari, pt jar /,k.' Ciy/County: t c / t li P. �1 Sampling Date: `) / -(1 7 ApplicenVOwner: v/riiv Investigator(s): 72 ]r 1I0 / /4_r I' Landform (hlllslope, terrace, etc.): %, //. f /Cr Subregion (LRR): Let: State: (/) Sampling Point: n P 2 Section, Township Range: Local relief (concave, convex, neve): (GP/ C-4" Sege (%): Z % Long: Datum: Soil Map Unit Name: NWI classification: Are climatic /hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation , Soil or Hydrologysignificantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances' present? Yes Na Are Vegetation J Soil or Hydrology _ naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, Important features, etc, Hydnophylio Vegetation Present? Yes No X Hydric Scil Present? Yes No X Welland Hydrology Present? Yes No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes Ne Remarks: VEGETATION Tree Stratum (Use scientific names.) Absolute %Cwer Dominant Indicator Species? Status Dominance Test worksheet: Numbest Dominant Spades That Are OBL,FACW, or FAC t (A) 1. ,4(V?, Pt//i5ed,J 2 `rlC -nr) FsC r 2. fO%ot//wr 7//Cru elk/ 6)6.4 1 Total Number of Dominant gg Species Across All Strata: b> (B) 3. 4. Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 3 ? (NB) SapIIOWShmh Stratum Total Cover; .3 r1 U f\O no Fra u/ fq.;u fou 1 i 6P,' ual' 1. 2//1/17 Prevalence Index worksheet: Total %Cover of: Mull Iv by: 2. /9-/71L'L2/)Li,irrL'{Lqr �p //4 I 3. rI0S0_ k'&oo j t 1 OBL species 0 x 1 = 4. FACW species 1 x 2 5. FAC species 1 te, x 3 = rb Stratum Total Cwer. 3 __(_-'p_�— „PS 116' -- 0 /✓I FACU species SY x 4 = IU Toe 11 x5= d 1.e iera./Gcd)tDA, r".,Gir%/lGj4, coLw, column Totals: �a �i (A) (8) t 2. (/,'"c& Zte;(c: i4F S1,'. 5rcc,hj 15 FH C. PAC' A/1 Prevalence index =B/A= U' 3. ,F%m,-.) rArl, r. (G[�il:-� 5 4. 1 eur%✓l6- , R/r Gat, 2 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:. _ Dominance Test Is >50% 4 Prevalence Index Is S3.0' Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting data In Remarks or on a separate sheet) Problematic Hydrophylic Vegetation' (Explain) 'Indicators of hydric sol and wetland hydrology must be present. 5. A/<h i 11 r,, lr.n v /a (4 7 D FA (U. F/)([{ 6. t?ja f.lGi@fiat:.{ 20 v es 1 7, 6 Wopdv Vine Stratum Total Cover:_ 1. 2 % Bare Ground In Herb Stratum Total Cover: % Cover of Hydrophyuc Vegetation Present? Yes No Biotic Crust Remarks: US Amiy Corps of Engineers Arid West - Version 11-1-2006 SOIL Sampling Point: b P2 - Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the Indicator or confirm Depth Metrix Redox Features the absence of Indicators.) Texture Re arks (inches) COIor (moist) % Color (moist) % Loc' _twit o -/c, /0 Ve Y/r rou - _. _ Sr!I, Nth r 4 ,x i VI ea Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? Yes No Depth (inches): (Includes capillary fringe) Describe. Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), 11 available: Remarks: Na /C 51 7 t' /PSo ry 'Type: C=Concentrallen D=Deplegon RM=Reduced Matrix. 2Location: PL=Pan; Lining RC=Root Channel. M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted,) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Solis': _ Histosol (Al) _ Sandy Redox (S5) _ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR C) _ Risk Eptpedon (A2) Stripped Matrix (S6) _ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR B) _ Black Hlsbc (A3) _ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) _ Reduced Verne (F18) _ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) _ LoemyGleyed Metrix (F2) _ Red Parent Materiel (TF2) _ Stratified Layers (A5) (LRR C) _ Depleted Matrix (F3) — Other (Explain in Remarks) _ 1 cm Muck (AS) (LRR D) _ Rados Dark Surface (F6) _ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) _ Depleted Dark Surface (F7) _ Thick Dark Surface (Al2) Redox Depressions (F8) _ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Vernal Pods (F9) 'Indicators of hydrophylic vegetation and _ Sandy Gloyed Matrix (84) wetland hydrology must be present. Restrictive Layer (If present): Type: Hydric Soil Present? Yes _ No ✓_ Depth (inches): Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (env one indicator Is sulficlentl Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Water Marks (81) (RIverine) •Surface Water (Al) _ Sall Crust (811) _ Sediment Deposits (82) (Riverine) _ High Water Table (A2) _ Biotic Crust (B12) Drift Deposits (83) (Rlverine) _ Saturation (A3) _ Aquatic Invertebrates (813) _ Drainage Patterns (310) Water Marks (81) (Nondverine) _ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) _ Dry -Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonrlverine) _ Oxidized Rhlzospheres along Living Roots (C3) _ Thin Muck Surface (C7) Drift Deposits (83) (Nonriverine) _ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) _ Crayfish Burrows (C8) Surface Sot Cracks (86) Recent Iron Reduction in Flowed Soils (C6) _ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) _ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (87) _ Other (Explain in Remarks) ^ Shallow Aqultard (D3) _ Water -Stained Leaves (89) FAC -Neutral Test (05) Field Observations: Surface Water Resent? Yes_ No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? Yes No Depth (inches): (Includes capillary fringe) Describe. Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), 11 available: Remarks: Na /C 51 7 t' /PSo ry US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West -Version 11-1-2006 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Arid West Region Pro)ect/Site: /'.(vv..r n, :ruind i. it OP /l At City/County: tar 7 E /1 Cct Sampling Date: 7- // - 4—cc'? Applicant/Owner: dery/r,0, State CLO Sampling Point DP Investigator(s): 77a..', it o / Ne i1.4 J Section, Township, Range: Landform Millstone, lenace; etc.): /II Is%6 p e Local relief (concave, convex, none): Gr✓t) fG'YP. Slope (%): Subregion (LRR); Let: Long_ Datum: Soil Map Unit Name: NWI classification: Are climatic / hydrologic mullions on the site typical for this lime of year? Yes x No (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation ,Soil_ or Hydrology_ significantly disturbed? Are 'Norma) Circumstances' present? Yes X No Are Vegetation ,Soil_ or Hydrologynatural& problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetetlm Present? Yes X No Hyoid° Soil Present? Yes ,_+ NO Wetland Hydrology. Present? Yes � No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes X No Remarks: VEGETATION Absdute Dominant Tree Stratum (Use scientific names.) %CoveL Species? Indcator Status Dominance Test worksheet: Number of Dominant Species Thal Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A) 1. 2. Total Number of Dominant Spades Across All Strata' (B) 3. 4. ,7i Percent d Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100 ''%n (NB) TdalCwer: ©.% Air FafJl Sepllno/Shrub Stratum t ,Sprrf /v+taw✓rr., Iv/ orteo ik vn.v 1 r t Prevalence Index worksheet: Totel % Cover of: Multiply by: ( 2. vr rn.A6�rrr'� Arta To floor ./C+t/Lw: no 3. DBL species rqS x 1 = it/.5 4. FACW species , . x 2 =. /19 5. FAC species _ 0 x 3= b Total Cover: 2 "fin �� �iL End(/ �_ Fdc FACU spades / x 4 = `7 Herb .Strati nlI UPL speciesC x 5= 5 1, Z..PtrDA' /)e& -ad Cer�,cts ,z5 VVPPs� ---yam Column Totals: (A) ‘ 5 (B) 2. c1 rte. S'r"`n»RriGi.. s yes G} Prevalence index =B/A= O,7 I 3. `/e0C144`rr,e }q%t{tfr'l.( /0 VPS 4. /-/',- 46c.- aricen.l7J 2 r1C1 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: X„, Dominance Test Is >50% — Prevalence Index Is 53.0' — Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting data In Remarks or on a separate sheet) — Problematic Hydrophylic Vegetation' (Explain) 'Indcators of hyddc soil and wetland hydrology must be present. 5, 6. 7, 8. Total Cover. ,--o o Woody Vine Stratur0. 1. 2. Total Cower. 0 °/a °�, Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No % Bare Ground In Herb Stratum %o o� %Cover of Biotic Crust Lb Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Add West - Version 11-1-2006 SOIL Sampling Point: 1)P3 Profile Description: (Describe le the depth needed to document the Indicator or conflrm Depth Matrix Redox Features the absence of Indicators.) Texture Remarks Sj(l' (k Cinches) Color(moist) % Color(moistl % Tvte' Loc` l-51 /QY,e'/z Ion NGNe u 1 { G/ey Y/N 95 /UYk '/2 G is G Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes_ No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (Inches): Saturation Present? Yes x No Depth(Inches): / (Includes capillary hinge) R available: Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous Inspections), Type: C=Concenuaticn. D=DepletionM=Reduced Matrix. 2Locatlon: PL=Pae Lining, RC=Root Channel M=Matrix. Hydric Soli Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless olherwlse noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils': Histosol (A1) Sandy Redox (85) 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR C) _ Hlslic Eplpedon (A2) _ Stripped Matrix (56) _ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR B) _ Bleck Htstic (A3) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) _ Reduced Vertic (F16) X Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) A Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) _ Red Parent Material (TF2) _ Stratified Layers (A5) (LRR C) X Depleted Matrix (F3) _ Other (Explain in Remarks) _ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR D) _ Redox Dark Surface (F6) _ Depleted Below. Dark Surface (A11) _ Depleted Dark Surface (F7) _ Thick Dark Surface (Al2) Redox Depressions (F6) _ Sandy Mucky Mineral (81) _ Vernal Poets (F9) 3Indcalas of hydrophytic ve0etation and _ Sandy Geyer' Matrix (S4) wattend hydrology must be present. Restrlcllve Layer (If present) Type: Hydrle Sol( Present? Yes X No Depth (Inches): Remarks: HYDROLOGY Welland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (any one Indicator Is sufficient) Secondary Indicators (2 or more rem' red) Water Merits (B1) (Rlverine) _ Surface Water (A1) _ Sell Crust (811) _ Sediment Deposits (B2) (Rlverine) _ High Water Table (A2) _ Biotic Crust (B12) _ pill Deposits (B3) (Rlverine) ,,X Saturation (A3) _ Aquatic Invertebrates (013) _ Drainage Pattems (810) Water Marks (B1) (Nondvedne) _ Hydrogen Sulfide Odra (C1) _ ply -Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (B2) (Nonrlverine) _ Oxldzed Rhlzoepheres along Living Roots (C3) _ Thin Muck Surface (C7) _ Drift Deposits (B3) (Nonrlverine) _ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) _ Crayfish Burrows (C8) _ Surface Sot Cracks (06) _ Recent Iron Reduction In Rowed Solis (C6) _ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Inundation Vlstble on Aerial Imagery (07) _ Other (Explain In Remarks) _ Shallow Aqullerd (D3) Water•Stelned Leaves (89) _ FAC -Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations. Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes_ No Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (Inches): Saturation Present? Yes x No Depth(Inches): / (Includes capillary hinge) R available: Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous Inspections), Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Arid West — Version 11-1.200G WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM �—Arid West Region ProlecUSile: C�,Pvtoft ,.3U in; pipe' (rr1 City/County; Gcr /ee 11 63 Sampling Data: 7/11`200 ApplicanVOwner: dryrGti / Sate: ( o Sampling Point: by v Investigator(s): 774,,: , 'fin f //P11 A{ Section, Township, Range: Landform (hillsiope, terrace, etc.): / ,Y/r"/ p c Local relief (concave, convex, none): Grit c'..yie Slope (%): 2' `/ Subregion (LRR): Lot: Lag: Datum: Soil Map Unit Name: NWI classification: Ne climatic 1 hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this lime of year'? Yes No (11 no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation , Shc or Hydrdogy significantly disturbed? Ne °Normal Circumstances' present? Yes Na_ Ne Vegetation Soil or Hydrdogy _ naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc, Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Hydric Shc Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No Remarks: VEGETATION Tree Smlum (Use scientific names.) Absdule y5 Cwer Dominant Indcelor Species? Salus Dominance Test worksheet: Number of Dominant Species That Ne 013L, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A) 1 2. Trial Number of Dominant Species Across All Striate: ..:...% (Si 3 4. _.. Percent of Dominant Species p That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 rQ (NB) Saollno/Shrup Stratum Trial Cower` , VC./ N= 70 t r'1 i,Jrorl, J /ri ryFi'7 u +, rPr� Prevalence Index worksheet: Idol % Carer of: Multiply bv: 2. 3. OBL specles 0 x 1 = C' 4. FACW species 0 x 2 = tr) 5. _.. FAC species 0 x 3 = 0 Herb Stratum Taal Cover: SO % \ ) �,��rp �� !! {{ ye -, FA FACU species I Y= x 4 = 5 Co --y—� UPL species .3S x5= %�5 1. `-fa'; to Jen,(JJ n Column Totals: %9 (A) 2 3) (B) 2. PGI..fCOpidridof) to,;4E C Prevalence Index =B/A= 0 i 2 3. A(-AN!ed. 2. 4. E/y rllyf /r0 CI, ,./vJ 2 _NIL. FAL fJ Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: _ Dominance Test Is >50% Prevalence Index Is 53.0' Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting date in Remarks or on a separate sheet) _ Problematic HydrophytioVegetation' (Explain) 'Indicators of hydric sol and wetland hydrdogy must be present. 1cf. 5. 6. 7. 6. Woody Vine Strelum Total Cover I9 1. 2 �(p % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum _... [0 Trial Cover: 0 4/o / ..3�1* Hydrophyuc Vegetation Present? Yes No %Cwer of Biotic Crust Remarks: US Amy Corps of Engineers And West — Version 11-1-2006 SOIL Sampling Pont: Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the Indicator or confirm Depth Matrix Redox Features the absence of Indicators.) Texture Remarks (inches) Cola lmoisl) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc' Surface Water (A1) _ Salt Crust (011) — Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) _ High Water Table (A2) _ Biotic Crust (B12) _ Dria Deposits (83) (Rlvodno) _ Saturation (A3) _ Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) _ Drainage. Patterns (810) _ Water Marks (81) (Nondverine) _ Hydrogen Sulfide Oda (Cl) _ Dry -Season Water Table (C2) _ Sediment Deposits (82) (Nonrlvertne) _ Oxidzed Rhlzospheres along Living Roots (C3) _ Thin Muck Surface (C7) _ Drill Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) _ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) _ Crayfish Burrows (08) _ Surface Sod Cracks (B6) _ Recent Iron Reduction In Plowed Soils (C6) _ Saturation Visile on Aerial Imagery (C9) _ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (87) _ Other (Explain In Remarks) _ Shallow Aquitard (03) WaterStadred Leaves (09) _ FAC -Neutral Test (05) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Welland Hydrology Present? Yes Water Table Present? Yes No_ Depth (Inches): Saturation Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Includes car Ile frinrj Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), R available: 'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix. 'Location: PL=Pore Lining, RC=Rod Channel, M=MalrIx. Hydric Sall Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted,) Indicators for Problematic Hydrle Sells': _ Hlstosol (A1) _ Sandy Redox (S5) _ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR C) _ Histic Eplpedan (A2) _ Stripped Matrix (SS) _ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR D) Black Hlstic (A3) _ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) Reduced Vedic (MB) _ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) _ Loamy Geyed Matrlx (F2) Red Parent Material (TF2) _ Stratified Layers (A5) (LRR C) _ Depleted Matrix (F3) _ Other (Explain in Remarks) _ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR 0) _ Redox Dark Surface (F8) _ Depleted Below Dark Surlace (All) _ Depleted Dark Surface (F7) _ Thick Deck Surface (Al2) _ Redox Depressions (F8) _ Sandy Mucky Mineral (81) _ Verner Pools (F9) 'Indicators d hydrophytic vegetation end _ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) wetland hydrology must be present. Restrictive Layer (1f present): Type: Hydrlc Sd1 Present? Yes No Depth. (Inches): Remarks: NO SD1I Sa. Alp /r, / — 44,5jute? EC/O/L HYDROLOGY Welland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (any one Indicator Is sutficlent) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Water Marks (81) (Rlverine) Surface Water (A1) _ Salt Crust (011) — Sediment Deposits (B2) (Riverine) _ High Water Table (A2) _ Biotic Crust (B12) _ Dria Deposits (83) (Rlvodno) _ Saturation (A3) _ Aquatic Invertebrates (B13) _ Drainage. Patterns (810) _ Water Marks (81) (Nondverine) _ Hydrogen Sulfide Oda (Cl) _ Dry -Season Water Table (C2) _ Sediment Deposits (82) (Nonrlvertne) _ Oxidzed Rhlzospheres along Living Roots (C3) _ Thin Muck Surface (C7) _ Drill Deposits (B3) (Nonriverine) _ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) _ Crayfish Burrows (08) _ Surface Sod Cracks (B6) _ Recent Iron Reduction In Plowed Soils (C6) _ Saturation Visile on Aerial Imagery (C9) _ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (87) _ Other (Explain In Remarks) _ Shallow Aquitard (03) WaterStadred Leaves (09) _ FAC -Neutral Test (05) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Welland Hydrology Present? Yes Water Table Present? Yes No_ Depth (Inches): Saturation Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Includes car Ile frinrj Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), R available: Remarks: NO orfr/(d/O US Army Corps of Engineers As id West - Version 11-1-2005 APPENDIX B - PHOTOS 12 TRO DRAFT WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT CHEVRON PROPOSED 30 -INCH PIPELINE ALIGNMENT JULY 2007 Photo 1 - View to the south from the northern reaches of the proposed pipeline alignment. Photo 2 - View to the south from the middle reaches of the proposed pipeline alignment. DRAFT WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT CHEVRON PROPOSED 30 -INCH PIPELINE ALIGNMENT JULY 2007 Photo 3 - View of upland areas to the west (upstream) of Wetland 1. Photo 4 - View of Wetland 1 looking east. DRAFT WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT CHEVRON PROPOSED 30 -INCH PIPELINE ALIGNMENT JULY 2007 Photo 5 - View of spring flowing from the ground feeding Wetland 1. Photo 6 - View of upland areas north of Wetland 1. DRAFT WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT CHEVRON PROPOSED 30 -INCH PIPELINE ALIGNMENT JULY 2007 Photo 7 - View to the east along Wetland 2. Photo 8 - View to the west along Wetland 2. DRAFT WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT CHEVRON PROPOSED 30 -INCH PIPELINE ALIGNMENT JULY 400% Photo 9 - View of upland areas near the southern reaches of the proposed pipeline alignment. Photo 10 - View to the southeast near the southern reaches of the proposed pipeline alignment. O O O O Isla 4., 16,' T. P 1 4 1 6 n O O L m 0 Please Send Application to the Following Referral Agencies Application Name � — L�C7�L1 Date Application Sent: '' / Mt. Sopris Soil Conservation District Bookciif Soil Conservation District Town of DeBeque City of Rifle Town of Basalt Town of Carbondale City of Glenwood Springs Town of New Castle Town of Silt Town of Parachute Eagle County Planning Department Rio Blanco County Planning Department Pitkin. County Planning Department Mesa County Planning Department Burning Mtn. Fire District Town of Silt Fire Department Rifle Fire Protection District Grand Valley Fire Protection District Carbondale Fire Protection District Glenwood Springs & Rural Fire RE -1 School District RE School District School District 16 Carbondale Sanitation District Battlement Mesa Water & Sanitation Spring Valley Sanitation District West Glenwood Sanitation District Mid 'Dalley Metropolitan Sanitation District Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District Holy Cross Electric (Roaring Fork, S. of Co. River west) Public Service Company (N of Co. River west; KN Energy (S. of Co. River, Roaring Fork ) Western Slope Gas Company US West Communications (G.S. & C'dale area) US West Coinmunications (N.C., Silt; Rifle) US West Communications (Rifle, B.M., Parachute) AT&T Cable Service Colorado State Forest Service Colorado Department of Transportation Colorado Division of Wildlife (GWS Office) Colorado Division of WiIdlif (GJ office) Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment Colorado Division of Water Resources Colorado Geological Survey Colorado Water Conservancy Board Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board . Bureau of Lard Management Department of Energy — Western Area Power Admin.. Bureau of Reclamation — Western Colorado Area Office US Corps of Engineers Northwest Options of Long Term Care Roaring Fork Transportation Authority Garfield County Road & Bridge Garfield County Vegetation (Steve Anthony) Garfield County Housing Authority Garfield County Engineer (Jeff Nelson) Garfield County Oil and Gas Auditor (Doug Dennison) Garfield County Sheriff Department ne,a_362 SeL. -�o L),„ bts-i-z[cT echr-20,_(.0 eDeqbe)() S(), 2a-eYal boa - 1/ V/6 -1- 2,vG+ I " ERRAL FORM Garfield County Building and Planning Department 108 8th Street, Suite 401, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 945-8212/Fax: 970 384-3470 Date Sent: July 12, 2007 Return Requested: July 23, 2007 File Name(s) Project Name(s) Type of Application(s) Chevron Pipe Line Company Piceance Basin Natural Gas Development Program Early Production System Pipeline Development Plan — 30" Pipeline Staff Planner: Katy Middleton (kmiddleton@garfield-county.com) Phone: (970) 945-8212 Applicant: Chevron Pipe Line Company Phone: Contact Person: Sally Cuffin, Washington Group International Phone: (303) 843-2219 Location: Section 36 of T 55, R 98W through Sections 3, 4, 9, 16, 17, 20, 29, 30, & 31, T 5S, R 97W. Summary of Request: Request is pipeline which will include Scrapper/Launcher Facility in the Clear Creek Valley. 8.1 miles of 30" pipeline with 150' of temporary right-of-way. The Garfield County Planning Department has received a land use request as referenced above. Your comments are an important part of the evaluation process. In order to review all appropriate agency comments and incorporate them into the Staff Report, we request your response by Monday, July 23, 2007. GARFIELD COUNTY School District Engineering Review Road & Bridge County Attorney Vegetation Manager County Sheriff's Dept. COLORADO STATE Water RPSnmre Geological Survey (Fee) Health Department Forest Service (Fee) Wildlife Division SERVICE DISTRICT Il S West Public Service Holy Cross Electric G.S./Carbondale Fire District Silt/New Castle/Rifle Fire District Soil Conservation District Planning Commission BOCC Please Send Application to the Following Referral Agencie,� Application Name: el%jeuRed P/e644,/ef B/14,j,4//v//CEu,vv Date Application Sent: Mt. Sopris Soil Conservation District Bookciiff Soil Conservat on District Town of DeBeque City of Rifle Town of Basalt Town of Carbondale City of Glenwood Springs Town of New Castle Town of Silt lig Town of Parachute Eagle County Planning Department Rio Blanco County Planning Department Pitkin County Planning Department lvlesa County Planning Department Burning Mtn. Fire District Town of Silt Fire Department Rifle Fire Protection District Grand Valley Fire Protection District Carbondale Fire Protection District Glenwood Springs & Rural Fire RE -1 School District RE -2 School District School District 16 Carbondale Sanitation District Battlement Mesa Water & Sanitation Spring Valley Sanitation District West Glenwood Sanitation District Mid -Valley Metropolitan Sanitation District _ Roaring Fork Water and Sanitation District Holy Cross Electric Roaring Fork, S. of Co. River west) Public Service Company (N of Co. River est) KN Energy (S. of Co. River; Roaring Fork )r Western Slope Gas Company US West Communications (G.S. & C'dale area) US West Communications (N,C., Silt, Rifle) US West Communications (Rifle, B.M., Parachute) AT&T Cable Service Colorado State Forest Service Colorado Department of Transportation Colorado Division of Wildlife (GWS Office) Colorado Division of Wildlife (GJ office) Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment Colorado Division of Water Resources Colcrado Geological Survey Colorado Water Conservancy Board Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board . Bureau of Land Management Department of Energy - Western Area Power Admin. Bureau of Reclamation - Western Colorado Area Office US Corps of Engineers Northwest Options of Long Term Care Roaring Fork Transportation Authority -V— GarfieId County Road & Bridge Garfield County Vegetation (Steve Anthony) ✓ Garfield County Housing Authority Garfield County Engineer (Jeff Nelson) —� Garfield County Oil and Gas Aiatikrer. Ike) ,1,»enl' Garfield County Sheriff Department �t Crds) £sig;..��:,� ✓ 4a r -c -,o br 7P4 o 7 timiv\ vv(c83d 4cLue r-ei4'€«o,0 IcaeL Mbndu2 3ed- REFERRAL FORM Garfield County Building and Planning Department 108 8th Street, Suite 401, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 945-8212/Fax: (970) 384-3470 Date Sent: July 2, 2007 Return Requested: July 23, 2007 File Name(s) Project Name(s) Type of Application(s) Chevron Pipe Line Company Piceance Basin Natural Gas Development Program Early Production System Pipeline Development Plan Permit 30 -inch Pipeline Staff Planner: Katy Middleton (kmiddleton@garfield-county.com) Phone: (970) 945-8212 Applicant: Chevron Pipe Line Company Phone: Contact Person: Sally Cuffin, P.E., Washington Group International Phone: (303) 843-2219 Location: Section 36, T 5S, R 98W through Sections 3, 4, 9, 16, 17, 20, 29, 30, & 31 T 55, R 97W. Summary of Request: Pipeline will include Scrapper / Launcher Facility in the Clear Creek Valley, 8.1 miles of 30" pipeline with 150' of temporary right-of-way (includes 50' of permanent right-of-way) & terminates with a Delivery Facility that delivers gas to regional pipelines. The Garfield County Planning Department has received a land use request as referenced above. Your comments are an important part of the evaluation process. In order to review all appropriate agency comments and 'ncorporate them into the Staff Report, we request your response by Monday, July 23, 2007. GARFIELD COUNTY School District Engineering Review Road & Bridge County Attorney Vegetation Manager County Sheriff's Dept. COLORADO STATE Water Resources Geological Survey (Fee) Health Department Forest Service (Fee) Wildlife Division SERVICE DISTRICT 11 S West Public Service Holy Cross Electric G.S./Carbondale Fire District Silt/New Castle/Rifle Fire District Soil Conservation District Planning Commission BOCC GARFIELD COUNTY Building & Planning Department Review Agency Form Date Sent: July 2, 2007 Comments Due: July 23, 2007 Name of application: Chevron Pipeline Company Sent to: Garfield County requests your comment in review of this project. Please notify the Planning Department in the event you are unable to respond by the deadline. This form may be used for your response, or you may attach your own additional sheets as necessary. Written comments may be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed to: Garfield County Building & Planning Staff contact: Katy Middleton 109 8th Street, Suite 301 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Fax: 970-384-3470 Phone: 970-945-8212 General Comments: Garfield County Road & Bridge Department has no objections to this application with the following comments. All entrances to Cr. 211 not already permitted with a driveway access permits will need to be permitted prior to accessing Cr. 211. Driveway access permit/s, if needed will be issued by Garfield County Road & Bridge Department with conditions specific to the driveway access location. If driveway access/s are to be temporary for construction purposes they will be permitted and removed and reclaimed when construction is completed. All permanent driveway access/s will require a stop sign at the entrance to Cr. 211. The stop sign/s and installation shall be as required in the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices). All vehicles hauling equipment and materials for the construction of the pipeline that exceeds the legal requirements shall require an oversize/overweight permit issued by Garfield County Road & Bridge Department. Prior to issuing these permits a letter from Chevron stating that such vehicles can operate under their road bond will be sent to Garfield County Road & Bridge Department. Any permits needed for utilities within the County ROW will be permitted by Garfield County Road & Bridge Department upon request with conditions specific to each location and type. Cr. 211 will be maintained to prevent dust and rough road conditions. This may include watering, grading and addition of a dust control agent Name of review agency: Garfield County Road and Bridge Dept By: Jake B. Mall Date July 9, 2007 Revised 3/30/00