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Home My WebLink About1.2 Application Part 3ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER'S WITHIN 300 FEET RED POINT LLC 808 COUNTY ROAD 215 PARACHUTE, CO 81635 PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO ATTN: PROPERTY & LOCAL TAXES 1225 17TH ST STE 400 DENVER, CO 80202-5534 HICKS, BARRY J. 8895 HIGHWAY 6 & 24 PARACHUTE, CO 81635 U. S. NAVAL OIL SHALE RESERVE TETER, DOUGLAS A. & BEVERLY A. 4949 COUNTY ROAD 309 PARACHUTE, CO 81635-9109 SLAYMAKER, CATHY M ROMAN, LUCAS J 955 COUNTY ROAD 323 RIFLE, CO 81650-2171 RADEL, LOREN F. 173 S 2ND CT PARACHUTE, CO 81635-9611 BUNN, MICHAEL L & CAROL A 5323 COUNTY ROAD 309 PARACHUTE, CO 81635 BUNN, MICHAEL & CAROL (J.T.) 5323 COUNTY ROAD 309 PARACHUTE, CO 81635-9111 ALLEN, RONALD L. & LINDA 5339 COUNTY ROAD 309 PARACHUTE, CO 81635-9111 KUERSTEN, JOHN E & ALICE M 5446 COUNTY ROAD 309 PARACHUTE, CO 81635 BUD STRONG FAMILY LLLP 1505 E 12TH ST RIFLE, CO 81650 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT 50629 HIGHWAY 6 & 24 GLENWOOD SPGS, CO 81601 THUNDER RIVER VENTURE III, LLC 6343 COUNTY ROAD 301 PARACHUTE, CO 81635 GRAND VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 5050 COUNTY ROAD 309 PARACHUTE, CO 81635 SEVERED MINERALS RULISON TO ENTERPRISE 24 -INCH HOFFMAN, BARBARA MAHAFFEY 10150 TORRE AVE APT 206 CUPERTINO, CA 95014-2161 PAYTON, WAYNE & ALBERTA (JT) 702 COUNTY ROAD 303 PARACHUTE, CO 81635 PAYTON, VIOLA 1135 W MAIN ST BOX 305 MEEKER, CO 81641 PAYTON, WARREN PO BOX 255 DE BEQUE, CO 81630-0255 WOMACK, LILY 1358 BUCKTHORNE WAY SAN JOSE, CA 95129-3758 POTTER, BETTY ROSS 472 COUNTY ROAD 323 RIFLE, CO 81650-9620 WAHLBERG, ROY & EARL 851 LEISURE WORLD MESA, AZ 85206 MAHAFFEY, DONNA J. 1/24 INT. MAHAFFEY, AVERYL I. 1/24 INT. 216 3ORD GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81503 MAHAFFEY, ORVILLE ESTATE ATTN: CHAS. A. SHEA-MAHAFFEY BROS. TRUST 4947 COUNTY ROAD 309 PARACHUTE, CO 81635 MAHAFFEY MINERALS, LLC & MAHAFFEY, MARGARET & MERRILL D AND * 216 30 ROAD GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81502 CAMERON, HOLLIS & DANIEL JR. 6845 NELSON ST ARVADA, CO 80004 STATE OF COLORADO BM Ritter, Jr., Governor James B. Martin, Executive Director Dedicated to protecting and Improving the health and environment of the people of Colorado 4300 Cherry Creek Dr. S. Denver, Colorado 80246-1530 Phone (303) 692-2000 TDD Line (303) 691-7700 Located In Glendale, Colorado http•1Mmv.cdphe.slate.co.us 2/28/2008 Laboratory Services Division 8100 Lowry Blvd. Denver, Colorado 802306928 (303) 692.3090 Brian Peters, Dir Eng & Ops E T C Canyon Pipeline LLC, 1600 Broadway Ste 1900 Denver, CO 80202 720/225-4000 RE: Final Permit, Colorado Discharge Permit System — Stormwater Certification No: COR -038333 Parachute Garfield County Local Contact: Scott Pierce, Field Supervisor 970/263-0934 Dear Sir or Madam: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Enclosed please find a copy of the permit and certification which have been issued to you under the Colorado Water Quality Control Act. Your Certification under the permit requires that specific actions be performed at designated times. You are legally obligated to comply with all terns and conditions of the permit. Please read the permit and certification. If you have any questions please visit our website at : wn.cdulie.state.co.usAvq/pennitsunit/stonnwater or contact Matt Czahor at (303) 692-3517. Sincerely, 6a— — Kathryn Dolan Stormwater Program Coordinator Permits Unit WATER QUALITY CONTROL DIVISION xc: Regional Council of Governments Local County Health Department District Engineer, Technical Services, WQCD Permit File STATE OF COLORADO Bill Ritter, Jr., Governor James B. Martin, Executive Director Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment of the people of Colorado 4300 Cherry Creek Dr. S. Denvel, Colorado 80248-1530 Phone (303) 692-2000 TDD Line (303) 691-7700 Located In Glendale, Colorado http9/vrww.cdphe.state.co.us 2/28/2008 Laboratory Services Division 8100 Lowry Blvd. Denver, Colorado 80230.6928 (303) 692-3090 Brian Peters, Dir Eng & Ops E T C Canyon Pipeline LLC, 1600 Broadway Ste 1900 Denver, CO 80202 720/225-4000 RE: Final Permit, Colorado Discharge Permit System — Stormwater Certification No: COR -038335 Rulison Garfield County Local Contact: Scott Pierce, Field Supervisor 970/263-0934 Dear Sir or Madam: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Enclosed please find a copy of the permit and certification which have been issued to you under the Colorado Water Quality Control Act. Your Certification under the permit requires that specific actions be performed at designated times. You are legally obligated to comply with all terms and conditions of the permit. Please read the permit and certification. If you have any questions please visit our website at : www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/permitsunit/stormwater or contact Matt Czahor at (303) 692-3517. Sincerely, Kathryn Dolan Stormwater Program Coordinator Permits Unit WATER QUALITY CONTROL DIVISION xc: Regional Council of Governments Local County Health Department District Engineer, Technical Services, WQCD Permit File 12/19/2007 WED 10123 FAX 402 501 0476 (41001/002 FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL DELIVER TO: JIMMY W SMITH DECEMBER 19, 2007 Fax: (970) 625-8435 Voice (970) 625-8433 FROM: Ernestine Burtley Real Estate Department Phone: (402) 544-8801 1400 Douglas Street STOP 1690 Fax: (402) 501-0340 Omaha NE 68179-1690 Number of Pages 1 + Cover REMARKS: Attached is a copy of the executed "Permit to Be On Railroad Right of Way..." you faxed to this office. Please, note that this permit covers non -intrusive survey work and DOES NOT allow the use of vehicles or machinery on Railroad property at/near Rifle, Colorado Make certain you give advance notification to the local Railroad contact. as shown below: Robert J Gutierrez, MTM Union Pacific Railroad Company 2790 "D" Road Grand Junction, CO 81501 Phone: 970-248-4244 Fax: 970-248-4203 Applications for Right of Entry, Utility Crossings or Encroachments (parallel occupancies) for this location should be made by mail to the Contract Manger and address, as shown above.The necessary application forms and specifications may be obtained directly from our web page at www.uprr.com where you should click on the "Ind. Development/Real Estate" prompt, then select "Real Estate and Utility Specifications". Next, select the appropriate task function prompt and follow the instructions. This facsimile message may be a privileged and confidential communication and is intended for the use of the person to whom it was sent. If you have received this message in error, please notify me immediately at number shown above. This message should not be disseminated or copied if you are not the Intended recipient, but should be returned to the above address by mail or destroyed. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATIONI 1L/1y/LUV/ W U 1o: LJ esA LVL aid/ U4/0 Dec 18 07 08:10a Jimmy Smith 970-625-8435 PERMIT 1'O IIE ON RAILROAD PROPERTY FOR NONINTRUSfYR CIVIL ENGINEERING SLRVEY WORT( RECITALS: 1. The undersigned party seeking permission 10 be on Railroad property is hereinafter called "Perninee. 2. Due to the nature of Railroad operations, Railroad pmpeny can be a dangerous place for people and/or properly. Railroad's safery mks and practices shall be strictly observed and followed at all Noes while on Radioed propels). - WHEREAS, PermiOccdesries o obtain temporary permission to enter and been or about the trucks and/or properly of the UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (hereinafter called "Railroad"), lbr the purpose of performing nonlnuusive civil engineering survey work, wdhout Incuuse of vehicles and/or machinery on Railroads property; and WHEREAS.", Rulroed is willing to allow the Ptxmistul kroporary permission to be on or about its premises for the purpose aforesaid on dm terms mW conditions stated herein: NOW THEREFORE, Railroad pants to Penn dee temporary permission to be on or about the tracks and/or property of the Railroad for the purpose above stated, subject to the following conditions: I. Before exercising any privilege under the permission herein given, Permittee shall conmet the Railroad Superintendent's office havingjurisdictionover the pmpeny involved. 2. retrainee shall become Ibmiliar with and strictly observe Railroad's safely rules and all other rules, regulmtmu, or directions of Railroad's Superintendent or his representatives. 3. Penn Mee shall agree to tunas and conditions of this instrument. and shall so evidence by his execution ofsatne. 4. The above recited permission is granted solely upon the condition that Permittee shall and hereby does agree to indemnify, protect and save harmless, Railroad from any and ell loss or damage that Railroad may sustain or become liable for, caused by. resulting from, or by meson °retry injury to or death of any persons whomsowsa, or deswcion ofproputy of any kind to whomsoever belonging, howsoever suffer) or caused, regardless of wetter paused Soley or conuibuted to In part by the negligence or fault of the Railroad, in or incident to or in connection with theafbresaid work on Railroad's properly hercinobove refund to. Publk Agendas shall indemnity Rai/road es herein described to the extentntlowed by law. 5. Upon completion of your work, but in no wen later than 0a lost day of the term of this agreement, Pennine° will remove ell of his tools, equipment, and other )sropeny of airy kind whatsoever, and restore Railroad's property to substantially the same condition that. existed prior to the performance of your work hereunder. 6. This permit may be revoked at any time by the Railioad, but Knot mvokin:I shall expire at the end of the last date written below. PLEASE coinplele the following information and C.CCcuN in the space rmrked "Dy". You should then PAX a copy to 402433-2018 for execution on behalf of the Railroad Company. after which one copy wit bs returned to you by fax. You must KEEP your fully -executed copy myaur possession at all times win ie on Railroad property. ti MUST be shown en request to any Railroad emplace or anon! Vora/ ItJbeel ENSUfiriutQ ZNc UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (Corildadv Nally) /1/ East3RO(Si,tet :Brae a./3 (Street Address) DY: Ric le CO 8/G SO Skeeter - Contracts 970-445.8433(Cti .stak9,70-4.ZS-BN34 (Telephone) (Return Fax Number) jingo's y0 WGOeorJ lAeWleGMru iiaiNy.. CAM (E-rns By: rimier, is. S/ mithd f A (Print Name).ignarre) Title: PPP riden/ /4e./N Date of Survey: /.i -.30.67 f /-/0.08 Real Esmk (JO Day Max) p Union Pacific Railroad Company Location o(Sunxy:/QeLTbee 398- ltnlrjnN feleRdte STOP 1690 (City, Slate) 1400 Douglas Street Omaha NE 68179-1690 Alternate fax: (404) 50] -0340 ROE Permit -Survey DEC 18 2907 9937 Ipd00Z/002 P. 9?9 625 8435 PRGE.92 STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Region 3 Traffic & Safety Utility Permit Section 222 South 61h Street, Room 100 Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 (970) 683-6271 FAX: (970) 683-6290 February 14, 2008 Art Smith ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC 7400 E. Orchard Rd., Suite 3025 Englewood, CO 80111 Re: Special Use Permit # 13,823 Dear: Art, OT Amionnimmomen DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Please find enclosed, Special Use Permit number 13,823 with the Standard and Special Provisions attached. You will find two (2) copies of the Permit. Please review the "Permittee" and "Activity Description" sections of the Permit for accuracy. Please note the chanties/additions to the Standard & Special Provisions. Please read carefully. The new provisions are in effect January 1, 2008. If the information is correct and you agree to the attached Standard and Special Provisions, please sign, attest and date both copies of the permit. Return to me at the above address, one copy of the permit (without attachments) with the original signatures. Upon my receipt of the fully endorsed copy, the Permit shall become valid. I may be reached at the above number should you have questions or if I may be of further assistance. Sincerely, Mike Verketis Utility Coordinator/Inspector Xc: File Graham COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SPECIAL USE PERMIT LANDSCAPE GENRAL CONSTN XXSURVEY CI OTHER ( ) PERMITTEE Name DEPARTMENT USE ONLY Date issued 2/14/08 ITC CANYON PIPELINE, LLC Permit # 13,823 .tdress S.H.# 070A FR M.P. 80nuu 7400 E. ORCHARD ROAD, SUITE 3025 District 03 ENGLEWOOD, CO 80111 Section 02 Telephone (303)222-6218 Representative: ART SMITH Patrol 2JOHN4 NOTICE TO PERMITTEE: You must notify owner or operator of underground utility facilities at least two (2) business days prior to making or beginning excavations in the vicinity of such facilities, as required under Section 9-1.5-103, Colorado Revised Statutes. CALL UTILITY NOTIFICATION CENTER OF COLORADO (UNCC & CDOT), 1-800-922-1987 & (970) 683-6271, FOR MARKING OF MEMBER UTILITIES.. CONTACT NON-MEMBER UTILITIES DIRECTLY ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION (Furnished by Permittee) NATURE OF ACTIVITY SURVEY PERMIT LOCATION: State Hwy. No. 070A Frontage Rd County GARFIELD City/Town RULISON Mile point(s) 80mm Intersecting Feature(s): 1.3 WEST OF RULISON INTERCHANGE Other Location Information ADDITIONAL REMARKS CURRENT INSURANCE CERTIFICATE ON FILE. PLEASE REVIEW & COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED "LATE FALL, WINTER & SPRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR SPECIAL UsE PERMITS". SPECIAL PROVISIONS (completed by the Department) The Special Provisions are terms and conditions of this permit. Any work shall only be in accordance with the special provisions and other applicable details as set forth in this permit and its attachments. The CDOT Inspector is: ROD GRAHAM Telephone (970)683-6318 Fax (970)683-6340 irk is to be completed on or before: 5/15/08 or within days, (as applicable) Work time restrictions: DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY, NO WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS. (ALSO SEE ATTACHED STANDARD PROVISIONS, AND ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS), (TRAFFIC CONTROL MUST CONFORM TO THE MUTCD) Other SEF. NEW CHANGES TO STANDARD & SPECIAI. PROVISIONS THAT WENT INT() EFFECT 1 JANIZARY 2008. Permittee is prohibited from commencing any activity within highway ROW prior to issuance of a fully endorsed and validated permit. Permit, insurance certificate(s), and traffic control plan must be available on site during work. High visibility vests are required at all times during working hours. Your request to perform the work as described above is granted subject to the terms and conditions of this permit, including the Standard and Special Provisions as shown on the permit and all attachments hereto. To the extent authorized by law, the Permittee shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the State, its employees and agents, against any and all claims, damages, liability, and court awards including costs, expenses, and attorney fees incurred as a result of any act or omission by the Permittee, or its employees, agents, subcontractors or assignees pursuant to the terms of this permit. Failure by the Permittee to comply with any of the included terms or conditions may subject this permit to suspension or cancellation, at the discretion of the Department of Transportation. THIS PERMIT IS NOT VALID UNTIL FULLY ENDORSED BY ALL PARTIES, WITH DATE OF ISSUE AFFIXED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT. A FULLY EXECUTED COPY OF THIS PERMIT MUST BE ON FILE AT THE TRANSPORTATION REGION OFFICE. 5. In accepting this permit the undersigned, representing the Permittee, verifies that he or she has the authority to sign for and bind the Permittee, and that he or she has read, understands and accepts all the included conditions. Attested Date I Signatu itle COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Chief Engineer Title By f 7,11111- Date k itY ects Regional Transportation Director or Designee Date of issue 2/14/08 CDOT Form # 1283a 2/01 CDOT UTILITY/RELOCATION/SPECIAL USE PERMIT STANDARD PROVISIONS The following Standard Provisions are terms and conditions of this permit: Effective January 1, 2008 y work authorized under this permit shall comply with the requirements of u.. .tate Highway Utility Accommodation Code, and applicable federal, state, local, and industry codes and regulations. Construction of any portion of the highway facility, including the pavement structure, subsurface support, drainage, landscaping elements and all appurtenant features, shall comply with the provisions of the CDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, and with the Colorado Standard Plans (M & S Standards). 1. COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION Work on highway Right of Way (ROW) shall not commence prior to issuance of a fully endorsed and validated permit. Permittee shall notify the CDOT inspector: a. At least 2 working days prior to commencing work, or resuming operations which have been suspended for five or more consecutive working days b. When suspending operations for 5 or more working days c. Upon completion of work. Work shall not proceed beyond a completion date specified in the Special Provisions without written approval of the Department. 2. PLANS, PLAN REVISIONS, ALTERED WORK Plans or work sketch (EXHIBIT A) are subject to CDOT approval. A copy of the approved plans or sketch must be available on site during work. Plan revisions or altered work differing in scope or nature from that authorized under this permit, are subject to CDOT prior approval. Permittee shall promptly notify the CDOT inspector of changed or unforeseen conditions, may occur on the job. 3. .NSURANCE Insurance Requirements for Utility and Special -Use Permits (Revised 7-05 per State Requirements) A. The Permittee shall obtain, and maintain at all times during the performance of work authorized by this Permit, insurance in the following kinds and amounts. The Permittee shall require any Contractor working for them within the State Highway Right of Way to obtain like coverage. The Permittee shall also require any Contractor or Consultant performing work described in sub- paragraph 4) below, to obtain Professional Liability Insurance. 1) Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by state statute, and Employer's Liability Insurance covering all employees acting within the course and scope of their employment and work on the activities authorized by this Permit. 2) Commercial General Liability Insurance written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 01 10/93 or equivalent, covering premises operations, fire damage, independent Consultants, products and completed operations, blanket contractual liability, personal injury, and advertising liability with minimum limits as follows: a. $1,000,000 each occurrence; b. $2,000,000 general aggregate; c. $2,000,000 products and completed operations aggregate; and d. $50,000 any one fire. e. For any permanent Permittee -owned installations located within the State Highway Right of Way, highway repairs, or site restoration. Completed Operations coveraee shall he provided for a minimum period of one year following final acceptance of work. If any aggregate limit is reduced below 1,000,000 because of claims made or paid, the Permittee, or as applicable - their Contractor, shall immediately obtain additional insurance to restore the full aggregate limit and famish to CDOT a certificate or other document satisfactory to CDOT showing compliance with this provision. 3) Automobile Liability Insurance covering any auto (including owned, hired and non -owned autos) with a minimum limit as follows: $1,000,000 each accident combined single limit. 4) For any: a) engineering design; b) construction inspection; or, c) traffic control plans approved by a Traffic Control Supervisor; done in association with the operations or installations authorized by this permit, Professional Liability Insurance with minimum limits of liability of not less than $1,000,000 Each Claim and $1,000,000 Annual Aggregate. If the policy is written on a Claims Made form, the Permittee, or, as applicable — their Consultant or Contractor, shall renew and maintain Professional Liability Insurance for a minimum of two years following final acceptance of the work, or provide a project specific Policy with a two year extended reporting provision. 5) Pollution Legal Liability Insurance with minimum limits of liability of $1,000,000 Each Claim and $1,000,000 Annual Aggregate. CDOT shall be named as an additional insured to the Pollution Legal Liability policy. If the Policy is a component of the Professional Liability Policy, the Additional Insured requirement is waived, and the Policy shall be written on a Claims Made form, with an extended reporting period of at least two year following final acceptance of the work. 6) Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000. This policy shall become primary (drop down) in the event the primary Liability Policy limits are impaired or exhausted. The Policy shall be written on an Occurrence form and shall be following form of primary. The following form Excess Liability shall include CDOT as an additional insured. B. CDOT shall be named as additional insured on the Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance policies. Completed operations additional insured coverage shall be on endorsements CG 2010 11/85, CG 2037, or equivalent. Coverage required by the Permit will be primary over any insurance or self- insurance program carried by the State of Colorado. C. The Insurance shall include provisions preventing cancellation or non -renewal without at least 30 days prior notice to CDOT by certified mail. D. The Permittee, or, as applicable — their Contractor or Consultant, will require all insurance policies in any way related to the Permit and secured and maintained by the Permittee, Contractor or Consultant, to include clauses stating that each carrier will waive all rights of recovery, under subrogation or otherwise, against CDOT, its agencies, institutions, organizations, officers, agents, employees and volunteers. E. All policies evidencing the insurance coverages required hereunder shall be issued by insurance companies satisfactory to CDOT. F. The Permittee, or as applicable - their Contractor or Consultant, shall provide certificates showing insurance coverage required by this Permit to CDOT prior to commencing work. No later than 15 days prior to the expiration date of any such coverage, the Permittee, Contractor or Consultant, shall deliver CDOT certificates CDOT Permit Form 333 and Standard Provisions Page 2 of 6 02/06 CDOT UTILITY/RELOCATION/SPECIAL USE PERMIT STANDARD PROVISIONS d. Construction or compaction by means of jetting, puddling, or water flooding is prohibited within all highway ROW. e. Thrust blocks are required on all vertical and horizontal bends in pressure pipes. b. Personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g. head protection, footwear. high visibility apparel, safety glasses, hearing protection. respirators, gloves, etc.) shall be worn as appropriate for the work being performed, and as specified in regulation. At a minimum, all workers in the SH ROW, except when in their vehicles, shall wear the following personal protective equipment: 1) Head protection that complies with the ANSI Z89. I standard; 2) At all construction sites or whenever there is danger of injury to feet, workers shall comply with OSHA's PPE requirements for foot protection per 29 CFR 1910.136, 1926.95, and 1926.96. If required, such footwear shall meet the requirements of ANSI Z41; 3) High visibility apparel, which shall, at a minimum comply with the Class 2 specifications of the ANSI/ISEA 107standard. Class 3 apparel shall be considered for use at night or in particularly hazardous situations. 4) The most recent version of the ANSI standards listed above shall apply. 12. AIM REQUIREMENTS The Permittee shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act, with respect to both permanent facilities installations and temporary work zones. 13. CLEAR ROADSIDE CONSIDERATIONS a. CDOT is committed to provide a roadside area that is as free as practical from nontraverseable hazards and fixed objects ("clear zone"). New above ground installations may be permitted within the clear zone only upon a showing that no feasible altemate locations exist. Permittee must utilize appropriate countermeasures to minimize hazards. .,. Permittee shall remove materials and equipment from the highway ROW at the close of daily operations. The traffic control plan must include protective measures where materials and equipment may be stored on ROW. Protection of open trenches and other excavations within highway ROW shall be addressed in the Permittee's traffic control plan. All excavations shall be closed at the end of daily operations, and no open excavation will be allowed in the clear zone after dark. The Permittee agrees to promptly undertake mitigating or corrective actions acceptable to the Department upon notification by CDOT that the installation permitted herein has resulted in a hazardous situation for highway users. 14. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS a. Work shall not be performed at night or on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays without prior authorization or unless otherwise specified in this permit. CDOT may restrict work on ROW during adverse weather conditions or during periods of high traffic volume. b. Those areas within ROW, which must be disturbed by permit operations, shall be kept to a practical ininimum. Permittee shall not spray, cut, or trim trees or other landscaping elements within highway ROW, unless such work is otherwise specified in this permit, or clearly indicated on the approved plans. Cleated or tracked equipment shall not work on or move over paved surfaces without mats, or pads on tracks. c. Material removed from any portion of the roadway prism must be replaced in like kind with equal or better compaction. Segregation of material is not permitted. The permined facility shall be of durable materials in conformity with accepted practice or industry standards, designed for long service life, and relatively free from routine servicing or maintenance. t. Meters shall not be placed on highway ROW except within corporate limits where municipal regulations allow such use. 15. ALIGNMENT, COVER, CLEARANCE a. Location and alignment of Permittee's facilities shall only be as specified in this permit oras otherwise indicated in the approved plans or work sketch (EXHIBIT A). b. Parallel installations will not be permitted under roadways (including curbing and/or shoulders) or median areas, except within corporate boundaries, subject to municipal regulations. c. Parallel installations should be located as near as practicable to the ROW line. Crossings shall be as nearly perpendicular to the highway as feasible. d. Where no feasible alternate locations exist, the Department may permit parallel installations along roadside areas within 15 feet from edge of shoulder or back of curb. In these cases, the facility must be so located and safeguarded as to avoid potential conflict with necessary highway appurtenances (signs, guard rail, delineators, etc.). Specific safeguards such as increasing depth of cover to 60 inches, capping, or encasement, shall be specified in this permit's Special Provisions. e. Parallel installations shall follow a uniform alignment, wherever practical. Due consideration must be given to conserving space available for future utility accommodations. The standard allowable deviation from the approved horizontal alignment is t 18 inches. f. Minimum cover shall confonn to the Special Provisions. Normal specified cover will be 48 inches or greater; reduced cover may be approved where site conditions warrant, subject to other safeguards as may be specified or approved in the pennit. Minimum overhead clearance shall conform to the Special Provisions, consistent with Utility Accommodation Code criteria. 16. PAVEMENT CUTS AND REPAIRS Paved surfaces shall not be cut unless otherwise specified in this permit. No more than one half the width of the roadbed may be opened at a time, when otherwise permitted. Pavement shall be sawed or wheel -cut to a neat line. Pavement shall be replaced to a design equal to or greater than that of the surrounding undisturbed pavement structure. Pavement repair shall conform to the Special Provisions or the approved plans. 17. BORING, JACKING, ENCASEMENT Unless otherwise specified, buried crossings shall be bored or jacked beneath the roadway, at least from toe of slope to toe of opposite slope. Portals for untrenched crossings more than 5 feet in depth shall be bulk headed in conformance with OSHA construction and safety standards. Portal limits of untrenched crossings shall be established safely beyond the highway surface and clear zone and in no case shall the lateral distance from the surfaced area of the highway to the boring or jacking pit be less than the vertical difference in elevation between such surface and the bottom of the pit. Water jetting or tunneling is not permitted. Water assisted boring may be permitted as determined by the CDOT Inspector. Boring hole shall be oversized to the minimum amount required to allow pull-through of the conduit being installed. Resultant voids shall be grouted or otherwise backfilled, subject to CDOT approval. Ends of bored sections shall not be covered before being inspected. Encasement shall be consistent with Utility Accommodation Code provisions. CDOT may require protective casing for shallow installations or certain conduit materials. Encased crossings shall extend at least from toe of slope to toe of slope, or the full width between access -control lines on freeways, including the Interstate System. CDOT Permit Form 333 and Standard Provisions Page 4 of 6 02/06 CDOT UTILITY/RELOCATION/SPECIAL USE PERMIT STANDARD PROVISIONS the top of the line. The warning tape shall be surface -detectable if needed to facilitate detection of the line. c. The utility shall place readily identifiable markers at the right of way line where it is crossed by pipelines carrying transmittants which are flammable, corrosive, expansive, energized, or unstable, particularly if carried at high pressure or potential, except where a vent will serve as a marker. d. The utility shall place markers for longitudinal underground facilities vertically above the facilities or at a known horizontal offset, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Department. Each marker shall provide a fore- and backsight to succeeding and preceding markers. Markers shall be installed at suitable intervals along tangent sections, at angle points or points of curvature and at reasonable intervals along curves. e. The utility shall maintain any markers required by this Code for the life of the installation. f. The Department may require the utility to submit "as -constructed" plans. The Department may enter into an agreement with the utility whereby the Department can rely on those plans for the exact location of the utility for any future excavations, and need not give notice to the utility under Article 1.5 of Title 9, C.R.S. g. The utility will comply with the applicable requirements of Article 1.5 of Title 9 C.R.S., including any requirement to participate in the State's Notification Association pursuant to 9-1.5-105 C.A.S.. All owners of underground utilities within the SHROW, with the exception of the Department itself, must become members of the UNCC Notification Association. h. In addition to complying with the provisions of Article 1.5 of Title 9 C.R.S (One -Call Statute) in response to the Department's notification of planned excavations, utility owners shall surface - mark their buried utility facilities that are located within the SHROW in order to facilitate Departmental engineering and design activities, upon reasonable request from the Department, and at no cost to the Department. The Permittee shall respond to such request within a reasonable timeframe acceptable to the Department, but no longer than 14 calendar days from the date of request, and the accuracy of the surface marking shall be within 18 inches of either side of the actual location of the brined facility. 23. ADJUSTMENTS DUE TO HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION If for any transportation purpose it becomes necessary to remove, adjust, or relocate this facility, Permittee will do so promptly, at no cost to the CDOT except as provided by law, upon written notice from CDOT and in accordance with the utility relocation permit issued to cover the necessary work. The utility shall perform the relocation at or within a time convenient to and in proper coordination with the project or transportation -related activity, to minimize public inconvenience and cost, as directed by the Department in the permit authorizing the relocation. The utility company shall pay for damages caused by the company's delay in the performance of utility relocation work or interference with the performance of transportation project work done by others. Such damages include, but are not limited to, payments made by the Department to any third party based on a claim that performance of the transportation project work was delayed or interfered with as a direct result of the utility company's failure to timely perform the utility relocation work. Damages resulting from delays in the performance of the utility relocation work or interference with the transportation project work that are caused by events beyond the utility company's ability to reasonably foresee or control (a force majeure) shall not be charged to the utility company. 24. ABANDONMENT, RETIREMENT, CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP a. The Permittee shall notify the Department in writing of the planned retirement or abandonment of its facility or any portion thereof The Department will notify the Permittee in writing if it determines that the facilities may be retired or abandoned in place, along with any special conditions that may apply. Retired facilities shall remain the Permittee's sole responsibility, subject to all provisions of the Utility Accommodation Code and all of the tenns and conditions of the permit issued for that facility, including maintenance and relocation requirements. c. The Permittee shall promptly remove all abandoned facilities from the SH ROW and promptly restore the SH ROW to pre-existing or other conditions prescribed by the Department unless the Department in writing expressly allows the facility to remain in place. Written notice from the Department, allowing an abandoned facility to remain in place, may include special conditions. d. If utility facilities are retired or abandoned in place, the utility shall comply with that decision if directed by the Department: I) cap, plug or fill lines, 2) furnish suitable location records for any such buried facilities, 3) maintain its own records of such facilities and respond to locate notices/requests from the UNCC and/or excavators, In providing such locates, the utility will indicate to the requesting entity whether or not the subject facilities are retired or abandoned. 4) perform any other actions as deemed necessary by the Department to protect the transportation facility and/or the traveling public. e. If the ownership of utility facilities is transferred, both the original Permittee and the new owner shall notify the Department in writing prior to the change in ownership, and such notice shall state the planned date of change in ownership. The notice from the new owner shall include a written statement accepting all terms and conditions of the existing permit, effective upon the planned date of the change in ownership. f. Utility facilities containing asbestos may not be abandoned in-place. Ordinarily, such facilities must be removed from the SHROW when take out of service. On a case-by-case basis, the Department may allow such facilities to be retired in-place, with the owner retaining full legal ownership and responsibility for the facilities. 25. SUSPENSION AND CANCELLATION a. The CDOT inspector may suspend operation due to: 1) Non compliance with the provisions of this permit 2) Adverse weather or traffic conditions 3) Concurrent transportation construction or maintenance operations in conflict with the permitted work. 4) Any condition deemed unsafe for workers or for the general public. b. Work may resume when grounds for suspension no longer exist. This permit is subject to cancellation due to: 1) Persistent noncompliance with permit provisions 2) Abandonment or transfer of ownership 3) Superseded by new permit covering the same installation 4) Conflict with necessary planned transportation construction. c. Permittee must promptly terminate occupancy upon notice of cancellation of permit, unless a new permit is applied for and granted. d. Where Permittee does not fulfill an obligation to repair or maintain any portion of the highway facility, or control and safely maintain the flow of traffic thereon, CDOT reserves the right, in lieu of canceling this permit, to accomplish the required work by any other appropriate means, and Permittee shall be liable for the actual costs thereof. CDOT Permit Form 333 and Standard Provisions Page 6 of 6 02/06 XRIOh\ 2IIT1flOHS 00S i 30 :.L33HS :3.1.\41 v 00S oos`I \ •41oaruu3i‘.. WORK • • • • K x :2I3aWnN :ON A321 /awns aumadid-asiadJap oI aingal;.led q;nos NV'Td 'IO2I.LNO3 II3.�a'2LL 0S918 opeaol(D a1..1121 'fit 01111S `)S ]su3 II 1 7MM 2u111nsuo7 ]aa4A1 uo2LA\ STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Region 3 Traffic & Safety Utility Permit Section 222 South 6th Street, Room 100 Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 (970) 683-6271 LATE FALL, WINTER AND SPRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR SPECIAL USE PERMITS It's that time of year again when work within the Right of Way (ROW) becomes a special concern. Due to Northwest Colorado's unpredictable weather, work in the ROW can create several types of hazards for the traveling public, contractors, and their personnel. The condition of the highway can change quickly. Mud tracked onto the highway by equipment, or ice and snowpack are just a few of the conditions that make the roadway more hazardous for all concerned. The terrain within the ROW must be kept clear of hazards as well. Holes, trenches, equipment and materials can make the terrain "unrecoverable" for a driver should his/her vehicle leave the highway. Activities must be shut down when the roadway is other than dry. The use of frozen materials for backfilling will only lead to settlement. The contractor must make extra effort to compact the excavation. In the spring, any settlement of backfill shall be repaired. The re -vegetation shall take place yet this fall or early next spring. STATE; OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Region 3 Traffic and Safety 222 South 6th Street, Room 100 Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 (970) 683-6271 FAX: (970) 683-6271 ..�41.1=111.1.11011...gal ,.ENIIINNI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 13,823 070A Frontage Rd. 80mm 2JOHN4 Permit No Highway No Mile Marker Patrol No SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT - SURVEY THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS ARE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS PERMIT CDOT IS NOT A TIER ONE UNCC MEMBER PERMITTED WORK REQUIRES PERMITTEE OR CONTRACTORS TO CONTACT CDOT (970) 248-7230, FOR LOCATES IF ANY CDOT SIGNALS, FLASHING BEACONS, ELECTICAL SIGNS, LUMINARIES, AND WEATHER STATIONS ARE LOCATED WITHIN 3000 FEET OF CONSTRUCTION AREA 1. By law, the State of Colorado requires a "Certificate of Insurance", with the State of Colorado named as additional insured prior to commencing any work on State Highway Right -of -Way. Please facilitate CDOT's receipt of this certificate. (Insurance requirements are shown on Page 2 of the Utility / Special Use Permit Application.) As your various policies expire or are revised, updated information will be required. 2. The permittee must notify the All workers within the State Highway right of way shall comply with their employer's safety and health policies/procedures, and all applicable U.S. Occupational safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations -including, but not limited to the applicable sections of 29 CFR Part 19190- Occupation safety and Healthy Standards and 29 CFR Part 1926- Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. Personal protective equipment (e.g. head protection, footwear, high visibility apparel, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, gloves, etc.) shall be worn as appropriate for the work being preformed, and as specified in regulation. At a minimum, all workers in the State Highway right of way, except when in their vehicles, shall wear the following personal protective equipment: • Head protection, that complies with the ANSI Z89.11997 standard; • At all construction sites or whenever there is danger of injury to feet, workers shall comply with OSHA's PPE requirements for foot protection per 29 CFR 1910.136, 1926.95, and 1926.96. If required, such footwear shall meet the requirements of ANSIZ41-1999; • High visibility apparel as specified in the Traffic Control provisions of this permit (at a minimum, ANSI/ISEA 107-1999, Class 2). Where any of the above -reference ANSI standards have been revised, the most recent version of the standard shall apply. 3. All CDOT employees shall be considered as inspectors when the safety of the traveling public, safety of contractors, employees, or integrity of the property of CDOT is at risk. 4. The complete permit for this work, including approved CDOT permit, construction and traffic control plans, will be kept at the work site at all times. The permittee is responsible for providing traffic control plans that conforms to and meets the requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Colorado supplements. 5. Advanced warning and construction signs, flashers, barricades and flag people must conform to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and, Colorado Supplements, and must be in place before work starts each day. 6. All flagging personnel must be certified and have their certification cards available for inspection at any time. 7. Any advance warning signs not in use for a particular activity shall be removed, placed outside of the clear zone, or laid flat at least 4' from the edge of the shoulder and not on landscaped areas or sidewalks. This applies to both signs and structures. CDOT Utility Specs Pagel P4R4° TOWN OF PARACHUTE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT LAND USE APPLICATION Name of Applicant: ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC; 1600 Broadway, Suite 1900; Denver, CO 80202; 720-225-4011 Project Location: From a point north of Parachute, CO in Section 2, T7S, R96W terminating in Section 1, T7S, R95W LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sections 1, 5 & 6 T7S R95W; Sections 25, 26, 32, 33, 34, 35 & 36 T6S R95W; & Sections 1, 2, & 6 T7S R96W Existing Zoning: RL, ARRD, Type of Application (check all that apply): SUBDIVISION: MINOR SUBDIVISION MAJOR SUBDIVISION [ RE -SUBDIVISION P. U. D. BUILDING DIVISIONS AMENDED PLAT 1 PRELIMINARY 1 PRELIMINARY 1 PRELIMINARY 1 PRELIMINARY 1 PRELIMINARY [ 1 FINAL [ ] FINAL [ ] FINAL [ 1 FINAL 1 FINAL REZONING ZONING VARIANCES SPECIAL REVIEW USE GEOLOGIC DEVELOPMENT LOT CONSOLIDATION 1 SIGN VARIANCE 1 FLOOD PLAIN DEVELOPMENT 1 VACATION OF STREET, ALLEY, R.O.W. 1 ANNEXATIONS [ X 1 WATERSHED PERMIT PROPERTY OWNER : See Tab "Surface Owner Agreements" PROJECT ENGINEER/SURVEYOR: _Art Smith — 1600 Broadway, Suite 1900, Denver, CO, 80202, 720-225-4011 _Wasatch Surveying Associates, 906 Main Street„ Evanston, Wy. 82930 ADJACENT PROPERTY Name OWNERS: (attach separate sheet if needed) See Attachment "Adjacent Landowners" 1 Address MINERAL RIGHTS OWNERS & LESSEES OF SUBJECT PROPERTY (attach separate sheet if needed) *PLEASE NOTE ALL MINERAL RIGHTS OWNERS AND LESSEES MUST BE NOTIFIED 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE TO APPLICATION REVIEW. PLEASE INDICATE ALL MINERAL RIGHTS OWNERS, & LESSEES AS (MR), OR (L) Name. Address See Tab "Surface Owner Agreements / Severed Mineral Interest" DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: (INCLUDE PROPOSED USE, ACREAGE, ETC.) See Tab "Project Overview" Describe how this Proposed Land Use Application Complies with the Town of Parachute Land Use Regulations and the Town of Parachute Master Plan 2002. See Tab "Plan of Development" Describe any possible Flood Plain issues: See Tab :Plan of Development Describe Traffic Impact Fees Proposal: (Standard Calculation or Individual Traffic Study) See Tab "Traffic Impact" Describe Land Dedication Proposal: See Tab "Surface Owner Agreements" Describe Water Rights Dedication Proposal: See Tab "Pressure Test" 2 I Certify that the information and exhibits herewith are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that in filing this application, I am acting with knowledge and consent of those persons listed above without whose consent the requested action cannot lawfully be accomplished. Name:(print)_Wagon Wheel Consulting, Inc. (Jimmy W. Smith) Address: 111 East 3`d Street, Suite 213, Rifle, CO 81650 Sienature: Date: INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Read both sides of application thoroughly. 2. Complete all of the requested information. 3. Descriptions of property and dedication proposals on this form should be general and brief. 4. All applications must include a CURRENT TITLE POLICY, indicating ownership and encumbrances. 5. All applications must include PROOF OF TAXES PAID. 6. Applicants should review the Town of Parachute Land Use Regulations 15.01, 15.03, 15.04, 15.05, 15.06, and any other sections specified for the proposed request. 7. All applicants who are not property owners must present a Letter of Representation, signed and notarized by the property owners. 8. Applications not signed and lacking any of the requested information will be deemed incomplete and will not be scheduled for a Planning and Zoning Commission review. ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL: APPLICATION FEE: APPLICATION RECEIVED DATE: COMPLETE DATE: PLANNING & ZONING HEARING: BOT HEARING: MAILINGS DATE: PUBLICATION DATE: 3 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, SACRAMENTO CORPS OF ENGINEERS COLORADO WEST REGULATORY BRANCH 400 ROOD AVENUE, ROOM 142 GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO 81501 May 15, 2008 Regulatory Division (SPK -2008 -501 -CW) Mr. Art Smith ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC 1600 Broadway, Suite 1900 Denver, Colorado 80202 Dear Mr. Smith: We are responding to your March 24, 2008, request for a Department of the Army permit for the Rullison to Enterprise Pipeline project. This project involves activities, including discharges of dredged or fill material, in waters of the United States to install a natural gas pipeline. The project activities cross Cottonwood Gulch and numerous drainages within Section 32, Township 6 South, Range 95 West, 6`h PM, Garfield County, Colorado. Based on the information you provided, the proposed activity, in less than 1/10 acre of ephemeral streams, is authorized by Nationwide General permit number (NWP) 12. We are not authorizing an open -cut pipeline crossing of the Colorado River. We understand through your agent, Wagon Wheel Consulting that your pipeline will connect by -way -of a directional bore under the Colorado River and the adjacent rail line. Your work must comply with the general terms and conditions listed on the enclosed NWP information sheets. Additionally, you must sign the enclosed Compliance Certification and return it to this office within 30 days after completion of the authorized work. This verification is valid for two years from the date of this letter or until the NWP is modified, reissued, or revoked, whichever comes first. Failure to comply with the General Conditions of this NWP may result in the suspension or revocation of your authorization. We appreciate your feedback. At your earliest convenience, please tell us how we are doing by completing our customer survey at http://www.spk.usace.army.mil/customer_survey.html. Your passcode is "conigliaro". -2 - Please refer to identification number SPK -2008 -501 -CW in any correspondence concerning this project. If you have any questions, please contact me at this office, email Mark.A.Gilfillan@usace.army.mi1, or telephone (970) 243-1199, extension 15. Sincerely, Mark Gilfillan, Project Manager/Tribal Liaison Colorado West Regulatory Branch Enclosures Copies furnished without enclosure: Garfield County Planning and Building Services, 108 8th Street, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 vIr. Jimmy Smith, Wagon Wheel Consulting, Inc., 111 East 3`d Street, Suite 213, Rifle, Colorado 81650 HYDROSTATIC TESTING OF PIPELINES, TANKS, AND SIMILAR VESSELS - INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER DISCHARGE APPLICATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY PERMIT NUMBER C 0 G 6 0 4 DATE RECEIVED YEAR MONTH DAY ALL APPLICANTS MUST FOLLOW THE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF THIS FORM SHORT TERM CERTIFICATIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE Please print or type, non -legible applications will be returned. All items must be completed accurately and in their entirety or the application will be deemed incomplete and the application returned. Processing of the application will not begin until all information is received. Please refer to the instructions for information about the required items. Original signatures are required for item 16 and 17. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Name and address of the permit applicant: Name ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC Mailing Address 1600 Broadway, Suite 1900 City, State and Zip Code. Denver, Colorado 80202 Phone Number ( 720) 2254010 Email Address N/A Local Contact (familiar with facility) Tom Mark Title Environmental Manager Phone Number ( 720 ) 225-4010 Email Address Tom.Mark@energytransfer.com 2. Name and address of the property owner if operator/contractor is applying for permit: Company Name N/A Individual's Name Mailing Address City, State and Zip Code Phone Number ( ) Email Address 3. Name of project or plan ETC, Enterprise Interconnect Pipeline DISCHARGE INFORMATION 4. When will the hydrostatic discharge begin9 Around April lst, 2009 5. Estimate how long the discharge will last: Years 0 Months 0 Days 4 6. Is this a one time discharge? YES gi NO ❑ If reoccurring, what is the frequency 7. Type of activity: e.g., discharge is hydrostatic test water from used natural gas pipelines, discharge is hydrostatic test water from a 1,000 gallon tank Discharge hydrostatic test water from newly constructed natural gas pipeline. 8. Are the pipelines or vessels being tested new or used? New stored or transported by the pipeline or vessel? Used ❑ If used, what materials were being 9. If known treatment will be required to meet effluent limits, including Best Management Practices for Total Suspended Solids, include a description of the treatment process (please be as detailed as possible, attach additional paper if necessary, see instructions) Discharge is anticipated to contain a large amount of suspended solids. Discharged water will be filtered through a dewater structure built of hay bales, metal posts, and wire. 10. What is the source of water used in the testing? e.g., potable water, well water, groundwater, etc. The Colorado River 11. Location of the hydrostatic testing site: Street Address (or cross streets) N/A, 2 miles south of 1-70 If Street Address is not applicable, provide directions from nearest major cross streets Township 7S, Range 95W, Center of Section 1 City (if unincorporated, so indicate) 6 miles east of Parachute, CO County Garfield 12. Will the discharge go to a ditch, storm sewer, or any other type of conveyance? YES ❑ NO IXI • If YES, in table 13 include the name of the ultimate receiving waters where the conveyance or storm sewer discharges. • If YES, the permittee shall contact the owner of the system; the owner of the system may have additional ordinances, regulations, and requirements and sign number 17. 13. Discharge Information: In the table below, include the following information for the discharge: (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) • Include the number of discharge points (use a separate piece of paper if necessary) • Include the latitude and longitude of each discharge point • Include the name of the receiving stream(s) • Include the volume of water to be discharged or the estimated flow of the discharge in gallons per minute DISCHARGE POINT LATITUDE LONGITUDE RECEIVING STREAM VOLUME / FLOW DEGREES MINUTES SECONDS DEGREES MINUTES SECONDS 001 39 28 02 107 56 31 Colorado River 300 gpm 1 million gal 002 003 Sampling and Reporting Requirements: Sampling must occur at every discharge location (after going through your choice of BMP, if necessary), as required in the Hydrostatic Testing General permit. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) must be submitted to the Division monthly. The sampling results must be maintained for the life of the permit or three years whichever is greater. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 14. A location map designating the location of the facility and/or project site, the location of the discharge(s), both in relationship to the receiving water(s) listed in Item 13. A north arrow shall be shown. This map must be on paper 8 1 x 11 inches. 15. A legible sketch of the site shall be submitted and include the location of end of pipe discharges at the site (e.g. where the flow will be discharged from the pipe, vessel, or BMP), the BMP(s) that will be used to treat the discharge(s), and the sampling location(s). Refer to the instructions for additional guidance specific to sites with multiple discharge locations. This map must be on paper 8' x 11 inches. Note to the applicant: Upon review of the application, the Division may request additional discharge information or analysis of certain parameters once the application has been reviewed. If the discharge is from used pipelines or vessels the Division will most likely require an analysis of the discharge prior to issuing the permit. If the Division requests a representative analysis of the water which will be discharged, the application processing time may be lengthened. 16. Signature of applicant "I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this application and all attachments and that, based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine or imprisonment. Signature of Permit Applicant Date Signed Name (printed) Title 17. In the case of permittees that intend to discharge to storm sewer systems or other conveyances, the permittee must contact the owner of the system prior to discharge to verify local ordinances, regulations or additional requirements. "I certify that I have read and understand the preceding paragraph and will comply with it by contacting the owner of the conveyance system or owners agents prior to discharge into the system". Signature of Permit Applicant Date Signed Name (printed) Title Please do not submit incomplete applications, they will not be processed and will be returned...Thank You ,a, rga W IN 4g O F 13535:7 VA 13'511 113 11(3217 NS 5113331 713 1558{7 315 7113111 113 • -- s o 0 • N. ~ gr..... .. 3 N. 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A 1') 1713yr its —11,211Jy, ePAIIA -"—„ 5, 43-1`1 7 19(3331 Ylt 33313(533 915173 NIS I r TEST SECTION 5 I Ig 8 3 1 E • i i I 18 33 8 [rGd .Sr..L li 559 4 223 5113.515 ow OL./ .A 5%j 9321,1s LM 15130 133 353 3(53 o- .51.117 1,(J N97N+}•F1 cL9.11t"I3— 6711 WS 23 1 m'rlii4£i9� �� O 3.'1171311 Og(5Y Nti (n 0 w of 31 PRIMARY PROJECT PARTICIPANTS The following companies and agencies will participate in the coordination, construction, and operations of the Rulison to Enterprise Pipeline and Holms Mesa Compressor Station Project: Regulatory Garfield County Contact: Building & Planning Department — 970-945-8212 Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) Contact: Air Pollution Control Division — 303-692-3150 U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Contact: Mark Gilfillan - 970-243-1199 Colorado Department of Transportation Contact: Mike Verkitas — 970-683-6288 Union Pacific Rail Road Contact: Design, Proiect Management, Inspection, & Operations ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC Contact: Cory Jordan — 210-313-0036 Wagon Wheel Consulting, Inc. Contact: Jimmy Smith - 970-625-8433 Wasatch Surveying Contact: Ted Taggert — 307-679-6759 Enserca Engineering Contact: Scott Cheney — 303-653-2192 Construction Fugal Pipeline Construction Contact: Brady Hansen — 970-404-7972 1. Introduction 1.1 Purpose and need for the POD 1.2 Overview of the POD Components 1.3 Project Overview 1.4 Purpose and Need 1.5 Regulatory Permit Requirements 1.5.1 Environmental Compliance Activities 2. Project Participants 2.1 Primary Project Participants 2.1.1 ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC. Project Personnel 2.1.2 Construction Personnel 2.1.3 Agency Personnel 3. Project Facilities 3.1 Permanent Project Facilities 3.1.1 Facility Sitings, Engineering, and Design 4. Construction Activities 4.1 Construction Schedule 4.2 Project Area Surveying and Staking 4.2.1 Pre-Construction Phase 4.2.1.1 Buried Utility Crossings 4.2.1.2 River, Stream, and Wetland Crossings 4.2.2 Construction Phase 4.3 Pipeline Construction Sequence 4.3.1 Clearing and Grading 4.3.1.1 Clearing and Grading Requirements 4.3.2 Trenching 4.3.2.1 Trenching Requirements 4.3.3 Boring 4.3.4 Pipe Installation 4.3.4.1 Stringing 4.3.4.2 Bending 4.3.4.3 Welding 4.3.4.4 X-Ray Inspection 4.3.4.5 Coating 4.3.4.6 Lowering-in and Padding 4.3.5 Backfilling 4.3.5.1 Backfilling Requirements 4.3.5.2 Backfilling Requirement Variance Request 4.3.6 Pressure Testing 4.3.6.1 Pressure Testing Requirements 4.3.7 Cleanup and Restoration 4.3.7.1 Cleanup and Restoration Requirements 4.3.8 Residential Areas 4.3.9 Livestock Barrier and Other Livestock Issues 4.3.9.1 Livestock Related Requirements 4.3.10 Health and Safety 4.3.10.1 Health and Safety Requirements 4.3.11 Waste Disposal 4.3.11.1 Waste Disposal Requirements 5. Operation and Maintenance Activities 1. INTRODUCTION This Plan of Development (POD) describes measures to be taken by the ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC (Company) and its contractors (Contractor) during construction, operations, and maintenance of the 10.4 mile proposed Rulison to Enterprise Pipeline Project (project). Preparation of the POD is required by the Garfield County with the primary objective being to establish procedures for mitigation of potential impacts associated with the project. 1.1 PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE POD The purpose of this POD is to provide guidelines for the construction and future operations and maintenance of the project in compliance with mitigation measures set forth in the project's Impact Statement. The audience for the POD consists of construction contractors, environmental and construction inspectors, and operations and maintenance personnel. The POD contains general information on the project and is not intended as a stand-alone document. Detailed information concerning specific project - related activities, such as fire prevention and suppression, soil conservation and erosion control, and stream crossing and wetlands protection are provided in the POD appendices. 1.2 OVERVIEW OF THE POD COMPONENTS The POD contains an introduction, and a detailed discussion of the proposed construction activities. In addition, the following environmental compliance plans are attached to the POD as appendices. • Appendix A: Environmental Management • Appendix B: Soil Conservation, Sedimentation, and Erosion Control Plan • Appendix C: Stream Crossing and Wetland Protection Plan • Appendix D: Pressure Testing Plan • Appendix E: Reclamation Plan • Appendix F: Fire Prevention and Suppression Plan • Appendix G: Hazardous Materials Management and Spill Prevention and Countermeasure Plan • Appendix H: Safety Plan • Appendix I: Storm Water Discharge Permit • Appendix J Project Maps 1.3 PROJECT OVERVIEW The project consists of approximately 10.4 miles of 24 inch diameter buried, steel, natural gas pipeline and related facilities. The pipeline begins at an existing 36" pipeline interconnect located in Section 2, Township 7S, Range 96W and terminates at a point in Section 1, Township 7S, Range 95W. The pipeline will reside totally within Garfield County, Colorado. The total length of the 10.4 miles of proposed pipeline will be on private fee properties, with the exception of approximately 675 ft of Interstate 70 right- of-way, 100 ft of Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way. and 160 ft of Garfield County Road right-of-ways. Construction will occur with one construction spread and is scheduled to start in early June, 2008, with the completion of construction approximately 14 to 16 weeks later. ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC has requested a 30ft permanent ROW width along with an additional 30ft of temporary construction ROW. The pipeline will be installed immediately adjacent to existing pipelines currently operated by Williams Production RMT. Three temporary staging areas, located on private properties, have been selected for use during mobilization and demobilization of equipment and for the delivery of pipe and materials. ROW agreements, to include the three 2 acre staging areas, are currently being obtained from the private landowners. The pipeline will be operated on a year- round basis. 1.4 PURPOSE AND NEED NEED FOR PROPOSED ACTION: ETC Canyon Pipeline is proposing to install a 24 - inch gas gathering pipeline to increase the capacity of the existing natural gas transportation system. The proposed pipeline will gather and transport —240 million standard cubic feet per day of natural gas at expected operating pressures. The actual gas volumes will be dependant upon available produced gas and operating pressures. The proposed pipeline will transport the produced natural gas to an existing pipeline infrastructure owned and operated by Enterprise Pipeline. The proposed sed 24" pipeline is designed to handle anticipated increases in natural gas production from wells currently being drilled as well as future wells to be drilled by operators in this area. The pipeline alignment selected is immediately adjacent to an existing pipeline corridor. The route was selected so as to minimize disturbance of virgin ROW. Construction of the pipeline will utilize previously disturbed ROW to the greatest extent possible. TRAFFIC IMPACT: Traffic along county roads will increase due to construction activities. Measures will be taken to minimize this impact through scheduling and limiting access to the pipeline right-of-way. Actual construction of the pipeline will take place in four (4) phases. Anticipated "Traffic Impact" for each phase is as follows: Phase #1 — Right -of -Way Clearing and Trenching: Construction personnel = 12 Vehicles = 4 Inspection personnel = 2 Vehicles = 2 Heavy haul Trucks = 3 Trips = 3 ea. Phase #1 Duration = 5 weeks (6days/week, 10 hrs/day) Percent of County Rd. 301 impact = 30% Percent of County Rd. 215 impact = 20% Percent of U.S. Hwy. 6 impact = 50% Phase #2 — Weld and Install Pipeline Construction personnel = 72 Vehicles = 10 (includes 2 buses) Inspection personnel = 2 Vehicles = 2 Heavy haul Trucks = 6 Trips = 1 ea. Phase #2 Duration = 6 weeks (6 days/week, 10 hrs/day) Percent of County Rd. 301 impact = 30% Percent of County Rd. 215 impact = 20% Percent of U.S. Hwy. 6 impact = 50% Phase #3 — Nitrogen -test Pipeline: Construction personnel = 9 Vehicles = 3 Inspection personnel = 1 Vehicles = 1 Nitrogen Transport Trucks = 3 Phase #3 Duration = 2 Days Percent of County Rd. 215 impact = 50% Percent of County Rd. 301 impact = 50% Phase #4 — Right -of -Way Cleanup and Reseeding Construction personnel = 12 Vehicles = 4 Inspection personnel = 2 Vehicles = 2 Heavy haul Trucks = 3 Trips = 3 ea. Phase #4 Duration = 3 to 5 weeks (6 days/week, 10 hrs/day) Percent of County Rd. 301 impact = 30% Percent of County Rd. 215 impact = 20% Percent of U.S. Hwy. 6 impact = 50% All vehicles will be licensed to meet DOT regulations. All permits will be obtained as required by Garfield County for trucking of heavy and/or wide loads. Dust control will be a daily construction activity taken to mitigate any public impact. STAGING AREAS: Right-of-way agreements are being obtained on Williams Production RMT, MaHaffey, and Puckett Land Company Properties for staging of valve set materials, tool trailers, and pipe for construction of the pipeline. Equipment will only remain within the staging areas for a minimal time period. Once the pipe has been strung for welding along the right-of-way, the staging areas will no longer be used. Rehabilitation and reseeding measures will be taken on all staging areas following construction. NITROGEN REQUIRED FOR PRESSURE -TEST: Nitrogen will be trucked to the ROW by a qualified service company to load and pressure up the pipeline to the required test pressure. The test pressure will be in accordance with DOT specifications in order to achieve a maximum operating pressure (MAOP) of 1440 psi. Once the pressure test has been successfully completed, the nitrogen will be discharged into the atmosphere. 1.5 REGULATORY PERMIT REQUIREMENTS The following sections outline the basic regulatory process that the project must complete prior to the start of construction. Table 1 contains a list of agency permits and actions. A detailed listing of highway crossing permits and other non -discretionary permits is not included. 1.5.1 Environmental Compliance Activities ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC applied to the Garfield County Planning Department for an Administrative permit to cross private lands. Wildlife, noxious weed management, cultural, and archeological surveys are being conducted and prepared in order to develop plans for mitigating environmental impacts as a result of the construction and operations of the pipeline project. Agency Permits and Actions Agency Name Permit/Action driving task Task Garfield County Administrative Permit Application Preparation US Army Corp of Engineers 404 CWA Permit Verification of coverage under NWP #12 Garfield County Road & Bridge Utility Permit Road Bore Plans & Profiles Colorado Department of Transportation Utility Permit Road Bore Plans & Profiles Union Pacific Railroad Crossing Permit Underground Bore Plans & Profiles Storm Water Discharge Permit State of Colorado CDPHE Application Preparation During construction, operations, and termination of the project, a copy of the complete POD, including all stipulations of conditions stipulated by Permitting Agencies, will be available at the construction site.. Also, the Environmental Inspector will carry a copy of the complete POD. The Company will obtain all required federal, state, and local permits. In addition to complying with the requirements in these permits, the project will also abide by the valid existing rights of all permittees, licensees, ROW holders, leases, mining claimants, and any other holders of valid authorizations on Private lands traversed by the project. 2. PROJECT PARTICIPANTS 2.1 PRIMARY PROJECT PARTICIPANTS Key participants in the project will include personnel from ETC Canyon Pipeline, any appropriate Agency lead, and the Contractor. 2.1.1 Project Personnel ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC. has identified specific positions and personnel for the project with authority to receive, act upon, and implement instructions from Garfield County or appropriate Agency. Overall management of the project will be performed by ETC Canyon Pipeline. The ETC Project Manager will be responsible for all consultants and actions relating to the environmental management program. ETC's Construction Inspector will be responsible for all inspection activities except environmental inspection. 2.1.2 Construction Personnel The pipeline spread will be constructed by a pipeline contractor who will have a Construction Manager located at the spread's construction yard. The pipeline Construction Manager will coordinate with the ETC Project Manager. 2.1.3 Agency Personnel Any authorized agent or representative of Garfield County, CDOT, UPRR, or Army Corp of Engineers. 3. PROJECT FACILITIES The project consists of permanent project facilities as well as temporary project facilities that will be necessary only during construction of the project. A 60 -foot wide work area will be required on private land during construction, of which 30 feet will be maintained as a permanent pipeline ROW. Other permanent project facilities include launchers, receivers, block valves, pipeline markers, and CP test stations. Permanent project facilities are discussed in greater detail below. 3.1 PERMANENT PROJECT FACILITIES 3.1.1 Facility Siting, Engineering, and Design The pipeline route has been selected to avoid as many areas of special concern as possible. These special areas include areas of critical environmental concern, cultural resource areas, paleontology resource areas, and areas of high visual quality. Other specific measures that have been implemented during the routing of the ROW include the following. • The pipeline will be installed adjacent to existing pipeline corridors. • When engineering and routing conditions permit, streams will be crossed perpendicular to the channel to minimize length of disturbance. • The pipeline has been sited so that it is not within 50 feet of a residence in residential areas. • Current land uses along the ROW include primarily agricultural, natural gas operations and pasture lands. The pipeline ROW does not cross recreational land. The design of the project's pipeline will be in conformance wit the requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 192, "Regulations for the Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline: Minimum Federal Safety Standards" U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. 4. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES The following section provides a description of each phase of standard construction along the ROW. 4.1 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE Construction activities will occur over an estimated 14 to 16 week period. Construction will begin with pipeline ROW clearing in early June, 2008, and end with pressure testing in late October 2008. Assuming a reasonable construction kickoff date, expedient construction progress, and limited weather-related delays, the reclamation and restoration of the ROW should be completed by November 2008. In residential areas, construction activities, except for pressure testing, will only occur between the hours of 7 A.M. and 5 P.M., six days a week (usually Monday to Saturday). 4.2 PROJECT AREA SURVEYING AND STAKING 4.2.1 Pre -Construction Phase Information from pre -construction surveys was used to help locate project facilities. Resources identified include: sensitive plant populations; cultural, archeological, paleontological resources; and wetlands and streams. Mitigation for sensitive areas that cannot be avoided is addressed in environmental compliance plans included in this document (e.g., Reclamation Plan, Stream Crossing and Wetland Protection Plan, and other general and site-specific environmental compliance plans). 4.2.1.1 Buried Utility Crossings Buried utility crossings may require extra workspace in order to store the additional subsoil material removed to place the pipe below the existing utility. Required utility line separations are determined on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the affected utility company prior to construction. 4.2.1.1 River, Stream, and Wetland Crossings There will be no additional width or staging areas permitted on federal surface. No wetlands or perennial streams will be crossed on federal surface managed by the BLM.. This procedure is in the POD for crossings on non-federal land only. River, stream, and wetland crossings typically require staging areas on both sides of the crossing. Staging areas are required for pipe storage and additional subsoil storage resulting from grading down of banks. Staging areas are also necessary when additional pipe burial depths require deeper trenches, and therefore additional subsoil storage requirements. On perennial stream and wetland crossings on private and state lands, staging areas will be located at least 50 feet from the stream bank or wetland boundary to maintain a buffer zone and avoid water. 4.2.2 Construction Phase The civil engineering surveys will be performed by Wagon Wheel Consulting, Inc. to identify the centerline of the pipeline and the boundaries of both sides of the approved working limits before construction activities occur in an area as follows: On private lands — Chaining stakes will be set at 200 -foot intervals along the centerline. In addition to the stakes, flagged or painted lath will be set at 400 - foot intervals (maximum), or as required to maintain line of sight, along the proposed centerline. The edges of the work limits will be marked at 200 -foot intervals (maximum), or as required to maintain line of sight, with flagged or painted lath. All extra workspace will be marked in a similar fashion and all four corners of each extra workspace will be marked by a flagged or painted lath. • Environmental Inspectors will be responsible for verifying that the limits of authorized construction work areas are staked and approved access roads are signed prior to construction. 4.3 PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE The following sections include general descriptions of the various pipeline construction phases. Also included in these sections are specific applicable mitigation requirements that will be implemented by the Contractor. The following operations are typical in a construction spread. 4.3.1 Clearing and Grading Clearing, grading, and other disturbance of soil and vegetation will be limited to the minimum area required for safe construction operations within the approved ROW and extra workspaces. Root systems will be left in place where feasible and where they so not pose a safety concern for workers or an impediment to equipment or rubber -tired vehicle access. The herbaceous vegetative crown will be maintained to the extent possible where blading of the ROW and extra workspaces are not necessary. Once clearing has been performed to remove any obstacles or debris, grading will follow to remove the topsoil and surface rock, and stockpile it within the edge of the ROW for redistribution following construction. All brush and other materials that are cleared will be windrowed within the ROW or in temporary use areas. Following construction, these materials will be dispersed over the ROW to impede future access along the ROW and to provide wildlife habitat unless ROW stipulations dictate otherwise. Trees will be voided of dirt and strategically placed on ROW to impede future access. 4.3.1.1 Clearing and Grading Requirements The Environmental Inspector will ensure that the Contractor implements the following mitigation measures during clearing and grading operations: • Clearing will be performed to preserve roots to the extent practicable, stockpile or dispose of vegetation wastes to maintain stability of the site, and provide erosion control. Trees will be cut with chain saws and/or mechanical shears/saws. Brush will generally be cut with a chain saw or similar equipment. Steep slopes will be graded properly to minimize erosion. Specific erosion control measures to be implemented are detailed in the Soil Conservation, Sedimentation, and Erosion Control Plan. • Vegetation cut during clearing operations will be stockpiled on the ROW (timber, etc.). In some cases trees, stumps, or slash may be scattered back over the ROW after seeding to aid in erosion control, and to block access along the ROW. • In order to reduce the amount of soil exposed to erosion, the Contractor will 1) minimize cuts and fills, and 2) will not use cut and fill construction techniques unless slopes exceed three percent where feasible. Topsoiling requirements are included in the Soil Conservation, Sedimentation, and Erosion Control Plan. • On state and private lands, cleared vegetation will be disposed of as requested by the property owner and approved by the Environmental Inspector. 4.3.2 Trenching Construction methods used to excavate a trench will vary depending on soils, terrain, and related factors. Where possible, rotary -trenching machines will be used. In situations such as steep slopes, unstable soils, high water table, or deep or wide trench requirements, conventional track type backhoes will generally be used. Measures will be taken to ensure that access is provided for property owners or tenants to move vehicles, equipment, and livestock across the ditch where necessary. Adequate precautions will also be taken to ensure that livestock are not prevented from reaching water sources because of the open ditch. Measures to be taken include contacting livestock operators, providing adequate crossing facilities, or other measures as needed. Contractor will also ensure that every half -mile that there is either a natural egress ramp in the trench (stream or road crossing) or a soft or hard plug ramp for wildlife and cattle to escape from the ditch. A typical ditch will be excavated approximately 36 inches wide at the bottom and the sides will be sloped to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) specifications. The depth of the ditch will be approximately 66 to 72 inches deep; however, it will vary with the conditions encountered. The cover from top of pipe to ground level as graded to finish ROW will be in conformance with DOT regulations. Occasionally, the ditch will be excavated to depths greater than the minimum values specified. Greater depths of cover will be required at unpaved road crossings, foreign pipeline crossings, streams, or other obstructions. As a minimum, the ditch will be excavated to a depth to allow a clearance of 24 inches between the ETC pipeline and other pipelines or underground facilities. Machine excavation will not be performed closer than 10 feet from any existing pipeline encountered in the ROW unless authorized by the pipeline owners/operators. Existing pipeline locations will be marked in the field and 48- hour prior notification given to the operator of the underground utility. Pipeline crossings of unsurfaced, lightly traveled, or rural roads will be made with a mechanical ditching machine or a backhoe. Installation at these locations, including cleanup and restoration of road surfaces, will usually be completed within one day. In such cases, provisions will be made to detour or control passage of traffic during construction. Where rock is encountered, tractor -mounted mechanical rippers or rock trenching equipment may be used to facilitate excavation. 4.3.2.1 Trenching Requirements ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC Environmental Inspector will ensure that the Contractor implements the following mitigation measures during trenching operations: • Trenching will be performed to minimize disturbance to soils generally by using a backhoe or trenching machine. Topsoiling requirements are included in the Soil Conservation, Sedimentation, and Erosion Plan. • No trench within 250 feet of a residence will be Left open for more than three days. 4.3.3 Boring Boring techniques will generally be used under paved highways to avoid disrupting traffic in accordance with the governing agency requirements and permitting agreements. For both cased and uncased crossings, the auger boring technique and the directional boring technique described below will be implemented. The auger boring technique involves excavating a bore pit on one side of the crossing and a receiving pit on the other side and utilizes an auger and power unit mounted on rails or a side boom suspended boring machine attached to a deadman The power unit drives the auger inside a heavy wall pipe casing segment until the power unit reaches the leading edge of the bore pit. The power unit is disconnected from the auger, backed up, and a segment of the carrier pipe is welded to the casing segment already driven. Additional auger and carrier pipe segments are added successively until the bore reaches the other side of the crossing in the receiving pit. Soil excavated by the auger is removed from the pit by a backhoe. Once through, the power unit backs out the auger one segment at a time, leaving the gas pipeline in place under the crossing. In the receiving pit, the casing segment is removed for use at the next crossing. The directional boring technique involves using a hydraulic powered machine to drill a near horizontal bore hole for great distances. This method utilizes conventional drill bits attached to drill pipe in order to drill a bore hole for the required length. Drilling muds (Bentonite) are pumped through the drill bit and in turn carry cuttings back along the drill pipe and are then recovered into tanks located at the power unit. All drilling muds are then filtered and recycled. Once the bore hole has been drilled to the desired length, the drill bit is removed and a backreamer is attached to the drillpipe. The backreamer is pulled back through the bore hole to clean and size the hole. Multiple sizes of backreamers are pulled through the borehole until the desired hole size is achieved. Once the final backreamer has been pushed through, the pre -welded and tested carrier pipe is then attached to the backreamer and pulled through the bore hole. The carrier pipe is then welded to the main pipeline at each end. 4.3.4 Pipe Installation Pipe installation will include stringing, bending for horizontal or vertical angles in the alignment, welding the pipe segments together, x-ray/inspection, coating the joint areas to prevent corrosion, and then lowering -in and padding as described in greater detail below. 4.3.4.1 Stringing Line pipe will be shipped directly from the manufacturer by trucks to the ROW. Each individual joint of pipe will be unloaded by cranes or tractors equipped with side booms and slings, and strung parallel to the ditch. Sufficient pipe for road or stream crossings will be stockpiled at staging areas near the crossings. Stringing operations will be coordinated with trenching and installation activities to properly manage the construction time at a particular tract of land. Gaps will be left at access points across the ditch to allow crossing of the ROW. 4.3.4.2 Bending After the joints of pipe are strung along the ditch but before the joints are welded together, individual joints of the pipe will be bent to accommodate horizontal and vertical changes in direction. Field bends will be made utilizing a hydraulically operated bending machine. Where the deflection of a bend exceeds the allowable limits for a field -bent pipe, factory (induction) bends will be installed. 4.3.4.3 Welding After the pipe joints are bent, the pipe is lined up end-to-end and clamped into position. The pipe is then welded in conformance with 49 CFR Part 192, Subpart E. "Welding of Steel Pipelines" and API 1104, "Standard for Welding Pipelines and Related Facilities," latest edition. 4.3.4.4 X -Ray Inspection All welds will be visually inspected by a qualified inspector and by non- destructive radiographic methods. At a minimum, radiographic inspection will be conducted in accordance with DOT requirements. A specialized contractor, certified to perform radiographic inspection, will be employed to perform this work. Any defects will be repaired or cut out as required under the specified regulations and standards. 4.3.4.5 Coating To prevent corrosion, the pipe will be externally coated with fusion bonded epoxy coating prior to delivery. After welding, field joints will be coated with a synergy coating. Before the pipe is lowered into the ditch, the pipeline coating will be visually inspected and tested with an electronic detector, and any faults or scratches ("holidays") will be repaired. 4.3.4.6 Lowering -In and Padding Once the pipe coating operation has been completed, a section of the pipe will be lowered into the ditch. Side -boom tractors will be used to simultaneously lift the pipe, position it over the ditch, and lower it in place. Inspection will be conducted to verify that minimum cover is provided; the trench bottom is free of rocks, debris, etc.; external pipe coating is not damaged; and the pipe is properly fitted and installed into the ditch. Specialized padding machines will be used to sift soil fines from the excavated subsoils to provide rock -free pipeline padding and bedding. In rocky areas, padding material or rock shield will be used to protect the pipe. 4.3.5 Backfilling Backfilling will begin after a section of the pipe has been successfully placed in the ditch and final inspection has been completed. Backfill will be conducted using a bulldozer, rotary auger backfiller, padding machine or other suitable equipment. Backfilling the trench will generally use the subsoil previously excavated from the trench, except in rocky areas where imported select fill material maybe needed. Backfill will be graded and compacted, where necessary for ground stability, by being tamped or walked in with a wheeled or track vehicle. Compaction will be performed to 95% maximum density as determined by AASHTO T-99. Backfill of trenches will not be performed where the soil is frozen to the extent that large consolidated masses are formed that will not "break down". Contractor will then re -spread the topsoil to return the surface to its original grade. In agricultural areas, the Environmental Inspector will test the backfill to ensure that it has been replaced at the same compaction density as the adjacent undisturbed soil. Any excavated materials or materials unfit for backfill will be utilized or properly disposed of in conformance with applicable laws or regulations. 4.3.5.1 Backfilling Requirements ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC, Construction Inspector and Environmental Inspector will ensure that the Contractor implements the following mitigation measures during backfilling operations: • Trench breakers, to prevent groundwater migration, will be constructed as defined in the project's Soil Conservation, Sedimentation, and Erosion Control Plan. The project's Construction Inspectors will approve locations in the field sites. 4.3.5.2 Backfilling Requirement Variance Request The Contractor will place a mound over the trench approximately 0.5 feet to account for subsidence. On federal lands, a variance is required to eliminate the mound. On private lands, written authorization from the property owner is required to eliminate the mound. 4.3.6 Pressure Testing The entire pipeline will be tested in compliance with DOT regulations (49 CFR Part 192). Prior to filling the pipeline for a pressure test, each section of the pipeline will be cleaned by passing reinforced poly pigs through the interior of the line. Incremental segments of the pipeline will then be filled with nitrogen, pressurized, and held for the duration of the test. The length of each segment tested will depend on topography. Typically, the pressure tests of individual segments will be conducted in sequence. Nitrogen for the pressure test will be provided by a qualified company. In Colorado, nitrogen may be discharged directly into the atmosphere. Notification to all nearby residents as well as the Garfield County Dispatch Center will be made prior to the pressure test and blow down. 4.3.6.1 Pressure Testing Requirements ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC, Environmental and Construction Inspectors will ensure that the Contractor implements the following mitigation measures during pressure testing operations: • Test nitrogen will be procured from an approved service company.. • Depressurization will be performed in accordance with measures defined in the Pressure Test Plan and project permits. 4.3.7 Cleanup and Restoration Cleanup and restoration of the surface along the ROW and any temporary workspaces will be performed by removing any construction debris and by performing final grading to the finished contour. Steps will be taken to minimize erosion, restore the natural ground contour, and account for trench settling as described in the Soil Conservation, Sedimentation, and Erosion Control Plan. Restoration seeding and planting will also be performed in accordance with landowner or BLM requirements and as described in the project's Reclamation Plan. 4.3.7.1 Cleanup and Restoration Requirements ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC Environmental Inspector will ensure that the Contractor implements the following mitigation measures during cleanup and restoration activities: • The Contractor will ensure that rocks larger than four inches in any shape or dimension are removed from all segregated topsoil in agricultural and residential areas. • Rocks on the ROW will be removed by the Contractor to approximate pre -construction conditions. Rocks left on the ROW will be scattered in a random manner. Rocks removed from the ROW will be disposed at a project approved disposal site. • All existing improvements, such as fences, gates, irrigation ditches, and cattle guards, will be maintained and repaired by the Contractor to at least preconstruction condition and to the satisfaction of the landowner to minimize disturbance to the public. • No topsoil will be used for pipeline padding. • No tailings from the proposed boring areas will be spread or stored on federal surface. 4.3.8 Residential Areas Special construction activities will be enacted when crossing through residential areas. The following construction practices will be implemented: • If the trench is left open overnight within 250 feet of a residence, it will be fenced to mitigate safety concerns. • Owners of private roads along the route will be notified at least 24 hours in advance of planned road crossings. • Private road crossings will be completed within three hours and roads will be restored to pre -construction condition or better. • Access to and from residences will be maintained at all times unless expressed authorization is obtained from the landowner. • Construction activities, except for pressure testing, will only occur between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, six days a week (usually Monday to Saturday) in residential areas. • No trench within 250 feet of a residence will be left open for more than three days. If the trench is left open overnight within 100 feet of a residence. Contractor will fence the area to mitigate safety concerns. • In residential areas, topsoil replacement (i.e., importation of topsoil) is an acceptable alternative to topsoil segregation. 4.3.9 Livestock Barrier and Other Livestock Issues: Prior to construction, Wagon Wheel Consulting, Inc. will meet with affected ranchers to discuss their concerns and to explain pipeline construction activities that may impact livestock. Fences crossing the ROW will be braced, cut, and temporarily fitted with gates to permit passage. Prior to cutting the fences, the Company will notify the ranchers in order to give them the opportunity to be present when the fence is cut. During construction, the opening will be controlled as necessary to prevent the escape of livestock. Existing fences will be replaced and braces left in place upon completion of construction activities. During construction, Contractor will take care not to obstruct or damage gates or cattleguards. Those damaged or made inoperable will be repaired to the agency and/or landowner satisfaction. Wagon Wheel Consulting will ensure that livestock barriers are in place where the pipeline construction has created possible problems. The preferred method is to create rock faces or other natural barriers where available. Where this will not or may not work in the opinion of the Authorized Officer, a 4 -wire let down fence will be constructed as specified in the Reclamation Plan. 4.3.9.1 Livestock Related Requirements ETC Environmental and Construction Inspectors will ensure that the Contractor implements the following mitigation measures relating to fencing: • The Contractor will repair all damaged livestock facilities (fences, water sources) to the landowner's satisfaction. These facilities will be left in as good as or better condition than the pre -construction condition. The Contractor will install temporary fences when necessary to prevent livestock movement across fences temporarily removed for construction. 4.3.10 Health and Safety 4.3.10.1 Health and Safety Requirements ETC's Construction Inspectors will ensure that the measures included in the Safety Plan and the following measures and relating to health and safety are implemented: • Contractor will comply with requirements contained in the Fire Prevention and Suppression Plan. • Contractor will cease normal pipeline construction activities by sunset. Nighttime construction will not be permitted unless approved by ETC or authorized agent. • The Contractor in accordance with federal, state, or local requirements will provide water, or other means, to control dust. Contractor will comply with federal, state, and local air quality emission standards and regulations. • Contractor will provide dust control in construction areas within 500 feet of residences and highways as directed by the project's Construction and Environmental Inspectors. • If the trench is left open ovemight within 100 feet of a residence, Contractor will fence the area to mitigate safety concerns. • No dredged or fill material will be discharged in the proximity of a public water supply intake (municipal watersheds). • The Contractor will ensure that equipment is properly maintained to reduce emissions. 4.3.11 Waste Disposal ETC's Construction Inspectors will ensure that the following measures relating to waste disposal are implemented: 4.3.11.1 Waste Disposal Requirements • No littering will be allowed on the ROW. Construction and operations sites will be maintained in a sanitary condition at all times. Waste materials at these sites will be disposed of promptly at an appropriate waste disposal site. Contractor will dispose of excess or unsuitable materials at commercial disposal sites, commercial recycling centers, and/or disposal sites. • Contractor will comply with the hazardous waste disposal requirements included in the Hazardous Materials Management and Spill Prevention and Countermeasure Plan. • Human wastes, temporarily located within self-contained facilities (port -o -pots), will be removed from the ROW and disposed of in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 5. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC will be responsible for the monitoring of the operations of the pipeline once construction is completed. Maintenance and operating personnel will be coordinated from the district office along the system so that any area can be reached within a short period in case of an emergency or malfunction. These personnel will be qualified and trained employees of ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC. Environmental Compliance 1. Pipeline Environmental Management Process 2. Organizational Overflow 2.1 Project Managers 2.2 Environmental Managers 2.3 Environmental Inspectors 2.4 Threatened 2.5 Biological, Cultural Resources & Paleontological Monitors 2.6 Construction Managers 2.7 Construction Inspectors 3. Orientation and Training 1. PIPELINE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROCESS ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC is committed to designing, constructing, and operating the project in compliance with all federal, state, and local permits and requirements. To ensure that this is accomplished, ETC will implement the following strategies as the framework of the project's environmental management program. • Environmental Training: Environmental training and awareness programs will be conducted prior to construction on all environmental requirements. All project personnel working on the right-of-way will be required to attend environmental training. • Environmental Inspection: ETC's Environmental Inspectors will have a visible presence on the project. During construction, they will observe and document environmental compliance, as well as actively identify and anticipate potential environmental compliance concerns ahead of construction. • Open Communication: Environmental and construction representatives will interact daily and will ensure that all verbal discussions and written documentation are responsive at all times. All project personnel will interact as frequently as necessary to ensure that environmental information, concerns, and issues requiring resolution are communicated in a timely manner. 2. ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC. has filed and will comply with Garfield County procedures and associated stipulations and conditions. ETC acknowledges these stipulations as a condition and responsibility for the use of these public lands. The ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC Environmental Compliance Management Program roles and responsibilities are summarized below. 2.1 PROJECT MANAGER Responsibilities include: • Successful completion of the ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC ETC project. • Coordinating among the Construction Manager and Environmental Manager. • Consulting with the appropriate agencies on changes of project work that affect the mitigation program or sensitive resources. • Acting as the arbitrator between construction and environmental considerations if an internal conflict arises. • The Project Manager will be an ETC employee. The Chief Construction Inspector will report to the Project Manager. 2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER The Environmental Manager is the ultimate authority for project environmental compliance and successful implementation of the environmental compliance management program. The Environmental Manager is responsible for directing the development and implementation of the pre -construction environmental planning, permitting and conformance activities, the environmental inspection program, and environmental training. Other responsibilities include policy and management level communications with ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC management, federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Additional responsibilities include: • communicating frequently with the Environmental Inspector and Contractor regarding environmental inspection and compliance activities; • maintaining communication with regulatory agencies; • coordinating with management level jurisdictional agency representatives (Garfield County) in issues relating to environmental compliance; • advising on the interpretation of environmental compliance requirements; • ensuring that sufficient staff resources are available to successfully implement the environmental compliance management program; • interfacing with and advising project management regarding environmental compliance, • preparing environmental status reports; • reporting hazardous material spills in accordance with the Hazardous Materials Management and Spill Prevention and Countermeasures Plan; and • Coordinating with various project representatives, as necessary, to resolve issues when performing project troubleshooting on environmental compliance issues. 2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR The Environmental Inspector will be assigned to the entire environmental compliance inspection process. In addition to performing inspection duties the Environmental Inspector will be responsible for the following: • coordinating with the Project Manager and the Chief Inspector on a daily basis; • providing key liaison role in coordinating attendees and facilitating agreements in the field, as appropriate, with agency representatives; • Overseeing environmental training activities. The Environmental Inspector will be at work areas during clearing, construction, and reclamation operations, including seeding. The Environmental Inspector will oversee: the construction process as defined in the Plan of Development, environmental permits, and Garfield County Administrative Permit. The Environmental Inspectors is the key field staff responsible for ensuring pipeline construction activities comply with all applicable mitigation requirements contained in the Plan of Development, environmental permits, and project stipulations contained in the Row Grant. The Environmental Inspector will directly represent ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC and have authority to enforce the environmental requirements of the POD. He will act as a liaison between the construction personnel and agency field representatives. In this capacity, he will coordinate regularly with the various Construction Inspectors to ensure that the Construction Inspectors are apprised of the status of environmental issues in their respective areas. Additionally, the Environmental Inspector will work in conjunction with the construction contractor representatives and agency field representatives. The Environmental Inspector will have in his vehicle at all times, a copy of the Plan of Development, environmental permits, and project stipulations contained in the ROW Grant, Environmental Inspectors will document construction contractor conformance with project mitigation requirements, permit conditions, and environmental specifications on a daily basis. The Environmental Inspector will be on a peer status with other project construction inspection staff. The Environmental Inspector will be responsible for determining non-compliance activities and anticipating activities and situations that could result in non-compliance to Plan of Development, environmental permits, and project stipulations contained in the ROW Grant. Environmental Inspectors will have a significant role to play in suggesting methods to bring construction activity into compliance and/or to temporarily halt certain activities that may cause damage to sensitive environmental resources. In this capacity, the Environmental Inspector will work in conjunction with the Construction Inspector as applicable. Under ordinary circumstances, or unless otherwise necessary, the Environmental Inspectors will exercise such "stop work" authority only after consulting with ETCs Chief Inspector. The Environmental Inspectors will use sound professional judgment in exercising these authorities and will not stop work unless there is a situation that could: 1) cause serious injury or harm to persons or property, 2) harm threatened or endangered species or protected cultural resources, or 3) violate certain federal or state codes. The Environmental Inspector will be equipped with a cellular phone, measuring equipment, and record keeping equipment to perform compliance activities. 2.4 THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES MONITORS At this time, there are no requirements for separate Threatened and Endangered Species Monitors on the project. Sensitive plant populations have been avoided and will be flagged in accordance with project requirements. 2.5 BIOLOGICAL, CULTERAL RESOURCE AND PALEONTOLOGICAL MONITORS At this time, there are no requirements for Cultural Resource Monitors on the project. Paleontological Monitors will also be present in areas requiring paleontological monitors. Responsibilities for these monitors include: • monitoring resource protection within specific areas of expertise (i.e. paleontological); • being available at the request of the Lead Environmental Inspector; and • observing construction activities, documenting work, and submitting reports to the Environmental Inspector, according to their respective disciplines. 2.6 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Responsibilities include: • completion of the construction project, including the pipeline and meter stations; • notifying the Environmental Manager of changes in the project work so that appropriate environmental reviews can take place; and • working with the Environmental Inspector to evaluate and improve the implementation of the environmental compliance management program, as construction progresses. • coordinating with ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC construction contractors, Construction Inspector and Environmental Inspector for all construction -related issues; and • supervising compliance with construction, safety, and environmental mitigation measures identified in the Plan of Development. 2.7 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTORS Responsibilities include; • conducting quality control construction inspections within area of expertise; and • providing support in monitoring and reporting compliance with the environmental compliance management program. 3. ORIENTATION AND TRAINING Training is an integral tool for achieving environmental compliance. The environmental training program will be developed to target every level of the organization (management and workforce). The training program will distribute various products to communicate and reinforce the compliance message, including a quick -reference handbook. Topics to be addressed during training will include biological resources, cultural resources, erosion control, fire prevention, hazardous materials spill prevention and control measures and other project requirements. In addition to the environmental training program, the Contractor is responsible for providing safety training that includes topics such as construction practices around overhead electrical transmission lines, buried utilities, and other safety related issues. Soil Conservation, Sedimentation & Erosion Plan 1. Introduction 1.1 Objectives 1.2 Responsibilities 1.2.1 Company 1.2.2 Contractor 1.3 Coordination 1.4 Related Plans and Drawings 2. Soil Conservation 2.1 General Consideration 2.1.1 Flagging 2.1.2 Environmental Training 2.1.3 Clearing 2.2 Topsoil Conservation 2.2.1 Trench Line Only Topsoil Salvage 2.2.2 Trench and Spoil Side Topsoil Salvage 2.2.3 Full-width Topsoil Salvage 2.2.4 General Requirements 3. Erosion and Sediment Control 3.1 General Considerations 3.2 Erosion Control Methods 3.2.1 Sediment Barriers 3.2.1.1 General Requirements 3.2.1.2 Straw Bales 3.2.1.3 Silt Fences 3.2.2 Waterbars 3.2.3 Trench Breakers 3.2.4 Trench Dewatering 3.2.5 Mulching 3.2.5.1 Mulch as Temporary Erosion Control 3.2.5.2 Mulch as Permanent Erosion Control 3.2.5.3 Straw Mulch 3.2.5.4 Wood Fiber Mulch 3.3 Dust Control 4. Monitoring and Maintenance 4.1 Construction Monitoring 4.2 Post-Construction Monitoring 4.2.1 Post-Construction Maintenance of Temporary Erosion Control Measures 1. INTRODUCTION This Soil Conservation, Sedimentation, and Erosion Control Plan (Plan) describes measures to be taken by the ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC (Company) and its contractors (Contractor) to protect topsoil; to control and minimize soil erosion and resulting sedimentation, to encourage revegetation, restoration, and stabilization of disturbed soils on the project; and to protect the pipeline from erosion during and after pipeline construction and restoration. Measures identified in this plan apply to work within the defined project right-of-way (ROW), access roads, all work and storage areas, and other areas used during construction of the project. This plan was developed as the implementing document for relevant mitigation measures for the ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC project. This plan was also prepared as part of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan as required under Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 122-124. (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit for Storm Water Discharges.) 1.1 OBJECTIVES Short-term objectives of this plan are to conserve and protect topsoil, to control erosion and sedimentation, to protect water quality and aquatic resources, to encourage exclamation/revegetation success, and to minimize impacts to adjacent land uses and ecological resources. Properly executed construction practices, and ongoing evaluation by environmental and construction inspectors, and Contractor personnel, will ensure the continued functioning of erosion and sediment control measures. Long-term objectives include control of erosion and sedimentation, as well as restoration of topography, water resources, soils, and vegetation to a condition similar to that, which existed prior to construction. Monitoring activities during the construction, operations, and maintenance phases will evaluate the success of the erosion control and revegetation efforts. In addition, as described in the Plan of Development (Section 5.2) and the Reclamation Plan (Section 6.3). 1.2 RESPONSIBILITIES 1.2.1 Company The Company will be responsible for ensuring that the Contractor meets the standards defined in this plan to retain topsoil where required and to install and maintain sediment and erosion control measures. Additionally, the Company will be responsible for meeting the long-term restoration and soil stabilization standards after the project is completed. 1.2.2 Contractor The Contractor will be responsible for conducting grading and topsoil separation activities, installing and maintaining temporary and permanent erosion control measures, and restoring original contours on the ROW according to the standards detailed in this plan and related plans listed in Section 1.4. The Contractor is responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of the installed devices and correcting any conditions that do not meet the specifications of this plan. ETC's Environmental and Construction Inspectors will ensure that the Contractor properly installs and maintains erosion control measures. Installation of most erosion control devices will be performed during the construction phase. Erosion control measures implemented during construction may include waterbars, trench breakers, silt fence sediment barriers, straw bale sediment barriers, interim mulching, tackifier application, and culvert installation. Work related to permanent erosion control measures implemented during restoration may include seedbed preparation, seeding, planting, waterbars, trench breakers, permanent mulching, erosion control matting, silt fence sediment barriers, and straw bale sediment barriers. 1.3 COORDINATION This plan has been prepared through consultation and coordination with the Company, regulatory agencies, and landowners. The Company will be responsible for distributing copies of this plan to all appropriate agencies, construction personnel, and on request, to private landowners. It will be the responsibility of the Company to maintain coordination and communication with Garfield County. 1.4 RELATED PLANS AND DRAWINGS This plan is related to other plans contained in the Plan of Development (POD). The Contractor will be responsible for complying with the requirements of all these plans, including: • Construction Alignment Sheets • Stream Crossing and Wetland Protection Plan • Reclamation Plan • Hazardous Material Management and Spill Prevention and Countermeasure Plan 2. SOIL CONSERVATION MEASURES 2.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 2.1.1 Flagging As described in Section 4.2.2, "Construction Phase", of the POD, the Company will flag and/or stake the boundaries of the ROW, extra workspace, ancillary areas and any sensitive areas prior to construction. The Contractor will install additional flagging or fencing as determined by ETC's Environmental Inspectors to protect sensitive resources located near the ROW, and will ensure that the construction crews clearly understand and respect the flagging, fencing, and/or staking. Flagging spacing intervals, also described in Section 4.2.2 of the POD, will be shortened if necessary to ensure that flagging is visible, especially in areas with rabidly changing topography or dense vegetation. 2.1.2 Environmental Training All workers taking part ion the project will attend an environmental training program that will include discussion of general erosion and sediment control requirements, proper clearing and grading methods, and the importance of protecting sensitive resources on the project. Crews specializing in erosion control tasks will be given additional training on installation and maintenance methods. 2.1.3 Clearing Clearing requirements are defined in Section 4.3.1, "Clearing and Grading", of the POD. Trees will be cut with chain saws and/or mechanical shears/saws. Brush will generally be cut with a hydro -axe or similar equipment. Vegetation cut during clearing operations will be removed from the ROW (merchantable timber, posts, etc.) or will be chipped or shredded within the ROW. In some cases trees, stumps, or slash may be scattered back over the ROW after seeding to aid in erosion control, and to block access along the ROW. The Company and land management agency representatives will coordinate in the field to designate areas where unmerchantable timber can be made available to the public for firewood. This wood will be cut in 6 to 8 ft. lengths, and stockpiled on the ROW or within approved temporary extra workspaces at points where the ROW crosses access roads (in a manner such that the stockpiled wood will not hinder reclamation efforts). ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC may require approval of additional extra workspace in areas where the land management agency or the landowner requests stacking of firewood especially in areas where construction workspace is limited. Disposition of vegetation (timber, firewood, brush, slash) will meet the requirements of the landowner or Authorized Agency. No material will be placed outside the approved work limits. Approved work limits are defined as the legal ROW plus approved extra workspace. Clearing, grading and other disturbance of soil and vegetation will be limited to the minimum area required for safe construction operations within the approved ROW. Root systems will be left in place where feasible and where they do not pose a safety concern for workers or an impediment to equipment or rubber -tired vehicle access. The herbaceous vegetative crown will be maintained to the extent possible where blading of the ROW is not necessary. In areas of special resource concern as determined in the field by Garfield County and Environmental Inspectors during pre -construction reviews, clearing of the ROW may be limited to less than 75 feet to protect significant vegetation. 2.2 TOPSOIL CONSERVATION Topsoil will be salvaged and protected along the pipeline route to facilitate revegetation of the ROW after construction is complete. Areas where the majority of surface material is rock, will not be topsoiled. All topsoil will be removed up to a depth of 6 inches in accordance with the topsoil method specified in each reclamation with, or as directed by the land manager or landowner. 2.2.1 Trench Line Only Topsoil Salvage As detailed in the Stream Crossing and Wetland Protection Plan, topsoil will be salvaged from over the trench line only in wetlands and where subsoil grading is not necessary. This topsoil will be stored separately from trench subsoil and will be replaced over the trench line once backfilling is complete. 2.2.2 Trench and Spoil Side Topsoil Salvage Topsoil will be stripped from over the trench line and the adjacent subsoil storage areas. This method will be specified when subsoil grading is not necessary. 2.2.3 Full -Width Topsoil Salvage This topsoil salvage method will be used if ROW grading is needed to create a level work area (e.g., for a side hill cut, etc.), or if requested by the landowner. In general, topsoil (or the top 6 inches) will be stripped and separated from trench spoil, for the width of the ROW, or 75 feet. Topsoil will first be stripped from the entire area to be graded and then stored separately from the subsoil. NO TOPSOIL WILL BE USED FOR PIPELINE PADDING. 2.2.4 General Requirements The following guidelines apply to salvaging topsoil, unless otherwise approved by the Environmental and Construction Inspector. • All available topsoil will be salvaged, up to a maximum of 12 inches, unless otherwise directed by the landowner. • Salvaged topsoil will be kept separate from subsoil and protected throughout subsequent construction activities to prevent mixing that could potentially inhibit reclamation of the ROW. • To protect topsoil, dry drainages or washes that cross the ROW will not be blocked with spoil piles. This will be accomplished by placing spoil on the banks of the drainage or by leaving adequate gaps in the spoil piles of wider dry drainages so that the ROW can drain. Where dictated by slope and the proximity of a dry drainage running parallel (or nearly so) to the ROW, either within or immediately adjacent tot he ROW, and if deemed necessary by the Environmental Inspector, sediment barriers may be installed to prevent spoil and topsoil from entering the drainage. 2.3 RESTORATION After the final installation of the pipeline, all disturbed portions of the construction areas (including the ROW, travel routes, and staging areas) will be returned to pre -construction grades and contours. Topsoil will then be replaced over the ROW from the area in which it was stripped. Revegetation will be the primary method to stabilize soils and ensure permanent erosion control over the long term. Revegetation techniques, including decompaction and seeding are presented in detail in the Reclamation Plan. Every effort will be made to complete final cleanup and installation of permanent erosion control measures within 30 days after final backfilling is completed. Permanent waterbars, berms and/or sediment barriers (e.g., straw bales and/or silt fences) will be installed across the ROW up slope of streams, rivers, and wetlands. Mulch or fiber matting will be applied to disturbed surfaces within 100 feet of the crossing unless otherwise directed. Additional details relevant to waterbody and wetland restoration are discussed in the Stream Crossing and Wetland Protection Plan. Information on revegetation procedures at waterbody crossings is presented in the Reclamation Plan. 3. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL 3.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS The following general environmental protection measures will be implemented to minimize environmental impacts during construction and operation of the project. • All personnel, vehicles, and equipment will stay in the designated construction area. Access roads outside of the construction area will be designated by the Company. All staking, flagging and exclusion fencing will be respected. • Temporary erosion/sediment control devices will be installed immediately after initial soil disturbance and will be maintained throughout construction and restoration, as necessary, until replaced by permanent erosion control measures. If possible, cleanup will be completed and permanent erosion control measures will be installed within 30 days after the trench is backfilled to aid in site stabilization. • An Environmental Inspector will be employed in the field during construction to verify compliance with the environmental protection measures. • Disturbance during construction will be limited to the minimum necessary to safely and efficiently complete construction activities. • Construction, clean up, and reclamation will be completed as quickly as possible to keep the time period between grading, trench excavation, backfilling, and final restoration/reclamation to a minimum. If weather conditions preclude final reclamation of a site (excluding woody plantings, if applicable) immediately following construction, the Company will meet with agency representatives to discuss viable reclamation alternatives. • A stockpile of erosion control materials including straw bales, silt fences, erosion control matting and geotextile fabric will be stored at each of the staging areas during the entire period that construction disturbances are taking place. Materials will be stored for planned use during construction, and additional quantities will be maintained for maintenance and emergency use. 3.2 EROSION CONTROL METHODS Temporary control measures are designed to effectively reduce erosion and sedimentation to sensitive resources during construction. These temporary erosion control measures will be installed concurrently with construction earthwork and will be maintained throughout the course of construction. When necessary, these measures may be left in place along with permanent measures during the post construction period until effective revegetation has been reestablished. Sediment barriers and waterbars (as described below) will be the primary measures for temporary erosion control used on the project. Interim erosion control measures are designed to temporarily stabilize portions of the disturbed construction area near sensitive resources if construction is delayed for significant periods following disturbance. If final clean up of pipeline construction areas and installation of permanent erosion control measures is not completed in an area within 30 days following backfilling, mulch will be applied on slopes within 100 feet of water bodies (as defined in Section 1.3 of the Stream Crossing and Wetland Protection Plan) and wetlands. Mulch or erosion control matting will also be applied on slopes greater than 30 percent and as determined by the Environmental and Construction Inspector, if construction or restoration is interrupted for extended periods. Additional discussion of interim mulching is included I the Upland Erosion control, Revegetation, and Maintenance Plan and Section 3.2.5.1 of this plan. • Permanent erosion control measures are designed to minimize erosion and sedimentation after construction until revegetation efforts have effectively stabilized the construction area. Installation of permanent erosion control measures should be performed within 30 days following backfilling of the trench. In general, temporary erosion control measures will be removed after permanent erosion control measures have been installed. The following sections review materials, installation requirements, and performance criteria for temporary, interim and permanent erosion and sediment control measures. 3.2.1 Sediment Barriers Straw bale sediment barriers and silt fence sediment barriers are temporary sediment barriers designed to slow down water flow and to intercept suspended sediment conveyed by sheet slow, while allowing runoff to continue down gradient. These installations are used to prevent sediment delivery off of the construction area as well as to divert water off the construction area. Temporary sediment barriers will be installed at the following locations immediately after initial ground disturbance: o Across the ROW at the base of slopes where the ROW crosses roadways, waterbodies, springs, wetlands, impoundments and other sensitive resources; o Along the edge of the ROW adjacent to and up slope of roadways waterbodies, springs, wetlands, impoundments, or other sensitive resources; o Around topsoil or subsoil piles where necessary (e.g., adjacent to waterbodies or wetlands). The requirement to install a sediment barrier is dependent on the slope angle (when a hillside slopes in multiple directions, the slopes can offOset each other and reduce the need for sediment barriers), slope length, and soil type (texture and course fragments content). While typically used only during construction, silt fences and straw bale sediment barriers may be left in place following seeding possibly for a complete growing season. 3.2.1.1 General Requirements Straw bale or silt fence sediment barriers placed at the toe of a slope will be at least 6 feet from the toe of the slope, where possible, in order to increase ponding volume. The ends of the sediment barrier will be turned upslope to capture sediment. Sediment barriers will be placed so as not to hinder construction activities and outside of (above the high water mark) active stream channels. If silt fences or straw bale sediment barriers are placed across the construction area (adjacent to waterbodies, wetlands, or roads) where construction traffic is allowed to cross, provisions will be made for traffic flow. An approximately 15 -foot -wide gap will be provided along the silt fence or straw bale row, with the ends of the sediment barrier turned slightly upslope. A drivable earth berm, if approved by the field representative will be installed and maintained across the gap immediately upslope of the sediment barrier (ends of the sediment barrier will tie into the drivable earth berm). Alternately, straw bales will be installed across the gap with 24 inches of overlap with the adjacent sediment barrier at the end of each day. If sediment loading is noted during regular inspections of temporary sediment barriers to be at or greater than 40 percent of barrier capacity, sediment behind the barrier will be spread on the disturbed ROW uphill of the sediment barrier. Loose stakes, loosely abutted bales, damaged bales, or damaged or undermined sections of silt fence will be repaired or replaced as necessary. 3.2.1.2 Straw Bales Straw bale sediment barriers consist of a row of tightly abutted straw bales placed perpendicular to the runoff direction with the ends turned upslope. The barriers are typically one bale high, placed on the fiber -cut edge in a 4 -inch trench (tie not in contact with the ground), and anchored securely with two wooden stakes driven through each bale. A small amount of soil is then piled across the upslope side of the straw bale barrier. When straw bales are used as a temporary substitute for waterbars, the same spacing noted for waterbars will be used (see Section 3.2.2). 3.2.1.3 Silt Fences Commercial filter fabrics, with sufficient strength to prevent failure will be provided by the Contractor. The height of a silt fence will not exceed 36 inches and the fabric will be cut from a continuous roll of fabric with splices only at support posts, with a minimum 6 -inch overlap and both ends of fabric securely attached to the post. Support posts will be a maximum of 10 feet apart. The bottom edge of silt fences will be installed in a trench excavated approximately 4 inches wide by 6 inches deep and refilled with compacted soil, unless on-site constraints dictate otherwise (e.g., rock). Silt fences will be attached to supporting posts by staples or wire. If additional support is needed to contain we spoil, or to provide added protection near a sensitive resource (as determined by the Environmental Inspector), either wire mesh or straw bales may be placed immediately behind the silt fence on the down -gradient side. If wire mesh is used, the wire will be attached tot he support posts, prior to installation of the fabric, with heavy duty wire staples at least 1 inch long, wire ties, or hog rings. The wire will be keyed into the trench at least 2 inches, and extended up the posts to the top of the filter fabric. 3.2.2 Waterbars Water bars are utilized in various forms (e.g., drivable berms across travel ways, water bars on slopes) during project construction and after final grade restoration. Waterbars are intended to intercept water traveling down a disturbed slope and divert water off disturbed soil into stable, well -vegetated, or adjacent rocky areas. Temporary waterbars will be installed concurrently with initial grading operations and will be maintained throughout construction. Permanent waterbars will be installed after the ROW grade is restored. Waterbars will also be installed near the base of slopes adjacent to wetlands and watercourses except at those specific sites where, in the judgment of the Environmental Inspector, waterbars are not necessary to prevent discharge of sediment into a wetland or watercourse. On slopes, the spacing for temporary and permanent waterbars will be as follows: Slope (%) Spacing (feet) 5-15 300 >15-30 200 >30 100 Alternative spacing may be requested by the landowner for isolated, site-specific areas and conditions (i.e., in areas of highly erodible soils). Waterbar spacing is based on a site-specific evaluation of the ROW and standard construction protective measures. This spacing takes into account the soils, timing of construction, and area of disturbance anticipated for construction of the project. Waterbars will be sited so that they do not outlet into sensitive resource areas (cultural sites, rare plants sites, etc.). On private and state lands, if a waterbar outlet into a sensitive resource is unavoidable, an Environmental Inspector will ensure that measures are implemented to minimize impacts. If the situation warrants an increase to the waterbar spacing intervals, variances will be coordinated by the Environmental Inspector with the landowner, as appropriate. Criteria to be considered for variances will include: • slope angle (slopes with effective side -slopes may not require waterbars) • slope length (broken terrain may reduce effective slope length) • soil type (texture and coarse fragment content) • visual sensitivity • landowner requests Except for site-specific situations as determined by the Environmental and Construction Inspector, (e.g., extremely long slopes with highly erodible soils), temporary waterbars will not be constructed on slopes with less than five -percent gradient. Waterbars are not typically installed in residential or active agricultural areas. Waterbars will be constructed of existing suitable material (compacted soil), a series of tightly abutted straw bales, excelsior logs, or burlap bags filled with native soil. The installation angle will be approximately 2 to 5 percent downslope (as measured by a hand-held clinometer or level) and will extend beyond the edge of the disturbed construction area. Where possible, waterbars will discharge into stable, non-erosive (vegetated or rocky) receiving areas. In isolated instances where waterbars discharge into unstable or highly erosive areas without rock or vegetation, as approved by the Environmental and Construction Inspector, flow energy dissipaters or "J -hook" shaped sediment barriers will be positioned at the waterbar outlet. However, decreasing waterbar spacing or adjusting the spacing to locate outlets onto a stable site is preferable to using outlet energy dissipaters. Additionally, in highly erodible soils, waterbar spacing may be decreased, as approved by the Environmental or Construction Inspector. When allowed by existing topographic conditions, and as requested by the Environmental Inspector, the flow energy dissipaters will be offset (staggered) on slopes greater than 20 percent. The Contractor will regularly inspect and repair waterbars during construction to maintain their effectiveness. Waterbars wom down by heavy construction traffic, or filled with sediments will be repaired as needed, and the sediments will be spread on the disturbed ROW uphill of the waterbar. 3.2.3 Trench Breakers Trench breakers will be installed in the trench to restrict or slow ground water flow along the trench line. Trench breakers will be installed in the trench prior to backfilling on the slopes that drain into waterbodies (natural or artificial stream, river, or drainage with perceptible flow at the time of crossing, and ponds or lakes), wetlands, and improved roads. Trench breakers should also be constructed immediately downslope of any location where groundwater could enter and migrate along the trench at any time or year. • Trench breakers will be constructed to the specifications contained in the FERC Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation and Maintenance Plan. • At the base of slopes adjacent to road crossing until disturbed vegetation has been reestablished. • Install temporary sediment barriers at appropriate locations to prevent siltation into waterbodies or wetlands crossed by or near the construction work area. Trench breakers can be constructed from sandbags or polyurethane foam. If the sandbag method is selected, topsoil will not be used as a fill material. 3.2.4 Trench Dewatering The Contractor will be responsible for proper dewatering of the trench, where necessary. Dewatering discharge will be directed onto a stable surface and will utilize a section of geotextile fabric or plywood to prevent scouring during overland discharges (where no sensitive resources are located nearby), or a sediment bag and/or dewatering structure to minimize sediments when dewatering operations take place near waterbodies or wetlands. A number of strategies will be implemented to prevent heavily sediment -laden water from reaching sensitive resources. These strategies include: o Dewatering discharges will be located as far as practicable from waterbodies and wetlands. o Duration of dewatering discharges will be minimized by scheduling dewatering operation immediately prior to lowering in, tie-ins, or backfilling. o Disturbance of the trench (i.e., additional digging) will be minimized to the extent practicable until the majority of the water is pumped out. o Dewatering structures and/or sediment bags will be used to remove heavy sediments from discharges when dewatering near (within approximately 200 feet of) waterbodies, wetlands, or other sensitive resources. — Typical Straw Bale Dewatering Structure. STEP 1 ON LEVEL LAND, DIG A SUMP DEPENDING ON ACTUAL FLOW RATES APPROXIMATELY 200 SQ. FT., WHICH IS 2' DEEP AT THE CENTER. LAY A LAYER OF STRAW BALES AS SHOWN, TO COMPLETELY SURROUND THE SUMP. STEP 2 INSTALL SILT FENCE ALL AROUND THE HAY BALES (IF LAND IS LEVEL) DIG IN SILT FENCE 6' STEP 3 INSTALL AN OUTER LAYER OF BALES AROUND THE SILT FENCE, AND SECURE EACH BALE USING EITHER A REBAR OR WOODEN STAKE. COVER THE ENTIRE SUMP WITH HI -VELOCITY EROSION CONTROL FABRIC ICURLEX OR EQUAL BEFORE PUMPING THE WATER INTO THIS FACILITY. NOTE: PUMP INTAKE HOSE MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO REST ON THE TRENCH BOTTOM THROUGHOUT DEWATERING. PROVISIONS MUST BE MADE TO ELEVATE THE INLET HOSE TO AT LEAST ONE FOOT ABOVE THE TRENCH BOTTOM UNTIL BOTTOM DEWATERING IS NECESSARY. EROSION CONTROL DURING PIPELINE DITCH AND HYDROSTATIC TEST DEWATERING FOR LEVEL AREAS WITH SPARSE VEGETATION 3.2.5 Mulching Mulching is the application of straw or wood fiber to disturbed soils to minimize the effects of wind or rain on exposed soils. During rainy condition, mulch reduces the impact of rainfall and slows the flow of water down the slope. Mulch (as opposed to erosion control mats described in Section 3.2.6) would typically be used across large sections of the ROW to reduce wind erosion and raindrop impact.. 3.2.5.1 Mulch as Temporary Erosion Control Application of mulch for temporary erosion control is based on slope surface type and condition (i.e., sand, clay, rock, etc.), slope steepness, and the amount of exposed surface area not covered by plant residue. During construction, water or non-toxic, organic tackifier will be applied, at the Environmental Inspector's direction, to topsoil storage mounds composed of soils with high wind erodibility. Tackifier will not be applied within 100 feet of a watercourse or wetland. Stored topsoil will be tackified at 120 pounds/acre with a non-toxic, organic tackifier, where determined by the Environmental or Construction Inspector. If reclamation and seeding is deferred more than 30 days after final grade restoration near waterbodies or wetlands, all disturbed slopes above the waterbody or wetland will be temporarily stabilized by applying 2000 pounds/acre of straw mulch (crimped or tackified) for a minimum distance of 100 feet above the edge of the waterbody or wetland. Similar temporary stabilization may be used on slopes steeper than 30 percent. Interim seeding may be performed as determined by the Environmental Inspector. Seedbed preparation, including thinning or removal of the mulch, will be repeated as necessary prior to application of the final seed mix. 3.2.5.2 Mulch as Permanent Erosion Control After final restoration and seeding, permanent mulch applications will be applied to slopes greater than 30 percent, slopes within 100 feet of waterbodies and wetlands, and other sensitive sites (dry, sandy, steep slopes, etc.) to control erosion as determined by the field representative, or the Environmental and Construction Inspectors. Where approved by the landowner and Environmental Inspector, the Contractor will randomly distribute any windrowed shrubs or other remaining vegetation debris over the ROW. Large unmerchantable trees on federal lands may be, as directed by the agency representative, placed on the ROW to provide slope stabilization and erosion control benefits. On steep slopes and other areas where broadcast rather than drill seeding must be employed, trees and shrubs will be spread or placed during final cleanup and prior to seeding. Where redistribution of adequate mulch from re -spread woody debris occurs, mulch rates may be reduced or eliminated at the direction of the Environmental Inspector. 3.2.5.3 Straw Mulch Straw will be anchored into the seedbed using a mechanical crimper specifically designed to crimp mulch to a depth of 2 to 3 inches. The straw will be crimped perpendicular to slope unless otherwise determined by the Environmental Inspector. Acceptable straw mulch crimpers include: o Mechanical crimper, o Backhoe with crimper forks, o Tracked equipment tracking across slopes (restricted to areas where other methods will not work), o Hand -punching with round -pointed shovel, or o Equivalent approved by the Environmental Inspector and agency field representative. Organic liquid mulch binders may be used in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. If a straw mulch blower is used, strands of the mulching material will be at least 8 inches long to allow anchoring. 3.2.5.4 Wood Fiber Mulch Wood fiber mulches will be made of 100 percent wood fiber or equivalent approved by the Environmental Inspector. These will be applied by a hydro seeder with non-toxic, organic tackifier (except within 100 feet of a waterbody or wetland) such as a guar -based tackifier, or equivalent approved by the Environmental Inspector. 3.2.6 Erosion Control Matting Erosion control matting will be installed after final grade restoration to reduce rain impacts on soils, to control erosion, and to stabilize steep slopes and waterbody banks, where determined by the Environmental or Construction Inspector. Erosion control matting will typically be used on streambanks and short, extremely steep sections of the ROW where aggressive erosion control is required. On all installations, mat will be furnished in continuous rolls of 30 feet or greater with a minimum width of 4 feet. Staples will be made of wire, 0.091 inch in diameter or greater, and have a "U" shape with legs 8 inches in length and a 2 - inch crown. Wire staples will be driven into the ground for the full length of the staple legs. Alternately, wood pegs (1/2 -inch diameter) may be used to secure the erosion control fabric. In areas of livestock grazing, other measures must be taken (see Reclamation Plan). Installation and stapling of erosion control matting will follow procedures as approved by the Environmental Inspector. For streambank installations, mats will be laid parallel (upper mat overlapping lower mat in a shingle pattern) to the waterbody to a point above the top of the bank. The erosion control mats identified above for streambank stabilization are designed to handle flow and can be placed under the ordinary high water mark of the streambank. However, matting should not be placed below this mark on federal lands unless it is part of an overall design using other materials to rebuild the streambank. Native materials (rocks, logs, etc.) may be used in conjunction with the matting to aid in stabilization of banks. During regular erosion control monitoring, erosion control matting will be inspected for washouts, adequate staking, and loss of matting. Damaged or undermined matting will be repaired or replaced as necessary. 3.3 DUST CONTROL Dust control will be implanted by the Contractor in areas of active construction within 500 feet of highways and residences (unless waived by the owner). Dust control will also be implemented on access roads, and as determined by the Company or as required by the Contractor for the health and safety of employees. Dust control will be achieved primarily through application of water or an approved dust palliative. Application rates for the dust palliative will follow the manufacturer's recommendations. All dust palliatives used should be biodegradable unless the only way to achieve adequate dust control is by using a non -biodegradable palliative such as magnesium chloride (MC70). Magnesium chloride will not be used in areas where prohibited by the landowner. 4. MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE The Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that erosion control measures are fully functional and for continually monitoring erosion control measures along the ROW and completing timely repairs of erosion control structures as needed. In addition, the Environmental Inspectors will be trained and knowledgeable in erosion and sedimentation control methodologies, and will inspect erosion control measures along the ROW as a part of normal daily inspection tasks. The Environmental Inspectors will identify needed repairs and notify the Contractor who will then complete the repairs within 24 hours of notification. 4.1 CONSTRUCTION MONITORING Throughout construction, temporary erosion control structures will be inspected daily in areas of active construction or equipment operation, and in all areas within 24 hours of each 0.5 -inch or greater rainfall event, soil and weather condition permitting. The Environmental Inspector will monitor U.S. Weather Bureau reports and notify the Contractor of impending storm advisories. In the event of impending heavy precipitation (e.g., the U.S. Weather Bureau issues a storm advisory for the work area), the Contractor will reinstate temporary erosion control devices where needed (e.g., areas considered to have greater potential for erosion, areas where cattle may have damaged erosion control measures, and areas of active construction) to ensure that erosion control measures have not been damaged since the last inspection. All temporary erosion control devices found needing repair or new installation will be repaired immediately. During this period, the Contractor will provide additional personnel, vehicles, and materials to repair erosion control structure damage where noted during the inspection. Should structures clog, deteriorate, fail, be damaged, or require maintenance, the Contractor will conduct repairs or replacements within 24 hours after problems have been identified, weather and soil conditions permitting. 4.2 POST -CONSTRUCTION MONITORING Prior to the completion of construction, the Contractor and Company will verify that all erosion control devices are in place and functional. During the first spring following construction (after snow melt), the Company will conduct surveys to evaluate the stability of the ROW, revegetation progress, and the success of the erosion and sediment control structures. Assessments will be done to evaluate revegetation success and the presence of erosion indicators such as rills, gullies, etc. If erosion control structures fail or require maintenance, of if accelerated erosion is observed, the Company will conduct remedial actions as soon as possible, recognizing weather and soil conditions, and site accessibility. Remedial actions could include supplemental seeding, installation of additional erosion/sediment control materials, maintenance of existing erosion control measures, additional mulching or use of matting. 4.2.1 Post -Construction Maintenance of Temporary Erosion Control Measures Temporary sediment devices not removed by the Contractor during subsidence and/or reseeding activities in the spring and/or summer of 2003 will be maintained by the Company until revegetation has been determined successful. Erosion control monitoring and maintenance efforts will continue after project construction until successful revegetation is achieved as defined in the Reclamation Plan. Throughout the first year following construction, erosion control devices will be checked at all locations along the ROW in combination with reclamation and revegetatio0n surveys. Permanent erosion control structures and materials including waterbars, rock rip -rap, and matting will be monitored and maintained to ensure successful stabilization of steep slopes and stream crossings. Stream Crossing & Wetland Protection Plan 1. Introduction 1.1 Purpose of Plan 1.2 Responsibilities 1.2.1 Company 1.2.2 Contractor 1.3 Definitions 1.4 Related Plans and drawings 2. Construction Methods 2.1 Dry Stream 2.2 Marking and Flagging 2.3 Hazardous Materials 2.4 Clearing and Grading 2.5 Vehicle and Equipment Crossing 2.5.1 Waterbodies 2.5.2 Wetlands 2.6 Waterbody Installation Methods 2.6.1 General Requirements 2.6.2 Dry Trench Construction 2.6.2.1 Dry Trench: Flume 2.6.2.2 Dry Trench: Dam & Pump 2.6.3 Open Cut Construction: Minor & Intermediate Waterbodies 2.7 Wetland Crossing Methods 2.7.1 Dry Conditions 2.7.2 Standing Water or Saturated Soil Conditions 3. Erosion Control & Restoration 3.1 Erosion Control 3.2 Restoration 4. References 1. INTRODUCTION This Stream Crossing and Wetland Protection Plan (plan) describes measures to be taken by the ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC (Company) and its contractors (Contractor) for construction activities in and around streams, rivers, and wetlands. 1.1 PURPOSE OF PLAN This plan covers, and is designed to minimize the environmental impacts to all jurisdictional wetlands, flowing streams, river crossings (waterbodies), and dry stream crossings. 1.2 RESPONSIBILITIES 1.2.1 Company The Company will be responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of this plan and for ensuring that the Contractor uses the methods described in this plan. The Company will also ensure that environmental oversight of the project includes preconstruction marking/flagging of all flowing streams, rivers, and wetlands as described in Section 2.2. The Environmental Inspector will ensure that the Contractor constructs through sensitive resources as required in this plan and will also ensure that all marking/flagging remains in place and is visible throughout construction. The Company will, prior to any ROW clearing and grading, ensure that the Contractor has sufficient environmental protection supplies and materials on hand to initiate installation of erosion control devices. The Company will ensure that the environmental protection supplies meet the specifications contained in this plan and other related plans as listed in Section 1.4. This includes straw bales, silt fence, erosion control matting, hazardous substances spill clean up equipment, and other materials. 1.2.2 Contractor The Contractor will be responsible for implementing the methods prescribed in this plan to meet site-specific conditions. The Contractor will ensure that all methods employed are installed and maintained correctly. It is the Contractor's responsibility to monitor the effectiveness of the installed devices and to correct any conditions that do not meet the requirements of this plan. The Contractor will be responsible for ordering and maintaining an inventory of environmental control supplies and materials to meet daily construction requirements as well as meeting emergency conditions. 1.3 DEFINITIONS Waterbodv: Includes any natural or artificial stream, river, or drainage with perceptible flow at the time of crossing, and other permanent waterbodies such as ponds (both natural and stock ponds) and lakes. Minor Waterbody: Includes all waterbodies less than or equal to 10 feet wide at the water's edge at the time of construction. Intermediate Waterbody: Includes all waterbodies greater than 10 feet wide but less then or equal to 100 feet wide at the water's edge at the time of construction. Major Waterbody: Major waterbodies are defined as flowing streams and rivers that are greater than 100 feet wide at the water's edge at the time of construction. Wetland: Includes any area that satisfies the requirements of the current federal methodology for identifying and delineating wetland. 1.4 RELATED PLANS AND DRAWINGS The following documents include additional requirements specifically relating to construction at waterbodies and wetlands and are referenced throughout this plan. ♦ Hazardous Materials Management and Spill Prevention and Countermeasure Plan • Reclamation Plan 2. CONSTRUCTION METHODS Specific construction methods will be determined by the Contractor utilizing the requirements of this plan as the minimum acceptable standards. 2.1 DRY STREAMS The following requirements for crossing flowing streams and wetlands do not apply to dry streams and drainages. Dry stream and drainage crossings will be constructed using the same construction methods that will be used along the rest of the ROW, except that spoil will be placed outside the channel to provide unrestricted drainage across the ROW. The Company Environmental Inspector will assist the Contractor, where necessary, in determining the limits of the dry channel. In wide channels, gaps may be left in the spoil piles to allow for the required drainage. During cleanup and reclamation, the preconstruction profiles and contours (including meanders of the streambed) of dry and intermittent streams will be re-established. 2.2 MARKING ANND FLAGGING The Company will sign and/or flag the following boundaries at least 72 hours prior to any clearing or grading, or before any construction crew is within 1 mile of any site requiring signs and/or flagging. • 75 -foot limits of the ROW in waterbodies and wetlands (survey flagging) • Edges of wetland boundaries ("Wetland Boundary" sign) • Limits of 100 -foot buffers for fueling and concrete coating activities ("No Refueling" sign) • 10 -foot buffers from the water's edge for spoil storage ("No Spoil Storage Beyond This Point" sign) No activities are permitted outside of approved work areas. 2.3 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS The Contractor will comply with the requirements included in the project's and the Contractor's Hazardous Materials Management and Spill Prevention and Countermeasure Plans. Contractor will not store hazardous materials, chemicals, fuels, lubricating oils, or perform concrete coating activities within 100 feet of any water body or dry drainage, or within any designated municipal watershed area (except at locations designated for these purposes by the BLM and/or Environmental Inspector). Equipment or vehicles that are crossing or working within 100 feet of waterbodies will not be refueled unless a specific exception is given by an Environmental Inspector. If any hazardous materials must be temporarily stored or transferred within 100 feet of a stream (i.e. stationary pumps), then it must be placed within a secondary containment structure as specified in the Hazardous Materials Management and Spill Prevention and Countermeasure Plan. 2.4 CLEARING AND GRADING Clearing and grading at waterbody crossings will be limited to that needed to construct the crossing. During clearing, the root systems will be left in place except over the trench line and in areas that require grading. Root systems may also be removed along the travel lane as determined necessary by the Environmental Inspector to allow safe passage by rubber tired vehicles. Removal of root systems over the travel lane to allow safe vehicle access in areas that do not require grading will require a variance on federal lands. Grading will be limited to the trench line, the banks of streams, and locations with side slopes. Grading within 50 feet of stream banks is restricted to that needed for the equipment crossing, until construction of the actual pipeline crossing has begun. Prior to or immediately after any ground disturbing activity, temporary sediment control devices such as silt fence and straw bales will be installed at the base of all slopes leading to waterbodies in accordance with the project's Soil Conservation, Sedimentation, and Erosion Control Plan. The Contractor will maintain these devices in functioning order until construction activities, including reclamation activities, have been completed. 2.5 VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT CROSSING 2.5.1 Waterbodies Only clearing equipment may cross waterbodies prior to the installation of an equipment bridge. Waterbody fording by clearing equipment is limited to one crossing per piece of equipment. Fording will not be used as a crossing method for other vehicles or equipment. Equipment bridges will be one of the following types: • Portable bridges that span the channel • Flume(s) and clean rock riprap (with a 20 -inch minimum diameter) • Timber equipment mates (installed above the waterline) used as a bridge over small waterbodies Each bridge will be designed to allow for the maximum predicted flows for the time frames that it will be in place, including all expected precipitation events. The Contractor will also maintain bridges so that soil from equipment or the bridge abutment is prevented from entering any waterbody. All equipment bridges will be removed as soon as possible after permanent seeding. 2.5.2 Wetlands If the wetland is dry, equipment can use the ROW for access on an as -needed basis with as much traffic as possible routed around the wetland. Fro wetlands with standing water or saturated soils, the equipment operating in the wetland will be limited to that needed to construct the wetland crossing. The ROW will not be used as an access route unless it is the only possible method of access. Foreign material (upland soil, rock, tree stumps, etc.) will not be imported into the wetland to stabilize the working area. If standing water or saturated soils are present, equipment will work from, and access across, timber equipment mats. 2.6 WATERBODY INSTALLATION METHODS There are three general construction methods for installing pipelines across waterbodies: 1) Dry Trench Method: routing the flow around the trench during trench excavation, installation of the pipeline and backfilling. 2) Open -Cut Method: allowing the stream flow to continue though the work area during trench excavation, installation of the pipeline, and backfilling. 3) Directional Bore Method: allowing the pipeline to be pulled into a subsurface bore hole which results in no surface disturbance. Contractor will use the directional bore method on all major crossings unless otherwise dictated by ETC Canyon Pipeline. 2.6.1 General Requirements The following requirements apply to all waterbody-crossing methods. • Bore pits will be kept to a minimum size ♦ Spoil storage from pit excavations will be at least 100 feet from the water's edge and will be located behind sediment barriers. • Drilling fluids will be dept contained at all times 2.6.2 Open Cut Construction: Minor and Intermediate Waterbodies The open cut method applies to minor and all intermediate waterbody crossings. Grading and trenching of the ROW adjacent to (upslope of) the stream banks, and fabrication and weighting of the pipe section for the crossing will be completed prior to in -stream trenching. Topsoil will be salvaged from the stream banks prior to grading and trenching. If topographic conditions allow, a hard plug will be left in place slightly above the stream level. Trenching will than begin from the approximate steam center toward the remaining bank material or hard plugs on either (or both) side(s) with all spoil piles stored a minimum of 10 feet from the water's edge and behind sediment barriers or other containment structures. After the pipe has been installed, trench soft plugs will be placed as close to the water's edge as possible to prevent upland backfill material and ground water from entering the waterbody. The upland sections of the trench will than be dewatered into an upland area so that the tie-in and backfilling procedures can be completed in a fairly dry condition. The in -stream trench will than be backfilled with previously excavated material and the channel bottom and banks restored. 2.7 WETLAND CROSSING METHODS 2.7.1 Dry Conditions Prior to trenching all topsoil up to 12 inches in depth, as determined by the Environmental Inspector, will be stripped from over the trenchline. If the wetland is located on a sidehill, topsoil will be stripped from the entire area being graded. Topsoil will be stockpiled in a location where it will not be mixed with any upland soils or wetland subsoil. Care will be taken to ensure that the area stripped over the trenchline is wide enough to include topsoil over trench sidewalls that may slough off due to high ground water. Sediment barriers will be installed between the spoil piles and the edge of the ROW, where the Environmental Inspector determines that there is a potential for material to leave the ROW. If dewatering is required, the requirements described in Appendix "B", Section 3.2.4, will be followed. 2.7.2 Standing Water or Saturated Soil Conditions If possible, as determined by the Environmental Inspector, all topsoil up to 12 inches in depth will be removed and stockpiled as directed above in Section 2.7.1. Timber equipment mats, if needed, will be the method of stabilizing the work area. Sedimentation barriers will be placed on the down-slope edge of the ROW if the wetland continues beyond the ROW or both edges of the ROW is flat and there is a potential for material to leave the ROW. The drag section needed for each wetland crossing will be built in an upland area. If the wetland working space is stable, as determined by the Company Construction and Environmental Inspector, or is short (less then 200 feet), normal construction techniques utilizing equipment mats will be used for construction. For unstable conditions in larger saturated wetlands a float technique will be used to lay the pipe. Tie-in locations will be in upland areas, if possible, with a soft trench plug between the tie-in location and the wetland. Tie-in locations that require dewatering will use a dewatering structure that is located outside the wetland boundary, so that no heavily silt -laden waters reach any waterbodies or wetlands. If trench dewatering is required, implement measures described in Appendix "B", Section 3.2.4. 3. EROSION CONTROL AND RESTORATION 3.1 EROSION CONTROL Immediately after initial ground disturbance, temporary erosion control measures will be installed. This will include at a minimum, sediment barriers at the base of all slopes along the ROW leading to waterbodies and wetlands. All temporary controls will be maintained until permanent erosion control is in place as defined in the Soil Conservation, Sedimentation, and Erosion Control Plan. After pipe installation, trench breakers will also be placed at the base of slopes leading to waterbodies and where groundwater may migrate along the trench. Waterbars will be placed just below the trench breakers to carry off any excess water into vegetated areas. Streambanks and other steep slopes around waterbodies may require additional stabilization beyond the replacement of original contours and other normal erosion control requirements (as described in the Soil Conservation, Sedimentation, and Erosion Control Plan). Stabilization of streambanks with on-site materials (e.g. placing felled trees along the streambanks) will be determined on site by the field representative and with appropriate permit approvals. Erosion control matting may be required for stabilization above the high water mark for streambanks over 50 percent sloped and as directed by the Company. The matting will extend up the banks 100 feet or until the slope is less than 50 percent, whichever is less. Installation and stapling of erosion control matting will follow procedures specified in the details. For streambank installations, mats will be laid parallel (upper mat overlapping lower mat in a shingle pattern) to the waterbody to a point above the top of the bank. As mentioned above, native materials (rocks, logs, etc.) may be used in conjunction with the matting to aid in stabilization of banks. Below the high water mark, clean riprap may be used on stream banks, as directed by the Company, to prevent bank erosion. Contractor may use excess rock obtained from the ROW for rip -rap, if rock is of sufficient quality and quantity as determined by the Company, or will obtain rock from an approved commercial source. 3.2 RESTORATION Original meanders, profiles, cross-sections, and other contours of waterbodies and 25 feet up each stream bank will be restored, final cleanup concluded, seeding accomplished, and mulching or erosion control mats installed, prior to the end of the following time frames, unless otherwise authorized by the Company on private lands. • Minor streams — 24 hours after initial in -stream disturbance • Intermediate streams — 72 hours after initial in -stream disturbance • Wetlands —10 days after backfilling There are exceptions to these time frames. • Temporary bridges or other materials (e.g. timber mats) required for access will not have to be removed until they are no longer needed. All other areas at the crossing, not needed for the bridge abutments, must meet the requirements above. • Very steep or incised stream/river banks with the likelihood of further erosion will not have the original contour restored. These stream/river banks will be restored at a 1.5 to 1 slope (horizontal to vertical), which is equivalent to 67 percent slope. Transition from adjacent slopes, to those reclaimed over the ROW will be made so as to prevent erosion between these transitions, and to minimize eddying at the tie of these slopes. If reclamation and seeding is deferred more than 10 days after final grade restoration near waterbodies and wetlands, all disturbed slopes above waterbodies and wetlands will be temporarily stabilized by applying straw mulch for a minimum distance of 100 feet above the edge of the waterbody or wetland. Fertilizers, herbicides, and lime will not be used within 100 feet of waterbodies. Pressure Testing 1. Introduction 2. Purpose 3. Pressure Testing Procedure 3.1 Pre-Testing Requirements 3.1.1 Permits 3.2 Pressure Test Process 3.2.1 Test Medium 3.2.2 Discharge Location 3.2.3 Pumps 3.2.4 Safety Measures 3.2.5 Cleaning the Pipeline 3.2.6 Filling the Pipeline 3.2.7 Testing the Pipeline 3.2.8 Depressurizing the Pipeline 3.3 Records I . INTRODUCTION The Pressure Testing Plan (plan) identifies measures to be taken by the ETC Canyon Pipeline, LLC (Company) and its contractors (Contractor) to ensure that pressure testing operations are carried out in accordance with the following: • United States Department of Transportation Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 49, Part 192, Subpart J, entitled "Test Requirements" • Environmental Protection Agency Measures identified in this plan apply to work within the project area defined as the right-of-way (ROW) and other areas used during pressure testing of the pipeline. 2. PURPOSE The purpose of this plan is to ensure that necessary measures are implemented during pressure testing of the pipeline to ensure the safety of all pipeline construction personnel and the general public. This plan describes safety standards and practices that will be implemented during construction of the project to minimize health, safety, and environmental concerns related to pressure testing on the project. 3. PRESSURE TESTING PROCEDURES The following procedures will be implemented by the Contractor during pressure testing operations. This section of the plan describes pre -testing requirements, the typical sequence of activities associated with pressure testing operations, and notifications required by the Contractor and Company. 3.1 PRE -TESTING REQUIREMENTS 3.1.1 Permits The Company is responsible for securing water for the pressure testing of the pipeline and associated appurtenances. The Company will also comply with the rules and regulations of the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Department of Transportation (DOT). The Company will procure water from an individual or qualified service company. Under no circumstances will an alternate medium be used without prior authorization from the Company. There will be discharge locations on private land. Discharge test water will be contained and filtered at designated blow down valve sets. 3.2 PRESSURE TEST PROCESS 3.2.1 Nitrogen Delivery • Pressure test water will be delivered to a designated load point located at the starting point of the pipeline. The Company's Environmental Inspector will be responsible for notification of nearby residences or affected govemmental agencies. Source of water with pipeline station number, 3.2.2 Discharge Locations There will be discharge locations on private land. Discharge test water will be contained and filtered following the successful completion of the pressure test.. 3.2.3 Pumps If pumps (trucks) for pressure testing are within 100 feet of any residence, all residents will be notified at least 24 hours in advance of beginning the pipeline loading process. 3.2.4 Safety Measures The Contractor will provide for the safety of all pipeline construction personnel and the general public during pressure test operations by: • Placing warning signs in populated areas; • Restricting access to the immediate area involving the pressure test (i.e., test shelter, manifolds, pressure pumps, instruments, etc.) to only those personnel engaged in the testing operations; • Prohibiting major pipeline work not directly associated with the test operations around the pipeline sections being tested. (While the pipeline facilities are being pressurized and during the test all personnel not required for direct operations (check for leaks, tighten gaskets, check valve status, operating pumps, recording data, etc.) will be restricted from the area where the pipeline is being tested; • Providing and maintaining a reliable transportation and communication system during the test operations whereby all personnel directly involved in the test will be able to communicate test status or problems that develop during the test; • Checking all hoses, fittings, connectors, and valves for proper pressure rating; • Restraining and securing fill and discharge lines/hoses; and • Having their radiographic inspection subcontractor nondestructively inspect all temporary welds subject to pressure test pressure. 3.2.5 Cleaning the Pipeline Upon completion of the pipe lowering and backfilling operations for each test section of the pipeline and prior to filling and pressure testing, the Contractor will clean the pipeline by running cleaning pig(s) using compressed air to propel the pig(s). The pig(s) will be run completely through the pipeline test section. The Company's representative will be present to approve the cleanliness of the line. The Contractor will run the brush pigs and squeegees continuously through the line until all solid, dust, and mill scale is removed, unless otherwise approved by the Company's representative. Company's representative will be present for the first and last brush pig run to compare their respective conditions. No red dust will be blowing out of the line when the final brush pig is run. This will assure that all rust has been removed from the interior walls of the pipeline. Foam squeegees will be run after the final brush pig run to enhance the removal of dust mill scale. 3.2.6 Filling the Pipeline Prior to filling a test section with nitrogen, the Contractor will make a final check to verify the following: • Valve body drain plugs have been removed, carefully cleaned, taped (Teflon) and replaced; • All mainline valves are in open position; • Valves have been greased, stroked, and the packing tightened; all pipe and bolt connections are tight; • Test manifolds are properly fabricated and tested; • Pumps and compressors are in good working condition; • Instruments are ready for use (proper charts installed, ink pens filled, clocks wound, correct calibration, etc.); and • Pigs are properly installed. 3.2.7 Testing the Pipeline The official test duration will be 8 hours minimum with the pressure maintained at the minimum specified at all points in the pipeline section. The test will be accepted upon proof of no leakage. In the event of break during testing, the break will be repaired as directed by the Company and the above test repeated until a satisfactory test is obtained on the section. 3.2.8 Depressurizing the Pipeline As soon as possible, after the test has been presented by the Contractor as a successful test and accepted by the Company Testing Inspector, the pipeline will be depressurized. 3.3 RECORDS The Contractor will keep and furnish complete records of all phases of the testing program including recording charts, deadweight log, pressure, temperature (both pipe and ambient) and weather conditions, and make, style number, and conditions of all pigs used in filling the pipeline.