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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication.pdfGarfield County Community Development Department 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 945-8212 www.Rarfield-county.com TYPE OF GRADING El MAJOR 0 MINOR INVOLVED PARTIES Property Owner: Chevron Phone: ( 713 ) 372-0821 Mailing Address: 1400 Smith Street, Rm 47170 Houston, TX 77002 Contractor: Niels Fugal Son's Company, LLC Phone: ( 801 ) 785-3152 Mailing Address: 1005 S. Main Street PLeasant Grove, UT 84062 Architect: N/A Phone: ( ) Mailing Address: Engineer: SGM Phone: ( 970 ) 945-1004 Mailing Address: 118 W. 6th Street, Ste 200 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION Project Name: DeBeque Pipeline Describe Work: Grading of ROW for installation & burial of 12" natural gas pipeline and an 8" produced water pipeline. Proposed pipeline across fee land is @ 7,506'. The 12" gas line will be the entire 7506' and the 8" water line will only be 2,382'. Width will be 50'; permanent easement will be 30' and the temp easement 20', which will be reclaimed to as near as pre -construction contours as possible. Job Address: T8S, 98W, Section 12 and T8S 97W Section 7 Assessor's Parcel Number: See Attached Sub. N/A Lot N/A Block N/A Earthwork (square feet): 375,300 Earthwork (Cubic Yards): N/A ALL UTILITIES MUST BE LOCATED PRIOR TO ANY GRADING NOTICE Authority. This application for a Building Permit must be signed by the Owner of the property, described above, or an authorized agent. If the signature below is not that of the Owner, a separate letter of authority, signed by the Owner, must be provided with this Application. Legal Access. A Building Permit cannot be issued without proof of legal and adequate access to the property for purposes of inspections by the Building Division. Other Permits. Multiple separate permits may be required: (1) State Electrical Permit, (2) County ISDS Permit, (3) another permit required for use on the property identified above, e.g. State or County Highway/ Road Access or a State Wastewater Discharge Permit. Void Permit. A Building Permit becomes null and void if the work authorized is not commenced within 180 days of the date of issuance and if work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after commencement. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that I have read this Application and that the information contained above is true and correct. I understand that the Building Division accepts the Application, along with the plans and specifications and other data submitted by me or on my behalf (submittals), based upon my certification as to accuracy. Assuming completeness of the submittals and approval of this Application, a Building Permit will be issued granting permission to me, as Owner, to construct the structure(s) and facilities detailed on the submittals reviewed by the Building Division. In consideration of the issuance of the Building Permit, I agree that I and my agents will comply with provisions of any federal, state or local law regulating the work and the Garfield County Building Code, ISDS regulations and applicable land use regulations (County Regulation(s)). I acknowledge that the Building Permit may be suspended or revoked, upon notice from the County, if the location, construction or use of the structure(s) and facility(ies), described above, are not in compliance with County Regulation(s) or any other applicable law. I hereby grant permission to the Building Division to enter the property, described above, to inspect the work. I further acknowledge that the issuance of the Building Permit does not prevent the Building Official from: (1) requiring the correction of errors in the submittals, if any, discovered after issuance; or (2) stopping construction or use of the structure(s) or facility(ies) if such is in violation of County Regulation(s) or any other applicable law. Review of this Application, including submittals, and inspections of the work by the Building Division do not constitute an acceptance of responsibility or liability by the County of errors, omissions or discrepancies. As the Owner, I acknowledge that responsibility for compliance with federal, state and local laws and County Regulations rest with me and my authorized agents, including without limitation my architect designer, engineer and/ or builder. I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the Notice and Certification above as well as have prov'% enquired information which is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Property Own Print and Sign Date /,27//y OFFICIAL USE ONLY Special Conditions: Permit Fee: AA L/ao, Misc Fees: To al Fees: X601" Fees Paid: �� yo0. BaIa cee ddue:60 Grading Permit: Issue Date: Zoning: BUILDING / PLANNING DIVISION „*.i _ 70) ), 2- :/ : ' _ _ • pproval Date • \.t pG 3 jc0o0 Pipeline Grading Permit Checklist Project name/operator: DI BE ()(.4 .putfrfro Project general location: (,3 ' dye" (1.a PiZQ V--2_ Project acreage: 7# 3 P,^ So P7 o£S44Lft� Project length and pipe size: ici-e>. g P/G-9 Bond Amount (must equal acreage x $2500): r 2 Weed management plan approved by Veg. Management: J' Z_r'%1f) i 3 ( 291 ThIt%��o�T Property owners includin federal lands with eas ments: Engineered sealed plans: -ES Plan set to county engineer consultant for review: Ivi State storm water permit: Any county road cut permits needed: \c-iRS k 2Q� Any land use permits needed based on size or flood plain: l Any Corp of Eng. wetland issues: Original Bond and map to Treasurer's office: ) /1 0 Copy of bond in file: ) Map to GIS: NM - Other: Pending items/date: S 727.-`, !'� Homer Deep Unit Biological Survey 2012 available habitat in the project area, the effects of displacement would be minimal. Increased vehicle traffic would not likely result in any major decline in reptile populations in the project area. Amphibians The most likely impact to amphibians would be displacement due to project development and mortality caused by increased vehicle and equipment traffic. Because the area is so arid, amphibian populations are generally restricted to perennial water sources and precautions should be taken near waterways and wetlands to reduce potential adverse effects to any isolated populations. Fish Native fish could be impacted by water depletions, sedimentation, and alteration of aquatic habitats in the project area. WWE recommends implementing a stormwater plan, installing stormwater BMPs and consultation with BLM to minimize impacts to native fish. Noxious Weeds Observations The most commonly observed weeds in the project area are downy brome (a.k.a. cheatgrass) (Bromus tectorum) throughout the sagebrush shrubland, PJ woodlands and roadsides; and tamarisk (Tamarix spp.) in drainages, stock ponds, low-lying areas and roadsides. Jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica) is found along CR 200, but Less was observed in 2012 than in the two previous years. It is possible that the dry spring conditions prevented germination of much of the jointed goatgrass seed. Other noxious weeds present include: bulbous bluegrass (Pon bulbosa), common burdock (Arctium minus), Russian knapweed (Centaurea repens), field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis), and common mullein (Verbascum thapsus). Table 12 provides the state and county status for the noxious weeds observed in the project area. Table 12. State and County Listing for Noxious Weeds Observed in Project Area Noxious Weed State Mesa County Garfield County Bulbous bluegrass C Chicory C Common burdock C X Common mullein C Downy brome C Field bindweed C Jointed goatgrass B X Russian knapweed B X X Tamarisk B X No other state or county -listed weeds were detected. Mesa County, Garfield County and state - listed weed locations are shown in Figures 2A through 2C. WestWater Engineering Page 23 of 33 September 2012 Homer Deep Unit Biological Survey 2012 Recommendations Portions of the project area are infested with several species of noxious weeds. This has created a seed source that makes infestations on any new disturbance a near certainty. Implementation of an aggressive noxious weed and vegetation management plan is suggested to coincide with project development to control the existing infestation, prevent new infestations within the project area, and reduce the spread of noxious weeds to adjacent areas that have not yet been infested (State of Colorado 2010). In addition, aggressive weed management in conjunction with reseeding of native vegetation will promote the establishment of desirable plant life in areas of current infestation, benefiting the natural vegetative community and wildlife that occupies the area. Waters of the U.S. (WoUS) Observations WWE biologists surveyed for aquatic resources within the project area, including COE drainage crossings and potential COE jurisdictional wetlands. Twenty-six potential COE jurisdictional WoUS were identified during the surveys and are listed in Table 13 and shown on Figure 4. There are eight potential wetlands, 13 drainage crossings and five points where the proposed right-of-way (ROW) crosses blue lines on the topographic map indicating a waterway, but do not show signs of carrying water (no ordinary high water mark — OHWM). No wetland delineations were performed. Wetlands are presented first in Table 13 followed by drainage crossings. Recommendations Construction in wetlands and drainages has the potential to degrade water quality, affect hydrology, and impact wildlife. hnplementation of stormwater management plans and BMPs will reduce the effects of construction in drainages. Avoidance of wetlands is preferable, but wetland delineations in compliance with COE regulations should be performed if construction in wetlands will occur. WestWater Engineering Page 24 of 33 September 2012 CaloradoDepazmmnt andEnUronmeni andEm¢omnenc Facility Industrial Activity : Facility Located at: CERTIFICATION TO DISCHARGE UNDER CDPS GENERAL PERMIT COR -0300000 STORMWATER ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES Certification Number: CORO3M315 This Certification to Discharge specifically authorizes: Red Rock Gathering Co LLC to discharge stormwater from the facility identified as De Beque HDU Pipeline To the waters of the State of Colorado, including, but not limited to: - Dry Fork Roan Creek Specific Information (if applicable): Oil and gas production near 5 Dry Fork Rd De Beque CO 81630 Garfield County Latitude 39366111 Longitude -108.342778 Certification is effective: 6/10/2014 Expiration Date: 6/30/2012 *ADMINISTRATIVELY CONTINUED This certification under the permit requires that specific actions be performed at designated times. The certification holder is legally obligated to comply with all terms and conditions of the permit. Signed, c.e Lillian Gonzalez, Environmental Protection Specialist Permits Unit 1 Mgr Water Quality Control Division explanation of Admin Continued in cover letter Page 1 of 22 STATE OF COLORADO John W. Hickenlooper, Governor - Larry Wolk, MD, MSPH Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer ...-.. .... ..._ _. ... Dedicated to protecting and Improving the health and environment of the people of Colorado Laboratory Services Division 8100 Lowry Blvd- - Denver, Colorado 80230-6928 - -- ----- -- -- - (303) 692-3090 www.colorado.gov/cdpherlab Rene Casadaban, C00 Red Rock Gathering Co LLC 1800 One Hughes Landing Blvd Ste 300 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment DATE: 6/10/2014 - MEMO RE: Certification, Colorado Discharge Permit System Permit No„ COR030000, Certification Number: CORO3M315 DIVISION CONTACTS: Lillian Gonzalez, Environmental Protection Specialist, at 303-692-3655, or Karen Harford, Admin, at 303-691- 4019 ATTACHMENTS: Certification CORO3M315, General Permit, Highlight Sheet, Inactivation form The Water Quality Control Division (the Division) has reviewed the application submitted for the De Beque HDU Pipeline facility and determined that -it qualifies for coverage under the CDPS General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities (the permit). Enclosed please find a copy of the permit certification, which was issued under the Colorado Water Quality Control Act. FEE INFORMATION: The Annual Fee for this certification is $245.00 [category 7, subcat 9 —Stormwater Construction per CRS 25-8-504 is invoiced every July. Do Not Pay This Now. The Initial prorated invoice will be sent to the legal contact shortly. CERTIFICATION RECORDS INFORMATION: The following information is what the Division records show for this certification. For any changes to Contacts — Legal, Facility, or Billing — a "Notice of Change of Contacts form" must be submitted to the Division. This form is also available on our web site and must be signed by the legal contact. Facility: De Beque HDU Pipeline Construction Activities Oil and gas production Legal Contact (receives all legal documentation pertaining to the permit certification): Rene Casadaban, C00 Red Rock Gathering Co LLC 1800 One Hughes Landing Blvd Ste 300 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Facility Contact (contacted for general inquiries regarding the facility): Andrew Parisi,Env Dir Red Rock Gathering Co LLC 999 18 St Ste 34005 Denver, Co 80202 Billing Contact (receives the invoice pertaining to the permit certification): Andrew Parisi, Env Dir Red Rock Gathering Co LLC 999 18 St Ste 34005 Denver, CO 80202 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTINUATION EXPLANATION: The Division is currently developing a renewal permit and associated certification for the above permitted facility. The development and review procedures required by law have not yet been completed. The Construction Stormwater General Permit, which expired lune 30, 2012, is adrhinistratively continued and will remain in effect under Section 104(7) of the Administrative Procedures Act, C.R.S. 1973, 24-4-101, et seq (1982 rept. vol. 10) until a renewal permit/certification is issued and effective. The renewal for this facility will be based on the application that was received 5/29/2014 The expiration date identified on the enclosed certification (6/30/2012) is correct; all effluent limits, terms and conditions of the administratively continued 'permit are in effect until the renewal is complete. GarfieldCounty Phone number: 832-460-7939 Email: rcasadaban@summitmldstream.com Phone number: 206-420-7084 Email: aparisi@summitmidstream.comi Phone number: 206-420-7084 Email: aparisi@summitmidstream.com MITI r i 14MIOAttthXdVOfMI 111 R 09/03/2014 00:69:23 M Jean Alberto° 1 of 29 Reo Fee:$161.00 Doo Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO AMENDED AND RESTATED PIPELINE EASEMENT AGREEMENT This AMENDED AND RESTATED PIPELINE EASEMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), is made effective as 'of this 20'11 day of August, 2014 ("Effective Date"), between CHEVRON U.S.A. INC., a Pennsylvania corporation, with a mailing address at 1400 Smith Street, Houston, Texas 77002 ("Grantor") and RED ROCK GATHERING COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, with a mailing address at 2100 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1250, Dallas, TX 75201 ("Grantee"). CO COPY RMED RECITALS A. Getty Oil Company, as grantor, and Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Company, Inc., as grantee, entered into that certain Pipeline Easement Agreement on 02 February 1982, which is recorded at Book 592, Page 649 in the records of Garfield County, Colorado (the "Original Agreement"). B. Grantor is the successor -in -interest of Getty Oil Company, and Grantee is the successor -in - interest of Rock Mountain Natural Gas Company, Inc. to the Original Agreement. C. Grantor desires, and Grantee is willing, to amend and restate the Original Agreement to govern Grantee's non-exclusive Right -of -Way from and after the Effective Date. AGREEMENT 1. DEFINITIONS, EXHIBITS AND INTERPRETATIONS 1.1 Definitions. As used in this Agreement, these words or expressions have the following meanings: (A) "Act" has the meaning stated in Exhibit F. (B) "Adjacent Land" means land owned by Chevron that is situated adjacent to the Land. (C) "Affiliate" means any legal entity which controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with another legal entity. An entity is deemed to "control" another if it owns directly or indirectly at least fifty percent of either of the shares entitled to vote at a general election of directors of such other entity, or the voting interest in such other entity if such entity does not have either shares or directors. (D) "Agreement" has the meaning given in the preamble. (E) "Anniversary Date" means the same day and month in succeeding years as the Effective Date of this Agreement. "Applicable Environmental Laws" means the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act at 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act at 42 U.S.C. § 6901, et seq., the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 USC §5101 et seq., the Clean Air Act, 42 USC §7401 et seq., the Clean Water Act, 33 USC §§1251 et seq., the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 USC §2601 et seq., the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 USC §300f -300j, and all similar federal, state, and local environmental (F) KM statutes, ordinances, and the regulations, orders, and decrees now or hereafter promulgated thereunder. (G) "Claim" means any claim, liability, loss, demand, damages, Lien, causeof action of any kind, obligation, costs, fees, assessments, penalties, fines, judgment, interest and award (including recoverable legal counsel and expert witness fees and costs of litigation of the Person asserting the Claim), whether arising by law, contract, tort, voluntary settlement or otherwise. (g) "CPR" has the meaning stated in Exhibit F. (I) "Effective Date" has the meaning given in the preamble. (3) "n" means the exhibits listed in Section 1.2. (IC) "Grantee" has the meaning given in the preamble. (L) "Grantor" has the meaning given in the preamble. (M) "Land" means the surface estate Grantor owns in Section 12, Township 8 South, Range 98 West, 6th P.M., and Section 7, Township 8 South, Range 97 West, 6th P.M., Garfield County, Colorado. (N) "Lien" means charge, encumbrance or similar right available to creditors at law to secure debts owed to them. (0) "Original Agreement" means the agreement described in Recital A. (P) "P" means Grantee or Grantor and 'Parties" means both of them. (Q) "Person" means an individual, corporation, company, state, statutory corporation, government entity or any other legal entity. (R) "Pipeline" means one 8 inch diameter water pipeline and Project Facilities depicted on Exhibit B. (3) "Project Facilities" means the valves, meters, fittings, appliances, and other facilities collectively identified and described in Exhibit B. ('T) "Ranch Manager" means the Grantor manager specified in Grantor's signature block, as updated from time to time with notice (oral or written) to Grantee. (p) "EighFof-Wav" has the meaning given in Section 2.1. (V) "T,_t. " has the meaning given in Section 12.1. (W) "Watercourse" means any natural feature or man-made structure that collects, retains, detains, carries, distributes, drains or transports water, including a water flow, irrigation and drainage ditches, culverts, pipelines, drains, gullies, draws, ponds, storage facilities, creeks and streams. 1.2 Exhibits. 2 KM (A) Exhibit A — Description of Right -of -Way (B) Exhibit B — Pipeline and Project Facilities (C) Exhibit C — Dispute Resolution (D) If a conflict exists between the body of this Agreement and the Exhibits, the Exhibits prevail to the extent of the conflict. 1.3 Interpretations. Unless the context expressly requires otherwise, all of the following apply to the interpretation of this Agreement: (A) The plural and singular words each include the other. (B) The word "or" is not exclusive. (C) The word "includes" and "including" am not limiting, but are terms of enlargement so other items or components are includable although not specifically expressed. (D) References to matters "arising" (or which "arise" or "arises") "out of this Agreement" include matters which arise in connection with this Agreement or have a causal connection with or which flow from this Agreement or which would not have arisen or occurred but for the entering into this Agreement or the performance of or failure to perform obligations under this Agreement. 1.4 The headings in this Agreement are included for convenience and do not affect the construction or interpretation of any provision of, or the rights or obligations of a Party under, this Agreement. 2. GRANT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY/CONVEYANCE OF PIPELINE 2.1 Grant of Right -of -Way. Grantor grants to Grantee a non-exclusive right-of-way as described in Exhibit A ("Right -of -Way") for the purposes set forth in Section 3 and subject to this Agreement. 2.2 No Conveyance of Mineral or Water Rights. This Agreement does not convey, and will not be construed as conveying, any part of the fee tide to the Land or the oil and gas, oil shale, mineral rights, water rights or other substances or rights underlying the Land. 2.3 Existing Agreements. This Agreement is subject to all easements, rights-of-way, licenses, leases and other agreements affecting the surface or subsurface of the Land that are of record or ]mown to Grantee. Grantee assumes all risk associated with any interference with such third party rights resulting from Grantee's exercise of its rights hereunder. 2.4 Future Grants. Grantor reserves the right to grant easements, rights-of-way, licenses, leases and other agreements to third parties covering the Land, so long as they do not unreasonably interfere with the rights granted to Grantee under this Agreement. 3 2.5 Third Party Notifications and Consents. Prior to conducting activities an the Land, Grantee shall notify, and obtain required consents from, third parties, 2.6 Grantor's Reservations. Grantor retains the right of ingress to and egress from the Land and the right to use the Land for any or all of the following purposes to the extent they do not unreasonably interfere with Grantee's rights under this Agreement: (A) Laying, constructing, operating, repairing, removing and replacing a pipeline or pipelines - (B) Cutting and removing trees or vegetation on the Land (C) Reforestation, including planting, seeding and cultivation of additional trees or vegetation (D) Removing soil from the Land (B) Land development, ranching or agricultural activities (1$) Testing by seismographic methods or any other method, similar or dissimilar, and of prospecting, mining, drilling, development, and removal of oil, gas, oil shale, ores, and other minerals not subject to this Agreement, with the right to produce, store, treat, distill and extract their contents on the Land, subject to the terms of this Agreement. (G) Erecting structures or buildings and excavating as it deems necessary and proper for any and all purposes contained in this Section 2.6 Any and alt other purposes that do not unreasonably interfere with Grantee's rights under this Agreement 2.7 No Warranty. GRANTEE ACCEPTS THE LAND IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION, "AS IS, WHERE IS," AND ACCEPTS FULL RESPONSIBILITY THEREFOR, WITHOUT WARRANTY, EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR IMPLIED, AS TO TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, CONDITION, QUALITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER SORT OF WARRANTY, WITHOUT RECOURSE AGAINST GRANTOR WHATSOEVER, NOT EVEN FOR THE RETURN OF ANY CONSIDERATION PAID TO GRANTOR. GRANTOR MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING GRANTEE'S RIGHTS OF INGRESS ID OR EGRESS FROM THE LAND ACROSS OTHER LANDS. (H) 3. PURPOSE 3.1 Permitted Purpose. The Right -of -Way is granted solely for the purpose of using, operating, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, altering, replacing, or removing the Pipeline. Grantee rices not have the right of ingress to or egress from the Land other than as specified in this Section 3. Grantee shall not enter the Right -of -Way after termination of this Agreement without prior written approval from Grantor. 4 w14 3.2 PipelineAccess. (A) Grantor licenses to Grantee the right of ingress to and egress from the Right -of - Way at points identified on the Exhibits attached hereto or as specified in writing by the Grantor for all purposes necessary or incidental to the exercise of Grantee's rights under this Agreement. Grantee does not have the right of ingress to or egress from the Land other than as specified in accordance with the prior sentence. • (B) Grantee must provide Grantor at least five days written notice prior to beginning Activities on the Land. Grantor reserves the right to impose conditions on Grantee's use of the Laud prior to or during Activities. (C) Grantee's rights under this Section 3.1 are subject to all reservations, terms and provisions of this Agreement, including those terms relating to conditions, risk, and responsibility for access, use, maintenance, reclamation and restoration of the Land. (D) Grantee shall reclaim and restore Grantor's land affected by Grantee to the condition existing on the Effective Date or better, and to Grantor's satisfaction, within ninety days after completing an activity on Grantor's land that disturbed the surface. Grantee shall not be relieved of its obligation to reclaim and restore Grantor's land until Grantor provides Grantee with written notice of such completion. Grantee shall perform such reclamation and restoration in consultation with the Ranch Manager pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement. If Grantee cannot complete any restoration required under this Agreement by the end of September of any year, it shall suspend such activity until the beginning of April of the following year, at which time it shall resume such activity and shall promptly complete restoration not later than June 30'h. Upon request by Grantee, Grantor has the right alter any of the performance dates stated in this Section 3.1. 3.3 Handling of Earthen Material. Grantee shall ensure all earthen material amassed on the Land is confined within an excess material pile area as depicted on Exhibit B or as otherwise approved in writing by Grantor. If any excess material is mishandled or Located outside of an approved excess material pile area, or any unauthorized disturbance is created due to inappropriate handling of excess material, in addition to any other legal remedy Grantor may have, Grantee shall relocate the excess material and restore the land as directed by Grantor. 3.4 As -Built Surveys and Drawings. Within six months after the Effective Date, Grantee shall provide Grantor with an as -built survey of the Pipeline, prepared by a licensed surveyor as constructed in the Right -of -Way. if the as -built survey shows that the Pipeline is not located in the center of the Right -of -Way, at Grantor's election, which it has the right to exercise in its sole discretion, Grantee shall (i) move the Pipeline to conform to Exhibit B or (ii) Exhibit B1/4 will be amended to conform the Right -of -Way with the as -built survey. If Grantee adds, removes or in any manner alters the location of any the Project Facilities, within two months after making such changes, Grantee shall have a new survey of the Land prepared by a licensed surveyor and provide Grantor a copy thereof. Such survey shall replace the existing Exhibit B. All surveys must include a legal description of the boundaries of 5 �(M the Land expressed in metes and bounds, and depicting the accurate location of all facilities constmcted or upgraded under this Agreement. 3.5 Assessments. From time to time, and at any time, Grantor has the right to conduct assessments of the Pipeline. 4, COORDINATION WITH RANCH MANAGER 4.1 Coordination with Ranch Manager. (A) Grantee shall work in cooperation with Grantor's Ranch Manager to coordinate all its activities under this Agreement. (B) At least ten days prior to beginning any work under this Agreement, Grantee shall meet with the Ranch Manager to review Grantee's plans and timetable for such work. (C) Grantee shall arrange for Grantee's representative(s) and contractor(s) to receive a site specific orientation from the Ranch Manager or other Grantor representative prior to accessing the Land. During the orientation, Grantor shall address issues, including identification of access roads, lands that are and are not part of the Agreement and any other requirements for Grantee's operations. Grantee shall be responsible for ensuring that all employees, contractors, agents and any other party performing work under this Agreement on behalf of Grantee comply with directions from the Ranch Manager. Grantee shall also participate in additional site specific orientations with the Ranch Manager or Grantor's representative as required by Grantor for construction and maintenance activities. (D) Not later than thirty days prior to commencing maintenance on the Pipeline, Grantee shall provide Grantor with a detailed timeline and scope of work to the Ranch Manager. (E) If Grantee intends to conduct any work that involves the removal or cutting branches of any trees, Grantee shall meet with the Ranch Manager to identify the affected trees at least ten days prior to beginning such work. Grantee shall not remove or damage any other trees during the term of this Agreement. If Grantee removes or damages any trees other than those identified by the Ranch Manager, Grantee is liable to Grantor for damages. 5. DAMAGES 5.1 Liquidated Damages. Grantee shall pay Grantor liquidated damages as specified below. (A) Licensee shall pay Chevron US$5,000.00 per occurrence of each violation of Sections Error! Reference source not found., 3.1, 3.3, 4.1; 7.3, 7.9, 7.10 and 7.13; provided however, the liquidated damages payment under this Section 5.1(A) is without prejudice to any right Chevron may have to seek recompense from Grantee for any other damage caused by Grantee. 6 wth (B) Escalation. The amount payable under Section 5.1(A) shall increase by US$500,00 on each anniversary of this Agreement beginning one year after the Effective Date. 5.2 Alternative Relief. In lieu of acceptance of the liquidated damages stated in Section 5.1, Grantor may elect to seek any available legal remedy; provided, however, in addition to Grantor's right to liquidated damages, Grantor has the right to terminate or suspend this Agreement; provided, further, all of Grantor's rights in this Section 5 are in addition and without prejudice to Grantee's obligations under Section 7.13. 6. PAYMENTS 6.1 Payment. Grantee shall pay Grantor US$6,875.00 upon execution of this Agreement. Additionally, upon execution of this Agreement and on or before each anniversary of the Effective Date of this Agreement Grantee shall pay Grantor an annual payment. The annual payment upon execution will be US$2,750.00 and will increase by five percent each year thereafter. 6.2 Payment Address. All payments to Grantor shall be made by Grantee's check, mailed postage prepaid, to Grantor at Attn: Manager, Shale Oil Development, QLS No, 0(030$ , Chevron U.S.A. Inc., P.O. Box 730180, Dallas, TX 75373- 0180, which will continue as the depository for payments under this Agreement regardless of changes in ownership of the and until Grantor otherwise notifies Grantee. In submitting any payment under this Agreement to Grantor, Grantee shall reference this Agreement's QLS number as found at the bottom of each page of this Agreement. 7. ACTIVITIES ON RIGHT-OF-WAY 7.1 Prudent Operations. Grantee shall perform and conduct all activities permitted or required under this Agreement in a prudent, safe, and workmanlike manner and in a manner to minimize damage to the Land, Adjacent Land, and other land owned by Grantor. 7.2 Temporary Use License. Grantor licenses to Grantee the right to use a maximum of ten feet on either side of the Right -of -Way for purposes set out in Section 3.2(D). 7.3 Interference with Existing Uses. To the extent Grantor or any of Grantor's lessees, grantees, permittees or invitees are using any part of the Land as of the Effective Date, Grantee shall reasonably acconunodate their use of the Land, and shall not use or operate the Pipeline or Right -of -Way (including any removal or abandonment of the Pipeline) in a manner that interferes with any such existing use. If, after receiving notice that it is interfering with any such existing use, Grantor refuses to cease such use, in addition to any other remedy that Grantor may have, Grantor has the right to terminate this Agreement. If such interference denies any of Grantor's agricultural Lessees the opportunity to plant, harvest, inigate or otherwise conduct agricultural operations permitted under their lease, Grantee shall compensate the lessee for such loss, including economic loss, crop yield, cost of obtaining forage replacement or livestock feed, and replacement water supply. 7 7.4 Interference with Future Uses. The following apply if the Grantor wants to make a future use of the Land that interferes with Grantee's use or operation of the Pipeline: (A) The Parties shall meet to discuss Grantor's proposed use and the manner in which the Right -of -Way can be relodated to accommodate such use. (B) The Parties shall amend the existing Right -of -Way to accommodate Grantor's future use of the Land. (C) Grantee shall move the Pipeline to a location specified by Grantor. (D) The Parties shall arnend Exhibits A and B to show the new location of the Pipeline. (B) Grantor shall reimburse Grantee the demonstrated reasonable Pipeline relocation costs payable to third parties necessary to relocate the Pipeline to the location within the amended Right -of -Way. If Grantee anticipates it will incur any other reasonable costs directly associated with Grantee's inability to deliver water during the relocation, it shall provide Grantor with prompt written notice thereof and the parties shall negotiate in good faith regarding the extent to which Grantor reimburses such costs. 7.5 Conduct of Operations. Subject to Section 7.3, Grantee shall maintain and operate (including any removal or abandonment of the Pipeline) the Pipeline and Right -of - Way in such a manner so as to minimize disruption to activities Grantor or its lessees, grantees, permittees or invitees conduct on Chevron property adjacent to the Land. Grantee shall give notice of Grantee's planned maintenance activities to the Ranch Manager and all persons holding any rights, licenses, permits, easements or leases of record or known to Grantee. 7.6 Stormwater. Grantee shall comply with all laws, permits, and requirements pertaining to stormwater management. 7.7 Pipeline Depth. Grantee shall bury its Pipeline and subsurface facilities to provide a minimum depth of thirty-six inches. 7.8 Weeds. In consultation with Grantor's Ranch Manager, Grantee shall implement measures to control all invasive weed species on the Land or other land owned by Grantor affected by Grantee's operations under this Agreement. Grantee shall, at a minimum, annually spray herbicide on all areas affected by activities Grantee's operations under this Agreement to control noxious weeds. Grantee shall use methods of invasive weed species control to Grantor's standards, and in compliance with applicable law without posing significant risk to human health or the environment. If Grantee fails to control weeds to Grantor's satisfaction, subject to Section 14, Grantor has the right, but not the obligation, to do so as Grantor deems appropriate. In such case, Grantee shall reimburse Grantor for all costs Grantor incurs in doing so. 7.9 Good Repair; No Litter. Grantee shall maintain the Land in good repair, clear of refuse and litter. If Grantor notifies Grantee of any refuse or litter on the Land, 8 �,m Grantee shall clear it away and clean the Land within ten days from the date of Grantor's notification. 7.10 Restricted Activities. Grantee shall not allow or permit any of its employees, agents, contractors or sub -contractors while on the Land or any of Grantor's adjacent or surrounding lands to do any of the following: (A) Operating any motor vehicle in excess of 15 miles per hour or other posted speed limits (B) Operating any motor vehicle unless all occupants are wearing seat belts (C) Bringing or possessing animals (D) Picnicking (E) Riding horses, bicycles, motorcycles (F) Quad -runners or ATV's, unless authorized by Grantor on a case by case basis (G) Participating in any recreational activity (11) Fishing, hunting or possessing or having access to firearms m Using, possessing, growing, selling, manufacturing, distributing or being under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, synthetic drugs, illicit or non -prescribed drugs or substances, or any other substances that Grantor hereafter prohibits 7.11 Improvements. Grantee shall maintain at its sole expense all improvements, fences, and equipment it places on the Land. 7.12 Brush and Grass Fires. Grantee shall take all necessary precautions to prevent brush and grass fires. 7.13 Trespass. If Grantee trespasses on Grantor's lands outside the Land, Grantee shall notify Grantor of the trespass and Grantee shall restore the affected property as directed by Grantor within ten calendar days after the trespass occurred. If Grantee cannot complete restoration in accordance with the preceding sentence, Grantee may request that Grantor alter the length of the performance period prior to the expiration of the performance period. Grantor has the right, but not the obligation, to alter any such performance period. Grantor has the right to limit or suspend Grantee's access rights to the Land until Grantee ceases the trespass and restores the lands subject to the trespass to at least as good condition as innnediately prior to such trespass and make any payment required in Section 5. 7.14 Trespassers. If Grantee observes a trespasser on the Land, it shall immediately notify Grantor. 7.15 Safe Condition; Restoration of Land. Grantee shall keep the Land in a good and safe condition and, after doing any work which disturbs any surface of the Land, Adjacent Land, or other land owned by Grantor. Grantee shall restore the disturbed ateas in accordance with Section 9. 7.16 Storage of Equipment and Parking of Vehicles. Grantee shall store equipment and materials, and park all vehicles only in locations that Grantor designates. Grantee shall not place rocks, road material or gravel on the Land or Adjacent Land without prior written approval of Grantor. 7.17 Backfill and Restoration of Field Grade. Grantee shall properly backfill and compact disturbed ground, excavated pipeline trenches, and other excavations in connection with its activities on the Land. Grantee shall compact disturbed areas by using hydro -compaction methods or, subject to Grantor's approval, a methodology sufficiently similar to hydro -compaction, followed by replacement of topsoil, free of stones that have minimum diameter of three inches or greater and other debris. Grantee shall permanently restore to field grade any settling or slumping in Grantor's fields and pastures caused by activities permitted under this Agreement. 7.18 Watercourses, Roads, and Improvements. (A) Grantee shall obtain Grantor's written approval before conducting any activity that will disturb any Watercourse on the Land or other lands. Subject to Section 7.3, Grantee shall work with the local community affected by a disturbance to a Watercourse to minimize impacts on all affected persons and entities. If other Persons have ownership interests in the Watercourse (e.g., the right to transport irrigation water in a ditch), Grantee shall obtain their written approval and provide copies of such notices and approvals to Grantor prior to conducting any • such proposed activity affecting such Watercourse. Grantee acknowledges that water is critical to the local community and Grantee is solely responsible for any damages related to the disturbance or disruption of any Watercourse whether on or off of Grantor's lands caused by Grantee's action or failure to act. Grantee shall not take any actions regarding surface water, groundwater or Watercourses that violate any federal, state or local statutes, regulations ordinances or other laws. Grantee shall not take any actions regarding surface water, groundwater, or Watercourses without having obtained all required permits and approvals of the governmental entities with jurisdiction over the actions. (B) Grantee shall promptly replace, rebuild or restore to Grantor's satisfaction any and all parts of any Watercourses, roads or other improvements damaged by Grantee's activities. Without limiting the preceding sentence, Grantee shall restore to proper operating condition to Grantor's reasonable satisfaction any irrigation system Grantee damages. hnmediately upon completion of any activity performed under this Agreement, Grantee shall, to Grantor's reasonable satisfaction, promptly repair any damage to open irrigation and drainage ditches • by using proper mechanical ditch channel compaction methods and by reestablishing pre -disturbance grades and flowlines. Grantee shall construct temporary irrigation systems, bypass structures, or other structures or watercourses on the Land as directed by Grantor. (C) Grantee shall immediately notify Grantor of any damage requiring Grantee's action under this Section 7.18. 10 7.19 Fences. (A) Grantee has the right to cross fences on the Land or Adjacent Land only (i) as reasonably necessary to conduct activities permitted under this Agreement and (ii) after receiving Grantor's written approval. Grantee shall maintain a proper enclosure at all times and shall restore fences to a condition equal to or better than their condition prior to Grantee's crossing as soon as crossing is completed. Grantee is not responsible for restoration of fencing damaged or removed by any party other than Grantee, its employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors, or invitees. (B) (C) Grantee shall construct fencing as required by Grantor on any portion of the Land where Grantee's activities are near livestock or Grantor determines, in its sole discretion, that fencing is necessary for safety purposes related to Grantee's operations. Grantor reserves the right to fence the whole or any part of the boundaries of the Land, and to build fences crossing the Land. 7.20 Liens. Grantee shall pay all claims for labor and materials furnished on its behalf and shall defend, indemnify and hold Grantor harmless against all liens, encumbrances and claims filed against Grantor's lands as a result of activities under this Agreement and all claims incurred or paid in connection with same. 7.21 No Unauthorized Access. Grantee shall not authorize any third party or governmental personnel access to the Land, except as expressly required by local, state or federal law, permit conditions, duly authorized warrant, or emergency pursuit. If a duly authorized governmental representative requests access to the Land pursuant to local, state, or federal law, and Grantee is aware of such access, Grantee shall immediately notify Grantor's Ranch Manager at the phone number provided on the signatory page of this Agreement, providing the name of the authority and representatives present, and the date, time, and purpose of the access. 7.22 Field Studies. Grantee shall provide a copy of all proposals, requests, and orders for biological or other field studies on the Land to Grantor, and shall obtain Grantor's written approval before taking any action in response thereto. Grantor has the right to withhold approval for any reason or no reason, or to grant approval with conditions. If Grantor approves a study, Grantee shall provide Grantor a copy of all data obtained and reports prepared in connection with the study via overnight delivery within five business days of Grantee's receipt of final draft of report. 7.23 Consultation with Agencies. At least thirty days prior to any consultation with any local, state or federal agency or authority, or agreeing to any condition or best management practice that may relate to any lands Grantor owns, Grantee shall submit for' Grantor's review and approval all plans, presentations, conditions, or best management practices Grantee intends to discuss or adopt. Grantee shall invite and schedule all meetings as to include Grantor, at Grantor's discretion, and all required governmental agencies. Consultation should be scheduled at least thirty days in advance and at reasonable dates and times that will ensure the highest likelihood of all critical parties attending the meeting. At a minimum, Grantee shall melte every effort to ensure that a government agency representative is present at all 11 SCM consultations. Grantee must record minutes of all consultations and send a copy of same to Grantor at the address set out for notices under this Agreement. 7.24 Vehicle Compliance. Grantee shall prohibit its employees, agents, contractors or sub -contractors from operating any motor vehicle upon any Grantor lands unless all occupants wear seat belts and obey speed limits as specified in Section 7.10. Grantor has the right to remove from, and deny further access to the Land any person who does not comply with this Section 7.24. 8. REMOVAL OF PROPERTY 8.1 Pipeline Disposition on Termination. Except as stated below, the Pipeline and appurtenant equipment will remain the property of Grantee. Upon no less than thirty days' notice to Grantor, and subject to Grantor's election to require Grantee to abandon all or any part of the Pipeline in place, Grantee has the right at any time during the Term of this Agreement and for one hundred eighty days thereafter to remove all or part of it without compensation to Grantor. Within one hundred eighty days after termination of this Agreement, Grantor can elect to require the Grantee to (1) remove the Pipeline, (ii) abandon the Pipeline in place or (iii) abandon part of the Pipeline in place and remove another part of the Pipeline. To the extent Grantor elects to have all or any portion of the Pipeline removed, Grantee shall, within thirty days after receiving notice of Grantor's election, commence and promptly proceed to remove the portions of the Pipeline Grantor has designated for removal. 8.2 Failure to Remove. If Grantee fails to remove all or any portion of the Pipeline as required in Section 8.1, Grantor has the right to do so. If Grantor exercises such right, Grantee shall reimburse Grantor for the costs of removing, storing, and disposing of the Pipeline. If Grantor elects to restore or abandon, Grantee shall also reimburse Grantor for the costs of abandoning and restoring the Right -of -Way to its condition on the Effective Date. If Grantee does not fully reimburse Grantor for any of these costs within sixty days after the date Grantor invoices Grantee therefor, then In addition to any other remedies Grantor may have, Grantor may dispose of the Pipeline, retain any proceeds therefrom, and recover from Grantee any deficiency. 8.3 Restoration. Following any removal or abandonment of the Pipeline, Grantee shall restore the surface of the Land in accordance with Section 9. If Grantee cannot complete any required removal, abandonment and reclamation by the end of September, it shall suspend such activity until the beginning of April, at which time it shall resume such activity and shall promptly proceed with completing it, but in any event, not later than June 30th. Upon request by Grantee, Grantor has the right alter any of' the performance dates stated in this Section 8.3. 8.4 Abandonment in Place. To the extent Grantor elects to have all or any portion of the Pipeline abandoned in place, Grantee shall, within thirty days after receiving notice of Grantor's election, commence and promptly proceed to cut, cap fill it with inert material the portions of the Pipeline Grantor has designated for abandonment in place. Grantee shall execute a conveyance to Grantor coveting those portions of the Pipeline abandoned in place, which shall include a provision under which Grantee will Indemnify Grantor for all damages, liability, and Claims arising from or related to Grantee's ownership and operation of the Pipeline. If Grantee fails to remove the 12 Pipeline as Grantor designates, in addition to any other remedies Grantor has, Grantor has the right to specifically enforce Grantee's removal obligation. 9. RESTORATION 9.1 Restoration Activities. After any ground disturbing activity and upon termination of this Agreement, Grantee shall perform the following at its sole cost: (A) If any activity involves removal or disturbance of top sail, Grantee shall remove and stage any top soil separately from other material removed and replace any topsoil removed upon completion of that activity. (13) Properly backfill and compact disturbed ground, excavated pipeline trenches, and other excavations in connection with its activities on the Land. Grantee shall replace topsoil free of stones that have a minimum diameter of three inches or greater and other debris. Grantee shall compact the soil using hydro -compaction or, subject to Grantor's approval, a methodology sufficiently similar to hydro - compaction. Grantee shall permanently restore to field grade any settling or slumping in Grantor's fields and pastures caused by activities permitted under this Agreement. (C) Dispose of all stones that have a minimum diameter of three inches or greater, brush and debris it uncovers on, removes from or deposits on the Land, Adjacent Land, or other land owned by Grantor. (D) Reseed the Land, Adjacent Lands or other land owned by Grantor if Grantee's activities under this Agreement affect same, with mulch and seed mixes approved by Grantor. Grantee shall continue to reseed and cultivate until successfully reestablishing self-sustaining vegetation on the Right -of -Way and shall do the same on Adjacent Lands if it trespasses thereon. Remove any contamination caused by Grantee's activities discovered during restoration, (E) (F) Additional restoration, as directed by Grantor, of the Land or Adjacent Land impacted by Grantee's activities that Grantor considers necessary. 9.2 Notice to Grantor. In addition to any notice requirements hereunder, Grantee shall notify the Ranch Manager by telephone within twenty-four hours of the occurrence of any ground disturbance requiring restoration under this Section 9 and shall thereafter consult with the Ranch Manager regarding the action Grantee is to take to conduct restoration in accordance with this Section 9 and the time by which restoration is to be complete. 10. ENVIRONMENTAL M111 10 RS 10.1 Upon discovery of any leak, spill or other contamination or a condition that is a threat to human health or the environment or could violate any Applicable Environmental Law, in or on the Land or Adjacent Land, Grantee shall cease operation of the Pipeline, remove the contamination and remediate and restore the affected land; provided, however, Grantee's obligations to remove, remediate and 13 ION restore the affected land shall be without prejudice to its right to seek recovery from the responsible party; provided, further, that Grantee's obligation to remove, remediate and restore the affected land shall cease when it demonstrates to Grantor's satisfaction that Grantee is not the responsible party. Grantee shall immediately notify Grantor by telephone and in writing of such discovery and provide copies of all test results, filings, reports, and all other documents in its possession regarding the contamination to Grantor within three days of receiving same. Grantor shall have an opportunity to conduct testing of its own, if it so chooses, on the discovered contamination prior to any removal of same by Grantee. Grantee shall timely notify all appropriate local, state or federal agencies or other governmental entities whose rules or regulations govern the contamination or Grantee's actions in dealing with sane. Grantee shall develop a contamination removal and restoration plan, consulting with Grantor regarding same and working in conjunction with all appropriate agencies and entities. Grantee has the right to view, inspect, test and document the impacted area. Grantee shall consult with Grantor regarding resumption of operations. 10.2 Opportunity to Inspect. Grantee represents that it has had a reasonable opportunity to inspect the Land prior to executing this Agreement, and in entering this Agreement, is relying solely upon such inspection regarding the condition of the Land. Any contamination discovered on the Land will be presumed to have been caused by Grantee unless Grantee provides evidence to Grantor clearly demonstrating that Grantee did not cause such contamination. 10.3 Preservation. Nothing in Section 10.1 alters or relieves Grantee from any obligation to defend and indemnify Grantor against and remediate any environmental impact resulting from the Grantee's activities under this Agreement. 11. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES Limitation on Damages. Except as stated in Sections 8.2 and 8.3, each Party waives and agrees not to seek consequential, special, incidental, punitive, exemplary or indirect damages, lost profits or other business interruption damages, whether by statute, in tort, in contract or otherwise with respect to claims against each other arising under this Agreement. IT IS THE INTENT OF 1'liE PARTIES THAT THE LIMITATIONS HEREIN IMPOSED ON REMEDIES AND THE MEASURE OF DAMAGES BE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CAUSE OR CAUSES RELATED THERETO, INCLUDING THE NEGLIGENCE 01? ANY PARTY, WHETHER SUCH NEGLIGENCE BE SOLE, JOINT OR CONCURRENT, OR ACTIVE OR PASSIVE. 12. TERM AND TERMINATION 12.1 Term. The Right -of -Way is granted for a term of five years from the Effective Date and for so long thereafter that Grantee actually transports water through the Pipeline, or for such shorter period as otherwise provided in this Agreement ("Term"). 12.2 Termination. In addition to termination provisions otherwise stated in this Agreement, the Agreement terminates as follows: 14 (A) Failure to Complete Pipeline. If, after five years from the Effective Date, Grantee has not commenced operation of the Pipeline in accordance with this Agreement, Grantor has the right to terminate the Right -of -Way effective upon written notice to Grantee. Cessation of Use. If the Pipeline is not operated for the transportation of water for twenty-four consecutive months, Grantor has the right to terminate this Agreement. 03) 12.3 Survival of Obligations. Termination of this Agreement does not extinguish any obligations of Grantee which have accrued at the time of termination, or which accrue upon termination. 12.4 Surrender. Grantee has the right to surrender this Agreement at any time as to all or part of the Pipeline and associated Right -of -Way by providing written notice to Grantor, filing an instrument of surrender in the public records of the county where the Land is located, and sending a copy of such instrument to Grantor by certified mail return receipt requested. This Agreement shall terminate to the extent of such surrender. Upon surrender, Grantee will be relieved of all future obligations under this Agreement as to the lands surrendered, but surrender will not relieve Grantee of obligations accrued under this Agreement as of the date of surrender or obligations that accrue upon Agreement termination or that survive termination. Grantee will be relieved of its obligation to make future rental payments under Section 6 if it surrenders this Agreement as to all of the Pipeline and associated Right -of -Way, but will not be entitled to a reduction in future rentals for partial surrenders. Grantee will not be entitled to a refund of rental paid under Section 6 if Grantee surrenders this Agreement prior to the end of the year for which a rental payment has already been made. 12.5 Release, Within thirty days after this Agreement terminates, Grantee shall execute and file an instrument in the county records stating that Grantee's Right -of -Way and associated rights under this Agreement have terminated. If Grantee fails to comply with such obligation within the time required, Grantor has the right to file such instrument and, if Grantor does so, Grantee shall reimburse Grantor its filing costs. 13. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW 13.1 Compliance and Indemnity. The Parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state, tribal and local laws and with all rules, regulations and orders of all regulatory authorities having jurisdiction that may be in effect from time to time. Without limiting such obligation, Grantee shall not discharge, release, dump, bury or store on or adjacent to the Land, or in any water or waters on, adjacent to or in the area of the Land, for purposes of disposal, oil, chemicals, toxic substances or materials, and hazardous wastes or substances of any kind. GRANTEE. INDEMNIFIES, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AND HOLDS GRANTOR HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THE NON-COMPLIANCE WITH OR VIOLATION BY GRANTEE OF ANY OF THIS SECTION 13.1 IN THE EVENT OF SUCH NON-COMPLIANCE OR VIOLATION, GRANTOR HAS THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT. 15 ‘to 13.2 Governmental and Professional Authorizations. Grantee shall, and shall cause its contractors, subcontractors, agetits, and invitees to, maintain all licenses, petmits, consents, approvals or other authorizations from all governmental or professional or other bodies having jurisdiction which are necessary for the performance of activities permitted under this Agreement. 14. BREACH - 14.1 Grantor's Right to Suspend. If Grantee defaults in the performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement, in addition to any other rights Grantor has at law or under this Agreement to enforce the performance of this Agreement, Grantor has the right to suspend all or any of Grantee's activities under this Agreement at the sole cost of Grantee effective immediately upon Grantor's delivery of written notice to Grantee. If Grantee interferes or attempts to interfere with Grantor's exercise of its rights to suspend Grantee's activities under this Section 14,1, this Agreement automatically terminates. 14.2 Grantor's Rights on Grantee's Default. Regardless of whether Grantor suspends Grantee's activities' under this Agreement, if Grantee fails to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement, Grantor has the right to take either of the following actions: (A) Subject to Section 14.3, terminate the Agreement if Grantee's default continues for a period of thirty days after Grantor sends written notice of default to Grantee, and Grantee has not either cured the default or diligently pursued actions reasonably calculated to cure the default. (1) If Grantor terminates the Agreement under Section 14.2(A), Section 8 will apply. Perform the act or obligation that Grantee failed to perform without terminating the Agreement, in which case Grantee shall reimburse Grantor for the costs of such performance, and shall defend, indemnify and hold Grantor harmless against all damages, liabilities and Claims arising from or related to such performance. 14.3 Repeat Breaches. If Grantee breaches a specific obligation under this Agreement more than once, Section 14.2(A) does not apply and Grantor has the immediate right to terminate this Agreement. B) 15. CONFLICT OF INTEREST 15.1 No director, employee, or agent of either Party shall give or receive any commission, fee, rebate, gift, or entertainment of significant cost or value In connection with this Agreement. During the term of this Agreement and for two years thereafter, any representatives authorized by either Party may audit the applicable records of the other Party solely for the purpose of determining whether there has been compliance with this provision. The provisions of this Section 15 will survive termination of this Agreement. 16 ‘tM 16. GOVERNING LAW 16.1 This Agreement is governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to its choice of law rules. 17. NOTICES 17.1 All notices required or permitted under this Agreement must be in writing and delivered by mail (postage prepaid) or by hand delivery to the address of the Party receiving the notice set out in the signature page to this Agreement, unless directed otherwise in this Agreement. Notices sent by email or facsimile are ineffective. 17.2 Notices are effective when received by the recipient during the recipient's regular business hours. 17.3 Notices that do not comply with the requirements of this Agreement am ineffective and do not impart actual or any other kind of notice. 17.4 The address listed for notice in this Agreement for each Party may be changed by said Party by sending written notice of the change to the other Party hereto. 18. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS 18.I Except as otherwise expressly required by law, a Patty shall not issue any public announcement or statement concerning this Agreement without obtaining the other Party's prior written consent. 19. THIRD PARTY RIGHTS 19.1 Except as otherwise expressly stated herein, no Person who is not a Party to this Agreement has any rights under this Agreement or may enforce any provision of this Agreement. 20. CONFIDENTIALITY 20.1 All terms and conditions of this Agreement ate confidential between Grantee and Grantor. Except as required by law, Grantee shall not disclose or divulge the execution or any provision of this Agreement without the prior written approval of Grantor, that may be withheld for any reason or no reason. Grantor has the right to enforce this Section 20 by specific performance. 21. ASSIGNMENT 21.1 By Grantee. Grantee shall not, and does not have the right to, assign or pledge any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part to any other Person, including any Affiliate, without Grantor's prior express written consent, which consent or denial shall be in Grantor's sole discretion and which Grantor may withhold for any reason or no reason, or may grant with conditions. If consent is given subject to any conditions, Grantor shall in its sole discretion determine whether said conditions have been fulfilled. If Grantor determines the conditions are not fulfilled, the conditional consent is void. Grantor shall not be required to provide any 17 AGM explanation for denial of any request to assign, Any assignment by Grantee without such written consent is void. Nothing in the foregoing sentence restricts in any way any remedy or damages that Grantor has the right to seek as the result of an unauthorized assignment, including remedies that may be available against Grantee, any of it employees, agents or representatives in their individual capacities, the putative assignee or others. Any consent given by Grantor to an assignment is not a novation and does not relieve the assigning Party from its obligations under this Agreement unless expressly so stated in such consent. Any consent given to a proposed assignment is not consent for any subsequent assignment. 21.2 By Grantor. Grantor has the right to assign, transfer or convey all or part of the Land, or Grantor's rights or obligations under this Agreement to any other Person at any time without Grantee's consent. Any such assignment, transfer, or conveyance by Grantor of all or part of the Land will be made subject to the Right -of -Way. No change in ownership of' Grantor's interest (by assignment or otherwise) is binding on Grantee until Grantee has been furnished with notice, consisting of certified copies of all recorded instruments or documents and other information necessary to establish a complete chain of record title from Grantor, and then only with respect to payments thereafter made. 22. INSURANCE 22.1 Neither the minimum policy limits of insurance required of Grantee under this Section 22 nor the actual amounts of insurance maintained by Grantee under its insurance program limit or reduce Grantee's performance, liability and indemnity obligations in this Agreement. 22.2 Grantee shall maintain the following insurance and all other insurance required by applicable law: (A) Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance as prescribed by applicable laws. The policy limits of the Employer's Liability Insurance must not be less than $2,000,000.00 per occurrence (B) Commercial General Liability (Bodily Injury and Property Damage) Insurance, including the following supplemental coverage: Contractual Liability; Products and Completed Operations; Explosion, Collapse and Underground Hazards; and Sudden and Accidental Pollution. The policy territory coverage must include all areas where operations are to be performed. The policy limits must not be less than $2,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence. Automobile Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability Insurance extending to all vehicles provided by Grantee in the performance of operations. The policy limits for this insurance must be the higher of the amount required by applicable law or $2,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence. (C) 22.3 Policy Endorsements. (A) Grantee shall, or shall cause its insurer to, provide Grantor with thirty days' notice before canceling or making a material change to an insurance policy required by Section 22. 18 �,M (B) (C) Waivers of subrogation in favor of Indemnitees must be included in the Workers' Compensation insurance policies required by Section 22.2(A). The insurance required in Sections 22.2(B) and 22.2(C) must include all of the following: (1) (2) (3) Grantee shall name Grantor as additional insured to the extent of the liabilities for third party bodily injury and property damage assumed by Grantee under this Agreement. Grantor shall cause its insurer to provide coverage to Grantor as additional insured that expressly includes liability imposed or sought to be imposed upon Grantor for the contributory fault or negligence of Grantor to the extent that Grantee has assumed such liabilities of Grantor under the Agreement. Grantor shall cause its insurer to provide coverage that includes a provision stating that the insurance is primary with respect to all insured, including additional insured, and that no other insurance carried by Grantor will be considered as contributory insurance for any loss. Grantor shall cause its insurer to provide coverage that provides for a cross liability or severability of interest clause which has the effect of insuring that each insured (including additional insured) is covered as a separate insured. 22.4 Evidence of Insurance. Upon Grantor's request, Grantee shall, within ten days, provide Grantor with certificates or evidence satisfactory to Grantor of the insurance and endorsements required under this Section 22. Grantor's acceptance of this certificate does not constitute a waiver, release or modification of any of the insurance coverage and endorsements required under this Section 22. If Grantee fails to provide a certificate as required by this Section 22.4, Grantor has the right to terminate this Agreement under (notice and opportunity to cure). 22.5 Deductibles or Self -Insured Retentions. Grantee is solely responsible for payment of all deductibles or self-insured retentions that are applicable to any claims made against Grantor covered by Grantee's insurance policies. The level of these deductibles or retentions must be reasonable and compatible with that expected of a prudent operator in similar circumstances. 22.6 Waiver of Subrogation for Grantor's Physical Damage Insurance. Grantee shall obtain a written waiver of subrogation in favor of Grantor from its insurers who provide physical damage insurance with respect to property used in the performance of operations. 22.7 Conflict with Applicable Law. Grantee Is not required to carry the insurance coverage required in this Right -of -Way to the extent such coverage conflict with, or are void or otherwise unenforceable under, applicable laws or regulations. 19 23. INDEMNITY. GRANTEE SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AND HOLD GRANTOR HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES, EXPERT WITNESS FEES, COURT COSTS, COSTS OF INVESTIGATING CLAIMS, SITE ASSESSMENTS, TESTING AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS) INCURRED AND/OR PAID BY GRANTOR IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH CLAIMS, ARISING FROM, RELATED TO OR ON ACCOUNT OF ANY ACT OR OMISSION BY GRANTEE, ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, INVITEES, CONTRACTORS, AND SUBCONTRACTORS, ON OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, GRANTEE'S OPERATIONS ON THE LAND, THE PIPELINE, AND/OR GRANTEE'S VIOLATION OF ANY LAW UNDER SECTION 13.1 AND APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS. GRANTEE'S INDEMNITY SHALL APPLY EVEN IN THE EVENT OF AN INDEMNITEE'S OWN NEGLIGENCE, WHETHER INDEMNITEES' NEGLIGENCE I5 SOLE, COMPARATIVE, CONTRIBUTORY, CONCURRENT, ACTIVE, OR PASSIVE, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER LIABILITY WITHOUT FAULT IS IMPOSED 011 SOUGHT TO BE IMPOSED ON ONE OR MORE 01? THE INDEMNITEES• PROVIDED. HOWEVER. GRANTEE SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO INDEMNIFY GRANTOR FOR GRANTOR'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT; PROVIDED, FURTHER, GRANTEE SHALL BEAR THE EVIDENTIARY BURDEN 01? PROOF TO ESTABLISH GRANTOR'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT. THE PROVISIONS 01? THIS PARAGRAPH SURVIVE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT. 24. STOP WORK AUTHORITY 24.1 Grantor has the right to have representatives present while the Grantee conducts any activity under this Agreement. If Grantor observes or learns of any action on the Land that, as determined solely by Grantor, creates any condition constituting a safety threat, Grantor may direct Grantee to cease operations. Upon receiving such direction, Grantee shall immediately cease operations on the Land until such time as advised by Grantor that operations may continue. Neither the provisions of nor Grantor's exercise of any authority under this Section 24.1 shall be interpreted to create any duty owned by Grantor to Grantee regarding any safety conditions or otherwise. 25. GENERAL PROVISIONS 25.1 Prior Agreements. This Agreement comprises the complete and exclusive agreement between the Parties regarding the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes all oral and written communications, negotiations, representations or agreements in relation to that subject matter made or entered into before the Effective Date. 25.2 Amendment. This Agreement cannot be amended orally or by performance. No amendment to this Agreement is effective unless made in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both Parties. 25.3 Waiver. A Party's failure to pursue remedies for breach of this Agreement does not constitute a waiver by that Party of any breach of this Agreement by the other Party or raise any defense against Claims against the other Party for breach of this Agreement. The waiver or failure to require the performance of any covenant or 20 obligation contained in this Agreement or pursue remedies for breach of this Agreement does not waive a later breach of that covenant or obligation. 25.4 Severability. Bach provision of this Agreement is severable and if any provision is determined to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal under any existing or future law by a court, arbitrator of competent jurisdiction or by operation of any applicable law, this invalidity, unenforceability or illegality does not impair the operation of or affect those portions of this Agreement that are valid, enforceable and legal, unless the deletion of such provision or provisions would result in such a material change so as to cause completion of the transactions contemplated herein to be unreasonable. 25.5 Survival. Despite termination of this Agreement for any reason, all provisions in this Agreement containing representations, warranties, releases and indemnities, and all provisions relating to audit, confidentiality, insurance, disclaimer of certain remedies, limitations of liability, retention and inspection of records, dispute resolution and governing law, and all causes of action which arose prior to completion or termination, survive indefinitely until, by their respective terms, they are no longer operative or are otherwise limited by an applicable statute of limitations. 25.6 Drafting. This Agreement has been prepared as a joint effort of the Parties and the Agreement will not be construed more severely against one of the Parties than against the other. 25.7 Counterparts. This Agreement can be executed in counterparts, each of which is deemed an original of this Agreement, and which together constitutes one and the same instrument. When executed in counterparts, no Party is bound to this Agreement until all Parties have executed and delivered to each of the other Parties an executed counterpart. 25.8 Authorized Representatives. Bach Party represents and warrants that the Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by its authorized officer or other representative and constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable in accordance with its terms, and no consent or approval of any other Person is required in connection with its execution, delivery, and performance of the Agreement. 21 KM IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS PIPELINE EASEMENT AGREEMENT CONTAINS PROVISIONS REGARDING DM AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES CONCERNING CLAIMAND S' ASRISING OTHAT UT 0 S THIS AGREEMENT. The Parties have executed this Agreement in triplicate as evidenced by the following signatures of authorized representatives of the Parties: GRANTOR: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. Signature: Name: Dir._ SLEEPY - Title: Attorney-in-fact ADDRESS FOR NOTICES: Chevron U.S.A. Inc. 1400 Smith Street Houston, Texas 77002 Attention: Piceance Land Team Lead Telephone: (713) 372-0821 Facsimile: (855) 265-4439 Ranch Manager Contact Information; Craig Tysse ctys@chevroa.com (970)285-9722 GRANTEE: RED ROCK GATHERING COMPANY, LLC Signature: Name: Title: ADDRESS FOR NOTICES: Red Rock Gathering Company, LLC 999 18th Street, Suite 3400 South Denver, CO 80202 Attention: Land Department Telephone: Facsimile: 22 Y -M ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS STATE OF 'Tel. 0.s COUNTY OF Untf1� This instrument was acknowledged before me on Ai 1st5T.2GIhi SOIL -1 , by e. L, 9.31erpci , Attorney -in -Fact for Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, on behalf of said corporation. -g-)Ye nC)'G - et Notary Public, State of "Taos My Commission Expires 0-4- it- ton STATE OP ekas COUNTY OF kivie § This instrument was acknowledged before me on )¼t osX. 21st , 20111 , by Brad Graves, Chief Commercial Officer for Red Rock Gathering Company LLC a Delaware limited liability company on behalf of said company. !\rtfdah.QItlfrno otary Public, State of'ir AiS My Commission Expires 01. 11- `Loll STATE OF COUNTY OF § This instrument was acknowledged before me on, , by for a on behalf of said Notary Public, State of My Conunission Expires 24 14M EXHIBIT A — DESCRIPTION OF RIGHT OF WAY A strip of land thirty feet in width, the centerline of which is described by the following metes and bounds: Beginning at c point on the West line of the SE 'k of Section 12, Township 8 South, Range 98 West, 6th P.M., which bears N 81° 48' 33" W, 7,971.57 feet from the Southeast corner of Section 7, Township 8 South, Range 97 West, 6'" P.M.: Thence S 88° 10' 30" E, 1,842.97 feet; Thence N76° 58' 30" E, 886.40 feet; Thence N 87° 31' 00" E, 2,315.15 feet; Thence S 80° 11' 46" E, 1,519.20 feet Thence N 89° 10' 24" E, 696.40 feet to a point in the SE y of Section 7, Township 8 South, Range 97 West, 6's P.M., which bears N 31° 44' 26" W, 1,327.69 feet from the Southeast corner of said Section 7. The total length of the centerline described above equals 7,260.12 feet. END OF EXHIBIT A 24 Bc, 0 at��Z RFS igc if F� Sn Sr 2 Ed f 1 EXHIBIT C -DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES 1. GOVERNING LAW AND RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES 1.1 Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State where the Services are performed, without regard to the jurisdiction's choice of Mw rules, except that the substantive and procedural rules of the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 USC §§1-1 ("the Act") shall govern this Section 1. 1.2 Resolution of Disputes. The Parties shall exclusively and finally resolve any dispute between them using direct negotiations, mediation and arbitration as set out in this Section 1, except as permitted in Section 20 of the Agreement. A Party who violates this Section 1 shall pay all legal and consulting fees and costs incurred by the other Party in any suit, action, or proceeding to enforce this Section 1. While the procedures in this Section 1 are pending, each Party shall continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement, unless to do so would be impossible or impracticable under the circumstances. 1.3 Direct Negotiations. If a dispute arises, a Party shall initiate the resolution process by giving notice setting out, in writing and in detail, the issues in dispute and the value of the Claim to the other Party, A meeting between the Parties, attended by individuals with decision-making authority, must take place within thirty days from the date the notice was sent in an attempt to resolve the dispute through direct negotiations. 1.4 Mediation. If the dispute cannot be settled by direct negotiations within thirty days of initiation of the resolution process, either Party may initiate mediation by giving notice to the other Party. Mediation shall be attended by an individual(a) representing each Party with decision-making authority. 1.5 Arbitration. If the dispute is not resolved by mediation within sixty days from the date of the notice requiring mediation, or if the dispute is unresolved within ninety days from the date of the notice requiring direct negotiations, then the dispute shall be finally settled by binding arbitration and either Party may initiate arbitration by giving notice to the other Party. If a Party refuses to toll all applicable statutes of limitations and defenses based upon the passage of time while the proceedings in Sections 1.3 and 1.4 of this Exhibit F are pending, or if for any reason a Patty believes its Claims may be time barred, then any Party may file an arbitration proceeding under this Section 1.5 in an attempt to preserve its Claims, and such proceeding shall be stayed by the arbitrator or arbitrators after appointment so that the Parties may continue efforts to resolve this dispute as set out in Section 1 of Exhibit F. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution ("CPR") Rules. To the extent of any conflicts between the Act or the CPR Rules and the provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail. The CPR is the appointing authority. The place of arbitration shall be Grand Junction, Colorado. The Parties agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts. 25 1.6 Arbitration Proceedings. The following provisions shall apply to any arbitration proceedings commenced pursuant to Section 1.5 of this Exhibit F: (A) The number of arbitrators shall be one if the monetary value of the dispute is US$5,000,000 or less. The number of arbitrators shall be three if the monetary value is greater than US$5,000,000. The arbitrator(s) must remain neutral, impartial and independent regarding the dispute and the Parties. If the number of arbitrators to be selected is one, that arbitrator must be a lawyer experienced in the resolution of disputes with experience relating to the issues in the dispute. (Q The Parties shall submit true copies of all documents considered relevant with their respective statement of Claim or defense, and any counterclaim or reply. Neither Party may compel the other to produce additional documents. However, the arbitrator(s) may require the submission of additional documents limited to specific, narrow and well-defined classes of documents that the arbitrator(s) considers necessary for resolution of the dispute. The maximum number of witnesses each Party may call to give evidence on its behalf, including by oral testimony, declaration or witness statement, is three witnesses of fact and one expert witness. (B) (D) The arbitrator(s) has no authority to appoint or retain expert witnesses for any purpose unless agreed to by the Parties. The arbitrator(s) has the power to rule on objections concerning jurisdiction, including the existence or validity of this arbitration provision and existence or the validity of this Agreement. (E) All arbitration fees and costs shall be paid equally, regardless of which Party prevails, unless provided to the contrary in this Agreement, Each Party shall pay its own costs of legal representation and witness expenses. (F) The arbitrator(s) is authorized to take any interim measures which it considers necessary, including the making of interim orders or awards, or partial final awards. An interim order or award may be enforced in the same manner as a final award using the procedures specified in this Section 1.6. Further, the arbitrator(s) is authorized to make pre- or post -award interest at applicable statutory interest rates during the relevant period. (G) The arbitrator(s) must render a reasoned award in writing. The award is final and binding. (H) The dispute will be resolved as quickly as possible. The arbitration award must be issued within three months from completion of the hearing, or as soon as possible thereafter. (I) Where any dispute involves the issue of whether Grantor acted, or has asserted that its acts will be, reasonable, Grantee shall bear the burden of proof to show that such acts are unreasonable. 1.7 Enforceability. 26 (A) The Parties waive irrevocably their right to any form of appeal, review or recourse to any court or other judicial authority, to the extent that such waiver may be validly made. (B) Except for proceedings to preserve property pending determination by the arbitrator(S) or to enforce an award, the mandatory exclusive venue for any judicial proceeding permitted in this Agreement is Grand Junction, Colorado. (C) Proceedings to enforce judgment entered on an award shall be brought in any court having jurisdiction over the Person or assets of the non -prevailing Party. The prevailing Party may seek, in any court having jurisdiction, judicial recognition of the award, or order of enforcement or any other order or decree that is necessary to give full effect to the award. 1.8 Confidentiality. (A) The Parties agree that any dispute and any negotiations, mediation and arbitration proceedings between the Parties in relation to any dispute shall be confidential and will not be disclosed to any third party. (13) The Parties further agree that any information, documents or materials produced for the purposes of, or used in, negotiations, mediation or arbitration of any dispute shall be confidential and will not be disclosed to any third party. (C) Without prejudice to the foregoing, the Parties agree that disclosure may be made: (1) In order to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement, including without limitation, the Parties agreement to arbitrate, any arbitration order or award, and any court judgment (2) To the auditors, legal advisers, insurers and Affiliates of that Party to whom the confidentiality obligations set out in this Agreement shall extend (3) Where that Party is under a legal or regulatory obligation to make such disclosure, but limited to the extent of that legal obligation (4) With the prior written consent of the other Party END OF EXHIBIT C 27