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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.0 Correspondence & Conditions of Approval SavageGlenn Hartmann
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AttachedistheResponsetoReviewAgencyCommentsandStaffReportComments.
Thefollowingareresponsestoyourquestionsbelow:
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approximat"rv.*o'illnr'"..r, and wi* be rimited to two "..,-,,r..*;,;i";
i"iiu*i"t trips (heavv vehicles) and two
daily construction trips (light':hi:f:l per phase'
Standards Section "t,r,"
iruriatrt tr".*,i)-rlo ,"rponr"s) indicated a chain link fence would enclose the site (not an
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an easement between the property orrrl"r rno the service provided. No easemenis exist on the property'
PerourconversationonFriday,lwillcallyouatg:00amtodiscuss.ThanksGlen
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or Friday to discuss the Statt Reporu atru/\rr ffi;;il rome of the topics below:
Ii.r,t',..i,o n/additional informatio n' l've su
Noise'clarification-uPdate' tL
carcuration of oisturilJ area outside of the industriar footprint. showing the areas overlaid on the site plan would
illustrate how you made the calculation'-
You were going to;; il*te is a COGCC bond on the site'
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a chain rinkrencewourd encrosethe site (notan
issue iust a clarification)
rs there .n ".r"rJnion
,r," site for the power rines - or is it all on savage property so no easements are needed?
r rook forward to the opportunity to.review your supprementar information and responses with an eye toward reducing
the number ot tonAlti*s currently in the staff report'
inant s again for your assistance'
SincerelY,
Glenn Hartmann
Garfield County Building and Planning Department'
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GARFIELO COUNTY COLORADO
Land Use Resolution Section 4-5M
NOBLE ENERGY, INC'
GARFIELD COUNTY UNIFIED LAND USE
REsorurroNSECTION4-502:WILDLIFE
EnvironmentalCumulativeEffectslmpactAnalysis
for the South Rulison Facility site A compressor
Station
July 20,2011
PrePared and Submitted bY:
Jerald M' Powell'
Wildlife SPecialties, L'L'C''
Po Box lzlt LYons' Co
80540
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Introduction
Thisreportfulfillstherequirementssetrg{|inSection4-502oftheGarfieldCountyUnifiedLandUse
Resorution of Septemo.e-rai0ot.' i..tion 4-50;';.qiles that tne rmpacii""iy." p,o'idr a,description of
the impacts that the p.p"..i r",ro *..r].n'gJffi "d;:l;f1fi;;r"";"'a'at
that the proposed
use must satisfy. This re"port specifically d.r"-*in", the cumulatiu.'.ff.", of additional compressors on
wildlife habitat, the creation "i l-rl**'"ii,"tli""' the..alteration or existing native vegetation'
blocking of migration ,o*.r, and changes ; h"bt;;;;t t' u ai"'piion of nuUitu' use by wildlife'
Location and Landform 6L^+ imately 5 miles
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colorado. rhe compre::". x11:-1,r,".*Ji]iil.d
iisp'v^tJiil;''iownship'z South' Range e4
T"^r-patterns in the project uryu ?r. a resurt of climatic conditions interacting with the local
topography. rvr,a .umm"irr.o-""r0 wint.i ;;ilil;"1L.1J,.-neratures and precipitation vary
with elevation. Mean summer temperatures range from uppro,rirnir]; i;;c to 2l-oc (65 to 70oF) and
mean winter t.rnp.rui*., range from -o,at,rli;a:'triil;"ro'il.
'i**r.precipitalion averages 32
centimeters (rz.7s';;;rJ witi octobe, !:1., ttr. *.tt.rt *a lrt"iting t1e. diiest T:-ltht
respectivelv'
receiving 3.3 centimet.r.'*Ji.z centimet"r'J!i:i, il;.biinchei li'p'-rripitution' tvpicallv in the form
of rain during uotr, ,,*ti,r. winds *. doH;-*."t.1rr. r;;#;;"?luglne approximatelv 12'9
kilometers per hour) ii*,", per hour). ,riJ* ".J
no sigrrificant;;;;ffi shifts in mean wind directions
or velocities.
thildlife Habitat
Thepredominantvegetationoftheplgjecjareaistypigaloftheeco-regionidentifiedasthesouthern
R;;hiMoun,ain:^,.T;::;ry:i*hl,::l'#f dT[**iPJ{:*.Xi"":mXTi'::,ifi ffi
A"*i"ts"ilev 1995)' Soils-within ]It;#;il".0 Lv Oo*inunt vegetation tvpes'
i"** *i,*tain elevations' Habitat types a
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serviceberry 1,tme:iinchier alnifulia).;;;" r.;;*"i ov*in*i""p's albus) shrubs; however'
chokecherry grunu' u:i'giniana:'p -y:l;;:";;;;;i;-;"'i'i"1i*"r'"'ginv
1ce'co"olou' montanus) are
also commonty found. Ii the understory, eik sedge (Carex g'y"i i"nZ*:ti ::"T'::'rHffil1H+lt1l;
T,t;;'-rxi#'rii:f,-"":;:'#;1*$"$*":r#t",{i1l1",;ll!{Ji,l;x;:'::; noni'"'n beds'liaw
(G aiium sePt ent rionale )'
Gambel oak shrublands generally do not provide habitat for federalry risted species' Table 1 provides the
rederauy tr,reat"n"l,^enE*g",.i, *u "J,i],i""';;;;; tutt#t"i'ii;;ii;h mav occur in Garfield
CountY.
,Inr. ]orYCn:'k Moilu
that may occur within Garfield
Habitat Present?
Strix occidentalis lucida
Mexican sPotted owl
CoccYzus atnericanus
Yellow-billed cuckoo
Onc orhYnchus clarki stomias
Greenback cutthroat trout
Xyrauchen texanus
Ptychocheilus lucius
Gila elegans
The compressor Station as it currentry "1i:,:
and prior to its construction and operation' does/would not
impact any federally t;"'#t;;' o' a"'ignuted critical habitat'
American elk (elk - cervus etaphu.s ne.tsoni) 11d muled::: Itil=r!{-*'::;y"::!jyg#:":!;:
dominant wirdlire .o"l*r"'n oll 'n"uru"l li?i:[. [T i?ffiJ'itirotwi .s elk-winter range and
ffid'i; *"PP"o bY the colorado Divisio
concentration area, uri'u, Jeer winter run J] il"t;;;""1 rytr"I *t' onlr'" t"lt:* edge of these
critical habitat typ..i* ir,r-,,u.ioritv or tr",. .riirca-rr.!i,:, l: "-"iil
oi rt'r CgmR.re3sor Station where
uffi ffi !i:*rn,l1;.:,"?tffi?il["fl ilj*#x.x15{}l*";::r;;J--andearrvspnns
H::::::::",rressor Station does not exist ri'h1i:ll::PtYsfill'$:'p*1il3,:lit
wildlife habitat "*"t"t:
iot initiat conttruction and operatto"lJ'"i;d;;iers' Research shows that
;iiH$'i#,',T3,'i"":L:,i+:'+l:l'I'tll':T1::,#'*:ilt::1,'#J:"1-"':xl:?:"i':;
disturbance rr'"rt ii"r'Jtitui "onaitiolt 1" capable of provtdtng "j;'r;#';i;;" than if the same
Iit"i"i", *i,u,[:"l,Ji]#;kmHJ{iffi ;;{;; ;; ; a grea'[er dis'1ance
::':'ff:;;"'nt at the compressor station *'ll"1l;i::r'l'ffifil"1TJr:T::':;"Tl{:
mammalian *"otttJ''o?titl' uiit' "aoitional
native veget*'""' :;;:il?' ;fii noi'"i'rt in an impact to
in habitat ur.. rn.'.',li-utultii.-.n ., "r ir'" tJoiti"n Jf 'no"
compressors will not res
*iiJrir. for the following reasons:
r The Rulison Fac,ity Site A compressor Station is existing and is devoid of wildlife habitat'
Plan Evaluation
w ildli fe has b ec ome ac custome d,
:"-
t:: o,i::::i.'. :i,l5. :ffi lJ:'T:ilIffi*'. Wildlife has become accusromcu '" "'
iO r"t . "oise
of ttre compressor station'' ;tili;r.Jwith the compressor station' at
^uun,"*;:'::;;":9.1: "l]1'::*:-T,o,T:,:i,u,il#l ff'ni#;11il1!:!:iil##[lfilAdditionalty, it is preferred to 'clu$ell i*.p,u"tt and human uttl'll;J;;#il;-orr.^) to wildlife'
direct impacts (ross "",i"ii'",1 1,.1i:*f*'*f l:illj:iJ:[I'lili' "'t'.l'*inut'
it'' need rorAdditionatty, rr rs Ptsru;il *J inOir..rimpacrs.(hyman "::Yl: Lllru avv'lu*'-- --
e ihe need fori'*; '*";is lross of habitat) T-11:i:::l :T'#'i ;.t," Ji*',.,' impacts and eriminat
rhe add i t i on or' o * p "1'
:F' "t-trli l-"": 1Hi,.-i il |;tJ"Jff '^l'ii e v e io p e d'itr.-uaaition of compressors at tnls 'tu""'i'r."r* irpu"t.o and developed'
additional compressor locations in habitat tha
Noble ,Inr.9o"!!99'k Moil*
Photo 1: Rulison Facility Site A Compressor Station'
human activitY
,ffi,y.1i1,1.Y.^Powel1ofWi1dlifeSpecia1ties,L.L.C.Mr.Powe11hasboth-his
Bacheror of Science uno r.,,uu., or s.r.n..'i"'wiirir' "iq:-ry,;, X;i;X*'iqi!t'X'3"i:litii
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portablc coillpressor *ngi*c, hnrnebasc, nni *u'''' located at sre $' T?s' Rg{w in crfield ccunty'
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Tr}E S.URCE T0 *}IICH ?Hls r,EeffitT ApPLlEs tS DF-SCRIBED AND L'CATED AS FoLLo\YSl
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AIRS ID: "i17i3t51i9fi1
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Pemit No,08P00051
Initial Appraval
Colomrlo Departnrrnl of Public Heallh rnd Enyironnrtnl
Air Pollution Conrol l)ivision
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Nptes to Permit ilolder:
11 1'he productio*t or rcrv ms{crin} procesring tir*i* and *r$irrion linits coafainetl in this permit lrc based ou ttre
producti<t*'prorcssiftg ral(s reqter',rd in tire prnrrit apptirnlion. Thrsc limits may bc reviscd upon mquest of thc
pemtin* providing ihtrc is no exccedanrc of *ny *pcciflr emissipn contrcl regulation or any anhient air qualiry
standard. A revisctl *ir pullui$n ern'issioti $lrri{rr {/tpE},l} and application lorm rrrrrst be subnriued ryith a rcquest for
r pennit r*vision.
J}is sorg"cr is *{rj+ct ts {he C.onu*srl Proviriors l-lcg*larion Parr il, Subpan ll, Afllnrrative Defc*se provisicn
for Excq-s* Smixit*t During Msli$nstiorll The p*nuittrl* shall notify tbe Diyision olony malfunction coniiition
rvhiclt ca$scs a vloialilln of any: *mlrrion lierdt er linti$ stated in thls pi:r"crlt as soqn as possible- bur no later {hnn
noor of tht aext worhir+g day. follmrtd by wriiterr nslicc to thr Divirion #drnssing all of the erilsia ser tbnh in
Plri Il.[.1" oflhe Comarun Frovi*in*s Rrgu]uri*r.Scr:
htp:li*'*anrdplr*state-eo.ugregnl*tiorlrtaintss/1ffi ls3nqcccommorrprovisionsreg,pdl.
The hllorving emissions of notr<riteria air pollutants (l'tCRP:i are estimnred based upon &e sire-ruterJ horsepower
and r*qrtcsted luel eonstutption informalion as indicated il this p*rmit. This intbnxrtion is lisrcd to inlonn the
op*:mttr oI thc Division's arral,vsis oF the specific conrpounds.
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I070:.8 Acrolein 34,q,.{149,.1 0.0o1;50 Ycs
6756 I Methanol 21r..r :21.,1 0.01n I 0r)0 No
r 10i4i n-FIexrne 98.1 9U.5 0.Olil I0c0 No
7r431 Btnzrne ;9.0 19.0 0,0%50 No
10883--i 'i'oiucne 16. I 36. I 0.tlorir r t)00 r\C
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CAS Pollut.lnt
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Enrission Fnctors * Cas{rotledlbllllMBtu I g/blrr?-|,.
NOr 0."1383 Li0rl0 0.4381 i.s000
LLJ 0.s52-1 1.8900 0.55r1 L8900
VCIC 0,Blr06 0.i 100 0.0906 0.3 r00
J000 Formaidehvrl*0.0710 0.:i00 0 il7-10 0.2500
75070 .Acetaldehyde 0.0064 u.0ll0 0,ss6.l 0,03:0
I 07018 Ac.rolein 0.0019 0.0 ri5 0.0039 0,0r3i
67-s6l lvletfurnnl 0.0015 0,0086 0.00?i CI.00r6
I t054i n-!lc:tane 0.su r I 0.0t138 0.00t 1 0^uois
Berteeoe 0.000,{0.00 t5 0.000,r 0.001 5
r 0$sIl 'foluene 0.{}00J 0.0{,1.{0.0004 0.00l4
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Elnission ficlors are bascd on a Brake-Specific Iuel Consurnpfion Factor qf 75"ti bnriirp-hr and a site-rared
horsepolnrr ttlue of l3{0,
5) in tccordancu u.itlr C.R.S. 35-7-l 14. l. rhe rlir pollutanr &nission Nrqicc (ApEH) arsoci*tcd rvith this pcrmir is rnlid
Isr a l*nl ol I'ivc ycnrs. The five-ycsr lenn fot this r\PEN c.tpires on Janurry I?) ?0IJ, A revisr'd ApEN shall be
submirierl *n latrr than 30 days belore tlrc five.year lrrnr expires,
6) This enrissitrn unit Is cllssilted as a; Mlnor Ssurcr
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Calorado Dcpannrenl of Public Health cnd Envimnment
r\ir Polltdion Conlml Divlsion
6.
CENf,R"\L TER;!lS .{ND COi\tI}lTIONS; OilltQRT"'tNT| RE,!3}JIEI'IS-5,6.?--$ND B}
1'hir p*rruir is is*ud in rrliauce upsn ihf ilffurs$y anrl campleteness $l lnfomratien suppliett by the applieaut
a4il is eoaditi*n*d uparn c*ndu8 oi thr *ctiuity" tr roustnl*liue, instollatlon anrl ogrfration of lhe sourcc, in
*rgsnlao*c with th{s inlhmrailelr c$d rith rcpresenlslicns nrftdr by tht rypli*ar* tr *Bplica,*'s agcnts. ti ir ulid
anly' fcr the *qulpm*nl ad rlp,entions o{ p$if ity specifiL?ib- identi$url rn *t* pcrmit.
Uirie*x ripce i{icolly datcd uthcsrtisu, th+ g*r*r:r! and ry+eil'rc cncrditious soatdried in this irrmit har* been
dcrcmuin*d hy rhe AFCD xi ba ncs{srnr}. is ndruf€ scrnpli{reesrvilh thc provisicnt ol5rution ]5-7- I 14.5(7Xl).
cJt-s.
Each rnd cwry *nditian of tlri: p*nnit ls * nr*lerial pan heren(*nti is aor rcncrpbJs. An1'chollcttgc lo or
*pperl o[ r eetxlitisa hr:r*af *frall {or}$iful( * rejoction ef tlre Entir* petrnit uril upnu such occurence. tltis
Jtar*rlt sh*ll br ti**rcd tlmitd n& trdrra. Thir penn,it moy bt rcrru*cd at auy iir*e pri*r to lrnal approwl by thc
Air }rsllqtio$ f,ontrol Sil.lgion (dpC0l on gfeur.da srlt f$rth in the Cul*rcdo Air Quaiity Control Act {rnd
rcgruletio*: qf thc Air Qualhy Cq$lrol Csmmirsisn (ASCI ir*tluding lailurc ls tntcl rrt-Y c:(prcss lerm or
cordititsfiofthspernrit. ?fttxDirisiondrniesnpermit.conditi+nsinrpor+dup+nspernritarccontestedbythe
*pp{icatt, orihe Dicisiort rcveh*s a permit. the npplicurl oro\yfi*r $rt}pcralor of a s*urcc moy rcquestahmring
bcforr: thc AQCC far r***'"r' of $s Division's acliol:.
Tlri* pen*ir nnd u*y rcqulr*rl tttsrhilneflts $ust be rcts,inrd elr.d madt auallable ftr insp*clion upon requcsl nt t]te
l*e*tiori rst ferth &erein. lltitlr r*;pect to a porrable sourcc lblrt is nre+cd 10 s tlclY loc.*liorr, a copy ttf lhe
Erloeulorr i$o,Lice lreguired by law to bc rubmitted !o the rlPCE r?hrftev* r p.)rteb{c souree is rclocaled}
rheutJ br auaehrrJ te *ri* p+trrrit- The permit xra;, h+ nlxmd to ;r tlg*'r*rtrr by the APCD as provided ln
AQfe &.eg*htlsr No. i, PE { H, $ection Il.B upon a reryicst fer tr$}rfer of orv*crhip snd the subnrittll of a
revis*d ,,tliEN ard th* roquir*d fre.
lssu**rrl {irrirklapprorail rlan rnrirsion pernril does no{ pr*vidc "tirrir}" *tthority forfi[it nctivit] or oP{ration
eft!.lle *fires" ilinxl *pprovut ofthc perarit must b* eeru*d ftstlt th,e ,\PCD in *rittng in accordanue rvith tlte
prrwisions qi35.?-{ I*,5tliX$} C.R.S. *nd AQCC Rcgulariofl l{r}.3, Prrr 13, Scrtiorl III.G. Final approvrl
e{tnnot he grefitcd u*il t}* *perntisn sr ocriyiry c*}$rucr*ts Bad furs been verificrJ bf th*,\PCD ils confomring
ln xll retpccir rvith llu; rqrlriitisrs of the p,.rnit. lf rhc APCE ra de{*r'$:ines- it rvill provir}c rvritten
dr:r:r;mruani*n af euch ti*a} approuf whirh does co,s{lt!},r "tinol" +*thorily l(} #pcrs{*" Compliarce vilh lht
p*rralf rr*lollffoxs 'sr**r
&e ,$r,# wns**i*tl tt;litiu l${i r/qrs t$er ramnwnr*nwtt *t *p*ratlon
TIIIS [,ER+I!"I' ALT0IIATTCALLY f,SPInES IF ycu iti do nsi $]nrrnente *onittuctir]n or opeEition
rvithln t f; nunths *ft*r rilher the dsle Ei irsu*&ce of lltir pcnnit or dte d"rtc oo which such csnstruction or
Ec{iyiry ll.s$ ssircdu!fl! ru csnut}ur}r* a.s ist forth in the pcnuil. t'hich*l.sr [s ]eter; {3} discontinue gonstruction
for e Beriod *f I{ ruon!}s orlrluffi st{l} do net conlplct**mrstruction rralhin n ttasanable timeofthcesdmalcd
compleliondole. Err*nslontcfdta*rpir*$ondaternayheErantetthyllrcAF{Strpona*horring}fgoodcause
by tlw pentritrre pricr tc ihc €,\pir.rtlsir {rtrc"
l.OU *IUS'T aufifi. rhe 4PCD rt l*;rst tftlrty days (Iificen r|*ys for porlablc soursts| prior to
*o$r!len(r$t*B{ sf lhe prn*lllrd operatlon or nrti'-ily. Failurc lu do so is * violaliqn of Scction 25'7-
I la"5{1:[a! C.R.5. and ,lQCf Re8ulatiou No, 3, Fart B. Srction IILG.l., aod sg'l rc:ult in the rel'ccalhn oi
o{ apew t iaa ru slol,:ri Jx .tr*Jiriort J.
Seericali-?-tld"?i3[a], C.trl-S. r*quires t]rat all sourf,cs required ta lile rn :lir Pollulion Enrirsion Nstice
{APE}$}nuetplrysnann$$lfe!treoverihecostsolinspeaiunsqndodmirirtration. Ifasourccoraciirityis
t1x be dirrmtingrd, the orrns nrult norifo the Dlvision in rvriting rEquesling a culccllatio'n sflltc permlt. Upon
nntlfic*tion" $rtttual fre bitliog trill temliastc.
Yislotion af tbe lennr of a grrnxil or of thc provirions of the Colorado Air Pollulisn Preventiou gnd
sdrtttrol Acr $r &c nsgrlgliults ai'the AQCC nray r*sult in adnrinistmlive, civil or criminal enforuemenl
ccriayrs undtr Sections2-{-?-l l5 (*nforcerrent), -l2l (injunctions}, -lll {civil penelti*s). -13?"1
(criminul penrhies). C.R.S
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Ilennit No.08P00051
lnitial Approtal
Cr:lorrdo Departnteut elPublic l-lerlth and Environmeni
Air Pollution Control Division
ATTACHMENT A
l. r\lternaliveOperrtingScenorios
Tlre fellorvirg Allcrnatir.e Operoiing Sconario (AOS) lbr ter*porary nnd pennaricnt cngine rcplacentenl has be*
{cvir$rd in ;rccordance rvilh the r*quirenrents ol Regulation No. 3,, Pan i\, Scction lV.A, Opcrational F}exibiiity"
Alternative Operating Scefiaritrc, und R*gulnrion No- 3, Part B, Carrtnfiion Pennits, aru! Rcgulntiou No. 3" Purt D.
illajor StatkNary Source r\an-Attninorert Nctv Source Revierv and Prevrrrlion olSignilicant Deterioralion, and har
becn laund {o nx€t all applicable substagtivr" antl prffcdrual rcquirements. This pennit incorporates und shall be
ronsidcrtd a Csnstruclion Pennit lor any engine repiacemr*t prrfornud in accordance rr ilh this AOS, and the
pefirilte$ sholl be alloryed to perfonn sucir tngiue rrpliicentrnt rvithout ;lpplyirrg [or a rcvision to this pcrn:it or
obtrining p nert Construction Fenrit. Note thut {hL' srlrre fr:cl rrrrt be uscd in the replacenrc.nl cagilrc as in thc
eristing enginc.
l. I Engine Rcplece&ent
1.he foilorring AOS is incorporatrd irrto this pennit in +rder to deal rvitJr c comprrrssor enginc brcakrlornr or periodic
rouliue nuint,Bnancil and rtpair of an e:iisring onsiic tngicc that requires lhe use of u ter$porary replacemenl *ngine.
"Tcmporary" ic defined as in the s;uns -service for gS openting dnys or less in rny l2 nronlh pcriod, "Pennanent" is
defined as in the sanre se&.ice lbr nrore than 90 r:pcrating days in *ny 13 lltontb period. The 90 dcys is the tcfal
nunrber of rlayr ths( thf erryine is in operation, lf tlre cnginc opcrale5 enly part of aday, that dn-y courlts tarynrls the
90 dny rtal. N{rte d}al thc con:plimce denronstratlous a*d any periodic moniroring rcqlircd by this AOS arc in
additisu to my compliancc dcrnonshrlions or pcriodic lnoniiaring rcquired by tlris pcrmit.
Ali replacernelrt cngines nrc srrbjcct to all fedcrnlly opplicable and state-only requireme nls sllt foilh in this pemit
(inchrding mnnltoriag qnd recoflJ kecping).
P*esuhs oflsll rEsts and thc assqcifited calculalions required by ltris AQS slrall bE subrritted to the Divislon rrithin .30
calecdar dayr of the {esr. Resuks of all tests sitlll be kept on sitc [or Ii"e {-{) }rsrs and lnade lvailrble to $re
Dlvisinn upofl reqlrest"
'l'hLa prrnritlce shatl mtintcil a log oa-site tB eorltenrporfirorrly *cr:rd tbe stln and stop date of an1'engine
rcplecemcnt. thp manuf'acRtrcr. nrodel nuurber. horsepon'rr, datr'of munuitcture tnd serial nuntbcr ot'tk engine(s)
that anr replaced during lbe iern of thir pennit, a*d the nronufact{rrr, nrodel rtumber, horseporrer, datr of
m&nl,facture. datc tbe engin* *as ordered b,r' tltc onnsre,r(]pcrator nnd scrial nurnbcr of the replaccnrent engine.
l. t " I . The pentittee Biry trtnporxrily replacc i:n *xisting conrpressor cngine &at is subjrct to the enisrion linrits
set lbrth in rhie perruil r+ilh art rl}gifir that is of t&c $a$re rs*n$theturrr, nledel, and horseporver or r diflerenr
rra&ri'*ettra"r, mudel, or heirseporrer *s the c.ristl*6 rnglxe witiout nr*di$.ing ihis permit, so long as the
entissiens frorn the terilpn?{ll}'r*Flqcrr&rn{ e*gilre cnmp}-t'rvkh the r"firission limintions lor thc cxislilg
penrdrred rrtgfux xs d$cnlrirlt'd in *wthxr l.-'. r'vlepmrenrnt ofrrrixions liom the tempomry rcpluccrrrent
cngin* rh*l| b,rt ilnd* i:s s{l lb{*r !n srrtirxr l.l,
l.l.1. 'I'he pen*itte* EI$y prru*$rolly replacc the rxising rosrprerlsr engioe that is subject to rhc onission
lintiu sct fqrlh ln this prnuit u'ith ,rlr engine thiri k of tfue s+r$c n!,1$ufecturer, nrodcl rnd horseporver
rtithotd mdlfyirq thir pcrrnit xr lana *s th* enrlxio*: lrcx thr pcn*anent rcplacernent eagirre compl.v with
tla e*ais$lso limit*tiolrs flor tlw e-xixing pq'rfi]itt*d engine;rs determ]ncd irr section l.?. Ir{so:uremenr ol
r:rnisli*nt franr the pemu*eflI repirctmriti *rrgir* shalt [e nud* llr rci forth in se'clion !.2,
An Air Pollutant Emissions Notice tAPfN) rhat inctudes thc sprrcific nrnn$ftclurer, modcl s$d ssrirl
nufibrr md horscparrer of thc peruanrru re;:l*c+nrent cngine :hall be filrrd rviri drq Diririori for the
psrfllancnl rcplncetnent enginc within 1.1 calendar dlys oi'conrnuncirg operation of the rephc$Esftt engirle.
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Noble Energ;*, lnc
Pcnnit No.0EPO00J I
lnitial ;1pprr:val
Colerado Dcpanrnenl ol'Publie Flealth lnd Environment
Air Pollution Control Division
.fhr ApEN s1:rll bc accornpanied g the approprilte *PEN filing fec 0$d 0 covcr l*tter explaining tlrat the
p*rmi6rc i, u**r.iring .n ait.motitc opur*rlng r..norio anri is insi*lling I Penn;uenl rcplaccmcnt enginc'
Tlris AOS ctnnol b€ used lbr permanrst cngine replacemcnr of a grandlathercd or permit ex*npl engine or
rn *ngine that is ttot s$jecl io tmis*ion limits
Thc permirtec rftall agr*e to p;ry fees bas*d on the nunnrl permit procesing ratc lor revicrv of inlbr*ratlon
suilmine{l to the Dir.iiiou in rcgard t0 *rly Pcmtancnl elrgine replacernent'
I.1 PortErble ;lnolYz*r Tcsting
Tlrr: pcmrittre shall nieasurc nilrog*r a.ride (NOx) onti carbon tnero.tirie tC0) emisrions in lhe e'tlraust from the
frplocem.nt engins using a portab"le {]ue garmalyzer within setcn {7} opt;*dtifig dalt of cottmrencing opration oI
the rcplacemettt engine-
All portlble gnnlyzr:r t*sling required by tlris pcmtit,shall tre conducted using the Division's Portable Annl""zer
Ivlonitoring Protoeol ('ve r March 2006 or nervcr) as found oR the Divisiin'l rvctrsite nt:
hnpiAvwrv.ctiphe.slate. eo.rtslapldortn/portanalyzeproto' pd I
Resulmoftlrcponableanalyacrie$rsslrall bgusedrononitsrrhecanlplitncestntpsoftltisunit. Forcomprrison
*ith an annurl or slro.t te.m Emissian limit, ilre rEsults olthe tests rhil be convcnetl to a lbrlrr basis and multiplied
b1. tire lrllowble op**ting hours in the n:onth or yerr {rvhichever applies} in onler lc ntonilor r-omp[innce' ilu
source is not li$ired irr its 6ours ol'oprralian tire icst rtsulu rvill bamultipli.'d b,r- tlc ntiurimttttt ountbtr qlhours in
tlrc nmnth or year (E?60), rvhichcver npplies'
ll-lhe portlbk ;rnllyzcr results indicirte cornpliance tvith both rhe NOX rnd CO emirtion limitationr. in the ai:sease
of crrdible evidence ro the collrory, the source nta!'certil-Y thst the etginc is in corapiiance lrith bcth tlrr: NOX rnd
CO ernissian linrirations for ttre rtle vant time periad'
Subject to rhe proviri+n: olC,R.S. 3i-?-113, I and in thc abs*nee of credible evidence lo lhe contror-Y' il*re partublc
in*ivrer.usutr* fril to ,t.n*nri*ro corupli;rncr rritlr Either rhc NOX or CO entission linritations' dre engine vill be
cunsidercd fu be crrt of co*pliiloo lrom ihc dilrc ofthe portablrl onaiy'z-cr icst until a portoblc an*l;zer lrst indicates
.o"ieii*nr* "ith
bottr rhe Ni:X ond C0 emission linitations or uniil the errginc is taken slllitrc.
1"3 Adriitisrnl Sourct*
The replacemeul of on esisting enginc rvitlt a nerv engino is vier+:er! by Urc Division as thc installation of a ne\Y
ernissions unit, not..rcutine ,."pln"-.nr*"t" of *n existing unit, The AoS is thr.-rcforc uscntiall-v an advanced
cunstruction pemrit reliclv, 'I'he AOS cannot be *sed ior additional new r.'-ntission pointr for auy site; ar cngine thrt
is lrr,ing installed as an cnrirely n*r emission point anrl not ns pnrt of nn AoS-apprcvcd rephcemcnl of aa existing
gnsite Ingin* hfis lo go t}rough thc approprinte ConrtructionlQperating pcrmining process prior to inslallolion
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STATE OF COLGI1ADO,',
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Bill Bitter, Jr., Govemor
'James B. Martin, Executive Director
-o._ :D€dicated to protecting and improving the health and environment ol the people of Colorado'*' " :6+E. a')1:
+i3oo Ctrerry Creek Dr. S- Laboratory Services Division
Denver, Colorado 8O24F1530 81ff) Lowry Blvd.
Phone (303) 692-2000 Denver, Colorado 80230-6928
TDD Line (303) 691-7700 (3OO) 692-3090
Located in Glendale, Colorado
htp://www.cd phe-state. co- us
Jwte20,2007
Mikel A. Cox, ES Coordinator
Noble Enerry,Inc.,
804 Grand Avenue
Plattwille CO 80651
970/785-5000
RE: Final Pennit, Colorado Discharge Psrmit System- Stormwater
Certification No: COR-039527
Piceance Bpsin Drilling Program
Garfreld Cor:nty
Mike Cox, Rockies ES Coordinator
970/ 78s-5025
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C-olomdo Departneot
ofRrblicHealth
andEuvironment
Local Contact:
Dear Sir or Madam:
Enclosed please find a copy of ttre new permit and certification which have bee,n re-issued to you
under the Colorado Wat€r Quality Control Act.
Your old permit expircs on Jrme 30,2007. This is a re,newal to the permig and replaces the old one.
See page 2 of the Rationaie (the pages in italics) for a summary of the changes to the permit.
Your Certifrcation under the pennit requires that specific actions be performrcd 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/permitsrmit/stormwater or contact Matt Czahor at (303) 692-3517.
Sincerely,
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Kathqm Dolan
Stormwater Pro gram Coordinator
Permits Urit
WATER QUAI.ITY CONTROL DTVISION
xc: Regional Council of Governments
Local County Health DePartuent
District Engineer, Technical Services, WQCD
Permit File
LEGAL CONTACT:
Mikel A. Cox, ES Coordinator
Noble Energtr lnc.
804 Grand Avenue
Plotteville, CO 80651
Phone # 970/785-5000
COLORADO DEPARTMENT O.F PUBLIC EEALTH A}ID EIIYIRONMENT
WATER. QUALITY CONTROL DTWSION
fff,fpgOXg: (303) 692'3500 -r:iie'':'ii: -i-a+::r;l:;i;:; :.if;?': 1
CERTItr'ICATION TO DISCHARGE
UNDER
CDPS GEhIERAL PERMIT COR-O3OOOO
S T ORMWATER DISCHARGES ASSOCIATED WITII CONSTRUCTION
Cenification Number COR039527
This C ertilication to Discharge specilically authorizes :
Noble Energt, fnc.
LOCAL CONTACT:
Mike Cox, Rockies ES Coordinator,
Phorue # 970/ 785-5025
During the Construction Activity: Oil & Gas Field Development
to discharge stormwater from the facility identified as Piceance Basin Drilling
Program
which is located at:
Map In File
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Latitude 39.380, Longitude 108.030
In Garfield Counfy
to: -- Colorado River
Anticipated Activity begins 03 130 I 2006 continuing through 12 I 31 12408
On 5 acres (5 acres disturbed)
Certification is effective: 07 I 0112007 Certifrcation Expire s: 0613012012
Annual Fee: $245.00 (DO NOT PAY NOW - A prorated bill will be sent shortly.)
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Permit No. COR-030000
CDPS GENERAL PERMIT
STORMWATER DISCHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH
CONSTRUCTION ACTTVTTY
AUTHORZATION TO DISCHARGE UNDER TIM
COLORADO DISCIIARGE PERMIT SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of the Colorado Water Quality Control Act, (25-8-101 et seq., CRS, 1973
4s amended) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. l25l et seq.; the "Act"),
this permit authorizes the discharge of stormwater associated with consbuction activities (and specific
allowable non-stormwater discharges in accordance with Part I.D.3 of the pemrit) certified under this permit,
from those locations specified throughout the State of Colorado to specified waters of the State. Such
discharges shall be in accordaace 's,rth the conditions of this permit.
This permit specifically authorizes the facility listed on page I of this permit to discharge, as of rhis date, in
accordance with permit requirements and conditions set forth in Parts I and II hereof. All discharges
authorized herein shall be consistent with the tenns and conditions of this permit.
This permit and the authorization to discbarge shall expire at midrdgbt, June 3Q 2012.
Issued and Signed this 3l$ day of May,2007
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PIJBLIC IIEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
4.e#rLr
Janet S. Kieler
Permits Section Manager
Water Quality Control Division
SIGNED AND ISSUED MAY 31,2007
EFFECTM JULY L2A07
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PARTI
a) ApplicableSections..........
b) Oil and Gas Construction
Permit Coverage Without Application - Qualifoing Local Prograosa) Applicable Sections...-......
b) Local Agency Authority.......c) Permit Coverage Temrination...d) Compliance with Qualifuing Local Programe) FuIl Permit Applicability.........
a) ApplicationDueDates...........
b) Summary of Application
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a) SWMP Administator ............ 8b) Ideutification of Potential Pollrtant Sources.......--. ............. 8c) Best Mmagement Practices (BMPs) for Sormwaer Pollution Prwention. -.....-.................................... 84. Fina1 Stabilization and Long.term Stormwater Maoagem€n1...... ......,.. 9
2. BMP InPlementarion and Design Sta0dtrds....... ....... 103. Prohfoition of Non-Stormwater Dischages..................-.. ................ l l4. Releases in Excess of Reportable Quantities....... ....... i I
a) SWMP Prepratisa 6d lrrTrlementation .........-................ 1lb) SWMP Reteution Requiremeats ............... 1lc) SWMP ReviedChanges-.................... ...... 11d) Responsive SWMP Changes......... ............ 12
a) Minimum Inspection Schedule......... -......... 12b) lnspection Requirements. ......-..........-........ 13c) Required Actions Following Site hspections..................... .................... 13
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Permit No- COR-030000
PART I
COVERAGE UNDER THIS PERMIT
1. Authoritv to Discharge
(fud6 rhis permit, facilities are gmnted authorization to dischage stormwder associated wirh coostruction activities into
waters of the state of Colorado. fnis permit also authorizes the discharge of specific allowable non-$ormwater discharges'
in accordance with parr I.D.3 of the permig which includes discharges to the grornd- This includes stormwater discharges
from areas that ae dedicated to producing earthen materials, such as soils, saod md gravel foruse at a single consEuction
site (i.e., borrow or fill areas). This permit also authorizes stormwater discharges from dedicated asphalt batch plants and
dedicated concrete barch plants. (Coverage under the construction site permit is not required for htch plants if they have
altertrate CDpS permit coverage.) fUs permit aoes not aufhorize ttre discharge of mine water or process water from such
areas-
a) .Applicable Sections: In accordance with Part LA3 of this permit, some parts of this permit do DDt apply to sites-
covered gnder a Qualiffing Local Program. as defined in I.A.2.d. For sites not covered by a Q'ralif,ring Local
prograo, all pans of tfrl permit appty ixcept Part I.A3. The permittee will be respousible for determining md then
complying wi& the applicable sections.
b) Oil and Gas Consfruction: Stormwater discharges associated with consruction activities directly related to oil and
gzrs exploration, produciion, processing, and treatmeot operations or trmsmission facilities are regulated unter the
Colorado Dischage Permit dystem Regulations (5CCR l002-61), and require cover€e under this permit in
accordmce with that regulation. However, references in this permit to specifrc authority rmder the Federal Cleau
Water Act (CWA) do not apply to stormwaler discharges associated with these oil md gas related construction
activities, ro the extent that the refereuces are iimited by the tideral Energy Poiiry Act of 2005-
2. Definitions
a) Stormwater: Stormwater is precipitatiou-induced surface runoff-
b) Construction activity: Constuction acdvity refers to ground surface disnrrbing activities, which include, but are
trot limited to, clearing gradhg, excavation demolition, installatiou of new or improved haul roads and access
roads, staging areaq Jockpiling offill materials, and borrow areas. Construction does not include routine
mainrepance to mainrrin o;gi"r! line and grade, hydraulic capacity, or original purpose of the facility.
c) Small construction activity: Stormrvater dischege associated w'ith small coastructiou activity meas the dischage
of stormwaler from construction activities ttrat result in lmd distrrbance of equal to or greater tban one acre and less
than five acres. Small constrtrction activity also includes ttre distr:rbuce of less than one acre of total land area that
is part of a larger common plan of development or sale, if the iager common plm will ultimately disturb equal to or
greater thao one atrd less thau five acres.
d) eualifying Local Program: This permit includes conditions that incorporate qualiSing tocal erosion and sediment
,oouof progam (Quafibrng Local irogram) requirements by reference. A Qualifying Local Program is a mrmicipal
stormwarer progi; fo.itor.*.ter discharges associated with small construction activity that has beeu formally
approved by the Division.
Other Definitions: Defmitions of additional terms can be found in Part I.E. of this permit.
3. permit Coveraee Without Application - for small construction activities under a Qualifying Local Program 94lY
If a small constuction site is within the jurisdiction of a Qualiffing Local Program, the operator of the consruction
activity is authorized to discharge stormwater associated wift small construcdon activiry under this general permit without
the submittal of m application to the Divisiou.
a) Applicable Sections: For sites coveredby a Qualifying Local Program, only Parts 1.A.1, l.Al, 1-A.3, I-D.l, I-D'2,' I.D3, I.D.4, I.D.7, I.D.s, I.D.ll,I.EandparttiofthisperrrigwiththeexceptionofPrtsll.A.l, I1.B.3,tr.8.8,and
ILB10, apply.
PARTI
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PermitNo. CoR-030000
A. COVERAGE UNDERTHIS PERMIT (cont.)
b) Local Agency Authority: This permit does not pre-eryt or supersede the au&ority of local ageocies to pobibil
restrict, o'r conrol discb.ages of stormwater to storo drain systems or other water courses within their jurisdicuon
c) permit Coverage Termination: Whm a site under a Qualifying Local Program has been finally sabilized'
: coverage under this permit is automatically te':minated
d) Compliance with Qualifying Local Program: A constructioo site operator that has arlhonzation b discharge
under this pelmit gader Part I.A.3 shall comply with the requirements of ee Qualifring Local Program with
jurisdiction over the site.
e) Fu]I permit Appticability: The Division may requte any operdor within the jru:isdiction of a Qualiffiug Local
program coverid rmder this permit to apply for aord obtain coverage uader the firll requirements sf this perrnit. The
operator Eust be notified in writing that an ryplication for firll coverage is required- Wheo a permit certification
undu this permit is issued to an op-erator thaiwould otherwise be covered unds Part IA-3 of this permig ft. lrll
requireme.nts 6f this permit replaci the requirements as per Part IA.3 of this permit, upon the effective date of the
permit certihcation. A site brougbt under the fidl requirements of dris permit mus stiil comply wilt local
stormwater Ear1agemefi requireme,lrts, policies or guideiines as required by Part I.D.l.g of this permil
4. Aoolication. Due Dates
a) Application Due Dates: At leasr ten calendar days prior to the commeacemeut of consEuction activities. the'
appticmt shall zubmit an application form as provided by the Division, with a certification that the Stormwder
Mmagement Plan (SWMP) is complete.
One origiaal completed discharge permit application shall be submitted, by mait or hmd delivery, to:
Colorado Deprilent of hrbtic Health and Environment
Water Quality Courol Division
wQCD-Permits-B2
4300 Cberry Creek Drive South
Denver, Colorado 80246;1530
b) S .mgrary of Application: The applic*ion requires, s1g s minimum, the following:
l) The applicant's compmy Erne; address; telephone uumber; and email address (if available); whether &e
ryplicant is tle owuer, developer, or cooEactor; md local contact informtiou;
z)*mrru;Sfi:T#r###"J::#,tfrffimffi'".':;ff
#**tbelatitudeandlongitudetothe
Legal deso'iption or maF of the constnrction site:
fstimates of: the total area of the site, the area of the site that is expected to be disturbe{ and the total aea of
the larger common plan of deveiopment or sale to undergo disturbmce;
The nature ofthe corstruction activity;
The anticipated sta't date md final stabilization date for the Project;
16s name of the receiving water(s), or the municipal separate storm sewer system and the ultimate (i.e.' named)
receiving water(s);
Certificdion that the SWMP for the constuction site is complete (see Part I.C. below); and
The signature of the applicanq signed in accordance with Part I.F.1 of this permit.
Permit Certification Procedures
If this general permit is appropriate for the apptcant's operation, then a certifrcation wiil be developed ad the applicmt
will be authorized to discharge stormwater under this general permit.
a) Request for Additional Information: The Division sball have up to ten calendar days after receipt of the above' infomaatiou to request additional data and/or deny the authorization for any particular discharge. Upon receipt of
additiooal information, the DMsion shall have an additional ten colendar days to iszue or deny authorization for
the particuiar discharge. (I.Iotifrcation of denial shall be by letter, in cases where coverage rmder a[ altenrate general
permit or 3a ladiylrfiral permit is required, instead of coverage undo this permit.)
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i" - L:ii'':::A. COVERAGE UNDER THIS PERMIT (conr)
b) Automatic Coverage: If the applicmt does not receive a request for additioual information or a notificdion of
deniat frsrn rh. p*Ision dated within ten calendar days of receipt of the application by the Division, authorizatioo to
dischage in accordance with the conditions of this permit shall be deemed granted-
c) Individual permit Required: If, after evaluation of the application (or additionalinformaign, such as the SWMP),
it is found that this g*i.a p".-lt is uot appropriate for the operation, then fte application will be processed as.one
for an individual p"fut. fie applicant will be Eotifred of the Division's decision to deny certificaion under ttris
general permit. For an individ;l p€rmit, additional information may be requeste4 md 180 days may be required to
p.o..r, tU. qplicatiou md issue tie p€rmit. At the Division's discretion, temporary coverage under .tiq geueral
permit may be allowed rmtil the individual permit goes into effecl
d) General vs tndividuat Permit Coverage: Any pemittee auftorized by this pernit may request to be excluded
from the coverage of this permit by applyng for an individual CDPS 'permit. The permittee shall submit m
individual app[Jation, with reasous supporting the request, to the Division at least 180 days prior o any discharge-
e) Local Agency Authority: This permit does not pre-empt or supersede tie authority of local agencies to probrlit
resricg or contol discharges of stormwater b storm drain systems or other water courses within their jurisdiction-
6. Inactivation Notice
When a site has bee,n finally stabilized in accordance with the SWMP, the permittee must submit an Inactivation Notice
form that is siped in accordauce with Part I-F.1. of this permit. The Inactivation Notice form is available from the
Division and inciudes:
a) Permit certification number;
b) The permittee's name, address, telephooe number;
rj Name, Iocation, and cormty for the construction site for which tLe inactivation notice is being submitte4 and
d) Cerrificarion that the site hes beeir fimlly stabilized, ad a description of the final sabiliztion method(s).
7. Transfer of Permit
When responsibility for stormwater dischrges at a construction site chmges from one entity to another, the permittee shall
zubmit a compieted Notice of Transfer and Acceptatrce of Terms form that is siped in accordance w'ith Prt I-F.1. of
this permir The Notice of Trmsfer form is available from the Divisioo md includes:
Permit certifi cation number;
Nrne, location, md county for the constnrction site for which the Notice of Transfer is being submitted;
Identifring information for the aew permifiee;
Identiffing iuformatiou for the curent pepittee; and
Effective date of ransfer.
If lhe new responsible party will not complete the tasfer form, tle permit may be inactivated upon written request to the
Division and completion oifte Inactivation Notice if the permittee has no tegal responsibility, through ownership or
contract, for the construction activities at the site. In this case, the new owner or operator would be required to obtain
permit coverage seParatelY.
8- Reassignment of Permit
Whe,n a permittee no longer has contol of a specific portion of a permited site, and wishes to t'nsfer coverage of that
portion of the site to a seiond party, the perminee shetl submit a completed Notice of Reassignment of Permit Coverage
hormthat is sigued in accordauce with Part I.F.1. of dris permit. The Notice of Reassignme,nt of Permit Coverage form is
available from the Division and includes:
a) Currert permit certihcation number;
bi Identifying information and certification as required by Part I.A4.b for the new permittee;
"j Identifying information for the current permift;e, revised site information and certification for reassignmenq aud
d) Effective date of reassignmenl
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A. COVERAGE UNDER TItrS PERMIT (cont-)
If fte new responsible party will oot complete the reassignment fonn, fte arpplicable portion of &e permitted site may be
removed from permit coverage upon writen request to the Division if the permittee has as legf responsibility, tbrough
ownership or contract, for the construction activities at the portion of fte site. In this case, the new owner or operator
would be required 1q sltein permit coverage sepaately'
9. SaIe of Residence to Homeowners
For resideutial constuction on1y, when a residential lot has been eonveyed to a homeowuer and all criteria in paragraphs
a through e, below, are met, coverage rmderthis permit is no longer required aod the couveyed lot may be removed from
correrug" under the permittee's certification. At such time, the permittee is no longer responsible for meeting the terms md
conditioos of this permit for the conveyed 10! inclnding the requirement to tra:rsfer or reassip permit coverage. The
permittee rertrains responsibie for inactivation of the original certification.
a) The lot has been sold to the homeowner(s) for private residential use;
b) the lot is less ttran one acre of disturbed are4
c) all construction activlty conducted by the permittee on the lot is complete4
d) a certificate of occupancy (or equivalenQ has been awarded to the home owner; md
e) the SWMP has been amended to indicate the lot is no ionger covered by permit.
Lots not meeting all of the above criteria require continued permit coverage. Howwer, this permit coverage mary be
transfefled (Part IA.7, above) or reassiped (Pat IA.8, above) to a Dew owner or operator.
10. Permit Expiration Date
Ar.thorization to discharge under this general permit shail expire on June 30, 2012. The Division must evaluate md
reissue this general permit at least onci wery five years aad must recerti$ the permittee's alfiority to dischrge rmder the
general permit at su-ch time. Therefore, a permittee desiring continued coverage under lhe general permit must reapply by
ilAacir jt, 2012. T;11e Dvision will initiate the renewal process; however, it is ultimately the permittee's responsibility to
ensrne hat the renewal is zubmitted. The Division will determine if the permittee may continue to operate utrder fhe terms
of rhe general permit aa individual permit may be required for any faciliry oot reauthorizedto dischrge under &e
reissued general permit.
11. Individual Permit Criteria
Various criteria cau be used in waluting whether or not ao individual (or alternate general) permit is required instead of
this general permif This information may come ftomthe applicalion, SWMP, or additional information as requested by
the Division, and includes, but is not limited to, the following:
a) the quality of the receiviag waters (i.e., the presence of downsream drinking water intakes or a high quality ftshery'
or forpreservation ofhigb quality water);
b) &e size of the construction site;
c) evidence of uoncompliance under a previous permit for the operatioo;
d) the use of chemicals within the stornw€ter system; or
"i dischages of pollutants of concem to waters for which there is an established Total Maximum D- aily Load (TMDL).
Iu addition, an iudividual permit may be required when the Division has shown or haq reason to su.sPect that the
stormwater discharge may cotrribute to a violation of a water guaiity standard-
B. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP)- GENERAL REQUIRBIENTS
l. A SWMP shall be dwetoped for each facility covered by this permif The SWMP shall be prePared in accordance with
good engineering, hydrologic aud pollution conrol practices. (The SWMP need uot be prepared by a regisered engineer.)
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2. The SWMP shall:
Identifr all potential souices of pollution which may reasonably be expected to affect the quality of stormwater
discharges associated with construction activity from the faciiity;
Describe the practices to be used to reduce the pollutauts in stormwater discharges associated with construction
acti"ity at the facility; and ensure the practices are selected md descnlbed in accordace with good engine€ring
practices, including the installation, implementation and maintenance requirements; and
Be properly prepared, md updated in accordance vridl Part I-D.5.c, to ensne compliance wittr the terms and
conditions of this permit
Facilities 6ust implement the pmvisions of the SWMP as written ad updatd from commeucement of coustruction activity
until final stabilization is complete, as a condition of this permit. The Dvision reserves the right to review the SWMP, md
to require the pernaittee to dwelop md iuplement additi@al measures to prevent and control pollution as needed
The SWMP may reflect require,ments for Spill Prevention Contol md Cormtermeasure (SPCC) plms under section 311 of
the CWA, or Best Maragement Practices (BMPs) Programs otherwise required by a separate CDPS p€rmit, and may
iucorporate ay part of such plans ioto the SWMP by referetrce, provided that the relevaut sectious of zuch planq 6'9
available as part of the SWMP consistent with Pmt I-D.s.b.
For ay sites with permit coverage before June 30, 2007, the permittee's SIvtWP must Ereet the new SWMP requirements as
summarized in Section II.I of the rationale. Any needed changes must be made by October t, 2OO7 .
C. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP) - CONTENTS
The SWMP shall include the following items, at a minimum
L Site Description. The SWMP shall clearly descrrbe the consEuction activity, to include:
The nafi:re ofthe coustruction activity at the site,
The proposed sequence for major activities.
Estimates of the total aea of tre site, md the area md location expected to be disffibd by clearing excavdiorq
grading, or other construction activities
A summary of any existing dsta used io the dwelopment of the site constuction pians or SWMP that descnbe the
soil or ocisting potential for soil €rosion.
A description of fte existing vegetation at the site ed e estimate of the percent vegetative grouod cover.
The location and description of all potential pollution sources, including grormd surface disturbiug activities (see
Pat I.A2.b), vehicle fueling; storage of fertilizers or chemicals, etc.
The location md description of auy anticipated allowable sources of notr-stormwder dischage at the site, e.9.,
rmcoutaminated springs, lmdscape irrigation retum flow, construction dewatering and concrete washout.
The oame of the receiving wate(s) ad the size, type and location of any outfal(s). If the stornwder discharge is to
a municipal separate storm sewer sy$em, the name of that system, the location of the storm sewer discharge, md the
ultimate receiving waer(s).
2. Site Mao. The SWIVP shall include a legible site map(s), showing the entire site, identiffing:
a) coustuction site bormdaries;
b) all areas ofground surfacedisturbance;
c) areas ofcut and fill;
d) areas used for storage of builditg materials, equipmen! soil, or waste;
e) locations ofdedicated asphalt or coucrete batch plmts;
0 locations of all stuctural BMPs;
g) locations of non-structural BMPs a.s applicable; and
h) locations of springs, stealns, wetlands and other surface waters.
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3. StormwaterManagementControls'
The swMp must include a description of all stormwater menagemert controls that will be imptemented as part of &e
consfuctiou activity to control poilutaDts m stormwater dischaigT. Tht appropriatelress md priorities of stormwater
mmagemeDt contols in the SWMP shall reflect the potential pollutant sources identified d the facility'
The descripion of stormwater matragement controls shall address the following coIDPoDeIts' at a minimum:
a) swMp Administrator - The SWMp shall identifi a specifig individual(s), position or title who is responsible for
developing *pbm;d"g;-uiotuloiog,--a revising tue SryMP' Tbe activities od responsibilities of the
ua-ioittutot.iat aAAr"tt all aspects of &e facility's SWMP'
b) Identification ofpotential pollutant sources - All potential pollutant sources, including materials and activities' at
a site must be evaluated for the potential to coutribute pollutan'jts t9 stormwater discherges' The SWMP qhall
identifu md descrioe thor" **t". determined to have the potential to coutribule pollutanB to stonnwater
dischages, and the ,"*..r ,r., U" .oot ol"Jt ou* "*
selection and implemenution, as required in parag54h
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At a minimum. each of the folouring sources md activities shall be evaluated for the potential to contnbute
pouuatrts r r.r-*urt discharges.-and idendfied in the SWMP if found to have such potential:
1) all distu$ed and stored soils;
2) vehicle tracking of sediments;
3) management of contaminated soils;
4) l6erting ad galgading operations;
5) ourdoor srorage activlriei 6uultoing matuals, fertilizers" chemicals, etc.);
6i vehicle md equipment mainteuance ani fueling;
7) significmt dust or particulate g€neratmg processes;
8) routine mainteo*." *tiritio i*olving iertilizers, pesticides, detergexlts' fire\ solvents' oils' etc';
9)on.sitewa.stemmagemeutpractices.lwastepilesliquidwastes,dumpsters,etc.);
l0) corcrete truck/equipnent rynshing, ir.r"ai"i u" .oncrete truck chuti md associated fxaues and equipmenl
t ti dedicated asphalt md concrete batch plants;
l2j noo_indusuiat waste sources zuch as worker trash md porable toileE; and
I 3i other aeas or procedures where potential spills can occur'
c) Best Managemetrt practices (BMps) for stormwater Pollution Prevention - The swMP shall identify aud
describe appropriate BMPs, includin& but no; umitJto, those required uy paragaphf ] ^thlough
I below' ftat will
be implemented at tu" ruriUty to redrice &e potential of the **."i identifiJd in Part I'C.3-b to contribute pollutmts
to stormwater di*;;;. rn" swrw .nuu .r"ary describe the install*ion 6d irrplementation specificatiors for
each BMP idendfied in the SWMP to *"*. p,opo i-plementation, operation and maintenance of the BMP'
l) . The SWMP shali ciearty describe and locate all
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but are not limited to: straw bales, wattles/sedimed control logs, silt fences, earft dikes, drainage swales'
sediment traps, subsurface drains, pipe siope drains, fuIet protiction, outlet protection, gabions; and temporary
or Permaneot sediment basins'
2) Non-structural practices for Erosign aqd Sediment.Coqtol. The SWMP shall slearly describe md locate' as
applicable, ,n site to minimize erosion md sediment transport'
Description must include irterim and pe;arent stabilization practices, and site-specific scheduling for
impleme,Enon of the practices. The SWMP should include practices to ensure that existing vegetation is
preserved where possible. Non-struch:ral-pr-ri..r g11 inghide, but are oor limited to: temporary vegetatio!'
pemnnenr vegeratio." mulching, g"o*lilr, sod stabilizatioo' slope rorroh*ing, vegefqtive buffer stips'
protectioo of tees, and preservation of mature vegetauon'
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C. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP) - CONTENTS (mnt-)
3) Phased BMP lmplementxion. The SWMP shail clearly dessribe the relationship befween the phases of
construction, and the implementarion and maintenance of both strucfiJral and non-structrral stormwater
manegemeut contols. The SWMP'qrust identii, ee stormwater menege,Eent contols to be implemented
during the project phases, which can inch-rde, but are not limited to, cleaing md grubbitrg; road construction;
utility and infrastruct'.rre installation; +eqncal construction; frnal grading; ad final stabilization.
4) Mderials Handline and Spill Prevention. The SWIvIP shall cleariy describe aod locate all practices
implemented atrhe site to minimize impacts from procedures or sigpificant materials (see definitions at Part
I.E.) that could conribute pollutmts to runoff. Such procedures or sip.ificmt materials could include: cxPosed
storage of building materials; paints and solvents; fertilizers or chemicals; waste material; ad equipment
mzintenance or fi:eling procedures.
Areas or procedures where potential spil1s cm occur 4gEq have spill prwention and response pmcedures
ideutified in the SWMP.
5) Dedicated Concrete or Asphalt Batch Plants. The SWMP sball clealy describe ard locate all practices
impiemented at the site to conbol stormwaler pollution from dedicated concrete batch plants or dedicated
asphalt batch plants covered by this certification-
6) Vehicle Trackine Connol. The SWMP shall clearly descn-be and locate all practices implemented at the site to
contol potential sediment discharges from vehicle tacking. Practices must be implemented for all aeas of
potential vehicle rackiag, and can include: minimizing site access; street sweepiog or scrrying racking pads;
graveied parking areas; requiring that vehicles stay on paved areas on-site; wash racks; contractor education;
and/or sedimeut contol BMPs, etc.
7) Waste Manaeemeut and DisDosal. Includine Consete Washoul
i) The SWMP shall clealy dessibe md locate the practices implemenGd at the site to control slormwder
pollution from all conseuction site wastes (liquid md solid), including concret€ washout activities.
ii) The practices used for concrete washout must ensure that these activities do not result in the contribution
of pollutants associated with the washing activiry to stormwater runoff.
iii) part f.O.:.c of the permit authorizes the conditional discharge of concrete washout water to the grormd.
The SWMP shall clearly describe and locate the practices 1e $E used that will emure that no washout
water from concrete washout activities is discharged from the site as surface runoffor to surface watErs'
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r) The SIVMP shall cleariy describe and locate the practices implemented at the site to control stormwater
pollmion from the dewatering of groundwater or stomwater &om excavations, wells, etc.
ii) Parr I.D.3.d of the permit authorizes the conditioaal discharge of constuction dewatering to the groimd.
For any construction dewatering of groundwater uot authorized under a separate CDPS discharge pamiq
the SWMP shall clearly dessribe md locate the practices to be used tha will ensure &at no groundwder
from consmrction dewatering is discharged from the site as surface runoffor to surface waters.
4. Final Stabilization and Lons-term Stormwater Management
The SWMP shall clearly describe the practices used to achieve final stabilization of all disturbed areas at the site,
and my planned practices to control pollutants in stormwater dischages &at will occur after construction operations
have been completed at the site.
Finat stabilizatioo practices f6l eltqiniqg a vegetative cover shor-rld include, as appropriate: seed mix selection and
application methods; soii preparation aud amendmetrts; soil stabitization practices (e-g., crimped staw, hydro mulch
oiiolled erosion contol products); and appropriate sediment control BMPs as needed lmtil final stabilization is
achieved; etc.
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c) Final stabilization is reached whm all grorud surface disU:rbing activities at the siteha\ie been completed, and
uniform vegetative cover has beeo established with an individual plant deusity of at Ieast 70 percent of pre-
disturbace lwelq or equivalmt pqmrmetrt, physical erosion reductiou me&ods have been employed-
The Division may, after consgltation wift fte permittee aud rryon good cause, amend the final stabitization criteria in this
sectiol for specific operdions.
5. Insoection and Maintenance
partl.D.6offrepermitincludesrequirementsforsiteiaspections. Patl.D.TofthepermitincludesrequirementsforBMP
maintenance. Th" SWIvf,P *n"n clearly describe tLe inspection anLd maintenace procedures irylemented at the site to-
mafutain ail erosion and sediment control practices and other protective Practices identified in the SWMP, in good ad
effective operatin g condition.
D. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
l. General Limitations
The following limitations shall apply to aii discharges covered by this permit:
4 Stormwater dischrges from constnrction activities shail oot cause, have the reasouable potential to cause, or
measurably conribute 19 an exceedmce of my water qualiry sraEdar4 including narrarive standarfu for water
quatiry.
b) Concrete washout water shall not be discharged to state surface waters or to storln sewer systems- On-site,
permanent disposal of coucre6 washout waste is not authorized by this p€rmit Dischage to the grormd of concrete
washout waste thet will subsequently be disposed of off-site is authorized by this permit. See Part t-D.3.c of the
permit.
c) BuIk storage structuxes for petroleum products md any ottrer chemicals shall have secondary costainmetrt or'
equivalent-adequate protectiou so ss to contain all spills and prevexrt any spilled marerial from entering State wat€rs'
d) No chemicals are to be added to the discharge urless permission for the use of a specific chemical is grated by the
Division. Iu granting the use of such chemicals, special conditions and monitoring may be addressed by seParate
correspondence.
e) The Division reserves tre right to require sqliug and testing on a case-by-case b11s, in the event tlat there is
reasoa to suspect tiat comptia.. *ith t" Smg is a problem, or to measure the effectiveness of the BMPs in
removing poltutants in the effluent Such monitoring may include Whole Effluent Toxicity testing.
f) All site wastes mrrst be propeily managed to prevent poteu '^l pollution of State waters. This permit does not
authorize on-site waste disposal.
g Al1 dischargers must comply wirh the lawfirt requirements of federal agencies, municipalfties, counties, drainage
districts and other local agencies regarding any dischages of stormwater to storm drain systems or other water
courses under their jurisdictioo, including applicable requirements in mrmicipal stormwater managem€f,rt Progr2ms
developed to comply with CDPS permits. Discbargers must comply with local stormwater m,nagement
requirements, policies or guidelines including erosioa and sediment control.
2. BMP Implementation and Desim Standards
Facilities must selecr, insa]l, implemenl and maintaia rypropriate BMPs, followiug good engineeriug hydrologic
pollution control practices. BMis irylemented arthe site must be adequately desiped to provide cortrol for all pote'ntial
iollutmt sources a.ssociated wift constructiotr activity to prevent pollution oiAegraaatn of State waters. (
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3. Prohibition of Non-Stormwater Discharges
a) Except as provided in paragrqbs b, c, md d below, all discharges covered by this permit shall b€ composed-
entirely oi stormwater associated with construction activity. Discharges of material other tha stormwater must
be addressed in a separate CDPS permit issued for that discharge-
b) Discharges from the following sources that are combinedlvith stormwater discharges associated with construction-
activity-may be authorized by-ftis permiq provided that the nou-stormwater comPonent of the discharge is identified
' in the SWMP (see Part I.C.1 .g of tiis permit):
- emergetrcy fire fighting activities
- r:ncontaminated sprhgs
- landscape irrigadon rerr:rn flow
c) Discharges to the grouud of concrete washout water frsm 'ilashing of tools and concrete mixer chutes may be
auttrorized by this permiq provided that:
1) the source is identified in the SWMP;
Z) BMps are included in fte SWMP in accordance with Part I.C.3(cX7) and to prevetrt pollution of groundwater in
violation of Part I.D.l.q md
3) these discharges do not leave the site as surface runoff or to surface wders
O Discharges to the ground of water from constuction dewatering activities may be authorized by tis permit,
provided that:
l) the sogrce is grormdwater and/or groundwabr combined with stormwater thatdoes not coftainpollufaDts in
. couce,nt-ations 6lseeding the State groundwater standards in Reguiations 5 CCR 1002-41 and42:,
2) ttre sowce is identified in the SWMP;
3) BMPs are included in the SWMP, as required by Part 1.C-3(c)(8); md
4) these dischrges do not learie the site as surface rutroff or to surface waters.
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Discharges to the ground from coustruction dewatEriDg activities that do not meet the above criteria must be covered
rmder aieparate CbpS aiscnarge pennit. Contaminated groundwaterrequiring coverage rmter a separate CDPS
dischage permit may include grormdwder contaminnted with pollutants from a landfill" mining activlty, hdustrial
pollutat plume, underground storage tenk, or o&er source.
4. Releases in Excess of Reportable Ouantities
This permit does not relieve the permittee of the reportiug requAements of 40 CFR t 10, 40 CFR I I 7 or 40 CFR 3 02- Any
discharge sf hezardsus material must be bandled in accordance with tbe Division's Noncompliance Notification
Requireno.ents (see Part II.A.3 of the permit).
5. SWMP Resuirements
a) SWMP preparation and Imptementation: The SWMP shnll !e pssparsd prior to applying for coverage ulder the-
general permiq and certification of its completion submitted with the application. The SWMP shall be imFlemented
foor m iommencement of co6struction activities. The plan shall be updaed as aprpropriate (see paragraph c'
below), beiow). SWMP provisions shall be implemented rmtil expiration or inactivation of permit coverage.
b) SWMP Retention Requiremeuts: A copy of the SWMP must be retained on site rmless another location, specified
by the permittee, is approved by the Division-
c) SWMP RevieflChanges: The permittee shall aoend the SWMP:
1) when there is a chmge in desip, construction, operation, or maintenance of the site, which would require the
impiementation of new or revised BMPs; or
2) if the SWMP proves to be ineffective in achieving the ge,oeral objectives of costrolling pollutants in stormwater
discharges associated with construction activity; or
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3) when BMPs are no longer necessary and are removed'
SWMP shrnges shalt be made prior to chmges in the site conditions, except uts allowed for in paagraph d' below'
SWMp revislogs may include, Lut are not liirited to: potential pollutant source identificatiorL; selection of
appropnate BMps for site cooditions; BMP maintenance procedr.nes; md interb md final stabilizdiou practices'
il" S'Wfr.,e changes may include u r.hrdrrk for fi:rther BMP desip and implementation, provided th*, if my
interim BMps aeneeded to comply with the permit, they are also included in the SWMP and implemeuted during
the interimperiod
Responsive SWtlIp Changes: SWMP changes addressing BMP instatlation and./or irylementation are often
required to be made ir r""fror. to cbanging Ionditions, or-when cu:rat BMPs are deterEined ineffective' The
;];;.y of SWMp rwisions to address-theie chmges cm be made immediately with quick in-the-field revisions to
the SWMp. In the Iess commou scenrio where more complex development of materials to modify the SWMP is
necessary, SWMP rerrisions shall be made in accordance w'ith the following requiremetrts:
the SWMp shall be revised as soon as practicable. but in no case more tban 72 hours after the change(s) in
BMP imtalla'tiou and/or implementation occur at the site' and
a notdion must be included in the SWMP prior to the site change(s) fiat includes the time md date of the
change(s) in &e fiel4 an idenrificarion of tne gMP(s) removed or adde4 and the locatiou(s) of ttrose BMP(s)'
6. lnspec'tions
Site inspections must 6e conducted in accordmce with the foilowing requirements and minimnm schedules' The required
minimum inspectioo schedules do uot reduce or etiminde tle permlueet resporsibility to ioplement and maintain BMPs
in good and etrective operationa coudition, and in accordacswith the SWMP, which could requAe more frequent
inspections.
a) Minimum Inspection Schedule: The permittee shaI, d 2. minimt,m, make a thorough inspection, in accordmce
with the requirim€nts in I.D.6.b below, at ieast once every 14 calendar days. Also, posl-storm svsal inspsctions
must be conducted viithin 24 hours after the eod of ay piecipitation or snowmelt ev€nt that causes surface erosion'
provided tle timing is appropri*, the post-storm insiections may be used to firlfill the l4-day routine inspection
requirement. e -o1r a6q*irt inspection schedule than the minimrrm inspectious descri-bed may be necessary, to-
ensure that BMps cotrtiDue to op"rate as needed to comply with the permit The foltowing conditional modificatioos
to this Minimum Iaspection Schedule ae allowed:
post-Storm Event Inspections at Temporarily ldle Sites - If no constuction activities will occur following a
storm event post-storE eveut inspections shal te conducted prior to re-commencing consrucdon activities,
but no later than 72 hours following the storm event. The occurrence of my zuch delayed inspection must be
docgmented in the impectioo r.*.-d. Routine inspections stili must be conducted at least every 14 calendar
days.
Inspections at Completed SiteVAreas - For sites or portions of sites that meet ttre following criteria but fiml
stabilization haq sot been achieved due to a vegetative cover that has not become establishe4 the permitee
shall make a thorough iospection of their stonDwater uulDagement system at leasr ouce every monttr, and post-
storm went insp""f,o* are not required. This reduced inspection schedule is only alTowedtf:.
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all construction activities that will result in surface grormd disturbmce are completed;
all activities required for final gtabilization" in accordance wirh the SWMP, have been comptete4 w4
the exception oitle application of seed that has not occrured due to seasoual cooditions or the ne'cessity
for additional seed applicatiotrto augm.etrtprevious effors: and
the SWMp has beetr zmended to indicate those areas that will be inspected in accordance with the
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3) Winter Conditions Inspectious Exclusion - luspections are not required at sites wh€re consruction activities
are teryorarily halted, soow cover exists over the entire site for an extended period, and melting conditiots .
p".d; ttuk;f s,rface erosiou do not exist. This excepioo is 4,plicable onIY during the period where melting
couditons do not exjst, and appJies to the routioe l&day amd monthly inspections' as well as the post-stom-
event inspections. The fonowing information must-be documented in the inspection record for use of this
exclusion: dates when *o* *rL o"curred, dde when construction activities ceased and date melting
conditions begm. Ilspections, as described above, are required at all other times-
When site conditions make the schedule required in &is section imprractical, the pumittee may petition the Division
to grant an altenrate inspectioo schedule'
b) InspectionRequirements
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The inspection date;
Name(s) md title(s) of personnel making tie inspection;
Locatiln(s1 of dischargis of sediment or other pollutmts from the site;
Location(s) of BMPs tlat need to be maintained
a;;"f;(ri of BMps ttrat failed to operate as desiped or proved inadequate for a particular location;
io*tio"(.i where additional BMPs are needed tbat wae not in place at the 'mg of inspection;
Devi*ions from fis minimrrm inspection schedule as provided in Part I-D.6-a above;
Oescription of corrective action f& ftems iii, iv, v, alrd vi, above, dates conective action(s) taken, md
measures taken to pfevent future violAions, including requisite ch.mges to the SWMP, as oecessay; md
eter aA"quate corrective action(s) bas been taken, oi where a re'port doesaot identiff my incidentl.
i"qdg io*ctive action, tle report shall contain a siped statement indicating the site is in compliaoce
wib tU" permit to the best of the siper's knowledge and belief'
c) Required Actions Following Site tnspections - Where site inspections note the need for BMP maintenznce
activities, BMps must Ue malntaineA in accordance with the SWMP and Pat I-D.7 of the permit. Repair,
replacement, or installation of new BMPs determined necessary dr:ring site inspe*ions to address ineffective or
inadequate BMps must be conducted in accordance with Pafi I-D.S of the permit SWMP updates required as a
resrlt of deficiencies in the SWMP noted during site inspections shall !s made in accordance with Prt I'D'5-c of the
permit
'7. BMP Maintenance
All erosion and sedimetrt control practices and other protective measures identified in the SWMP must be maintained in
effective operating condition. proper selection and installation of BMPs and implemenadon of comprehensive lrspection
and Maintenanc. pro"J*"r, in "c.ordrm"
with the SWMP, should be adequate to meet ttis-condition' BMPs fhat are not
adequately mainained in accordance with good engineering, hydr-ologic and pollution control practices' including removal
of collected sediment outside the acceptabii tolerdces of &e BMPs, are considered to be no longer operating effectively
ed must be addressed in accordance wirh Part I.D.8, below. A specific timeline for irylementing maintenance
proc"Auo is not included in this permit because BMP maintenance is expected to be proactive, not responsive'
observations resulting in BMp mainteuance activities can be made during a site inspection, or dr:ring general obserrations
of site conditions.
lnspection Scope - The construction site perineter' all distu$ed areas' material and/or waste storage areas that
oe'.*pos"a to precipitation, air"U*g" toc'ations, md locations where vehicles access the site shall be inspected
for evidence of, or the potenrial for, foUuunts leaving the construction site botndaries, entering the stormwabr
O*ioug" ,yrr.or, or aiscnurging to state waters. All Erosion md sediment contol practices idertifred in the
SWNd sUU be evaluated to ensure that they ae rnaiffained and operating correctly'
Inspection Report/Records - The permittee shall (ssp a record of inspections. Inspection reporB must-
io.tiry my iociaents of oon-"ompiian"e with the terms md conditions of this permit. Inspection records must
be repined for three years from eipuation or inactivation of permit coverage- At a minimum- ttre inspection
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8- Reolacement and Failed BMPs
Adequate site assessmelrt must be performed as prt of comprehensive Inspection md Maintenace procedures, to assess
the adequacy of BMPs at the site, and the necessity of chmges to those BMPs to ensrre contioued effective performance.
Where site assessment results in the determindion tlat new or replacemeat BMPs are necessay, ttre BMPs must be
installed to ensure on-going implementation of BMPs as per Part I-D.2-
Where BMPs have failed, resulting iu noncompliance with Part I.D.2, they mus be addressed as soon as poSsfule,
immsfia156ly in most cdses, tq minimize the discharge of pollutants.
When new BMPs are installed or BMPs ae replaced, the SWMP must be updated in accordance with Part I-D-s(c).
9. Reoortine
No scheduled reporting requireme,trts re inciuded in this permi{ however, the Division reserves the right to request thd a
copy of the inspectiou reports be submitted.
10. SWMPAvailabilitv
A *py of fte swMP shall !s ployidsd upon request to the Division, EPA, or any local ageocy in charge of approvmg
Sgail;.ot *a erosion plos, guOi"g plans or stormwder menegement pLms, md within the time frame specified in the
request- If the SWMP is requiredto te zubmiued to my of these eotities, it must include a signed certification in
accordance with Pa't I.F.l of the permit, cutiffing that the SWMP is complete and meEts all permit reguireme,rts.
AII SWMPs requAed uDder this permit are considered repors that shall be available to the public rmder Section 308@) of
the CWA and Section 61.5(4) ofthe Colorado Dscharge Permit System RegutatioEs. The permittee shel 6216s plans
available to members of the public uPon requesL Howwer' the perorittee may claim any portion of a SWMP as
confidential in accordance with 40 CFR Ptrt 2'
11. Total Marimum Dailv Load (TMDL)
If a TMDL has been apprwed for my wderbody into which the permiuee discharges, md stormwater disch.rges
associated with con$ru;don activity have been assiped a pollutaat-specific Wasteload Allocation (WLA) under fte
TMDL, the Divisionwill either:
a) Ensure that the WLA is being implemented propoty tbrough alterndive local requirements, such as by a municipal
storErwder permig or
b) Notifi the permittee of the WLA, md amend the permittee's certification to add specific BMPs zmd/or other
requirements, as appropride. The permittee may be required to do the following:
l) Under the permiffee's SWMP, implement specific managemetrt practices based on req-uirements of the WLA'
and evaluaL whether ttre requirements are being met through implemeatation of existing stormwater BMPs or
if additional BNPs are necessry. Document tbe calculatiors or other evideoce that show tbd the requirements
are expected to be met; and
2) If rhe evaluation shows that additional or modified BMPs are necessary, describe the type alrd sche&rle for the
BMP additions/reyisions.
Discharge monitoring may also be required- The permittee may maintain coverage rurder the geoeral perrrit provided they
comply-with rtre applicabie requirements outlined above. The Division reseryes the right to require individual or alternate
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ADDITIONiAL DEFIMTION S
For the purposes of &is permit:
l. Best Managemeut Practices @MPs): schedules of activities, prohibitions of pnactices, msintenancs p46,sedr:res, and
qfhgl menagement practices to prweut or reduce the pollution of wders of the State. BMPs also include treztment
requirements, operting p,rocedures, pollution prevention, and practices to contol site runoff, spillage or leaks, waste
disposal or drainage from material storage.
2. Dedicated asphatt plants and cotrcrete plrnts: porfable asphalt plants and coucrete plants that are located on or adjacent
to a construction site and that provide materials only to that specific consEuctiou site.
3. Final, stabilization: when all ground surface disturbing activities at the site have been complete4 and uniform vegetative
coverhas been established witr an individual plant density of at least 70 percent of pre-disturbmce lwels, or equivalent
p€rmauent, physical erosion reductioo methods have been employed. For purposes of ftis permil establisbment of a
iegetative cover capabie of providing erosion conrol equivalent to pre-ercisting conditions at the site will be considered
final stabilizatiou-
4- Municipal separate storm se\trer system: a couveyance or system of conveyances (including: roads with &ainage
systems, municipA streets. cdch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels, s1 storm clreins), owned or operated
by a State, city, iowU counry, district, or other public body (created by state law), havingjurisdiction over disposal of
sewage, indusfial wEtste, storrrrwater, or other wastes; desiped or used for collecting or conveying stou[water.
5. Operator: the entiry thar has day-to-day zupewision and contol of activities occurring aI the constructiou site. This can
UitUe owner, the dweloper, the geoeral contractor or the agetrt of oue of these partieso iD some circumstances. It is
mticipatedthatatdifferentphasesofaconstlctionprojec!diffaenttypesofpartiesmaycatisffthedefinitionof
'operator' and that the permit may be transferred as the roles chauge.
:6. Outfall a point sor.nce at the point where stonnwater leaves the construction site and discharges to a receiving waler or a
stormwater collection system.
7 . Part of a larger cotrlmon plan of development or sale: a contigr:ous area where mrltiple se1lzrate and distinct
constuction activities may be taking place at different times ou differed schedules.
8. Point source: any discernr-ble, confined md discretE conveymce fromwhich pollutats are or m;ry be discharged- Point
sogrce dischargei of stormwater result from stmctures which increase the impervionmess of the ground which acts to
collect nmoff, with nmoffbeing conveyed aloug the resulting drainage or grading pattern-
g. Pollutant dredged spoil, dirt, slurry, solid waste, incinerator residue, sewage, sewqe sludge, Silbage, trasb, chemical
waste, biological nuuient, biological material, radioactive material, heat, wrecked or discarded equipment, roch s.m4 or
any industrial, mrmicipal or agricuitrnal waste.
10. Process water: any water which during manufactr:ring or p,rocessing, comes iuto cootact with or results from the
production of any raw inaterial, intermediate producq flrnished producg by product or waste product This definition
includes miue drainage.
I I . Receiving Water: any classified steem seQurent (including tibutaries) in &e Sane of Colorado into which stonrwater
related to consauction activities discharges. This defmition inctudes all water courses, even if they are usually dry, such as
borrow ditches, aroyos, md other uuamed waterways.
lZ. Significant Materials include, but are not limited to: raw materials; fuels; materials such as solvents, detergents, and
plitic pellets; hnished materials such as metallic prroducts; raw materials used in food processing or productiou haz4d6s5
iubstances designated under section I0I(l4) of CERCLA; any chemical the facility is required to report pusuant to
secrion 3 13 of title III of SAX,A; fertlizers; pesticides; and waste products such as ashes, slag and sludge that have the
poteutial to be released with stormwater discharge.
13. Stormwater: precipitation-induced surface runoff.
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PermitNo. COR-030000F. GENERALREQUIREMENTS
1. SigatolRequirements
a) lX."pots required for submittal shail be signed md certified for accuracy by the permittee in accordance with the
following criteria:
t) In &e case of corporatious, by a principal executive officer of d least the level ofwice-president or his or her
duly authorized representative, if such represetrtative is responsible for the overall op"*tio, of the facility from
which the discharge described in the form originates;2) In the case of a patnership, by a general paraer;3) In the case ofa sole proprietorship, by the proprietor;4) [n the case of a municipal, scate, or other public facility, by eitrer a principal executive officer, ramking electedofficial or othet duly authorized employee, if srrch representative isrespousible for the overall operaiin of the
facility from which the dischage described in the form originaes.
b) Ch'nges to authorization. If m authorization under paragraph a) of this section is no longer accurate because a
differem individuai or position has responsibility for the overail operation ofthe faciJiry, a iew authorizatiou
satisfuing the reguiremeats of paagraph a) of this sectiou must be submited to the DMsion, pnor to or together
any reports, information, or applicarions to be signed by m ar.rthorized representative.
c) Certificatiou. Any person sising a document under paragraph a) of this section shall meks th6 following
certification:
"I certiff rmder peoaity of law ftat this document aod all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision ia accordance with a s.vstem desiped to asstrre that qualified personnel properly gather ad
evaluate the information submitted. Based ou my lnCuu'/ of the persou orpersons wno *uuage the system, or
those persons directly responsibie for gathering the information, the information submitted is,-to A" best of my
knowledge md betief, tue, accuratg and complete. I zm awae that rhere are significant pmalties for
submining false information, including the possibility of hne ad imprisonment for howing violations.-
Retentiou of Records
a) The permittee sball retain copies of the SWMP and all report required fu this permit and records of all data used to
corrplete the applic*ion to be covered by this permit, for tlree yers after expiration or inactivatiou of permit
coverage.
b) The permittee shell rgtain a copy of &e swMP required by this pemdt at the construction site fromthe date ofproject initiation to the date of expiration or inactivation of permit coverage, udess aofher location, specified by
the permittee, is approved by the Divisiou.
Monitorins
The Divisioo resewes the right to require sampling and testing oo a case-bv-case basis (see part I.D.1 .e), for example to
implement the provisions of a TMDL (see Part t.D.l1 of the permit). Reporting procedures for my monitoring data
collected will be included in the notification by the Division of monitoring requirements.
If monitoring is required, the foilowing defmitions apply:
a) The thirfy (30) day average shalt be determined by the arifhmetic mean of ail samples collected dgring a thirty (30)
consecutive-day period
b) A grab sample, for monioring requirements, is a single ..dip and kiqs" 5ample.
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l - Amendins a Permit Certification
The permittee shall iuform the Division (Permits Section) in writing of changes to the information provided in the permit
appliiation, including the legal contac! tle project legal description or map originally submilted with the application, or
thJ flanned total disturbed acreage. The permiuee shall fi:rnishthe Division with my plans md specificatioas which the
Division deems reasonably necessry to evaluate the effect on the discharge "nd receiving sreao- If applicable, this
notificatiou may be accomplished through submitml of an ryplication for a CDPS Process wder permit authorizing the
dischage. The SWMP shall be updated ad implemented prrior to the ch2nges (see Part I-D.5.c).
Any discharge to the wders of &e State from a point source other than specifically authorized by this P€rmit or a differeut
CDPS permit is prohibited.
2- Soecial Notifications - Definitions
a) Spill: Aa unintmtional release of solid or liquid material which may cause pollution of state watsrs.
b) Upset: An exceptioual incident in which there is unintentionai and temporary noncompliance wie permit discharge
limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable contol of fte permittee. An upset does not include
noncoupliance to the erctexlt caused by operational error, improperly desiped treetment facilities, inadequate
treatneut facilities, lack of preventative maintenance, or careless or iryroper operation.
3. NoncomolianceNotification
a) The permittee shall reportthe following instances of uoncompliaoce:
1) Any noncompliance which may endanger health or the envirormeuq
2) Any spill or discharge of hnrrdous substeces or oil which may car:se pollution of the waters of the state.
3) Any discharge of stormwater which may cause m exceedance of a water quality standad-
b) For all instances of noocoryliance based on enviroomental hazards md chemical spills md releases, all needed
information must be provided orally to the Cotorado Department of Public Health md Ewironment spill reporting
line (24-hour number for euvironmental hazards and chemical spills md releases: l-877-518-5508) within 24 hotus
fromthe time the permittee becomes aware of the cAcumstances'
For a1l o&er iostances of noncompliance as defined in this section, all ueeded information must be p,rovided orally to
tle Water Quality Coffrol Division within 24 hours from the time the permittee becomes awee of the
circuDsttrIces
For all instances of noncomplianqs iflenrifisd here, a written submission shall also be provided within 5 calendar
days of the time the permiuee becomes aware of the circumstances. The writen zubmission 5hall goatain 3
descripion of:
l) The noncompliance and fu cause;
2) The period of noncompliance, including exact dares and times, and if the noncomPliece has ae1 lssa
corrected the aaticipded time it is expected to continue;
3) Steps taken or pianned to reduce, 6liminsfs, and prevent reoccureoce of the.noncompliance,
A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS (conr)
4. Submission of Incorrect or lncomolete luformation
Where ttre permittee failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit apptication' or submitted incorrect iDfonBatioa in a
permit aipplicatioD or rryort to the Division, or relwant new information becomes available, the permifies shlll promptly
submit ttre ,"r*-irpefi""tion information which was not submitted or aoy additional information needed to corect my
€Ironeous information prwiously submitted'
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and I.D.2 of the perrnit) to u" oce"OeO is pronitited, md the Division may take Enforcement action against a
permittee for such a bypass, unless:
1) Bypass was uuavoidable to prevetrt loss of life, personal injury, or severe ProPerty damagei
Z) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as ttre use of auxiliry teecment faltlitigt (e'g',
alternative BMPs), retention of utreated wastes, or maintenace during normal penods ofequipment
downtime. This condition is not satisfred if te permitee could have iniaUea adequate bachp equipment (e'g"
implemeoted additional BMPs) to Prevetrt a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment
downtime or preveotative maintenance; md
3) The permittee submitted notices as required in "Non-Compliance Notificatior,' Pafi II'A-3'
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a) Effect of an Upset: Al1 upset constitutes an aff-rrmative defense to an action brought for noacompliaace with permit
timitations md requirements if the requirements of paragraph b of this.section are met. (No determination made
during arlministrative review of claims that noncomptiaice was caused by upseg md before aa action for
ooo.Jrpli-.e, is fmal adminisrative action zubjectto judicial review.)
b) Conditions Necessary for a Demonstration.of Upse* A permittee who wishes to establish the affinnative defeuse
of upset shall deEonstate tbrough properly signed coutemporaneous operating logs' or other relevmt evid€flce that:
l) A:r upset occurred and that the permittee can identiff the specific cause(s) ofthe upset
2) The permitted facility was at the time being properly operae{
3) The permitee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.A3. of this permit (24-hour notice); md
4) The permittee complied with any remrcdial measures required under 40 CFR Section 122'41(d) of the federal
regulations or Secdon 61.8(3Xh, of the Colorado Discharge Permit System Regulations'
c) Burden of proof: In any enforcement proceeding rhe permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of m upset has
the burde,n of Proof-
Removed Substances
Soiids, sludges, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of discharges qhall be properiy disposed
of in a mznner such as to preve[t my pollutant from such materials from eateriug waters of the State'
Minimization of Adverse ImPact
The permifiee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse mpact lo waters of the stare resulthg from
noucompliance *ltr uny t"rms and condidons ,p".m"a n tlis permit,i;ruding such accelerated or additlonal monitoring
* ".t"*ry to determine the nature ad impact of the noncompiying discharge'
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9. Reduction. Loss. or Failure of Stormwater Controls
The perrinee has the duty to balt or redr.rce any activity if aecessary to Eaintain coryliance with the permit
Upou reduction, loss, or failure of any stormwater controls, tle permittee shall, to the extent necessary to maintah
compliace with its permi! contol production, or rernove all pollutat sources from exposure to stormwder, or botL rmtil
the stormwder coutrols are restored or an altemative method of treatment/control is prwided.
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in a enforcement action that it would be neoessary to balt or reduce the PerEitted
activrty ia order to maintah compliance wiih the conditions of this permit.
10. Prooer Ooeration and Maintenance
The permi6ee shall at all 'mes property operate md maintain all facilities and systems of teatuent and contol (md
relatid ap,purtenans$) nrffisl ari installedor used by the pe,mitte-e to achieve compliance with the conditions of this
permit. iloper oper*ion and maintenance includes effective performance, adequate fuuding, adequate operator stafEng
'""4 mi"i"g md adequate laboratory and process contols, including appropriate quality ztssur:mce procedures. This
provision riquires the operation of back-up or auxiliry facitities or similar systenrs only when necessary to achiwe
complianss with the conditious of the permit.
RESPONSIBILITIES
I. lnspections and Rieht to Entrv
The permittee shatl allow fte Director of the State Water Quality Contol Division, the EPA Regional Adminisfabr'
and/or their authorized representative(s), upon the presentation ofcredentials:
a) To enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or in which any records are
required to be kept mder tbe terms and couditioos of &is permiq
b) At reasonable times to have access to and copy my records required to be kept under the terms and conditions of
this permit and to inspect any monitoring equipment or monitoring method required in the permit; and
c). To enter rryon the permittee's premises to investigate, wifhitr reason, my actual, suspecte4 or poteotial source of
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wder polltrtior, oiauy violaion of fte Colorado Water Quaiity Conrol Act. The investigation may ioclude, but is
not limited to, the following: sampling of any discharge and/or process watsrs, fr6 taking of photogrryhs,
interviewing permittee rtuff oo alteged violations od other matters related to the permig nnd access to my md all
facilities or aeas within tbe permittee's premises that may have ay effect on the dischrge, permig or any alleged
violation.
2. Duw to Provide Informaiion
The permittee shall fi:rnish to the Division, within the time frame specified by the Division, my information which the
Division may requ€st to deternitre whether cause exists for modiffing, revoking md reissuing, or inactivating coverage
rmder this permig or to determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also fi:rnish to the Division, upon
request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
3. Transfer of Ovmership or Control
Certifrcztiodmder tbis permit may be transferred to a new permitee if:
a) The curreut permittee notifies the Division in writing when the traosfer is desired as outiined in Part IA.7; and
b) The notice includes a writta agreemetrt between &e existing and new permittees containing a specific date for
transfer of permit respoasibility, coverage and liability between them; and
c) The crurent permiuee has met all fee requirements of the Coiorado Dischage Permit System Regulations, Section
61.15.
B. RESPONSIBILITiES(cont)
4. Modification. Suspension" or Revocation of Permit Bv Division
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All permit modification, inactivation or revocation ad reissuace astions shall be zubject to the requirements of lLe
Colorado Discharge Permir System Regulations, Sections 61.5(2), 5i.5(3), 61.7 and 61.15, 5 C-C-R 1002-61, exceptfor
-inor modiEcations.
This permit, adlor certificdion under this permi! may be modifie4 suspended, o. t"rsfted in whole or in part
auring its terp for reasons determined by the Division including, but not limited to, the followiog:
1) Violaion of aay terms or couditions ofthe permig
Z) Obtaining a pemit by misrepresentatioa or failing to disclose any factwhich is material to the granting or
denial of a permit or to fte establishment of terms or conditions of the penaiq
3) Materially false or inaccurate statemetrts or information in the ryplication for fte permig
4) Promulption of toxic effluent standards or prohibitions (including my schedule of compliace specified in
such effluent standad or prohibition) which are established under Section 307 ofthe Clean Water Acq where
such a toxic polhrtmt is present in the discbarge and such stmdard or probibition is more stringent than my
Iimitation for such pollutant in this permit.
This permit, and/or certification unds *ris permif may be modified in whole or in part due to a change in my
condition tt et requires either a temporzry or permanetrt reduction e1 slimin3fi6n of the permitted discharge, such as:
l) Promglgation of Water Quatiqy Standards applicable to wders affected by the permitted discharge; or
2) Effluent limitations or other requirements 4plicable pursuant to the State Act or federal requirements; or
3) Coutolregulationspromulgated; or
4) Orher available information hdicates a potential for vioiation of adopted Water Qualiry Standads or srealn
classificaions.
This permiE or csrtification under this permig may be modified ia whole or itrPtrt to include oew effluent
md other appropriate permit conditions where data submitted prrsrant to Pat I indicale that such
efflueat limitations -a pr-At
"ooditions
are necessay to ensure compliance with applicable warer quality
stmdmds and protection of classified uses'
At the request of tre permittee, tLe Division may modify or inactivate certification rmder this permit if the following
conditions are met:
l) [n the case of inactivation, the permittee notifies the Division of its intent to inactivate the certification, and
certifres that the site has been finally stabilized;
2) In the case of inactivatioo, the permittee has ceased any and all discharges to state waters and demonstrates to
the Division there is no probability of firrther urcontrolled discharge(s) which may affect waters of the State-
3) The Division fmds rhat the permittee has shown reasouable grounds coasistent with the Federal md State
statutes md regr:larions for such modificaion, amendment or inactivation;
4) Fee requirements of Section 61.15 of the Colorado Discharge Permit System Regulations have been met; and
5) Appl-icabie requireme,nts of public notice have been met-
For small construcrion sites covered by a QuafiSing Local Program, coverage under tbis permit is automatically
teminated when a site has been fimlly stabilized'
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5. Permit Violations \.
Failure to comply with my terms ud./or conditioes sf this.psrmit shall be a violation of this pErmit
Dischargers of stormwata associated w.ith industial actnrity, as defined in tLe EPA Stomawder Regulatioo (40 CFR
122.26b)O4) and Section 6l .3(2) of the Colorado Discharge Permit System Regulations, which do-not olrri, soyeragggad61 this or ofher Colorado general permits, or rmder m individual CDPS permit regulating industrial stormr,ater, oi[ b"
in violatiou of the fedqal Clean Water Act and the Colorado Water Quality-Contol acg ZS-S-tOt, as amended- Failure to
comply with CDPS permit requirements vrill also constiure a violation-
6. LeealResponsibilities
The issumce of rtis permit does not convey my property or water rights iu either ral or personal property, or steam
flows, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any hjury to private property or oy invasion of fersonal rights,
tror any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
Nothing in this permil shall be construed to preclude the insritution of my legal action or relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, Iiabilities, or penalties established pursuflt to my applicable State law or regulation under authority
gr@ted by Section 510 of the Clea Water Act.
7- Severabilitv
The provisioos ef this permit are swerable. If any provisions of this permiq or the application of any provision of thispermit to any circurstace, ae held invalid. the application of such provision to othii circumsrances ura tne application of
the remainder of this permit shall uot be affected.
8. Reqewal-{pplicatiou
If fte permittee desires to continue to discharge,.a permit renewal application shall be submitted at least ninety (90) days
66fs1s this permit expires. If the pennittee anticipates that there wil1 b" no dischage after &e expiration date oithis
permit, the Division should be promptly notified so thet it can inactivate the certification in accordance with part IIB.4.d.
9. Confidentialitv
Except for rlata determined to be confrdential under Section 108 of the Federal Cleau Water Act md Colorado Discharge
Permi-t SysteE Regr:lations, Section 61.5(4), all repons prepaed in accordance with the terms of this permit shafl !s
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division. The permittee must state wbat is confide1tial d the rime of
submittal.
Aay information relating to ,loy secret process, method of manufacture or production, or sales or marketing data which has
been declared confrdential by the permittee, and which may be acquird ascertained or discovered, whetner in my
samFling investigation, emergency investigation, or otherwise, shall not be publicly d.isclosed by any member, offi"e., o.
employee of the Commission or the Division, b1t shail be kept coufideatial. Any person seeting o'invoke the protectionofthis section shall bear the burden ofproving its applicabilify. This section shall-never be inteireted * p..rr.otiog firlL
disciosure of effluent data.
10. Fees
Thc permittee is required to submit paym.ent of an aouual fee as set fordr in the Water euafiry Contol Act. Fail:re to
zubmit the required fee wheu due and payable is a violation of the permit and will resuli in erforcement action pursuant to
Section 25-8-601 eL seq., C.RS. 1973 as amended.
B. RESPONSIBILITIES(cod')
11. Reouirine an IndiYidual CDPS Pennit
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The Direcbr n:ay reqlire the permitee to apply for ad obtain a individual or altemde general CDPS permit if:
a) The discharger is not in complimce wilh the conditioos sf this general p€rnde
b) Conditions or shdards have changed so th* the dischage no longer qualifies for a generai permig or
c) Datalinformation become available which indicate wder qualiry stadards may be violated
The permittee musr be notified in writing that an application for an hdividual or alternate general CDPS permit is requiied'
when an individual o, atfiL!"o."ur -cors p"r-it is issued to an operator orherwise covered under dris general permi!
the ryplicabiiity of tbis general permit to that operator is artonaticalty inactivated upon tie effective date of dre individual
or altemate ge,neral CDPS PermiL
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RATIONALE
STOKMWATER DISCHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH
CONSTRUCTION ACTIWTY
GENERAL PERMIT IN COLOMDO
TTIIRD RENEWAL
COLOMDO DISCTIARGE PERMIT NUMBER COR-O3OOOO
CONTENTS PAGE
I. Introductian I
il. Changes in this General Petmit I
ill. Background I
U. Stormwater Discharges Associated with
' Construction Activity 9
V. Coverage Under this Permit l0
W. Application and Certification 10
l1W. Qualifiing Local Programs
WI. Terms and Conditions of Permit 1l
X. PublicNotice- 12/22/06 15
X. Public Notice - 3/23/07 15
1 I. INTRODUCTION
' This permit is for the regulation of stormwater runoffrom constt'ttction activities, and specific allowable non-
stormwater discharges in accordance with Part 1.D.3 of the permit. The term "constntction activity" includes
ground surface disatrbing activities, including, but not limited to, clearing grading dcwation, demolition,
installation of new or improved haul and access roads, staging areas, stoc@iling ofJill materisls, and bonow
areas. "stormwater" is precipitation-induced surface ntnoff. This rationale will aplain the background of the
Stormwater program, activities which are covered under this permit, how to applyfor coverage under this permit,
and the requirenents of this permit.
The forms discussed in the rdionale and permit are availablc on the Water Qudtty Control Division's website
at: www.cdp he.state co-udw q/Pe ftn itsUnit
II. CHANGES IN TTIIS GENERAL PER,VIT
Several notable changes from the previous General Permitfor Construction Activities have been incorporated into
this permit. Significant changes are listed below. Numerous other minor changes were madefor claification
purposes only.
A. Authoritv to Discharse
This section has been restnrctured to list all of the types of activities covered by this permit, and to be
consistent with the definition of "constntction activity." The definition of constrztction activity has been
expanded to provide claification. See Part I.A.I of the permit.
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B. Authoitv to Discharse - Oil and Gas Construction
This section has been added, to take into account a regulatory change. Thefederal Energt Policy Act of
2005 aempts nearly atl oil and gas constrttction activities from federal requirements under the Clean Water
Act's NPDES stormwater discharge permit program. In January 2006, the Colorado Water Quality Control
Commission held a hearing to determine what effects, dany, the change infederal law would have upon
Colorado's stormwater regulations. The Commission determined that oil and gas construction sites in
Colorado that disturb one or more acles are still required to be covered under Colorado's stormwater
permitting regulations (Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) regulations (1CCR 1002-61))- In
practice, oil and gas construction sites have the same requirements under this permit as do other types of
constntction. However, this permit contains some references to the federal Clean Water Act; generally these
references are not applicable to oil and gas construction sites to the extent that the references are limited by
the federal Energt Policy Act of 2A05. See Part IA.I ft) of the permit.
C. ApolicationReouirements
The pennit application requirements have changed slightly, including the addition of an email address, if
available. See Part 1.A.4(b1.
The applicant must be either the owner and/or operator ofthe constuction site. An operator at a
cowtruction site that is not covered by a certiJication held by an appropriate entity moy be held liable for
operating without the necessary permit coverage.
D. Temporarv Coverate
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Part 1.A.5(d) of the previous permit ($ective July l, 2002) dealt with temporaily covering afacility under
the general permit even if an individual petmit is more appropriate. This permit section essentially
duplicated the previous section (see Part 1.A.5(c)), and so it has been deleted.
Reassignment of Permit Coveraqe
Procedures have been added to clarify the requirementsfor the transfer ofcoverage ofspecilic portions ofa
permitted site to a second party. See Section YIil.I.3 of the rationale and Part IA.8 of the permit.
Individual P ermit C iteria
This section has been modified to include siuations involving a Toal Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). See
Part I.A.I1 of the permit.
Stormwater Manasement Plan (SYFMP)
The Stormwater Management Plan section has bem divided into two parts: Stormwater Management Plan
(SWMP) - General Requirements, which provides the basic framework and general requiremettts for the
SWMP, and Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) - Contents, which specifically identifies each itern that
must be addressed in the SWMP. See Parts I.B and I.C of the permit.
Stormwater Manasement Plan (SWMPI - General Reauirements
The SWMP General Requirements section has been modified to require that the SWMP be updated in
accordance with Patts 1.D.5(c) and 1.D.5(d) of the permit (SWMP Review/Changes). This additional
requirement ensures that the SWMP provisions reflect cutent site conditions. See Part LB.2(c) of the
permit.
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L Stormwater Manasement Plan (SWMP) - Contents
The SWMP Contents section has been modified. Some of the chonges are limited to organization of
information, which does not require modification of an *isting permittee's cttrrent SWMP. Most of the
SWMP changes involve either clarifications, reformatting or taking recommendations from the Division's
SWMP guide and making them permit requirements (e.g., vehicle tracking controls, BMP installation
specifi.iations). If an uisting permifiee (La, those with permit coverage before fune i0, 2007) followed the
recommendations in the SWMP guide (Appendix A of the permit application), then their SWMP will
presumably meet the new requirements. However, for any acisting permittees who did noLlfollow the
applicable SWMP guide recommendatioru, their SMWP must be amended to include the new required items:
-SWMP Administrator
-Identification of potential pollutant sources
-Best Manogement Practices descriptions and installation specifications, including dedicated concrete or
asphalt batch plants; vehicle tracking control; and waste tnanagement and disposal (including concrete
washout activities).
For existing permittees, any SWMP changes based on the change in permit requirements must be completed
by October i, ZOOZ- The plan is not to be submined b the Division unless requested, but rnust be available
on site as outlined in Pan 1.D.5(b) of the permit
The BW requirement clarifications included in this renewed permit in no way imply that adequate BMPs to
address all pollutant sources at a pertnitted site were not required in previous permits. The revised
requirements are intended only to better clarify SWMP content requiretnents and provide improved direction
to Pennittees.
The SWMP changes are listed below. All new applicants (afier June 30, 2007) for permit coverage for their
sites mustfully comply with the new SWMP organization, plan requiremenE, and implementation.
l. SiU Description: The requirement to provide an estimate of the run-offcoeficient has been removed.
The run-offcofficient as carrently utilized in the SWMP may not contribute suficiently to permit
compliance ta justify the effon in determining accfrrate values. See Part 1.C.1 of the permit. However,
the Division still encourages use of the coeficient as needed to adequate\t evaluate site-specifi-c BMP
selection and design criteria (e.g., pond capacities, BMP location, erc.) See Section C.2 of the SWMP
guidance (Appendix A of the permit application).
2. Site Map: The requirement to identify boundaries of the Ll}-yearJlood plain has been removed. The
boundaries as carrently utitbed in the SWMP mq not contribute sufficiently to permit compliance to
justifi the effort in determining their location. See Part 1.C.2 of the permit.
3. Stormwater Management Controls: This section has been rnodified to require identification of a
SWMP Administrator and all potential pollutants sources in the SWMP. See Part 1.C.3 of the pennit-
a) The SWMP Administrator is a specific individual(s), position or title who b responsiblefor the
process of devetoping implementing maintaining, and revising the SWMP. This individual
serves as the comprehensive point of contactfor all aspects of thefacility's SWMP. This
requirement may necessitate changes to uisting permittees' SYMPs-
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II. CHANGES IN THIS GENERAL PERMIT (COnt)
Ihe requirement to identifu Potential Pollutant Sources has been expanded to include more
details for the evaluation of such sources. This evaluation allaws for the appropriate selection
of BMPs for implementation at a facility or site. Additionally, this section was added n be
consisteflt with the SWMP guide. This requirement may necessitate changes to uisting
permittees' SWMPs.
Best Managernent Practices @MPs) for Stormwater Pollution Prevention: This sectian was
modified to require thefollowing items to be addressed in the SWMP. These requiremenb
may necessitate changes to *isting permittees' SWMPs. This section also requires thot the
SWMP provide installation and implementation specificationsfor each BMP idmrtfied in the
SWMP. For strucfital BMPs, ifl most cases, this must include a technical drawing to provide
adequate installation sp ectJicatio ns. See Part I. C. 3 (c).
, Dedicated concrete or asphalt bateh plants. This section requires that the practices used to
reduce the pollutans in stormwater discharges associated with dedicated concrete or
asphalt batch plants be identified in the SWMP. (Coverage under the construction site
SWMP and permit is not requiredfor batch plan* if they have alternate CDPS permit
coverage.)
ii) Vehicle tracking control. This section requires that practices be implemented to contol
sedimentfrom vehicle tracking, and that all such practices implemented at the site be
clearllt described in the SWMP.
Waste management and disposal. This section requires that the pructices implemented at
the site to contol stormwater pollution from construction site waste, including concrete
washout activities, be clearly described in the SWMP. It also requires that concrete
washout activities be conducted in a manner that does not contribute pollutants to surface
waters or storrnwater ranoff.
Concrete Washout Water. Part 1.D.3(c) of the permit has been revised to conditionally
authorize discharges to the ground of concrete wash waterfrom washing of tools and
concrete mixer chutes when appropriate BMPs are implemented. The permit prohibits the
discharge of concrete washout water to sutface waters and to storm sewer systems. Part
1.C.3(c)(7) of the permit requires that BMPI be in place to prevent surface discharges of
concrete washout waterfrom the site.
The use of unlined pits to contain concrete washout water is a common practice in
Colorado. The Division has further evaluated the need for a permit for discharge of
concrete washout water to the ground. The Division has determined that the use of
appropriate BMPs for on-site washing of tools and concrete mixer chutes would prevent
any significant discharge to groundwater. BMPs to protect groundwater are required by
Part 1.C.3(c)(7) of the permit- Because pH is a pollutant of conternfor washout activities,
the soil mwt have adequate buffering capacity to result in protection of the groundwater
standard, or a liner/contaiilment must be used. The following management practices are
recommended to prevent an impactfrom unlined pits to groundwater:
(1) the use ofthe washout site should betemporary (ess than I year), and
(2) the washout site should be not be located in an area where shallow groundwater may
be present, such as near natural drainages, springs, or wetlands.
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Where adequate management prdctices are notfollowed to protect groundwater quality,
the Departrnent may require discharges to unlined pits to cease, or require the entity to
obtain alternate regulatory approval through noticefrom either the Water Quality Control
Division or the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division.
In addition, Part I.D. I (b) of the permit has been revised to clearly state that the permit
does no1!authorize on-site permanent disposal of concrete washout waste, only temDorarv
containment of concrete washout waterfrom washing of tools and concrete rn*er chutes.
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disposal of solid waste.
,) Construction Dewateing. Part 1.D.3(d) of the permit has been revised to conditionally
authorize discharges to the ground of waterfrom constraction dewatering activities when
appropriate BMPs are implemented. The permit does not authorize the discharge of
groundwaterfrom construction dewateing to surface waters or to storm sewer systems.
Pan 1.C.3(c)(8) of the permit requires that BMPs be in place to prevent surface discharges.
The permittee may apply for coverage under a separate CDPS discharge permit, such as
the Construction Dewatering general permit, if there is a potential for discharges to
,turface waters.
The Division has determined that potential pollutant sources introduced into groundwater
from consaaction dewateing operations do not have a reasonable potential to result in
acceedance of groundwater standards when the discharge is to the ground. The primary
pollutant of concern in uncontaminated groundwater is sediment. Although technologt-
, based standards for sediment do exist in 5 CCR 1002-41, the discharge of sediment to the
ground as part ofconstntction dewatering does not have the reasonable potential to result
in transport of sediment to the groundwater table so as to result in an *ceedance of those
standards.
For a discharge of water contaminatedwith other pollutants that are present in
concentrations that may cause an exceedance ofgroundwater standards, separate CDPS
discharge permit coverage is required- Contaminated groundwater may include that
contaminated with pollutants from a landf.ll, mining activit-v, industrial pollutant Plume,
underground storage tanh or other source ofhuman-induced groundwater pollution and
exceeding the State groundwater standards in Regulatiow 5 CCR I 002-4 I and 42.
J. Terms and Conditions. General Limitations and Desisn Standards
This section reiterates the requirement thatfacilities select, install, implement, and maintain appropiate
BMPs, following good engineering hydrologic and pollution control practices. In addition, requirements
for protection of water quality standards (see Part I.D.l.(a) of the permit) and requirements to adequately
design BMPs to prevent pollution or degradation of State waters (see Pan 1.D.2 of the permit) have been
revised and arefully discussed in Part III.B of the rationale, below- Additional language was also added to
Section IILB of the rationale further clarifiing the expectations for compliance with this permit.
1. Management of Site Waste
This section has been modiJied to clarify that on-site waste rnust be properly managed to Prevent
potential pollution of State waters, and that this permit does not authorbe on-site waste disposal.
Solid waste disposal is regtlated by the Hazardous Materials and LVaste Management Division.
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K Terms and Conditiow, SWMP Requirements
1.SWMP Review/Changes: This section now requires that when changes are made to site condttians,
the SWMP must be revised immediately, exceptfor some BMP description changes which
conditionally may occur within 72 hours. This requirement is included to both ensure that the SWvIP
be kept accurate and up-to-date, and to ctarifi that stormwater management at a site typically should
be proactive instead of responsive, and be integrated into site rnanagement to eilsure it is calibrated
with those changes. The section was also clarified to state that only changes in site conditions that do
not require new or modified BMPs do not need to be addressed in the SWMP. See Pan 1.D.5(c) of the
permit.
SWMP Certilication: The previous permit was unclear on a requirement that the coPy of SWMP that
remains at thefacility had to be signed in accordance with permit signatory requirements. This
requirement has been deleted. The signatory requirement of Part I.F.I only applies to the SWMP if it
is to be submitted to the Division or to EPA. See Pan I.F.I of the permit.
Terms and Conditions. Post-Storm Insoections
The previous permit required post-storrn inspections, but did not specify the timing of inspections. This
section now requires that post-storm event iwpections generalllt be conducted within 24 hours of the event.
An altematiye timeline has been allowed, onlvfor sites where there are no consttaction activities ocarring
following a storm event. For this conditian, post-storrn event inspections shall instead be conducted prior to
commencing construction actiyities, but no later than 72 hours following the storm event, and the delay
noted in the inspection report.
Any exceptionfrom the minimum inspection schedule is temporary, and does not eliminate the requirement
to perform routine maintmance due to the effects of a storm event, including maintaining vehicle traclcing
controls and removing sedimentfrom impertious areas. In mony cases, maintenance needs will require a
morefrequent inspection schedule than the minimum inspections required in the petmit, to ensure that BMPs
continue to operate as needed to comply with the permit. See Part 1.D.6(a) of the permit.
Terms and Conditions. Inspections
1. The Winter Conditions Inspection Exclusion section has been modified to include documentation
requirements for this exclusion. See Part 1.D.6(a) of the permit. The Inspectian Scope has been
modified to include the requirement to inspect waste storage areas during inspections conducted in
abcordance with the permit- See Part 1.D.6(b) of the permit-
2 - The requirements for sites to quatify for reduced inspection frequencies for completed sites have been
slightty modified (see Part ID.6(a)(2) of the permit,). The requirement now is that only construction
activities that disrurb the ground sudace must be completed. Constnrction activities that can be
conducted without disturbance of the ground surface; for example, interior building construction, and
some oil well activities, would not prohibit a sitefrom otherwbe qualifyingfor the reduced inspection
frequenqt. In addition, the requirement for the site to be prepared for final stabilization has been
slightly modified to allow for sites that have not yet been seeded to qualify, as long as the site has
otherwise been preparedforfnat stabilization, including completion of appropriate soil preparation,
amendments and stabilization pracrice. This will allowfor sites with seasonal seeding liminfions or
where additional seed application ntay be needed in thefuture to still qualifu-
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3. The Inspection Report/Records section (Port I.D-6(b)(2)) was added to claifi reguirementsfor
inspection reports generated during an inspection conducted in accordance with Part ID.6 of the
permit- Inspection reports must be signed by the inspectar, or the individual verifuing the corrective
action indicated in the inspection report, on behalf of the permittee. Iwpection repor8 are not
typically required to be submitted to the Divisian, and therefore, are not required to be signed and
certifiedfor accuraq, in accordance with Part 1.F.1 of the permit. Howeven any inspection reports
that are submined b the Division mustfollow the signatory requiranents contained in that section.
il. Terms and Conditions. Maintenance, Repair. and Reolacement of Control Practices
.These sections have been added to clartfi requirementsfor maintaining the BMPs identified in the SWMP
andfor addressing ineffective orfailed BMPs. BMP maintenance and site assessment to determine the
overall adequacy of stormwater quality mctnagement at the site must occur proactively, in order to ensure
adequate control of pollutant sources at the site- In most cases, if BMPs are already not operating
efectively, or havefailed, the issue must be addressed immediately, to prevent discharge of polluunts. See
Parts 1.D.7 and 1.D.8 of the permit.
O. Total Maximum Dailv Load (TMDL)
. A section on TMDLs has been added. This section gives a general outline of the additianal requiremen8
that may be imposed by the Division if the facility dbchatges to a waterbody for which a stormwater-related
TMDL is in place. See Section WII.C of the rationale and Part I-D.l I of the permit.
P Additional Delinitions
, Part I.E of the permit has been modified to remove the definition of ntnoffcoeficient, as it is no longer a
. permit requirement. The definition for state waters has also been deleted, but can be found in Regulation 61 .
O. Chanpes in Discharqe
The section on the types of discharge orfacility changes that necessitate Division notifrcation has been
clarfied- See Part II.A.1 of the permit.
.R. Non-ComplianceNotification
The section on notification to the Division regarding instances of non-compliance has been amended to
clarifu which types of noncompliance require notiJication- See Pan II.A.3 of the permit.
S. Short Term Certifications
The previous permit allowed small short-term constntction activities to be authorizedfor a predetermined
periodfrom 3 to 12 months, and then automatically expire (an inactivation request did not need to be
submined). The issuance of these certifications has led to signiJicant confusion and incidents of
noncompliance resulting from permittees unintentionally letting their cenifications apire prior to Jinal
stabilization, as well as issues regarding billing. Therefore, the provisionsfor short-term certifications have
beeru deleted.
T. Bvoass
The Division has revised the Bypass conditions in Pan II.A.5 of the permit to be consistent with the
requirements of Regulation 61.8(3)(il. The revised language addresses under what rare occurrences BMPs
may be bypassed at a site.
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BACKGROUND
As required under the Clean Water Act amendments of 1987, the Environmental Protection Agency @PA) has
established aframeworkfor regulating municipal and industrial stormwater discharges. Thb framework is under
the National Poilutant i*chaile eh^iratton-System Q',IPDES) program (Note: The Colorado program is
referred to as the Colorado Dicharge Permit System, or CDPS, instead of NPDES-) The Water Quality Control
Division (,,the Division,,) has stormiater regulitions (SCCR 1002-61) in place. These regulations require speclrtc
types o1idost Al facitities that discharge stormwater associated with industrial activity (industrial stormwater),
to obtain a CDpS permitfor such dischirge- The regulations specificalty include constntction-activities that
disturb one acre iJ hna i, *ore as indusiial facilities. Constntction activities that are Part of a larger cornmon
plan of developmint which disturb one acre ar rnore over a period of time are also included-
A. General Permits
The Division has determined that the use of general permits is the appropriate procedurefor handling rnost
of the thousands of industrial stormwater applications within the state-
B. Permit Requirements
This permit does not impose numeic efiluent limits or require submbsion of efiluent monitoing data in the
permit application or ii the permtt itsi-y. fhe permt insiead imposes practice-based effluent limitations for
stormwater discharges throigh the requiremeit to develop and implement a Stormwater Management Plan
(SWM1). The narritive permit requiretnents include prohibitions against discharges of non-stormwater
(e.g., process water). See Pan LD.3 of the permit'
The permit conditions for the SWMP include the requirementfor dischargers to select, implement and
maintain Best Management Practices (BMPI) at a permitted constntction site that adequately minimize
pollutants in the discharges to ctssure compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit. Part I'D'2 of
the permit includes basi desfgn standari for BMPs implemented at the site. Facilities must select, install,
implement, and maintain appropriate BMis, followtng good engineering, hydrologic and pollution control
pictices. BMps implemii"alt the site must be adequately designed to control all potential pollutant
sources associated with construction activity to prevent pollution or degradation of State waters' Pollution
is defined in CDpS regulations (SCCR tOOi-Oi as mai-made or man-induced, or natural alteration of the
physical, chemical, biological, and radiologica'l integrity olw2ter. Utilizing industry-accepted standards for
BMp selection thar are ipproprtate for thiconditions and polluwnt sources present will typically be
adequate ta neet these citeia, since construction BMPs u'e intended to prevent the discharge of all but
minimal amounts of sediment or other pollutants that would not result in acrual pollution of State waters, as
defi.ned abore. Holwever, site-specific-design, including ongoing assessment of BMPs and pollutant sources'
is necessary to ensure that BMPs operdte as intended'
The permitfurther requires that stormwater discharges from construction sctivities shall not cause, have the
reasonable potential to cause, or measurably contriiute to an qcursion above any water quality sandard'
including nanative standards for wuter quality. This condition is the basis for all CDPS Discharge permits'
and addresses the need to ewure that waters i|th" Snt" maintain adequate water quality, in accordance
with water quality sandards, to continue to meet their designated ttses. It is believed that, in most cases,
BMps can be adequate to meet appltcable water quality standards. If water quality impacts are noted, or
the Division othiwise daermfnii that additionai permit requirements are necessar!, they are typically
imposed as follows: I ) at the renewal of this general permit or through a general permit specific to an
industrial sector (if the issue is sector-iased); 2l through directionfrotn the Division based on the
implementation oja TMDL (if the bsue is watershed-bised); or j) if the issue is site-specific, through a
revision to the ce:rtification jom the Divbion ba.sed on an inspection or SWW review, or through an
individual permit-
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Some construction sites may be required to comply with a Qualifying Local Program in place of meeting
several of the specific requirements in this permit. Sites covered by a Qualifying Local Program moy not be
requirei to suimit- an application for coverage or a notice of inactivation and may not be required to pay the
Division's annual fee. See Section WI of the rationale-
C. Violations/Penalties
Dischargers of stormwater associated with industrial activity, as defined in the CDPS regulations (SCCR
I00Z-6i, thai do not obtain coverage under this or other Colorado general permits, or under an individual
CDPS permit regulating industrial stormwater, wilt be in violation of the Federal Clean Water Act and the
Colorado Water Quality Contol Act, 25-8-101. Forfacilities covered under a CDPS permit, failure to
comply with any CO\S perrntt requirement cowtitutes a violation. As of the time of pertnit issuance, civil
p"rilitesTo, violationsi|th",l."t o, CDPS permit requirements may be up to $10,000 per da1t, and ciminal
pollution of state waters is punishable byfines of up to $25,000 per day.
STORMWATER DISC HARGES ASSOCUTED WTH CONSTRUCTION ACTIWTY
The stormwater regulations (CDPS regulations (5CCR 1002-61)), require that stormwater discharges associated
with certain industrial activities be covered under the permit program. Constntction activity that disturbs one
acre or more duing the life of the project is specifically included in the listed industrial activities. This permit is
intended to coyer most stormwater discharges from constructionfacilities required by State regulation to obtain a
permit.
A. ConstructionActivitv
Constntction activity includes ground surface disturbing activities inctuding, but not limited to, clearing,
grading excavation, demolitian, insallation of new or improved haul and access roads, staging areas,
stoclqiling offill materials, and dedicated borrow/fill areas. Constntction does not include routine
maintenance to maintain oiginal line and grade, hydraulic capacit-t', or ariginal purpose of thefacility. Qhe
maintenance exclusion is intendedfor projects such as road resurfacing, and where there will be less than
one acre of additionat ground disrurbed. Improvements or upgrades to aistingfacilities or roads, where at
least one acre is disnrbed, would not qualify as "routine maintenance-")
DeJinitions of additional terms can befound in Part I-E of the permit.
Stormwater discharges from all constraction activity require permit coverage, exceptfor operations that
result in the disturbance of less than one acre of total land area and which are not Part of a larger common
plan of development or sale. A "larger common plan of development or sale" is a contiguous area where
-multiple
sepaiate and distinct construction activities may be aking place at dffirent times on dffirent
schedules.
B. Tvoes of Discharses/Activities Covered
1. Stormwater: This permit is intended to cover most new or existing discharges composed entirely of
stormwaterfrom construction activities that are required by State regtlation to obtain a permit. This
includes stormwater discharges associated with areas that are dedicated to producing earthen
materials, such as soils, sand, and gravel, for use at a single construction site. These areas may be
located at the constntction site or at some other location. Thb pertnit does not authorize the
discharge of mine water or process waterfrom bortpw areas. This permit may also cover stormwater
discharges associated with dedicated asphalt plants and concrete plants located at a specific
construction site.
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IY. STO RMWATER D ISCIIARGE S ASSO CATED WTTH CO NSTRUCru1 N ACTIWTY (cont')
2. process water: (Jnder certain restrictions, discharges to the ground from construction dewatering,
andfrom conqete washout activities, are also covied (see Parts t.C.j(c)(7), I'C'3(c)(s), LD'3(c) and
I.D. 3 (d) of the Permit).
C. TtPes of Activities NOT Covered
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stonttwater: Asidefrom the sources listed in subparagraph B.l, above this permit does not cover
stormwater dischargedfrom constnrction sites that is mited wtth stormwaterfrom other types of
industrial activities, or process water of any kincl. Other types of industrial activities that require
stoftnwater discharge permits pursuani to dffirent sectioi of the regulations (Regulation 5 CCR
1002-61, Section 61.2(e)(iii)(A-1, K)1, are not covered by this permit'
Process water: This permit also does not cover aily dkcharge of process water to sutface waters' If
the construction activity encounters groundwater,in order io discharge this groundwater to surface
waters, a Construction Dewateingbir"ho"g" Permit (Permit number COG'070000) must also be
obtained. An appticationfor th{i*mtt cai be obtoiniiclVom the Division at the address listed in
Part 1.A.4(a) oiihe permtt, or at the website in Section I of the rationale'
C O IlERAGE UNDER THIS GENERAL PERMIT
(Jnder this general permit, owners or operators of stonnwater discharges associated wiih constntction activity
may be granted authorization to discharge storm;atur iito waters of the Snte of Colorado' This includes
stotmwater discharges associated with industrial activi4t from areas that are dedicated to producing earthen
materials, such as soils, sand and gravel, for use at a single constraction site, and dedicated asphalt planx and
dedicated concrete Plants-
This permit does not pre-em/t or supersede the authority af other local, state orfederal agencies to prohibit'
restrict or control dlscharges of stormwater to Storrn drain systems or other water courses within their
jurisdiction.
Authorization n discharge under the permit requires submittal of a completed applicationform and a certification
that the swMp is complete, unless the site is covered by a Qual[fyng Licat Program- (Jpon receipt of all
,"luir"a infonnation,'the Diyision may allow or disallow coverage under the general pennit'
APPLICATION AND CERTIFICANON
At least ten days pior to the commencernent of construction activities, the owner or operator of the construction
site shall submit an ortgril completed application which includes the signed certification that the SWMP is
complete. onginal si{no*r", o)" requi)idfor tne application to be co.nsidered complete' For small constt-uction
sites only, if the site is covered by a fualtfuing LoroT-Progrom (see below), submittal of an application is not
required-
For the purposes of this permit, the "operato/" is the person who has dy+o-day control over the proiect' Ihis
can be the'owner, the developer, the gZneral contractor or the agent ofone ofthese parties' in some
circumstances. At dpent times during a constructian proiect,-d.iffeient tyPe's of parties may satisfy the definition
of "operator" and tie certification may be transferred as roles change'
Qrlote - (Jnder the Federal regulations, this application process is refened to as a Notice of Intent' or NOI' For
internal consistency with its c-Lrrent program, the Diviion will continue to use the tertn "application"') A
summary of the permit application nqui'"*"nt' isfound in the permit at Part I'A'4(b)'
If coverage under this general permit is appropriate, then a certification will be developed and the applicant will
be certified under this general permit'
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taII. QUALIFYTNG LOCAL PROGRAMS
For stormwater discharges associated with small constraction activity (i-e., one to five acre disturbed area sites),
the permit includes conditions that incotporate approved qualifiing local erosion and sediment control program
QialifyW Local Program) requirements by reference. A Qualifying Local Program is a municipal stormwater
pngra*for stormwaier discharges associated with small construction acrtvity that has beanformally approved
by ihe Division. The requiremeix for Qualtfling Local Programs are outlined in Part 61.8(12) of the Colorado
itscharger Permit System Regulations (also see the Division's "Qaalifying Local Programsfor Small
Construction Sites - Applicaion Guidance"). Such programs must impose requirements to protect water quality
that are at least as stringent as those required in this permit.
A. AoprovalTermination
A Qualifying Local Program may be terminated by either the Division or the municipality. Upon termination
ofbivtsion approval of a Qualifying Local Program, atty small construction activity required to obtain
permit coverage under Section 61.3(2)(h) of the CDPS regulations (|CCR 1002-61), shall submit an
-appticationform
as provided by the Division, with a certification that the Stormwater Management Plan
$WIvfD is complete as required by Part 1.A.3 of the permit, within 30 da.vs of Division notiJication-
B. Aooroval Exoiration
Division approval of a Quatifying Local Program will expire with this general permit on June 30, 2012- Any
municipa[ity desiing to continue Division approval of their progran must reapply by March 31, 2012. The
Division will determine if the program may continue as a approved Qualifying Local Program-
WII. TERMS AND CONDINONS OF PERMIT
A. Coveraqe under a Oualifuing Local Prosram - For Small Construction Sites Onlv
For small construction sites (disurbing less than 5 acres) covered under a Qualifying Local Program (see
Section WI, above), only certain permit requirements apply, as outlined below. The local program must
have beenformally designated by the Division to qualify. Most municipalities have some type of local
program and may requ*e permits andfees. However, simply having a program in place does not
-necessarily
mean that it is a quatifiing program end that a State Permit is not required. The local
municipality is responsible for notifying operators and/or owners that they are covered by a Qualifying
Local Program. As of May 31, 2007, the only approved Qualifying Local Programs within the state arefor
Golden, Durango and Lakewood. An updated list of municipalities with Qualifying Local Programs,
including contact information, is available on the Division's website at:
Itm://v,'vnt.cdolte.state.co.ttsit+'o/PermitsUnit,/stormv,atericonstntction. html.
The Division reserves the right to require any construction owner or operator within the iurisdiction of a
Qualifying Local Program iovered under this permit to apply for and obtain coverage under the full
' requiremeflts of this permit.
t . Permit Coverage: If a construction site is within the jurisdiction of a Qualifiing Local Program, the
owner or operator of the construction activity is authoized to discharge stormwater associated with
small construction activity under this general permit without the submixal of an application to the
Division. The permittee also is not required to submit an inactivation notice or payment of an annual
fee to the Division.
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\III. TERMSAND CONDITIONS OF PERMIT (cont.) ;
2. permit Terms and Conditions: The permittee covered by a Quatifying Local Program must comply
with the requiremens of that Quatifying Local Program. In addition, thefollowing permit seetions are
applicable:
a) parts t A. I , I A.2, and I .A-3 : Authorization to discharge and discttssion of coverage under the
permit.
b) Part I.D.I : General limitations that must be met in addition to local requirements-
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quantities.
d) Part I.D-I t: Potential coverage under a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL).
e) Part I.E: Additional definitions-
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requirements to provide information and access'
B. Stormwater Management Plans (SWMPs)
prior to commencement of constntction, ct stoflnwater mailagement plan (SWMP) shall be developed and
implementedfor eachfaciliry covered by this permit. A eertification that the SWMP is complete must be
submiaed wiin the permit application. The SWMP shall identify potential sources of pollution (irrcluding
sediment) which ^oy ,"*iiobly be expected n affect the quality of stormwater discharges associated with
constnrction activity from the facility. In addition, the plan shatl describe the Best Management Practices
@ntPs) which witl be used to reduce the pollutants in stormwater discharges frorn the constntction site.
Qrlote that permanent stonnwater controls, such as ponds, that are used as temPorary constructinn Bi[Ps
must be adequately covered in the SWMP.) Facilities must implement the provisions of their SWMP as a
condition of this permit. The swt{P shall include thefollowing items:
1. Site DesciPtion
2. Site Map
3. Stormwater Management Controls
4. Long-termStormwaterManagement
5. InsPection and Maintenance
(See parts LB. and I.C of the permitfor a more detailed description of SWMP requirements.) The Division
'has
a guidance document *ittobl" on prepaing a SWMP. The docament is included as Appendix A of the
permil apptication, and is available on the Divfion's website at wwv,.cdohe-staie.co.us.lwq/PennitsUnit-
Some changes haye been made to the SWMP requiremenb. See Section II.I of the rationalefor a discussion
on pennittee responsibilities regarding those changes.
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Master SWMP
Often, a large construction project will involve multiple smaller constnrction sites that are within a common
plan of development, or mukiple well pads under construction within an oil and gas well field. Pollutant
sources and the types of BMPs used can be relatively consistent in such cases. A permittee could
significantly streamline the SWMP development process through the use of a master SWMP. SWMP
information must be developed and maintainedfor all construction activities that qceed one acre (or gre
part of a cornmon plan of development exceeding one acre) conducted within the permixed area. By
developing a single master plan, the permittee can eliminate the need n develop repetitive information in
separate plans. Such a plan could include two sections, one containing a reference section with information
applicable to all sites (e.g., installation details and maintenance requirements for many standard BWs,
such as siltfence and erosion blankets), and the second containing all ofthe infonnation spectfrc to each site
(e.g., site BMP map, drainage plans, details for BMPs requiring site spectfrc design, such as retention
ponds).
As new activities begin, information required in the SWMP is added to the plan, and as areas becomefinally
sabilized, the related information b removed. Records of information related to areas that have been Jinally
stabilized thqt ore removed from the active plan must be maintained for a period of at least three years from
the date that the associated site is finally stabilized.
C. Total Manimum Dailv Load tMDL)
If the designated use of a stream or water bodlt has been impaired by the presence of a pollutant(s),
development of a Total Maxiruum Deily Load QMDL) malt be required. A TMDL is an estimate of
allowable looding in the waterbody for the pollutont in question. Types of discharges that are or have the
. potential to be a significant source of the pollutant are also identified. If a TMDL has been approvedfor any
waterbody into which the permittee discharges, and stormwater discharges associated with construction
activity have been assigned a pollumnt-specific Wasteload Allocation (WLtl) under the TMDL, the Division
will either:
l. Notifu the permittee of the TMDL, and arnend the permittee's certification to add specific BMPs
and/or other requirernents, as appropriate; or
2. Ensure that the TMDL is being implemented properly through alternative local requirements, such as
by a municipal stormwater permit. (The only carrent example of this is the Cherw Creek Resen oir
Control Regulation (72.0), which mandates that municipalities within the basin require specific BMPs
for construction sites.)
See Pan 1.D.11 of the permitforfurther information.
D- Monitorins
Sampling and testing of stormwaterfor specific parameters is not required on a routine basis under this
permit. However, the Division reserves the nght to require sampling and testing on a case-by-case basis, in
the event that there is reason to suspect that compliance with the SWMP is a problem, or to measure the
effectiveness of the BMPs in removing pollutants in the efiluent. See Pan I.D.l(e) of the permit.
E. Facilitvlnsnections
Construction sites typically must inspect their stormwater management controls at least every 14 days and
within 24 hours after the end of any precipitation or snowmelt event that causes surface erosion. At sites or
portions ofsites where ground-disnrbing construction has been completed but avegetative cover has not
been established, these inspections tnust occur at least once per month. (At sites where persistent snow
cover conditions dist, inspections are not required duritry the period that melting conditions do not exist.
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conditions are onlt qpected to occar at high elevations within the Colorado mountains') For all of these
inspections, ,""oid, must be kept onfile. ixceptions to the inspection requiremertts are detailed in Part
1.D.6 of the Pennit.
F. SWMP Revisions
The permittee shall amend the SWMP whenever there is a change in design, constntction' operation, or
maintenance of the site, which would require the implemenntii of new ir revised-BMPs' The SWMP shall
also be o*"ni"d iyr, proves to be tnefelttve in achieving the general obiectives of controlling pollutanb in
,t r**oto iiinorgjn ^rortotea.iil, construction activity. The timingfor completion of SWMP changes is
detaited in Parts 1.D.5(c) and I'D'S(d) of the permit'
SWM7 revisians shall be made pior to change in thefield, or in accordance with Part I'D'S(d) of the
Permit.
G. Reoortine
The inspection record shall be made available to the Division upon request. Regular submittal of an annual
report is not required in this permit' See Part I'D'9 of the permit'
H. Annual Fee
The permittee is required to submit payment of an annual fee as set forth in the Water Quality Control AcL
permifrees will be brtteifor the iniiai permitfee within a-few weelcs of perrnit issuance and then annually'
based on a July I through June 30 billing cycle'
R es oa ns ibi I itv for P ermit
Ihe permit certificationfor a site may be inactivated, once coverage is no longer needed' The certification
may be transferred, y aiother party is assuming responsibility for the entire area covered by the
certification. In add.itionr, p"iit iesponsibftiry for part of the alea c:vered by the cenification may be
reassigned to another party. These actions are surnmarized below. The stormwater Program consttttction
fact sheet explains these altions infurther detail under the section on Multiple Owner/Developer Sites' and
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1.fnactivation Notice: Wen a site has beenfinally stabilized in accordance with the SWMP' the
permixee shall submit an Inactivation Nod'ce that is signed in accordance with Part I'F' I of the
pi*U. A summary of the Inactivation Notice content is described in Part t'A'6 of the permit' A co1ry
'of the InactivaAoi NotXe form will be mailed to the perminee along with the permit certification'
Ad.ditional copies are wailablefrom the Division'
For sites where all areas have been removedfrom permit coverage, the pennittee may submit an
inactiyation notice and tenninate permit coverage. In such cases the perrnittee would no longer have
any land covered under their periit cerrificatioi, and therefore there would be no areas remaining to
liatty stabilize. Areas may be removedfrom pe-rmit coverage by:
--reassignment
of permit coverage (Part I'A'8 of the permit);
-sole i ho^eowie4s) (Part I-A.9 of the permit); or
-amendment by the permittee, in aicordince with Division guidancefor areas where permit coverage
has been obtitned fu a new operator or retumed to agricultural use.
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WII. TERMS AND CONDIfiONS OF PERMIT (cont.)
2. Transfer of Permit: When responsibility for stormwater discharges for an entire cowtruction site
changes from one individual to another, the permit shall be transferred in accordance with Part I-4.7
of the permit. The permittee shall submit a completed Notice of Transferform, which is available
from the Divisio4 and at twwv.cdphe.state.co-us,7+,o[PermitsUnit. If the new responsible party will
not complete the transferform, the permit mry be inactivated if the permittee has no legal
responsibility, through ownership or contract, for the mwtntction activities at the site. In this case,
the new owner or operatar would be required to obtain permit coverage separately.
3. Reassignment of Permit: Wen a permittee no longer has control of a spectJic portion of a permitted
site, and wishes to transfer coverage of that portion of the site to a second party, the permixee shall
submit a completed Notice of Reassignment of Permit Coverageform, which is availablefrom the
Division, and at v,w,w'.cdohe.siate.co.tts/v'o/PermitsUnit. The form requires that both the abting
pennilTee and new permittee complete their respective sections. See Part I-A.8 of the permit.
J. Duration of Permit
The general permit will *1tire on June 30, 2012. The permitteets authorit.v to discharge under this permit is
approved until the upiration date of the general permit. Arry permittee desiring continued coverage under
the general permit past the expiration date tnust applyfor recertification under the general permit at least 90
days pior to its expiration date.
Kathleen Rosow
December 18, 2006
IX. PUBLIC NONCE - I2/22/06
The permit was sent to public notice on Decernber 22, 2006. A public meeting was requested, and was held on
Febntary 2, 2A07. Numerous comments were received on the draft permit. Responses to those commen*, and a
summary of changes made to the draft permit, are in a separate docament entitled "Division Response To Public
Comments." The permit will be sent to a second public notice on March 23, 2007. Any changes resultingfrom the
second 1rublic notice will be summarized in the rationale.
Kathleen Rosow
March 22, 2007
X, PUBLIC NOTICE _ 3/2J/07
The permitwas sent to public noticefor a second time on March 23, 2007. Numerous comments were received on
the second draft permit. Responses to those comments, and a summary of the additional changes nade to the draft
perrnit, are contained in a separate document entitled "Division Response To Public Comments Part II". This
document is part of the rationale. Any changes based on the Division response are incotporated into the rationale
and permit. The response docammt is available online at
http://wuw.cdphe.state.co.usivqiPermitsUnit/stomw,ater/construction.hfinl. or by emailing
cdohe.wsstorm@state.co.us. or by calling the Division dt 303-692-3517.
Kathleen Rosow
May 31, 2007
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Water Quality Control Division
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4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, Colorado 80246-1530
FOR AGENCY USE OI\LY
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YEAR MONTH DAY
INACTWATION NOTICE TON
CONSTRUCTION STORIVIWATER DISCHARGE GENERAL PERMTT CERTIFICATION
Please print or qrpe. Form must be filled out completelv.
Certification Number: COR-03 Taxpayer ID or EIN
Permittee (Company) Name:
Permittee Address:
Phone No. C_-)
Site/Facility Name:
Construction S ite Address/Location:
County:Contact Person:
Summary of work performed and description of final site stabilization:
I certify underpeualty of law that by the date of my signature below, all disnubed soils at fte identifid constnrction
site have been irnally stabilized; all temporary erosion and sediment control measures have been removed; all
constuction and equipment maintenance wastes have been disposed of properly; and all elements of the Stormwater
Management Plan have S6sn ssmFleted.
I understand that by submitting this notice of ir:activation, I am no longer authorized to discharge stormwater associated
with construction activity by the general permit. I uaderstand that discharging pollutants in stormwater associated with
constnrction activities to the waters of the State of Colorado, where zuch discharges are not authorizd by a CDPS
permit is unlaw'fi.rI uoder the Colorado Water Qualiry Control Act and the Clean Water AcL
I certifi .nder penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information zubmitted hereirl
and based on my inqurry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the informatioo, I believe that the
information is tnre, accurate and complete. I em aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, inctuding the possibility of frne and imprisonment. (See l8 U.S.C 1001 and 33 U.S.C' 1319.)
Srgnanue;fFermit,tpplicant (Legally Responsible Party)
Master
Stormw ater Management Plan
Piceance Basin
Garfield and Mesa Counties, Colorado
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800 AirPort Road, Suite 3
Rifle, Colorado 81650
PrePared in conjunction with:
LT Environmental,Inc'
4600 West 60th Avenue
Arvada, Colorado 80003
Cordilleran Compliance Services' Inc
826 2l YzRoad
Grand Junction, Colorado 81505
April 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1'0 .ERTIFICATI'N
.....................12.0 INTR,DUCTI.N
...,................,23.0 swMp ADMINTSTRATOR.....
.....................24,0 SITE DESCRIPTI,N...........
'.'...'..''.'''.''.''...34.1 Nature of Construction Activity............. ...................34.2 Sequence of Major Activities ...................44.2.1 Well pads..........
...........44.2.2 Access Roads and pipeline Right_of_Wuy Con*-"tion ........... ...........1I4'3 Area Disturbed """"""""" ....-..-.:...-..-..............-........134'4 soil Description
.....................r34.5 Vegetation Description.........
..................144.6DescriptionofAIlPotentiaIPoIIutionSources
4.7 Non-stormwater Discharges ..........,.......I54'8 Receiving waters """""":"'. ..................r55.0 SITE MAPS
..........r56.0 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT CONTROLS.......... .................166.1 Identification of potential pollutant Sources..... .....166.1.1 Disturbed and Stored Soils ..........
6.1.2 Vehicle Tracking Cort.ot, "'."......16
6.1.3 Management of bontaminated Soils. ..-..-.........17
6.1.4 Loading and Unloadin! Operations .-.-.............17
6.1.5 Outdoor Storage Activities ........... , '..........17
6.1.6 Vehicle and ri'uipm"ni tvtaintenance
"rd F;;ii;; .......:......................................::..116.1.7 Dust or particulate Generating processes o. ariiri,l"s ................ ........1g6.1 .8 Routine Maintenance Activities.................__-......... .........l g6.1.9 On-site Waste Management practices ....... ... .... . .............196.1.10 Concretelu"k Washing ...........196.1.11 Dedicated Concrete and Asphalt Batch p1ants......... .........196.1.12 Non-Industrial Waste Sources ...................... t 96.1.13 Porential Spi1rs......... ..................19
6.2.1 Structural practices for Erosion and Sediment Control ........................206.2.2 Non-Structural practices for Erosion and Sediment Control ................266.2.3 phased BMp Implementation ........... ...............266.2.4 Material Handling and Spill prevention .............. . .........26
6.2.6 Yehicle Tracking Control ..... ........276.2.7 Waste Management and Disposal, Including Conc.ete Washout.... ........................276.2.8 Groundwater and Stormwater_Dewate.ing .I........ ..............277.0 FINAL STABILIZATION AND LONG-TERM S1OTYTWATER MANAGEMENT ........277'1 Reclamation """"' ..................277.2 Post-Construction Structural Measures .................2g7.3 Finalty stabilized.
..................2g8.0 INSPECT]ON AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES..,8.1 preventative Maintenan"".........:::._--:-:"" "'wr """""" """""'.........-..29
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8.1.1 Good Housekeeping""""""" """'30
8.1.2 Material Storage """"30
8.1.3 Waste Removal """"'31
8.2 Inspections """"' """""""""'31
8.2.1 l4-day lnspectiorVActive Stage """"' """"""'33
8.2'2 Monthly Inspection/Completed Stage""" """'33
g.2.3 Monthly Inspection/lnterim stabiliJation Stage """"""""33
8.2.4 Final Stabilization Stage """""""34
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8.2.5 Winter Conditions """"""':
8.2.6 Precipitation Event lnspections """""""""""'34
9.0 EMPLOYEE TRAINING """""' """"""""34
10.0 RECORD KEEPING """""""' """"""""'35
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I i.O SWMP REVIEW/CHANGES
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Piceance Basin Approved Seed Mixtures
Table 2 Structural and Non-Structural BMP Classification
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Piceance Basin Site MaP
Rulison Site MaP
Rulison PiPeline MaP
Rulison Surface Owner MaP
South Grand ValleY Site MaP
South Grand ValleY PiPeline MaP
iouth Grand Valley Surface Owner Map
Battlement Mesa Site MaP
Battlement Mesa PiPeline MaP
Battlement Mesa Surface Owner MaP
BMP Selection Guidelines
LIST OF APPENDICES
AppendixA-PiceanceBasinDrillingProgramConstructionStormwaterPermit
and related forms
Appendix B - List of Down-Hoie Chemicals
AppendixC-SwlMDatabaseAccessandNavigationlnstructions
epi""Ok D - BLM Reclamation Requirements
Appendix E - Training Logs
1.0 CERTIFICATION
Noble Energy, Inc. (l.loble) has
Construction Activities (SWMp)
Counties, Colorado.
prepared this Fierd wide Stormwater Management pran forfor the Piceance Basin Drilring l.ogrum-in Garfierd and Mesa
JI certify under penalty of law that this document and ail attachments were prepared under myldirection or supervision in accordance*irt, u ryrb;;.sigr"i ro u.rrr. that quarified personnelproperly gather and evaluate the information submiu.i. -g;"d
on my inquiry of the person orpersons who manage the system or those persons ai.""try."rporriui" io.'gutn.ring theinformation. the information submitted is, to the best of _y mo*ledee and belief, true, accurate,ilffi:trf:";"1;f,*::.",::::-1.:# significanr penarties for submitring false information.lincruding the possiblity of nne a;;;;;;;;;ffi ffiil?J,""1j,?:fl:n',,* rarse inrormation,
Signature
Date
Name
Title
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2.0 INTRODUCTION
onJune30,2005.thestateofcoloradostormwaterregulationwentintoeffecttorequire
cororado Discharge permit System rcnisl"p...itr^r.o*-tt',e colorado Deparrment of Public
Health and Environment (CDPHE) *"tt qJily Control Division (WQCD) for stormwater
discharges f.o*
"onrtr,-,ction
activiti., u"o"iteA *itr-, small construction activity for oil and gas
sites that disturb Uetwe.n one and fir.";;;;' As part of.that requirement' this Stormwater
Management Plan (swMP) has been pt"p"tta t" identrfy possible pollutant sources to
stormwater and to set out Best Managt*!'i'r'uctices (BMP;) to reduc" or eliminate possible
water qualitY imPacts'
The five-year stormwater general permit coR-030000 was re-issued and became effective on
July 1 ,2007. Noble applied for cove.rage under the stormwater general permit and was re-issued
COR-039527 for the'Piceance Drilling Prog'u* 'A'"u' Copies of the permit documenm are
included in this SWMP as Appendix A'
Noble utilizes a database called swlM (Oil Eield Facility Environmental compliancg) to record
many of the reporting requirements of d;;,;;;il ;..rtt swIM is web-based and consists
of an online database of up-to-dat. ,i,"-rp""in" inro"""rion, including records.of all inspection
reports, site mainteri"*, "'"a
repairs, site maps and site 'pttifi" narratives' Wfit.e SWIM allows
Noble to better manage its stormwato prlgr"*,
^i-r. i::. require some training to navigate
properly. Access unJiuuigution instruciiorrl ro, swlM are provided -in Appendix c of this
document. it is suggested that anyone ;i;il;g to utilize the web-based database first review the
contents of APPendix C'
This stormwater management plan document is general in nature as it applies to a large field
made up of many unique sites in various stages oT to"t*ttion and r"mediation' More specific
and detailed informatitn for each inairlOrut".ite can be found in the site maps and site specific
nu..utir", found in the SWIM database' described above'
3.0 SWMP ADMINISTRATOR
ThesWMPAdministratorforNobleisresponsibleforthedeveioping,imple.menting,maintaining,
and revising the swMp. The swMp Administrator has the authoririto dedicate the financial and
human resources to i-pf "*tnt the SWMP' The SWMP Administrator is:
Mr' Chris Del Hierro - Environmental Coordinator' Denver' CO
Office: (303) 228-4160
Mobile: (303) 990-0757
The SwMp Administraror wi, ensure that rhe swMp is followed and deregates responsibiliry
for coordination of the SMWP i*pt"i;o"' and maintenance of stormwater records to the
Environmental Specialist. The EnvirJ"*"*"r Specialist will provide .tlppof for the swMP
Administrator with the implementafio;;;rr. iwrtap' The Envirtnmental Specialist is:
Mr'BrandonDarrforth-EnvironmentalSpecialist,Rifle,Co
Office: (970) 625-1638
Mobile: (970) 420-5184
Both the swMP Administrator and the Environmental Speciarist will manage the SWMp ream.other foremen or designated perso-nnel may uiro
-irrrrt in uo.-*u?., inspections andmaintenance of records. overail, it . swtrp il;.J;;.rionsibre for:. Implementing spill/upset clean up procedures;' Notification to appropriate authoiiiies and local residents of any reportable releases;. Coordinaring various stages of BMps
"rd i;;l;;;nhtion;. Conductinginspections;. Maintenance of all records; and' coordination of a preventive maintenance program and housekeeping measures.
4.0 SITE DESCRIPTION
The following section^{es.9ri.bes aspects of the entire piceance Drilling program Area. Moredetailed descriptions of individual sites within the piceance Drilling program Area can be foundin the Site Specific Narrative documents, located in the swIM database (see Appendix c forSWIM access and navigation instructions).
4.1 Nature of Construction Activitv
Noble is one of the nation's leading independent energy companies engaged in the exploration,development' production, and marketing of crude oit ana natural gas. Noble currently owns orleases oil and natural gas mineral rights in the Piceance Basin, Garfield and Mesa counties,colorado' Noble's Piceance Basin Drilling Program Area lies within sections l,z, T, g, 11,72,74' 15, & l8 of Township g South, Range 96 west; Sections s,7,17, rg,79,20,21,23,24,26,27,31'32,33,34 of Township 7 south 94 west; and Section s 12,24,25,26,27,32,33,34,35,36 ofTownship 7 south 95 west of Garfield and Mesa counties in colorado. The town of parachute,Colorado is the nearest population center.
The Noble Piceance field is currently comprised of three separate areas: Rulison, South Grandvalley and Battlement Mesa' A sitewioe map of the Piceance field is provided as Figure 1, withl['f*::tffi;.*"#ffi$ Eigu'es 2-4 (Ruriso,),-FE;*, 5-7 (-South Grand vur"y) anJ
The current drilling and development plan includes pad construction. access roadimprovement/construction, reserve pit construction, installation of associated production facilities,well drilling, well completion, well fracing/testing and pipeline construction. The estimated totalarea covered under the GDPS General Permit, con-og-qjz7, is 20,000 acres, of which up to 200acres may be classified as disturbed at any one time. The permitted area also includes field andsite-specific access roads and pipelines.
The Piceance Basin wells will be constructed usin-e conventional cut and fill earthmovingtechniques' T}pically, the working pad surface will have dimension of approxim ately 24ofeet by400 feet' Each pad may have a reserye pit that is approximately 60 reet ty 250 feet.Specific paddimensions vary depending on the planned drill rig, number of wells to be drilled from each pad,
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Regional PreciPitation amounts
in Colbran, Colorado (Westem
and local conditions' Reserve pits will be used during activities to
cuttings' The reserve pits will be designed' constructed' and reclaimed
and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) requirements'
contain drilling fluids and
, according to Colorado Oil
vary from 11.59 inches per year in Rifle' Colorado to
Regional Climate Center)'
14.8 inches
Due to regional climate conditions' lack of surface
pJ "or,.rluction
design' construction dewatering is
activities.
water or near-surface ground water' and well
noi "*p"",.d
for Piceance Basin development
4.2 Sequence of Major Activities
This section outlines the progression from one constructio_n stage to another for a site' These
stages differ depend;;;;# type of $'iy.i13"Jt ete"h;-;shi-of-*uv'' and access roads)'
Below the sequen".'?i--":"r'activities ior these sites is ouirin"d along with the general
stormwater "ont
otrirti-lir.a-ou.irg "u.r',
,rug"". information *g"tai'g the spicific BMPs used at
each site during each construction stage cuI u. rouna on resp"ective site maps and site specific
narrative documents, located in the swli;'iu,uuu'" r'"t aipt'dix c for SwM access and
navi gation instructions)'
4.2.1 Well Pads
4.2.1.1 Construction Staees
The process of planning, constructinB and reclaiming a well pad
construction stages'
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ih" stages are New Site' Pre-Build'
Reclamation, Final Reclamation and Returned' Each stage
stormwater are briefly discussed below'
New Site
The New Site stage is a planning stage^that includes investigation of proper-pad placement and
orientation, as well as identificution or ,",sitive areas and stormwater BMP planning. once
locations are selected for well or facility puir, uno associated access roads and pipeline right-of-
ways,engineereddesignsaredrawnwtrictrincludethestormwat".u*,:.::^|^linstalledforthe
construction, compreied and Interim Reclamation pad stages. Erectronic versions of the new slte
design drawings are added to the ,,r. ,*, nles locateJ in the swlM database at this stage'
Specific location information' including ';;t'
t;;t:-::l::i into the SWIM database at this stage
(see Appendix C for SWIM access and navigation instructions)'
site specific BMps wi, be engineered to contain/control the anticipated flow of surface water at
each location and to adequatery control erosion and sediment discharge. Such BMPs will address
proper slope stabitization, diversions, ,.J*.,". """lrlll,il"oring
and stormwater filtering' and
wi* be specifically designed for the unique conditions anticipated ut .ach construction site' To the
L is broken down into seven distinct
Construction, ComPleted' lnterim
and the stePs taken to manage
extent possible, BMps that will be utilized to control stwill be designed during this stage.
u,rzvu tu uurt'oI stormwater throughout the life of the wells
A pad will remain in the New Site stage until BMPs have been engineered and a date pranned forsite construction, at which point the site wi, enter the pre_gdra skge.
Pre-Build
During the Pre-Build stage' protective measures are taken to protect sensitive areas that have beenidentified in the New Site "'gt' Perimeter contror BMps are instared around the area ,o bedisturbed' which generaily in-cludt filter or diversion BMps instailed downgradient of thedisturbance area' In regions where the locar conditions warrant it, diversion BMps may beffH,.i:,":ffi:T il,[";,:H,.,1::T1T;#;; "l''o constructi on ro prevenr excessive
*rTf ,Il,:ffi::,'liiJ:t":'iil:l:::ij;J"rthwork or disturbance is initiated at rhe site, after
Construction
The construction stage includes the construction of the weil pad surface and any associated accessroads or pipelines' Further details pertaining to access road and piperine construction andassociated stormwater management can be found in Section 4.2.2. Most work wi, be performedusing traditional cut-and-fill construction but may also involve blasting. R.r.*. pits are generailyconstructed at this time to store certain fluids and sorids..during rater stages of dri,ing andcompletion operations' The pad surface will be built with a sright grade to drain surface water intothe reserve pit or to other capture devices. No fluids or sorids, excruding any accumuratedstormwater' will be stored in the reserye pits during this stage. The initiation of the construction
;3firi]t"
initiates the regular stormwater inspection schedule (see Section s.z ro, inspection
The basic construction activities that are conducted during this stage incrude crearing andgrubbing; segregation of topsoil for use in reclamation; grading and excavation; compaction ofwell pad and road surfaces; final grading and contouring; lnstalation of gravel or other materiars;ffiiJ: #i".fjr"r.ffi;,::. construcrion or en-gineered and no,i-.ngr.ered stormwater
Sediment discharge is the main potential polrutant of concern during this stage of construction. Nochemicals or fuels will be storei on the fad.during this ,og.;however, atteniion wiil be paid to thepotential for spills that might occur during the refuering uni ur. of construction equipment.
Structural BMPs will be installed and maintained according to the pre-build design during thisstage to reduce erosion and eliminate sediment oir"hu.g"s.--Lhun*.rio ttr" o*-*,,0 design may
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need to be made to reflect changing field conditions or objectives, and may include changes to
designed stormwater BMPs. certain non-structural BMPs may be utilized to assist in managing
stormwater compliance such as limiting traffic; conducti,g training and inspections; minimizing
the disturbed area to only the required dimensions: preservation of mature vegetation' such as
protective trees; standard procedures for refueling and nlaintaining equipment to prevent spills;
and re-vegetation, where practicable'
A pad wilr remain in the construction stage until it is determined that no more active construction
is planned in the immediate future at the Jite' after which the pad will be moved to the Completed
stage or Interim stage'
Completed
Afterapadisconstructedandnoadditionalconstructionisplannedintheimmediatefuture,apad
is prepped for the completed stage' The inspection schedule and details for completed sites can
be found in Section 8.i. A site in the Completed stage has not the slopes reseeded yet due to
seasonal conditions, but is otherwise prepped for final stabilization'
Stormwater BMPs in place during the Completed stage generally include most or all of the BMPs
utilizedduringconstruction,andgenerallydivertrunonstormwater,containsedimentdischarges
andfilterstormwater.Additionallong.termstabilizationBMPsmaybeaddedtoslopesandother
disturbed areas depending on the planned rength of time benveen the rocation's construction stage
and Interim Stabilization stage, depending laigely on when tl:':*: t*diY::l*" is (spring or
fall). Slope stabilization gMps include Lttt"t'i,.,g' tacking' blanketing' armoring and terracing'
Mulching BMPs may include various flexible growth medium products' blown and crimped straw'
and chipped branches or brush. Site specific mulches can be found on the site maps iocated in
SwlMdatabase(seeAppendixCforSwlMaccessandnavigationinstructions)'
Disturbed areas reasonabry needed for production operations that do not require restoration and
revegetation in accordance with coGCC Rure r 003.e wi, nor be immediately revegetated' but will
be stabilize d as stabirized unpaved surfaces. The term "stabirized unpaved surfaces" includes dirt
roadsurfacesandtheportionsofthewellpadsurfacesthatcannotberevegetateddueto
operationalnecessity,butdoesnotincludeslopes'ditches'andotherareaswhererevegetationis
necessary.stabilizedunpavedsurfaceswillbepreparedinsuchawayastominimizeerosion'
including constructing surfaces with crushed rock, road base, gravel. and/or compaction' and
utilizinginsloping.o,tstopingandcrowninggradingtechniquestopreventrilling'
For well pads, the initiation of the completed stage generally coincides with the initiation of the
well Development phases outlined in Section 4.z.l.2.Supplementary structural and non-structural
BMPs may be added during the completed stage to address any additional stormwater concems
associated with the site,s current well b"u"lop."nt Phase. See Section 4'Z'1'2 for more details'
A pad will remain in the completed stage until seasonal conditions allow for reseeding of thedisturbed slopes' Seeding seasons occur in the spring after snow melt is completed and site slopesare dry enough to support seeding equipment, urd i, ir. rurt just prior to snowfar.
Interim Stabilization
A site enters the Interim stabilization stage if the installation of all BMps required for attainingFinal Stabilization have been installed, including the initial seeding of the disturbed slopes andstabilization of all stabilized unpaved surfaces, but for which the revegetation has not yet achieved7a% of pre-disturbance levels' If the site is a well pad the Interim Stabilization stage may arsoinclude reducing the size of the pad to a smaller *o.king area thatwill be needed for long-termproduction and ongoing routine maintenance of the well(s), depending on whether or not the padwill be drilled again in the near future. Reduction of pad size is catea interim reclamation, andgenerally includes recontouring ofthe site. spreadirg oftoproil on recontoured areas and reseedingthose areas' and installation of BMPs that will be piesent during the Iife of the wells (see Section7'0 for details on reclamation procedures). Interim reclamation generally isn,t initiated at a wellpad site untii the site has reached the Production well Deveropment phase (see Section 4.2.1.2).
Sediment discharge' produced fluids and small amounts of equipment operationar lube or fuel orcorrosion inhibitors or other chemicals are potential pollutants of concern during this stage ofconstruction' As indicated in the Production well Development phase (Section 4.2.1.2), thepresence of tanks for storage of produced fluids will require implementation of an Spcc plan toprevent and control possible leaks from those tanks. In addition, secondary containment will beprovided for any tanks storing chemicals that are utilized during the life of the wells.
If the site undergoes interim reclamation, temporary BMps may need to be instalred duringearthwork' as needed' to eliminate sediment, chemical or other non-stormwater related dischargesduring regrading activities' Temporary BMPs utilized may include perimerer contror andtemporary slope stabilization BMPs. The inspection schedule will change from monthly to every14 days' including post-precipitation inspections (see Section g.2), until the reclamation earthworkis completed and a, Iong-term sabirization BMps are in prace.
Long-term slope stabilization BMPs that may be utilized during this stage include revegetation,mulching' tacking' blanketing. armoring and terracing. Seeding -.,hoa. for re-establishingvegetation usually include hydroseeding" drill seeding*or broadcast seeding. Selection of seedmixes is coordinated with the landowners and./or selected based on soil and climate conditions anddesired vegetative properties' Site specific seed mixes can be found on the site maps located in theswIM database (see Appendix c for swIM access and navigation instructions). Mulching BMps
ilil.il:::"'ffi:" flexible srowth medium products. br; and crimped srraw. and chipped
Final Stabilization
Final stabil izationis reached when all ground surface disturbing activities at the site have been
completed, and uniform vegetative cover has been established with an individual plant density of
at least 70 percent of predisturbance levels' or equivalent permanent' physical erosion reduction
methods have been emPloYed'
permit coverage wi, be needed for any areas undergoing disturbance as required under the field-
wide permit. once stabilization is achieved, defineJ as uniform vegetative cover established with
adensityofatleastT0percentofpre-disturbancelevels,permitcoverageundertheCDPHEforthe
well pad and associatei roads and pipelines may be inactivated if all other conditions of the permit
are met (See Sectio n 7 -3 for more details)'
Returned
The Returned stage applies to sites that have been returned to the landowner and are effectively
removed from coverage under this permit' Returned sites may be reclaimed to various levels'
depending on the landowner's wishes and the original land use "
some landowners refuse to allow additional stormwater work or reclamation on their property and
have effectively prohibited access to stormwater and reclamation crews. Depending on their level
ofcooperation,theselandownersmayormaynothavesignedacontractortheCDPHE
..construction -l-ransfer Fo,*,. stating that they will assum. ull ,.rponsibilities related to this
stormwater permit for the site in question. with uncooperative randowners, au efforts are made by
Nobletocontinuestormwaterandreclamationworkortohavethelandownercontractuallyassume
permit responsibiiities for the site. If these efforts fail, stormwater inspections' BMP maintenance
and reclamation work is ceased at the site untir the landowner again ailows this work to continue'
4.2.1.2 Well DeveloPment Phases
Thedevelopmentofnaturalgaswellsisgenerallyaccomplishedinthreedistinctwelldevelopment
phases. These phases include Well Driiling, Weli Completion' and Production' Specific BMPs
willbeutilizedtoaddresstheuniqueaspectsofeachphaseandareinadditiontotheconstruction
BMPsalreadyinplaceonthepad,and*uy"hung.overtimeaccordingtothecurrentactivitieson
the well Pad.
Well Drilline
TheWellDrillingphaseincludesthedrillingofoneormorenaturalgaswellsateachlocation'
The basic activitie; associated with the drilling phase include:
. Mobilization of the drilling rig and associated equipment' including generators and
drilling-mud handling equipment - in some instances a smaller drilling rig may be used
n#:'r"t
initial stages of each well prior to the larger drilling rig mobilizing to rhe
. Installation of storage, office and housing trailers. Storage of downhole chemicals, fuels and lubricants' Installation of potable water tanks and sewage-handling equipment (e.g., portabletoilets or sewage vaults)
' well drilling activities including the installation and cemenring of well casing' Demobilization of the drilling rig and all other equipment at the completion of thisphase
Sediment discharge, unused and used chemicals and drilling water/mud are potential pollutantsof concem during this phase of construction. During drilling, drilling mud and water will beused to maintain appropriate downhole pressures and lubrication. unused fresh water and mudchemicals will be stored on the pad. Used materials will either be discharged to the reserve pit orcaptured in tanks for closed-loop drilling processes. petroleum products are used for theduration of the drilling process to fuel or lubricate equipment and include: fuel, gear oil,hydraulic oil' brake fluid, and grease' Materials to be used to cement casing placed in the wellmay also be stored and prepared on location or may be transported to the site.
Structural BMPs specific to the drilling phase may be installed ro control discharges associatedwith specific pieces of equipment or iacilities for storage of materials on the location. suchBMPs may include non-construction related stormwater diversions; secondary containmentstructures around chemical storage areas and equipment, such as berms, collection ditches and.lorwater bars; and water bars at the pad entrance. with the presence of chemicals onsite, someactive BMPs may be temporarily disabled during the driliing phase to prevent unmonitored swdischarges from occurring. Appropriate replacement BMps will be installed, if needed.
certain non-structural BMPs may be utilized during this phase to assist in managing stormwatercompliance such as Iimiting traffic, conducting training and inspections. providing equipment andprocedures to prevent spills of sewage or other materials, and ensuring that good materialmanagement practices are being implemented. Procedures wiil also be imf,lemented for promptcontainment and remediation of any spiils that may occur during the driiling phase.
As equipment is demobilized at the completion of this phase, the well pad and surrounding areaswill be carefully inspected to identify any spills or reaks that may have occurred so that those areascan be remediated prior to initiation of thawell completion phase. All structural BMps will alsobe inspected and maintained during the demobilization of "quip-"nt to insure that any damage tothese BMPs resulting from demobilization is promptly repaired.
Well Completion
The Well Completion phase includes hydraulic fracturing (fracing), cementing, and other
processes that stimulate the well and prepare it for production. The basic activities that are
conducted during this phase include:
. Mobilization of equipment required for well completion
. Storage of do*nhole chemicals. fuels and lubricants
. Installation of potable water tanks and sewage-handling equipment (e'g', portable
toilets or sewage vaults) or continued maintenance of such equipment installed during
the drilling phase
. Fracing and other well-stimulation processes
. Drill out of any plugs placed during well completion with a work-over rig
. Flowback of the welito remove frac water, sand and other impurities
. Demobilization of equipment when this phase has been completed
Several temporary facilities/structures will be placed on site during this phase. These will
include: frac trucks. storage and office trailers. generators, and frac tanks' During completions,
certain chemicals may be used to stimulate the formation for the extraction of natural gas.
Unused water and chemicais will be stored on the pad. Used water will be stored in the reserve
pit or cleaned up and recycled in other operations. Sediment discharge. unused and used
chemicals and frac water are potential pollutants of concern during this phase of construction'
Structural BMps specific to the well completion phase may be installed to control discharges
associated with specific pieces of equipment or facilities for storage of materials on the location.
Such BMPs may include non-construction related stormwater diversions; secondary containment
structures around chemical storage areas, tanks and equipment, such as berms. collection ditches
and/or water bars; and water bars at the pad entrance. With the presence of chemicals onsite,
some active BMPs may be temporarily disabled during the drilling phase to prevent unmonitored
SW discharges from occurring. Appropriate replacement BMPs will be installed, if needed'
Certain non-structurai BMPs may be utilized during this phase to assist in managing stormwater
compliance such as limiting traffic, conducting training and inspections, providing for equipment
and procedures to prevent spills of sewage or other materials" and ensuring that good material
*urug.-"rt practices are being implemented. Procedures will also be implemented for prompt
containment and remediation of any spills that may occur during the completion phase.
As equipment is demobilized atthe completion of this phase, the well pad and surrounding areas
will be carefully inspected to identify any spills or leaks that may have occurred so that those areas
can be remediated prior to initiation of the production phase. All structural BMPs will also be
inspected and maintained during the demobilization of equipment to insure rhat any damage to
these BMPs resulting from demobilization is promptly repaired'
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Production
The Production phase includes the installation of long-term facilities such as permanent well
heads, storage tanks, gas processing equipment, flow measurement equipment, and any
associated flow lines needed to produce natural gas from the formation. An actively producing
gas well produpes fluid phase along with gas phase products. Storage tanks may be placed on
site during this phase to hold any produced water and/or fluid phase hydrocarbons (condensate).
Sediment discharge, produced fluids, and small amounts of equipment operational lube or fuel or
corrosion inhibitors or other chemicals are potential pollutants of concern during this phase of
construction' The installation of tanks for storage of produced water and/or condensate triggers
the requirement to include the site under the Spill Prevention Control and Counterrneasure
(SPCC) plan. Any stored chemical, including produced fluids. are required to have appropriate
secondary containment.
Structural BMPs specific to the Production phase may be installed to control discharges
associated with specific pieces of equipment or facilities for storage of materials on the location.
Such BMPs may include non-construction related stormwater diversions; secondary containment
structures around tanks and equipment, such as earthen berms or steel containment. BMps that
may have been temporarily disabled during the drilling or well completion phases to prevent
unmonitored SW discharges from occurring may be re-enabled during this phase as there is less
risk of chemical discharge.
Certain non-structural BMPs may be utilized during this phase to assist in managing stormwater
compliance such as limiting traffic, conducting training and inspections, providing for equipment
and procedures to prevent spills of sewage or other materials, and ensuring that good material
management practices are being implemented. Procedures will also be implemented for prompt
containment and remediation of any spills that may occur during the production phase.
4.2.2 Access Roads and Pipeline Right-of-Way Construction
Access roads and pipeline right-of-ways (ROWs) offer unique challenges for construction and
stormwater management due to their linear nature and ability to intersect large drainage areas.
For these main reasons, stormwater for these two construction activities'is generally manageddifferently than for well and facility pads. This section offers more detail on how stormwater is
managed for access roads and pipeline ROWs.
4.2.2.1 Access Road Construction
The development of natural gas wells also requires the construction of access roads. Access road
construction is generally accomplished by using traditional cut and fill techniques but may also
require blasting and other techniques. Size and maintenance requirements for each road are based
on road location, traffic level andlor landowner's stipulations. Extra care and planning is taken to
identify and protect sensitive areas, such as stream or drainage crossings, prior to construction.
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BMps will be impremented before and during construction of roads and will be maintained
throughout the lifetime of the road o*ntii ,tuuiriration reach* u point that they are not needed'
Stnrctural BMPs used during road construction and maintenance will include, at a minimum,
cutandfillslopestabilizationandrevegetation:
diversionofnon-projectwaterthrougharmoredculvertsorotherappropriateBMPs;
road surface stabilization techniques' including utilizing crushed rock' road base' gravel'
paving and/or comPaction;
grading, including insloping' outsloping and crowning;
and collection and management of onsite storrnwater through ditches, drainage dips' waterbars'
dams, traps, and perimeter controls'
BMps will be selected and placed with consideration given to the unique aspects of each access
:"::,._ methods for re-establishing vegeration on cut and.fi, slopes usually include hydroseeding'
drill seeding o, u.*l"ast seeding. s.r""rion of seed mixes is coordinated yith the iandowners
and/or serected b;;" soil and climate conditions and desired vegetative properties' Site
specific se"d mirel"u, u. found on trre-sJt" maps rocated in the sw* database (see Appendix c
for SwM access and navigation instructions). Mulch or blanketing BMPs may or may not be
added to reseeded areas in coordination with randowner strprtations and/or slope conditions'
Mulching BMps may include various o"ior. growth medium iroducts, blown and crimped straw'
and chiPPed branches or brush'
certain non_structural BMps may be utilized to assist in managing stormwater compliance such as
limiting traffic while wet or muddy "onJi,ion.
exist, planninfro, and proper maintenance during
winterconditions,sedimenttrackingcontrolsandcontractoreducation.
once stab,ization is achieved on.the cut and fi, slopes and surface of an access road' an access
road may be removed from permi, "ou.**.. Stabilization is defined as uniform vegetative cover
estabrished with a density of at reast zo p.L* of pre-disturbance levels oR successful installation
of an effective stabilized unpaved ,,r.fu". or other rong-t.* stabilization BMP (See Section 7'0
Final Stabilization for more details)'
4.2.2.2 Pipeline Construction
ThedevelopmentofnaturalgaswellsalsoreQuires:l:jon*,,ctionofpipelinesusedtotransmit
natural gas and other related fluids. pipeline construction is generarly accomplished by trenching'
The area of disturbance for ."rr, piiiiine is determir.;-1; Iocatitn and.pipeline size, and is
generally ,.t ,,J to as the right-of-way (ROw)' E*ttu tJ" and planning will be taken to identify
and protect sensitive areas, such as stream or drainage crossings, prior to construction.
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BMPs will be implemented before and during construction of piperines and wi, be maintainedthroughout the lifetime of the pipeline o. ,*il stabirization reaches a point that they are notneeded' Structural BMPs used during pipeline construction and mainten*"" wiil incrud e, at aminimum' slope stabilization; diversion orron-p.oi""i *ur.. through armored drainage or otherappropriate BMPs; water bars; traps; and perimetei contrors. BMp; wiil be serected and pracedwith consideration given to the uniiue aspects of each Row disturbance.
All disturbed areas along the Row will be reseeded immediatery or once the area is not needed forthe project' seeding methods for re-establishing vegetation usuaily in"trl. hydroseeding, drillseeding or broadcast seeding' Selection of seed irir., il coordinated with the Iandowners and/orselected based on soil and ciimate conditions and desireJ vegetative propefties. Site specific seedmixes can be found on the site maps located in the swna database (see Appendix c for SwIMaccess and navigation instructionsj' Mulch or blanketing BMps may or may not be added toreseeded areas in coordination with landowner stipurations. Murching BMps may incrude variousflexible growth medium products, blown and crimped straw, and chipped branches or brush.
certain non-structural BMPs may be utilized to assist in managing stormwater compriance such asIimiting traffic along the Row; especialry if wer * ,nraov
"oidirior, .*irr, .ou,. pranning tominimize runoff potential, minimizing the disturbed u."ur, ura contractor education.
once stabilization is achieved' defined as uniform vegetative cover estabrished with a density of atleast 70 percent of pre-disturbance r.*rr, a piperine i.ow ,,uy be removed from permit coverage(See Section 7'0 Final stabilization for more detairs). However, if petroreum hydrocarbons orother chemicals impact stormwater as a result of industriar activities onsite, a, or portions of theRow will maintain permit coverage and ensure spcc orur-un a. are maintained.
4.3 Area Disturbed
The specific area disturbed at each individual pad site, accessroad or piperine Row is risted onthe respective site m1R in the SWtM^auruu*. is"3 apir.rri. a ,". swrM;;;r, uro navigarion;::ff;rl*r). A totar of ail c,rrent ;;;s. disturbed'rind.. t,r, permit is arso kepr in the SWIM
4.4 Soil Description
Soils in the project area consist of cochetopa loam. Bucklon-inchau loams, Nihill channeryloam' Potts loam' and Potts -Ildeforr*""o-pr"*. rrr"
"r"rution for these soil fypes range from5,000 to 9,500 feet above -"u, r* l"i.i *: .r"p;;1;;;Jtty ."ng" from 1 to 5b percent. Sirespecific soil descrintions can b; il;'on the ,i" ,iJ"in" narratives, rocared in the swIMdakbase (see Appendix c for SWIrd;;"r, and navigaiion insrructions).
The Battlement Mesa area consists of the following soil types:
cochetopa loom' 9 to'Sa?% slow;- is on mountainsides and alluvial fans. The native vegetationmainly consists or c*ur. olr,, b;;;r, and elk ,";g;. Th" permeabiriry is srow, and the
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available water capacity is high. \u1off is slow, and the hazard of water erosion is severe.
Elevations.ung" fto"i ilooo to"q'ooo feet above mean sea level'
Bucklon-Inchauloams,25to50%slppes-isonridgesandmountainsides.Thenative
vegetation mostly .o;;;=ofe;_-bh *rf-.,. ,"Jg., uno uror.r. rn. permeab,ity is slow' and
the available water capacity is very^low il;;;i;e is medium' and the hazard of water erosron
is severe' Elevations iange from 7'000 to 9'500 feet above mean sea level'
Potts loam.6 to 12o/o slopes- is formed on mesas' benches" and sides of valleys' The native
vegeration mostly consists. of wheatgrass, i"Jitunathread'^anJ sagebrush' The permeabiliry is
moderate, and the avalabre water ""'*'d::1;flt -::}n1t;,*n: -XTi,*i-ard
of
TLl?'311,'1x1 ii:,i:l' ti;,;?:n ;;x ;, ffi ;,ffi b," ?' oob i"'t abov e m ean se a I ev e I
Potts-Ildefonsa complex, l2 to 25%o.slQpes- is formed on mesas' alluvial fans' and sides of
valleys. The nativeGgetation mostly "L"i't' of wheatgra"'n""dl"undthre'ad''and sagebrush'
The permeability of th.-Pon, soil is '.,"dt";;; tne atiaitaUt" *ut"t capacity is high' Runoff
rate is medium, and the hazardof water ..orion is moderate. The p..r"ubitity of the Ildefanso
soil is moderateiy rapid. and the uru,ablJiri". ""pu"ity
is low. Runoff rare is medium' and the
huardof water .ror"#; il;;' grt'ution'
'ungt
irom 5'000 to 6'500 feet above mean sea
level.
The South Grand Valley area consists of the following soil types:
;s:i:rii';, j::i'.Tji1.ili;Jli j,l#-til,-15is formed on alluviial fans and sides of valleYs'
;:il,:#ft ;'?l'"&.T.",*il;ffi :l.";'.-i#f *:,::*iXff ,*;',T',,iJ?:ffi "iil'
:::T: ily",::1"3:l1"i1Jii"ii,1*;ffi ;;;;;;;,ung. rio* 5 000 to 6'500 feet
mean sea level'
The Rulison area consists of the following soil types:
vate sitt toam, 6 to 12% sto$- is formed :i:::?:::?*::l*l'.:'j::t3il;tffi:"H:
;:*'3l'm,fiJ'ff :;11XJ1i*"i1!fg*i*l:xx:l:H"H{#'#:,Tb';:tr#L:::
the hazard of water eroslon ls
sea level'
;;G; f.om-5,000 to 1'200 feet above mean
The
The
slow.
above
site maP, including
maps are located in
Morvalloam.3 to r20k sropes_ is.formed on mesas and sides of vareys. The native vegetatlon
mostry consists or neadleandthread" -l'":i111ii{#':j**:mmt5'J'-}::'#:Xfl
il:1yJff:'$#::il.",il:ffiilt;ffi;"rr;;;. is srow, and the hazard orwater erosron rs
slight. Elevations;il;;;#;0;; 8'000 feet above mean sea level'
4.5 Vegetation DescriPtion
AvegetationdescriptionforeachPiceanceBasinfacilityisprovidedoneach
pre-disturban". ,"g.iu,ion rype and estimated basal percentage. current site
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the SWIM database (see Appendix c for SWIM access and navigation instructions). vegetationgroup types found in the piceance Basin are categorized as foilows:
' Low-Elevation Salt-Desert Scrub/Basin Big Sagebrush
' Pinion-Juniper woodland and./or Mountain/wyoming Big Sagebrush Shrubland. Mixed Mountain Shrubland, Including Oakbrush
' Spruce-Fir Forest, Incruding Mountain Meadows. Agricultural Fields/Grassland
4.6 Description of AII potential pollution Sources
The location and description of all potential pollution sources are discussed in deta, in Section6'1' A list of all down-hole cheniicals used il;iilii. w.rr Drilling and well completionphases are listed in 'Appendix B Site specific pollutiln ,ou.".s are described in the site specificnarratives and their locations depicted ", ,rr. ii. -"pr,"u"rr, found m trr. swo, database (seeAppendix C for SWIM access unO nuriguri", irr;;;il;r;
4.7 Non-stormwater Discharges
*LtlJl:ilil1.a summarv list of non-stormwarer discharges which are ailowed under rhe
' Discharges from emergency fire-fighting activities or a fire hydrant. Landscape irrigation or return flowo Uncontaminatedsprings
Noble does not anticipate any non-stormwater discharges at the pad sites.
4.8 Receiving Waters
Receiving water bodies-within the permitted area include unnamed tributaries of wallace creek,Spring creek, Biil and pete creek, rin1. Arkaii c;.;k, i4;;umenr Gurch, Stone euarry Gurch,SJJr?1;:L:X[t?f;:.::;*tti c.""k, u,o ip.u""-6.""r he ,rtimai" ."""i,ing water
Information regarding the specific receiving waters and their respective distances from each siteare also found on the site maps and site specific narratives located i, th. swn4 database (seeAppendix C for SWIM access and rurigoion i"r,*",i*rj. "
The majority of Noble's pads, pipeline Rows or access roads do not intrude or encroach on anywetland acreage' If a wetlani is gesignated to be within a pad construction area, Noble w,robtain permits from Army Co.p of ergi?"..., as appropriate.
5.0 SITE MAPS
Site maps are located on the swIM web-based database, and are updated regurarry to reflectcurrent site conditions (see Appendix c for swIM "".".. "ra navigation inltructions). Sitemaps are stored in Microsoft@ office visio@ fo.-;i ,ri .-qri.. visio"o to vi.*.' or. site map
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file exists for each site, with m11s deryicting the site conditions during each of the construction
stages (where uppri.uUi";'on airi"r"nt-'.,iri 1"*;;h' aaaittnAlv'1v"rv'iT:: site changes
6iip' e e u i pm e nL J{,; :fl r :.* t*"r n i;l
='#
; 1 "* ;t*'ili Jfi il'n 1}':
changed, a new revl
Historical ,it" *upr.l;;;r;;.or"a-i* are stored on ainlr"ni ,uu, in the same file for
i"f.r.r." and record-keePing'
Site maps generalry include: pad co-nstruction site boundaries; ground surface disturbances; areas
of cut and hll; storage ur"u, fo, building *"i"ri"rr, equipment,?oil, "h"mitals
or waste; locations
or dedicatea ",on"i'
J'-Jon""" o"'['o*"" iir ;iiit:*';Ji5::l*i#: l?""111i1;']ll;
,i* "i","r s Iurp I o
"
uii on' (u' Tl]l:* :l'rl"#i;"J; :,1.' :',i:?', ".*,i, t., p"' i n "''
waters; wellhead locations; vegetatlon ln
Additional site specific information can be found on the site specific.narratives' also located in
the SWIM database (see Appendix C for iWfVf access and navigation)'
6.0 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT CONTROLS
o'u D r vrvvr
't - ' r the Noble Piceance Field as well
This section outlines the general f':nt';r,1.::|;:il:::iffit ii", on these topics can !e found on
}lilTl^ryi?,tlffi li',1i[T+lrtil'$##T;*"nux;:;*:';rli?ilf :i:::'"::
';
j:llfi*;l:'l'"'-tf :ft "'i'iil,';"ffi HJEil#;;i;c';'sw*accessand
navigation)'
6.1 Identification of Potential Pollutant Sources
Toidentify,evaluate,andassesspotentialsourcesofstormwaterrunoffpollutants
a pad site, tr,e ro[owi'ig;ffi;J;;; fott"unt sources are evaluated:
Disturbed and stored soils;
Vehicle tracking controls ;
frlunug"*"nt oicontaminated s^oiis;
;;i;s and unloadine one1atlo11,
"oXffi? il;;;;;ili?i"', in"t'a't :l:T.',* :
Vehicle and equiPment malintenance and fueling;
;::i"J o ""t "li"i"' g;';1'.e proce s se s or acti v iti e s ;
Rortin"'*uintenance activitie s :
On-site waste management practlces;
Concrete truck washing;
Dedicated concrete ani asphalt batch plants;
Non-inau*tial u'aste sources; and
Potential sPills'
6.1.1 Disturbed and Stored Soils
Disturbed soil and excavated materiars wilr be incorporated into fi, slopes, or stored on or next
to the pad. roproi-lJ-ott,"r roitr^*iit"i.^rio.r.pir"a r"fu.utely, usuatly-as diversion or
containment berms ;";;,r.," "ag",
ottt,.^ai.t rbance. Excaiation in especially sensitive areas
may be conducted r.i;;;;i"irJ"nriqu", "t tpt"'r'". by the landowneriagency representatrve'
that maY be at
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Materials excavated will be utilized as backfiil when practicar. An exception may be excess rockf,?:fi1[J;Tlro,'^,'ng ""uuu,ion"ultiriti.r. r;",h;r" l."ur, some serect backfirr materiars
H:Lr*idffi:r:,ff :T#il ji,;il,".ff :f 'H*rr**_r*:*,xl:1.i,I::All cut slopes made in-steep rolling terrain during construction wiil..be re-graded and contouredto blend into the adjoining l"rar."p? u"na nutu.ur iu*g. p.i.rns w,r be reestabrished.
Temporary workspace areas will be restored to approximate pre-construction conditions.6.1.2 Vehicle Tracking Controls
Properry construcred roads and pads provide the best off-site tracking contror. Roads and padsurfaces are usually stabilizeJ as'iioor"a rmtitized surfa"rr, urdutiriie
";rh"d rock, road base,
' and/or so, compacti.;, ";;;i"r *ii,*;*nr#.i'/#ir.,"oing, outsroping and crowning, ro
control runofl erosion and trackirg. aaaitionur;
-;;;;.,
road enrran.., ialu..rt ro pavedcounty roads are often gravet.a to pi"v"nt or minimize any.off_rit. ,olitru"tii,g no.n pad areas
or access roads. rn some insrances, caftre gr;;-;;;ir.o ro a.oo;ff ;il; mud before the
vehicle exits the site area' tn aodiiion, miniiiriog ;i,; ;;r, during wet conditions, conrractor
#1i ::; il:.?i,H ::Iff 'tr ilff i'Hft , ff iJ,:f#. r ;; "; ;.ni.i " o".u, n g c.n,r. rdatabase (see Appendi* c fb.i#n;;..r, urd nurigutior-ilffii"fiaps, found in thJ swIM
If contaminated soils are excavated at a Noble site, additionar BMps wilr be emproyed to ensurecontainment of anv stormwater tu'off.- contu*irut"a-r"ir, *irr either u.-Jirfoi.o of offsite orwill be iandfarmei onsite within, ."rolr."r, u.rr] l"ror.r, Iocationsiiiite noted on siteffi::,1iT"iifffi1ft;H:|],:i round in the swn'a i"obase (see appendix c ror swrM
The majority of loading and unloading activities occur during weil driiling and we, compretionactivities' well drillin! "d ;;;;tfin surfacrant., r.i"tron reducers, dirute hydrochroric acid.potassium chroride.soLt;onr,-a.iiimf'rro, ."r;;;;;;;,'?0. orh.. fluids u.,..r.u.,roorted oi
fi!"i;*#".Tll It" the well r'o,, ?,.m, on site ,-";;,
*and./o*r,"
..r"*J'jit. Dry driring
u s i n g a d.ki, ft ;.1', T;*1" il' i, : "ff.:"rl,ii ;ii, [: d f t*f *1ffi ff ;;f ifiiprevenrion procedures wi, be rrrr"*.j ,*" i:*ii: i'.r"i\* *51, as the procedures in Nobre,sSpiil Prevenrion Conrrof unO Count.r_lasure (SpCCl pi"rlJorsiOe."a parr of this SWMp.
,1iffiU':i'"'#,'l11:":,", ;l:,|j$XL:::e, comprerion pipe (casing), and narurar gas rine
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1.6 Vehicle and EquiPment d
erations underwaY'for the immediate oP
ffi e s se n erateg tT I ::::::, :TT :il. T,?;l :l ;T: Id"l:fi3, ffi 3i::
?.HlJ:*:,:l#::'ffi:'?T{Til!"iF"-;lT*ffi th,l-xt;ii::i$IH"l{isl;!;u::-T;':il;Rlr]+ry:.Ei|3;gi;I*::m::'"',"#:ilffii"'"T:'i::l
hJ,:::;",'i,#;l*",1,i"i:'*r',':*:,,$,fl?l;5]0"
,""i*"iJ'g or the appiication ordust
6.1.5 Outdoor Storaee Activities
The most common substances that are stored on a pad area are: 1) fuel and lubricants used by
vehicles and construction equipment; 2) ir"" nrlar'(surfactants. iri.tion reducers' hydrochloric
acid, and potassium "rri"rrJJir.ed
duringf"ri"o*pi".ion p.o""a'res; 3) production water from
the well; 4) producJ crude oil and ""r'd;;;;rt "'a Sl a"*'--f'"f" chemicals associated with
drilling Procedures'
Down-hole chemicals during the drilling and completion well development phases are stored in
tanks and drums, or in bags on palletJ ro. a.y chemicals, and within secondary containment'
Response to spi, incidents Involving down-hole chemicars may require speciaiized training due to
health and safety concerns. For a list orio*r-r,ot".tr"*i"utr'used during development activities
please refer to APPendix B'
As a general rule, Noble does not allow vehicle maintenance 'at
its sites; howeyer' minor repalrs
in the field are "";;;;";;iiy allowed.
"eii-iti"'"ily' fueling of construction' equipment rs
occasionarly performed at some "onrou.rioil;;;i;;;
n.r";iirg and lubrication of vehicles
and equipment wilt ;;;il;a u,r',ini*i,n'"i ioo feet from flowing streams and wetlands'
Any spills wi, be p.o*ptry. rem;a{ ;;;;"*inated *;;;ti;it *i"n u' hauled off-site and
disposed ofirecycled propert-v. ::i:::J;;iil;i
una tuu'i"utJ'-*irr u" limited to "as-needed"
supPressants.
Magnesium chloride solution or other chemical dust suppressants may be apptied during the
summer to unpaved roads to order to ."au.. fugitive dust generation' Magnesium chloride
solution is used in tt* winter ro, ,oua,rJll"i"i'* and I tht"='--"r for dust suppression by
county and state government entities. The soiution is typically delivered .to the site by
contractors in Dor approved tanker trailers und g"n".utiy is iri"t ly applied to the road surface'
occasionally, depending on work site conditior,,lh" onker tittt' *uy u" staged along the road
until ready fo' uppf i"uiiin (rypicaliy no longer than overnight)'
6.1.8 Routine Maintenance asrt'' "'""
Routinemaintenanceactivitiesinvolvingfertilizers.detergents,fuels,solventsandoils
compteted at the Nobilil';.;. u.rui"ii.t **i-u" uppiito annually in some areas to
noxious weeds. Herbicide application *ir1 ur*uy, tL "onducted
by certified and
individuals, und witb"onria..uiif, for runoff potential to nearby surface waters'
are not
control
trained
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il:,ff#::t##ffij: or asphalt batch plants are rocated within rhe Nobre piceance Basin
AII waste from materials imported to the construction site are. placed in appropriate containmentffi'#il;il:ffi fi ,*{:[:,1*:J""fi ,ij#J.:T#,T:"$i;"T:?I:*ycringr".,ri,v
6.1.10 Concrete Truck Washins
concrete ffucl</equipment. washing. incruding the concrete truck chuteand equipment, is nor conduct"a *iirrir,rre NJute pi";"r*;;sin Driring
plants
and associated fixtures
:Program Area.
cleanup of trash and^discarded materials will be conducted at the end of each work day.;'""fl f,.:,'il,".:tI::llf :***';-..:.*,;i:ii;iffi Il",ogenerar;";k;;"u,inorderio
ili:fi:".HT#terials
imported to the consrrucrion sire are. praced in appropriare containmenr
*rr,ril.,:*,#l*j{{i,ffi lil#r?,T'df#f*#::",;.#*n*it,n;
Spills or leaks will be handled by Noble personnel or contractors, according to the Nobre,s Sp,lil::i,t"tft :l:".::ii:.";f*#fif?i;rj#lo"..i;;;;;*i;*,ou"i*i",.
All spills and releases of expioration andproduction waste orproduced fluid exceeding 5 barrers(210 gallons) including those contain.o*itti, unrined b...r, shail be reported in writing on thecoccc spirlRerease Report Form r 9 within r0 days oriir"or..y of the spir.
All spills/releases rl
s ha,, be, "* *, ..0'1ffi ","J [ : :ffi : J1,i ;;;,] T,"J; ffiTi ;llil: :]:i n,Jl; :u**
*
Spills or releases of any size that impact orthreaten to impact any waters of the state, residenceor occupied structure, Iivestock or public byway, shall be verbally reported to the coGCC asffiil"ffi:::::r'discoverv (coccc Rule e06). rfihe spiir may reach waters of the state
;fr
.,:r**ffi
##*';iTil':pili':%:ilHu:*;l*;11;:,*il.*;
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6.1.13 Potential Spills
Spillsorreleasesofmorethan25gallonsofrefinedpetroleumcrudeoilproductssuchas
gasoline, diesel rr.r, "ii, ", derivatives of mineral' animal or vegetable oil shall-be reported to the
state of colorado DJ;i;' of oil ""a
pruii. i"fetv at (303) 318-8547 within 24 hours'
A hazardous substance rerease in any amount which enters or threatens to enter waters of the
stateshallbereportedtoColoradoo"pu**.n.ofPublicHealth&Environment(CDPHE,).
For all information regarding material/waste management apprication. rimitation' standards'
maintenance and inspe-ction refer to,trr.-r,pponit'i do"um# "Best Management Practtces
(BMPs)forStormwur",Management.,.materiai/wastemanagementSectlon.
6.2 Best Management Practices (BMPs)
BMps for sediment and .,".,,:l-,:::."1;:1",*;:':il:ll"::,i,,'f"J"*I,i,::"#:]iilT"'",i
construction techniques' vegetatlon an
features. Typical configuratior,, or .rr.i"tu-,ai Jontrott ditt;;;-;elow and technical drawings
with referenr., ur" f.orloed in the No9i" nrtae Manual "Bt;;M;";gementPractices (BMPs) for
Stormwater Munug"ment"' consid""a'iu?"of ;:j,yyi":f{;,3:::T;' f:ft"* :iJt;
decision t tt 'noJn
in Figure 1 I: however' the dectston
;;;i;tJ from when deemed aPProPriate'
Structuralandnon-structuralBMPsarediscussedinthefollowingsections.
6.2.1 Structural Practices for Erosion and Sediment Control
Structurar practices primarily.include physical attributes of a pad site, access road or pipeline
designed,o '"au""
tlo'ion una control itot**uttt or sediment movement'
construction of a pad, access road or piperine requires.the removal of vegetative cover and
topsoil, thereby ?":;;r*;;.; fL;; iif*r. *ut., "rotiiv' and the volume of stormwater
runoff. A, in"."ur. i, *it", runoff ,"f".1 and velocity't"*"t'i" increased erosion' Erosion
reduction and control will be *""-;li;i;; t, using all or combinations of various erosron
control,.tnoa''
'it'-t" tt't'oa' i"th'f,e';;; # not tiiited to the following:
Check Dam (CD)
A small dam constructed across a sware or drainage ditch which slows the velocity of a
concentrated flow within a channel.
-crr""i.
dams may be constructed using gravei' rock' and
straw bales, or wattles'
Culverts (C) ,.--,- I or to direct stream flow under the
Culverts are typically used to move ditch water under the roac
access road. culverts are typicaily constructed out of concrete, steel, aruminum, or prastic pipe'
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Diversion (D)
A diversion consists of a channel and dike or ridge constructed across the srope to corect andffl#:f,;*#.*"'e of this ;;;;"" r, to ai,".t ;;;;,, surface water from one area to a
Drainaee Dip (DD)
Drainage dips intercept and remove surface water from access roads, pads, facilities, pipelines,and roadside ditches before tt'"
"o*uirrution of water vorume and verocity begin to erode.
::TJT#'i[i1,3:l'S;*;::*ll:.';f.":: Til,pctured by weaving or bonding nbersmade from organic or syntheric materiars] ;r";#r;i[T'*t bv weaving or bonding fibers
chanxels to prevent erosion durins veoerorin- a-+^Lr j-r steep slopes, over berms, or inchanxels to prevent erosion during r"g#lon';:ffi;:I
wood fiber or a hydraulic matrix, and aequipment, which temporarily protects
Hydromulch consists of apprying a mixture of shreddedstabilizing emulsion or tackifier with hydromulchingexposed soil from erosion by raindrop or wind.
Mulch Tackifier (MT\
ff,ffi#I:f i:;!:71',H:J::1;;-'firorm ora water srurrv ro adhere native hay,
Mulchine (M)
Mulching is a temporary erosion contror practice in which
ffif,,l:'::,iJil,T,:IL1#"J,H"#,T-:*ro,.:o.*""nT,?H*:','*,":ff :';:ff I;,i,T;';
m ur ch i n g i, u,"d in c om b in-a,, ", *i,iil:::# dJH"J,:J,JH,IL
;L:[ :]:*,il:ffgermination and herp insurate roots from exftemes temperatures.
Reveeetation (RV)
Revegetation involves planting seed to estabrish a vegetative cover on disturbed areas.Revegetation reduces erosion and sedimentation by stabirizing disturbed areas in a manner that iseconomical and adaptable to site conditions. It urro ..aur* .::otr vorumes by increasing waterpercolation into the soil' binds soil with roots, and protects soir from *iro
".orion. The permanentil11,IJ;JtT;#ff4 r,*ffi:_lrrii:i_ru::::,, wi,, be se,ec,ed by,he
Riprap (R)
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Hydromulch [FIM)
Riprap is a layer of large, hard, angular stones used to protect soil from erosion in areas of
concentrated runoff. Riprap can also be used on slopes that are unstable because of seepage
problems.
Roadside Ditches (RSD)
Roadside ditches are channels constructed parallel to roads. The ditches convey concentrated
runoffof surface water from roads and surrounding areas to a stabilized outlet.
Slope Drain (SD)
A slope drain is a conduit extending the length of a disturbed slope and serving as a temporary
outlet for a diversion. Slope drains convey runoff without causing erosion on or at the bonom of
the slope.
Stabilized Constructi on Entrance (SCE)
A stabilized consffuction entrance is temporary stabilization of on-site roadway by placement of
gravel roadbase.
Stabi I ized Constructi on Roadwav/Surface ( S CR)
Stabilized construction roadways incorporate gravel surfacing and proper grading on access
roads, but are also incorporated on pad surfaces. Gravel surfacing may be used to cover soil in
areas of high traffic, such as, roads. facility areas, and areas near the well heads. Gravel
surfacing forms a layer that protects and minimizes soil erosion and vehicle soil tracking.
Grading involves reshaping the ground surface to pianned grades as determined by an
engineering survey, evaluation, and layout. Grading provides more suitable topography for well
pads, pipelines, facilities and access roads and helps to control surface runoff, soil erosion. and
sedimentation during and after construction in these areas. Grading also includes road crowning
and sloping to properly route runoff off the access roads.
Surface Rou ghening (SR)
Soil surface roughening is a temporary erosion control practice often used in conjunction with
grading. Soil roughening involves increasing the relief of a bare soil surface with horizontal
grooves (corrugating) or tracks (tracking) using construction equipment. Slopes that are not fine
graded and that are left in a roughened condition can reduce erosion, trap sediment, and prepare
ground surfaces for seeding.
Terracine (T)
Slope construction with benches or terraces spaced at regular intervals perpendicular to the slope
which intercept and collect sheet flow and direct it to a stable outfall point.
Turnouts (TO)
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Turnouts are used to effectively remove run-off water from the roadside ditch into well-
stabilized areas before it reaches a waterway.
Water Bar (WTi)
A water bar is a ridge of compacted soil, loose rock, or gravel constructed across disturbed right-
of-ways and similar sloping areas.
Wind Erosion Control (WEC)
Consists of applying water or other dust palliatives as necessary to prevent or alleviate dust
nuisance generated by construction activities. Covering small stockpiles or areas is an
alternative to applying water or other dust palliatives.
Existing vegetation cover and topsoil are removed only where necessary for the operation of
equipment and construction of the pad. Trees and large shrubs that are not cleared from the pad
area will be protected from damage during construction by avoiding them with equipment. For
example, the biade of a bulldozer will be in a raised position except for designated areas.
Trees will be cut or trimmed only to facilitate clearing, grading, and safe installation of a pad.
Trees outside the area of disturbance will not be cut, but may have overhanging limbs trimmed,
if necessary.
6.2.1.2 Sediment Reduction and Control
The control and reduction of sediment contained in stormwater runoff will be accomplished by
the use of sediment containment systems. Sediment containment systems are hydraulic controls
that allow the detention of suspended particles via gravity, filtering or entrapment. Sediment
controls that will be used to mitigate and control sediments generated from the erosive transporl
forces of stormwater during and after construction of a pad will include but will not be limited to
the following:
Berms (B)
A berm is a ridge of compacted soil located at the top or base of a sloping disturbed area to
contain or divert surface runoff. The purpose of a berm is to control runoff velocity, divert
onsite surface runoff to a sediment trapping or filtration device and/or divert clean water away
from disturbed areas.
Brush Baniers (BB)
A temporary sediment barrier constructed at the perimeter of a disturbed area from the residue
materials available from clearing and grubbing the site, and generally covered with filter fabric.
Culvert Protection (CP)
Culvert protection may be required at the inlet to the culvert (upstream side) and /or the outlet to
the cuivert (downstream side). lnlet protection will reduce the velocity of stormwater flows and
thereby erosion and help protect the inlet structure. Outlet protection will also reduce the
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velocity of storrnwater flows and thereby prevent scouring at
structure, and minimize the potential for erosion downstream'
the culvert outlet, protect the outlet
Filter berms are
efficient form of
bales Placed on a level contour to
filters sediment laden runoff from
structures that are designed to slow'
are exPected to reduce'
Filter Berm (FB)
A nt,"t berm is temPorarY ridge
placed along a level contour to
sediment control'
Sediment traps are intended to
detained runoff to slowlY drain'
other point of discharge from a
and/or constructing an earthen
runoff.
Silt Fence (SF)
Silt fences are used
temporariiY imPound'
made up of gravel, stone' or crushed rock'
slow, fiiter, and divert flows and act as an
intercept, trap, and retain sediment from runoff while allowing
irrfrf,ru,", or both' They are usually installed in a drainage way or
disturbed area. This gltap i' formed by excavating below grade
embankment with a protected spillway to slow the release of
Straw Bale Barrier (SBB) ^ , s ^-) -+^t,or crrqrv
A straw bale barrier i' u t"tit' of entrench"O 11 tifl-:t::l
il[#;:;;;' rhe barrier reduces runoff velociry and
small drainage areas of disturbed soil'
ffi areas or ei,l* ":,Tl:. :::lo;,*:: ;:fffi'::r*T lT#H?TlJ',Vegetative buffers are areas or eltner rr
, brif".s reduce stormwater runoff
protect the water quality of neighboring areas' Vegetattve
velocity, prevent ,oii".oriorr, promote infiltration and act as a filter to remove sediment'
Wattles (.W)
Straw or similar material. wattles or rolls are intended to intercept runoff' reduce flow velocity'
release runoff as sheet flow, and provide removar of sediment.
as temporarY Perimeter controi
and filter sediment laden water'
6.2.1.3 Detailed Structural Practices
ThefollowingStructuralandadministrativesitemanagementpractices
minimize and control erosion and sediment transport:
. In order to minimize disturbances associated with installation
sloping terrain outside the consffuction project area will not
necessary.
of pads, level and
be graded, excePt
gentlY
where
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' To prevent tracking of sediment, mud and rocks onto public roads, portions of accessroads may be graveled' as appropriate. other ..u^ such as track padslangurar rock orcattle guards may be utilized, if upp.op.iut*
' silt barriers (e'g' brush dams, rock filter dikes, silt,fences, hay bales, straw wattles, orwater bars) wilr be insrailed, as needed, ," ;;;;_;radient porrions of project areas.
' Side hill cuts (cut slopes) will be kept to a minimum to protect locar resources whileproviding a safe and stable plane for tt e "m"i#'uro .ur" use of equipment.
' where conditions warrant, erosion control structures such as berms, water bars, diversionor collection channels, terraces, or culverts will be constructed to divert water away fromni:'if,TfirH:T-':ffi:l'.t?',t:'"' *iil'"r'" i"d,." .oit ",o,ion ;l;"s and adjoining
' During construction near perennial streams, Iakes or wetlands, the utilization ofsedimentation (detention) basins, rirr-r.r..r, riu* uul.r. ". i;t.i; filters may be;:T[::l:",,,,,,:m, i:_XJ]T:;,.J,J,""*",,""di_"n,, f.o_ reaching downgrahient
' where appropriate' water bars or sediment filters, such as staked straw bales or silt*:;; Ij';.ffixstrucred ualu".nt-to';;;;,;;;io reduce potentiJledimentation in
' In areas that have steep slopes, water bars or runoff diversions may be installed.
' culverts inlet protection may inc.lude inlet aprons and rock armoring around the curvenperimeter while bero* gruo. irr:t Fp;J^*"y*_b. instarteJ to- JJun"" sedimenrdeposition' outfall protecion may includ.it
" urlora rock uuor"rio ,iJ* trr. dischargeof runoff water' cuivert pipe or outfall p.ot""tio, *itt ue extenj"Jro ,#roe of the slopeon the discharge end.
' During the reclamation of a pad, all cut and fill slopes in steep terrain will be graded andcontoured to blend into the adioining-la.;;*p.. "fr;urar
drainage pattems wilr arso bell|iriti'il"rr;",yf* possibre .rt una nu ,ropJ. *lr'1"
"onrtru"red so they are no sreeper
' Reclaimed pads may have a fence constructed around areas that have been seeded. Thesefences will be installed in order to keep riu.rto.r. urd-vehicles off reseeded areas.
The "Best Management. Practices (BMPs) for Stormwater Management,, manuar is consideredpan of this swMP' and includes details and explanations o, BMp installation procedures.
Structural BMPs will be installed according to the detairs in the ..Best Management practices(BMPs) for Stormwater Management",.nurrul, which is considered part of this swMp, orwillbe installed according to the r[""lnl .ngin""."d;;;,g;; i."r,o"a on rhe,.New sire,,rab of the
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.2 Non-St
sitemaps(sitemapsarelocatedintheSwlMdatabase-seeAppendixCforSWIMaccessand
navigation instructions)'
The following sediment controls may be utilized at disturbed areas: vegetative buffers' brush
dams, rock filter berms, silt fences, str"*i"it-Jirtes' water bars' sediment traps' sediment basins'
or equivalent ,.ai.n"ni controls. These '"al,,,t" control structures will be installed so as to
protect down gradient surface waters. wetlafis and roads from sediment flow due to runoff from
a precipitation or snow melt event'
Allgradedsurfaces,walls,d.u,,,.,uld,structures,vegetation,erosionand.sedimentcontrol
measures and other protective devices id";;if'J;tr" Ji'" plan will be maintained' repaired' and
restored as necessary
Table 2 contains a summary list of structural and non-structurar BMps used in each constructlon
;"g";J;tae rype lpud', pipelines' and access roads)'
Sediment and erosion control can be implemented via non-structural BMPs' Non-structural
BMPs are BMPs th";';';;;iengineer"d *i:1:l .'ffi1'u"t"J"'
but are capable of controlling
""r';'Jt ;r";H' J*;;; i u'"''riJ"'i v e I v a s stru ctural B MP s'
Non_structurar BMps include physicar BMps in the fierd like tracking, revegetation, blanketing
and mulching. pad ,ir", .ur'intlude u ,top. to the ,...*. fi, ot"u31fftt zone of natural
vegetation used as ;^;;-;r"turai BMP iJ inniUi' sediment't'u"l offsite and minimize the
footprint of the Pad'
Non-structural BMPs also include administrative controls' Noble has implemented
administrative contrors for storm*u,.. n,rnug.*.n, into
-pad
site development, including
Drosram oversight, construction site planning und *u'ug"'ntXi-und materiali management' all
'*rr[r.r are aspects of this SWMP'
6.2.3 Phased BMP ImPlementation
The stages of construction and phur:. of well development are linked to the implementation of
structural and non-ri*.,rrral BMPs. ;;".pri";: .of the construction stages and well
development pr,ur"r,-ut;;il* the applicabl. ,ti,"t"ut and non-structural BMPs for each stage
and phase ur. "*pt,n.J i'n Section 4.r.1 ;;;;;li pads uno it"tion 4'2'2 fot access roads and
pipeline right-of-waYs'
6.2.4 Material Handling and Spill Prevention
Hazardous materials and petroieum products used in construction of a pad inciude fuel and
lubricants for construction equipm"nt unJr"hicles; small quantities of paints and solvents; water
or gel based frac flrtdrG;rf;"tlnt,.ra"tJn *Jr""r, a,,tt i'yJ'ochlorioacid' potassium chloride)
used during well completion; produ".a,"*u*; urra .*a. oilicondensate' Material Safery Data
Sheets (MSDS) fo, ',lt..iuls to be t""a ot tf'ut are produceJ'-ut" maintained on Noble's online
company database'
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Refueling and lubrication of vehicles and equipment wilr be conducted a minimum of 100 feetfrom flowing streams and wetlands. Any spilL will be promptly remediated and contaminatedmaterials wiil be haured off-site "rd,.,*oiJ; ;;;;JIed properry. euantiries of fuer andIubricates will be Iimited to "as-needed" for ttr" i...aiit" op".utions underway.
Additional information regarding material handling and spill prevention can be found in thei:::,hffiiil,,'|fiiffi: iasin "spiir r..r.r,i",,"8*tlor una countermeasure (Spcc) pran
6.2.5 Dedicated Concrete or Asphalt Batch plants
Noble does not have or subcontract any dedicated concrete or asphalt batch plants for its pad sitedevelopment or construction in the Piteance Basin Drirrirg p.ogram Area, nor will stormwaterencounter concrete or asphalt batch plant activities.
6.2.6 Vehicle Tracking Control
Noble will employ BMPs to minimize vehicle tracking. Furrher discussion on rhis topic is inSection 6.1.2 ofthis SWMP.
6'2'7 waste Management and Disposar,Incruding concrete washout
waste disposal is further discussed in Sections 6.r.9 and 6.r.12of this plan. concrete washoutdoes not occur at Noble's sites, and trr"..fo.", *iii ,"t u"
""potential pollutant to stormwater.
6.2.8 Groundwater and Stormwater Dewatering
construction dewateringPuy take place on a limited basis at Noble sites. The permit allows forconditional discharge of construciion dewate.ing to-ti" ground (to infirtrate), however nogroundwater from construction dewatering cu, b'e air.r',u.g"a as surface runoff or to surfacewaters' For large construction projects *fi, p;;;a i.#ri*irg activiiv, N"ir. *irr appry for aseparate dewatering permit from the state, as required.
7.0 FINAL STABILIZATION AND LONG-TERM STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
7.1 Reclamation
whole or parts of sites are reclaimed in accordance with the coccc 100o-Series ReclamationRegulations' lnterim reclamation at sites is initiated and completed in accordance with coGCCRule I003 and final reclamation is initiated and completed in accordance with coGCC Rule 1004.Please see the ratest re,ision of the coccc rures at http://co:,gcc.state.co.us.
Most disturbed areas not designated as working areas wiil be seeded and mulched during interimor final reclamation to stabilize the soils. Table I contains approved seed mixtures and distributionrates that are generally used in the Piceance Basin; ho*"u"i, Nobre is not bound to using theseseed mixtures and application rates only. Seed mixtures and application rates are based uponseveral factors including facility and well pad surrounding vegetation, desired vegetative
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properties, soil types, elevation, surface relief and landowner specifications' Typical Pure Live
Seed (PLS) application rates are recommended to be doubled if seeding is performed by hydroseed
or broadcasting.
well sites and areas which are identified as Bureau of Land Management (BLM) sites require
specific seed mix approval as directed by the Glenwood Springs, co' Energy office' BLM
reclamation requirements and policy .erisio's are updated periodically and can be reviewed in
Appendix D. For areas of disturbance that are on private land' the land owner may specify a
specific seed mix. please refer to Table 1 and the site maps in the SWIM database for site-specific
seed mixes (see Appendix c for swIM access and navigation instructions)'
Disturbed areas reasonably needed for production operations that do not require restoration and
revegetation in accordance with coGCC Rule 1003.e will not be immediately revegetated, but will
be stabilize d as stabilized unpaved surfaces. The term "stabilized unpaved surfaces" includes dirt
road surfaces and the portions of the well pad surfaces that cannot be revegetated due to
operational necessity, but does not include slopes, ditches' and other areas where revegetation is
necessary. Stabilized unpaved surfaces will be prepared in such a way as to minimize erosion'
including constructing surfaces with crushed rtck, road base' gravel' and/or compaction' and
utilizing insloping, ouisloping and crowning grading techniques to prevent rilling'
7.2 Post-Construction Structural Measures
permanent water bars, culverts and/or other permanent.structural measures may be installed on
,t..p ,top., and at wetland and stream crossing boundaries'
After restoration and reclamation work is complete, required repairs to vegetation and erosion
and sediment control BMPs will be completed, as required'
7.3 FinallY Stabilized
According to stormwater regurations, ,.finaily stabirized means that air ground surface disturbing
activities at the site have been completed ani all disturbed areas have been either built on, paved.
or a uniform vegetative cover has been established with an individual plant and a density of at
least 70 percent of pre-disturbance levels, and the vegetation cover is capable of providing
erosion control equivalent to pre-existing conditions' or equivalent permanent' physical erosion
reduction methods have been employed'"
A special condition exists for oil and gas pad sites- regarding stabilized unpaved surfaces'
AccordingtotheCDPHEstormwaterFactSheetdatedJuly200T:
Areasdevelopedasstabilizedunpavedsurfacesasneededforoperationofthe.facility
after interi* ,rrlo*rtion also furhfi' ": "finallv stabilized"' The term "stabilized
unpaved surfaces" includes dirtiiad'surfacis and rhe portions of the well pad surfaces
that cannot be revegelated du.e to operLtional necess-ity, but 4o:t 4 include slopes'
ditches ond other areas where revegelation is necessary' stabilized unpaved surfaces
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must be prepared in such a woy as to minimize erosion, such as preventing rill erosion onpad surfaces or roads.
Another special condition 91is1s for pad sites within crop lands. According to the cDpHEStormwater Fact Sheet dated July 2O0i:
wen portions of an oil and gas site are restored to crop land in accordance withthe coGCC rures, and returned to.rhe contror of thi farm", Jbrh;;;; interimreclamation, permit coveroge is no ronger r"qurridyor"those oiror, ,ni i, is notnecessary for the oil and gas site to eiiher stabilize" or reassign permit coveragefor the area restored to crop land.
When this condition exists for a pad site, inspections will be discontinued and the site will beremoved from the stormwater construction permit program by submitting an Amendment NoticeForm to the GDPHE' Regulation of NEIis stormwJter *unug"rn.nt at the site will then fallunder colorado oil and Gas conservation commission (coGCC) rules and stormwater at thelocation will be managed with NEI's stormwoter uono[r*"nt plan for post ConstructionActiv itie s (SWMp-pCA).
8.0 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
8.1 Preventative Maintenance
Preventing stormwater from passing through pad areas where contamination may occur is a keyelement of preventative mainterunJ.. anotrrlr key element of preventative maintenance is theroutine inspection and repair of erosion and sediments control structures. Regular cleaning ofdiversion ditches and other BMPs to keep them free of debris and sediment ,iitt be practiced.Spillways and culvert systems will also be routinely cleaned and inspected. These maintenanceprocedures will help to insure that the stormwater does not leave disturbed areas via unintendedchannels.
The following preventive maintenance procedures will be implemented to reduce or eliminatepotential stormwater contamination sources that may exist on a .it",
' Storage containers, fuel tanks. and equipment used during construction activities shouldbe visually inspected routinely for obvious leaks. These inspections should be conductedby site and contractor personnel as they perform their routine duties;
' Drums will be properly labeled so an enclosed substance can be quickly identified.oSHA-approved labeling and sign systems wiil be followed for all secondary containers;
' Erosion damage to the earthen berms, outfalls, silt barriers. collection channel,containment ponds, and any erosion and sediment control will be repaired as soon aspractical;
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Areas of stained soil will be inspected in order to identify the sources of the staining'
contaminated soil will be removed and properly disposed;
Energy dissipating material, such as riprap' cobbles or gravel will be placed' or existing
materials will be utilized at the stormwater outfalls to prevent erosion damage' Barrow
ditches should be free from vegetation and debris which may cause impounding of
stormwater; and
Stormwater management structures wiil be cleared of debris and repaired when
necessary; and surface runoff controls such as curbing, culverts, and ditches will be used
to control runoff.
8.1.1 Good HousekeePine
In accordance with BMps that provide procedures to eliminate contamination, and direct, divert,
and contain stormwater, Noble has implemented a number of housekeeping practices' These
practices will help prevent soil sedimerrt, i.urf,, and toxic or hazardous substances from entering
navigable waters.
Housekeeping practices include regular cleaning, organization and maintenance of pad
equipment and erosion and sediment control struc-tures throughout the project' Areas where
chemicals are stored and used at the project are stored in weather-proof buildings or containers
and/or contain secondary containment io prevent stormwater contact or runoff' These areas
include producing pads that typically consist of wellheads, separator units, dehydration units' and
3OO-barrel capacity aboveground stock tanks'
The following items will be addressed in order to maintain a clean and orderly pad during the
J"r"l op-"nt,-production, and abandonment phases of work :
. InsPect Pad areas routinelY;
. Correct deficiencies noted during inspectionsl
. Clean and maintain stormwater management structures and components;
. Routine trash collection and proper disposal;
. Familiarize employees and contractors with spill clean-up equipment and storage
locations; and
. Familiarize employees and contractors with good housekeeping procedures and pad
pollution prevention procedures'
8.1.2 Material Storase
The following good housekeeping practices will be followed at the material storage areas:
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' Storage containers will be stored away from direct traffic to prevent accidents. They willalso have proper labels; rrv'vrlr ever\
' Dumpsters and trash receptacles will be enclosed in order to prevent the dissemination ofrefuse;
. Storage areas will be kept free of refuse;
' chemical substances used at pads will be properly labeled and will have proper spillcontainment; and
' chemical substance containers will be clearly labeled with an MSDS kept on file.
8.1.3 Waste Removal
All waste from materials imported to the construction site will be removed for disposal/recyclingto an appropriate licensed disposavrecycling facility, including sanitary sewage facilities(typically portable)' No.wastes of imported materials shall be buried, dumped, or purposelydischarged to waters of the state. There are no other pollutant sources from areas other thanconstruction areas.
8.2 Inspections
To meet the requirements of CDPHE Stormwater General permit No. coR-0 3g5zT,inspectionand maintenance of erosion and sediment controls must occur during the construction project.Continued inspection and maintenance is required for specific structures after construction iscompleted' As of August 2008, Noble utilizes the sWIM database to report and record theresults of stormwater inspections, BMP installations, and repairs/maintenance. A complete listof active inspection locations, site maps and site specific stormwater BMps are provided in theSWIM database' Please refer to Appendix C for more information on how to access andnavigate the SWIM database.
The inspection program includes the following:
1' A trained and qualified person familiar with the swMP and stormwater controls conductsfacility inspections and enters inspection results into the SryIM darabase.
2. Inspections cover these areas:
. Evidence ofsurface erosion for disturbed areas;. Material and chemical storage areas;. Best Management practices (BMps);. Surface water diversions and downgradient areas;. New access roads and ditches; and. Locations where vehicles enter or exit the site.
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3. Inspections occur at least once every 14 calendar days and after a precipitation events or
snowmelt events that cause surface erosion.
4. Permanently stabilized areas are inspected at least once per month.
5. A physical log of inspections has been completed for all inspections prior to August 2008
and is located in Noble's Rifle, Colorado. office for a minimum of three years.
Inspections occurring after August 2008 are recorded and maintained electronically in the
SWIM database. Access to the SWIM database and directions for its navigation are
reviewed in Appendix C.
6. Inspections are not required for disturbed areas when snow cover exists over the entire
site for an extended period as lbng as melting conditions do not exist.
7. Water quality is visually assessed for all receiving streams and discharge areas during
each inspection, if present.
8. Disturbed areas and material storage areas that are exposed to precipitation are inspected
for evidence ofpollutants entering nearby drainages.
9. Check dams, wattles, and other BMPs are inspected for evidence of deterioration. under-
cutting, and build up of sediment. Sediment needs to be removed when it has built up
one-third to one-half the height of the BMP structure.
10. Roads used for vehicle access are inspected for evidence of off-site sediment transport.
I 1. The SWMP is modified, as necessary, whenever there is a change in design, construction
or operation that changes the potential for pollutant discharge to waters of the state.
12. An eiectronic inspection report summarizing the scope of the inspection, the name of the
person conducting the inspection, date of inspection, and observations relating to the
implementation is prepared and stored electronically utilizing the SWIM database.
Access to the SWIM database and directions for its navigation are reviewed in Appendix
C.
13. Actions taken to correct deficiencies associated rvith an inspection are recorded in the
SWIM database, including the date the deficienc,v was corrected, the company
responsible for the correction, and correction comments. Access to the SWIM database
and directions for its navigation are reviewed in Appendix C.
14. If no deficiencies are found during the inspection. or when all deficiencies relating to an
inspection have been corrected, the report contains a certification statement and an
eiectronic signature that the site is in compliance ll,ith the SWMP and the General Permit.
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Personnel performing facility inspections for access roads, pipeline right-of-ways, well pads or
other operational facilities will record site conditions in the SWIM database. When deficiencies
are discovered, work orders are generated and reviewgd by Noble to direct designated
subcontractors to perform maintenance or replacement of existing BMPs, or installation of
additional BMPs. Maintenance will include prompt adjustments and repairs to erosion and
sediment control structures that are found to be performing inadequately or deteriorating. Signs of
rill or gully surface erosion shall be repaired as quickly as practical. New BMP installations will
be in accordance with this SWMP and the BMP manual Best Management Practices for
Stormwater Managemerzl, considered part of this SWMP.
8.2.1 14-dav Inspection/Active Construction Stase
During the construction stage, the inspection frequency forNoble sites is at least every 14 days
and after any precipitation or snowmelt event that causes surface erosion.
The pad perimeter, disturbed areas, and any stored materials that are exposed to precipitation will
be inspected for evidence of, or the potential for pollutants to enter the drainage system. Erosion
and sediment control systems that are identified on the electronic site-specific SWMP Inspection
Report (in the SWIM database) will be inspected to ensure that they are in good condition and
operating properly (see Appendix C for SWIM access and navigation instructions).
8.2.2 Monthly Inspection/Completed Staee
For sites or portions of sites that meet the following criteria, but final stabilization has not been
achieved due to a vegetative cover that has not become established, Noble will make a thorough
inspection of their stormwater management system at least once every month, and post-storm
event inspections are not required. This reduced inspection schedule is only allowed if:
i) all construction activities that will result in surface ground disturbance are completed (Note:
only construction activities that result in a disturbance of the ground surface must be completed.
Construction activities that can be conducted without disturbance of the ground surface, such as
certain well completion activities, would not prohibit a site fiom otherwise);
ii) all activities required for final stabilization, in accordance with the SWMP, have been
completed, with the exception of the application of seed that has not occurred due to seasonal
conditions or the necessity for additional seed application to augment previous efforts; and
iii) the SWMP has been amended to indicate those areas that will be inspected in accordance
with the reduced schedule allowed for in this paragraph.
8.2.3 Monthlv InspectionAnterim Stabilization Staee
For sites that meet the conditions of Section 8.2.2 and the slopes of the site have been seeded for
revegetation, the site is considered to be in the interim stabilization stage and is also eligible for
the same reduced inspection schedule as for sites in the completed stage.
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8.2.4 Final Stabilization Staee
When a pad site has reached final stabilization, it will be removed from the CDPHE stormwater
permit by submitting an Amendment Notice Form to the CDPHE. Regulation of NEI's
stormwater management at the site will then fall under Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission (COGCC) rules and stormwater at the location will be managed with NEI's
S tormw ate r Mana ge ment P I an for P o s t C o ns truc t io n Ac t iv i t i e s (SWMP -PCA).
8.2.5 Winter Conditions
Inspections will not be required at pads, access roads and pipeline right-of-ways where snow
cover exists over the entire site for an extended period, as long as melting conditions and
construction activities do not exist at the site. Sites are generally assumed in compliance if
BMPs are not visible due to snow cover, unless previous repairs or maintenance issues are still
outstanding. Snow covered sites without open repairs are recorded as ''ln Compliance" on the
associated stormwater inspection reports maintained in the SWIM database (see Appendix C for
SWIM access and navigation instructions). The beginning snow cover dates, dates of
construction activity and dates when melting conditions began are recorded for each site on the
inspection reports where the snow cover inspection exclusion is utilized.
8.2.6 Precinitation Event Inspections
Active site inspections of sites in the Construction stage u,ill be conducted within 24 hours after
a precipitation or snowmelt event that causes surface erosion. If no construction activities will
occur at a pad site following a storm event, post-storrn event inspections will be conducted prior
to re-commencing construction activities, but no later than 72 hours following the storm event.
Surface erosion generally occurs when precipitation or snowmelt results in surface water flow.
If the precipitation infiltrates, then no inspection is required. In order to determine if surface
erosion or surface water flow resulted lrom a precipitation or snowmelt event, pumpers and other
field personnel are consulted immediately following a precipitation event as to the field
conditions in each of the areas (Rulison, South Grand Valley and Rulison). If field personnel
observe new erosion or BMPs that need maintenance following a precipitation event, post-
precipitation stormwater inspections are initiated immediately.
9.0 EMPLOYEE TRAINING
Noble will inform and train employees who are involved with SWMP activities, including
stormwater inspectors, stormwater administrator(s), BMP contractors, construction foreman and
BMP designers. Training will be conducted on an as-needed basis and will cover information
and procedures contained in the SWMP as described below. A Training Log can be found in
Appendix E recording the training dates and attendees.
The following topics are presented and discussed during SWMP training:
. Introduction to CDPS Stormwater Permit:
. Stormwaterregulations;
. Purpose of stormwater permit:
. Requirements of stormwater permit:
34
Components of the SWMP;
Identification of potential pollutant sources;
BMPs and proper construction;
Preventative maintenance;
Good housekeeping;
Inspections and maintenance; and
Record keeping (SWIM database purpose and navigation).
1().O RECORD KEEPING
The following record keeping procedures are implemented in order to provide accurate and
complete documentation of events associated with the stormwater management program'
Rouiine inspections will include the l4-day, monthly, and post precipitation event inspections'
Stormwater related inspection reports, site maps, and site narratives are maintained electronically
in the SWIM database after August 2008 (see Appendix C for SWIM access and navigation
instructions). Prior to this date, inspection reports and site maps are maintained in hard copy
form. All stormwater reiated records will maintained by Noble for a minimum of three years.
Site-specific records will be kept a minimum of three years from final stabilization.
11.0 SWMP REVIEW/CHANGES
Noble will amend the SWMP whenever there is a significant change in design, construction,
operation, or maintenance which has a significant effect on the potential for the discharge of
pollrt rtr to water of the state, or if the SWMP proves to be ineffective in achieving the general
tbjectives of controlling pollutants in stormwater discharges associated with pad activities' The
SWMP is considered a "living document".
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Garfield CounQ
BUILDING & PLANNING DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Board of County Commissioners
Glenn Hartmann, Senior Planner
January 14,2013
Noble Energy lnc. - Rulison Compressor Station
Extension Request - Olsson & Associates
The Building and Planning Department has received an extension request for the
Noble Energy lnc., Rulison Compressor Station located on property owned by
Joan L. Savage, approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Rulison. The request was
submitted by Olsson and Associates an authorized representative of Noble
Energy lnc. in regard to this application. A copy of the email request is attached.
The Limited lmpact Review approval was granted by Resolution No.2011-68
(see attached). The request for extension was submitted in a timely fashion prior
to the expiration of the approvals. Additional review of the effective date of the
resolution resulted in the delay in submitting this request formally to the Board.
Staff supports a motion by the Board directing Staff to prepare a Resolution of
Approvalfor the Extension Request for a period of one year.
108 Eighth Street, Suite 401 'Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-8212' Fax: (970) 384-3470
ffioLssoN
ASSOCI,ATES
Glenn Hartmann, Senior planner
Garfield County Building and planning Department
108 8'Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO. 81601
Re: LIPA-6835 - Noble Energy lnc. Rulison compressor station LIR
Dear Mr. Hartmann,
Olsson Associates, on behave of Noble Energy lnc., requests a one year extension of LlpA-6835 - Noble Energy lnc. Rulison Compressor Station LlR. This request is being madepursuant to Section 4-101.1. of the Garfietd County Unified Land Use Resolutioni. This timeperiod will allow for the completion of the Conditions of Approval for this application.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
WW
Jeff Hofman
826 21% Road
Grand Junction, CO 8'l 505
TEL 970.263.7800
FAJ( 970.263.7456 www.olssonassociates.com
Glenn Hartmann
From:
Sent:
To:
Gc:
Subiect:
Lorne,
Kevin Whelan IKevin'Whelan@Crfr' us]
Friday, JulY 05, 2013 2'07 PM
Lorne Prescott
Oirin tttoon; Rob Willits; Glenn Hartmann
nE, R"tponse to Agency Comments lrom
il:;?t for the update and information ' I have reviewed th1-el1;tronic
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r n:-,^- ri-^ D6c.t tA
ment that you
to mY
(Burning Mountains Fire Protection
Please reflect this on all new future
Please use my new e-mail address which
District)andourorganizationisnowcalledColoradoRiverFireRescue.
correspondence ,documents or as requested below'
2.lnadditiontoournamechangealloure-mailaddresseshavechanged.
is : kevin.whelan@crfr'us
*y*#ffirdous Materiars Decraration lof*:l-1i1;:"^:i:*.".-,':"::::#11.",::J:fi;JHpremise
does exceed the amounts risted, business information and names and signatures that are on the bottom of the
page'
4.Page4,HazardousMaterialInventoryApplication,needssignatures,dateandpropertyownersinformation
comPleted
5. on the Hazardous Materiar rnventory Reporting chart,.the first chemicar stored is 2X 4o0BBL of produced water'
onyourresponsetomyoriginalreview,3b,itstatesthecompressorstationstoreproducedwater'Please
clarify.
changethenameofthefiredepartmentundersection5.4toColoradoRiver
Fire Rescue.
a.Thephonenumberlistedisourofficenumber.lnanemergency,thenumbersneedtobegllor(970)
625-8095' Please change'
eDepartme"l]l'lll:]1"}areaseparateentitysopleasechangethenameto:
Colorado River Fire Rescue- 911 or (970)625-8095'
oil Soill Contingencv Plan: no comments'
Flowline Maintenance Program: no comments'
no comments.
8 ."*I"fr],:J::H.!i::1?J: J,.:,'jil::fi,:':ff,Ti|["il,,""d, reviewed, and inspected bv the fire district
b.Plansindicatingfireapparatusaccessincludingturn-a-roundsneedtobesubmittedandreviewed.
c.Planreview,inspections,andtestingofallfireprotection"quip."ntbythefiredistrictwouldneedto
take Place'
Comments #2: see items 3, 4, & 5 above'
Comment# 3
a. The fire code addresses,,Rerease of hazardous materiars" in section z7o3.3.section 2703'3'L even talks
about fire code offic.ial notification on unauthorized releases' More information is needed'
b. See item 5 above
9.
10.
11. Comment # S-With the changes in our organization, please have your Safety manager contact me directly about
scheduling the site visit for our response crews and I will help coordinate that.
12. Comment #8- See item l above
All other comments from the fire district's gl27 /1.1, e-mail have been adequately addressed.
I left you a message today so we could go over this list for further clarification. As stated in my message, I will be out of
the office until the week of the 15th but you are welcome to call me before then if necessary.
Kevin C. Whelan
Fire Marshal
Colorado River Fire Rescue
1850 Railroad Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
kevin.whela n@crfr.us
Office- 970-625-7243 ext 32
Fax- 970-625-2963
Cell-970-618-7388
" We are dedicated to protecting life, home, and
highest priority."
property through leadership, education and partnerships. safety is our
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2Ot32:17 PM
me know if it resolves the questions
From : Lorne Prescott [mai lto : I prescott@olssonassociates.com]
To: kewhela n@ rifl efi redept.org
Subject: RE: Response to Agency Comments from RPD
Kevin,
Here is the electronic version of the COA response document. Please review and let
and issues you had regarding the Noble Compressor application'
Please call me if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Lorne
Lorne C. Prescott I Senior Scientist
Olsson Associates
760 Horizon Drive, Suite 102 | Grand Junction, CO 81506 |
lprescott@oaconsultin g.com
1EL97o.263.7800 | DIRECT: 970.263.6014 I FAX 97O.263.74s6
- .,.:' of,{Ffl!{r UI : ffi
Please note our new address:
760 Horizon Drive, Suite 102, Grand Junction, CO 81506
1.,t etease consrder the environment before printing this e-mail
Glenn Hartmann
From:
Sent:
To:
Gc:
Subiect:
Lorne Prescott Ilprescott@olssonassociates com]
Friday, JulY 19, 2013 11:23 AM
Glenn Hartmann
Jeff Hofman, mbonkiewicz@nobleenergylnc' com
RE: Noble -Rulison compressor station
Glen,
This is the last piece of info required to accommodate the coAs for the Rulison compressor permit (whew!)' Do you
haveanideaofwhenwecangetthefinalpermitapprovaldocuments?
Thanks
Lorne C. Prescott I Senior Scientist
Olsson Associates
760 Horizon Drive, Suite 102 | Grand Junction' CO 81506 |
lprescott@oaconsu ltin g. co m
ffi 9?0261?8001 olnrtr, 970.263'6014 | FAx e7o'263'7456
ffioh,{$Hf{v Effi3ril
Please note our new address:
760 Horizon Drive, Suite 102, Grand Junction, CO 81506
Aril
From: Kevin Whelan [mailto:Kevin'Whelan@Crfr'us]
Sent: FridaY, JulY 19, 2013 11:12 AM
To: ghartmann@garfield-county'eom .,.....
Cc: GrneTrescott; Orrin Moon; Rob Willits
Subject: Noble -Rulison compressor station
Glen,
r have had an opportunity to review the materiars provided me by Nobre Energy (Nobre) for the Rurison compressor
station specific to coA #12, LlpA-6gg3 and my questions/concerns have been accommodated' During my dialogue with
Nobre and their consurtant (orsson Rssociates) it was acknowredged that the rand use permit was for an older'
previouslY constructed Project'
The following is agreed upon to take place to bring this project to conclusion and approval:
r-) All future correspondence, evacuation plans, and SPCC documents will reflect the correct names and contact
information for the fire district'
2l Haz Mat Declaration:
a. page 2, Hazardous Materials Declaration Form, needs to have box check on the statement that the
premise does exceed the amounts listed, business information and names and signatures that are on
the bottom of the Page.
b. page 4 ,Hazardous Material lnventory Application, needs signatures ,date and property owners
information comPleted
c. On the Hazardous Material lnventory Reporting Chart, the first chemical stored is 2X 400BBL of
produced water. On your response to my original review, 3b, it states the compressor station store
Produced water. Please clarifY.
These items will be resubmitted to the fire district
3) lf all applicable IFC standards will be met then:
a. Water supply for fire protection will need to be submitted, reviewed, and inspected by the fire district'
b. plans indicating fire apparatus access including turn-a-rounds need to be submitted and reviewed'
c. plan review, inspections, and testing of all fire protection equipment by the fire district would need to
take Place.
since this compressor station is already built and functional, submittals, review and inspection of these items is
too late. The fire district can evaluate these for Noble or olsson to confirm compliance upon request. All future
submittals will be required to meet these standards as applicable.
4l The fire code addresses "Release of hazardous materials" in section 2703.3' Section 2703.3.1even talks about
fire code official notification on unauthorized releases. More information is needed. Future and revised
emergency response plans by Noble or olsson will reflect involvement and notification of local fire district's per
the IFC requirements.
5) Comment # s-With the changes in our organization, please have your Safety manager contact me directly about
scheduling the site visit for our response crews and I will help coordinate that. scheduling a site tour with all
three fire district shifts will take place as soon as possible so emergency responders will be familiar with this
facilitY.
All other comments from the fire district's original plan review (gl27l1,Le-mail) and the fire district's July 5, 2013 review
have been adequatelY addressed.
Kevin C. Whelan
Fire Marshal
Colorado River Fire Rescue
1850 Railroad Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
kevin.whelan@crfr.us
Office- 970-625-1243 ext 32
Fax- 970-625-2963
Cell-970-618-7388
,, we are dedicated to protecting life, home, and property through leadership, education and partnerships' safety is our
highest prioritY."
Glenn Hartmann
From:
Sent:
To:
Gc:
Subiect:
Attachments:
Lorne Prescott [lprescott@olssonassociates'com];il;;;Jiil, iulv z+' zotl to'gz nvr
Kevin.Whelan@Crfr'us
Glenn Hartmannffii; nuii.on compressor Haz-Mat form
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lffiE ii;iiil iizd'oouJ naaterials rorm' pdr
Kevin, .^- +!.^ errlicnn comoressor,
Here is the final signed Haz-Mat document for the Rulison Comp
Please let me know if you need anything else'
Thanks,
Lorne
Lorne C. Prescott I Senior Scientist
TlTi:ff;noB?ff suite 102 lGrand Junction' co 81506 I
ffi s7o.263.6ot4 lFAx s7o'z'3,4s0
&oh,tfP,f,r El=E
Please note our new address:
760 Horizon Drive, Suite 102, Grand Junction, Co 81506
gfi elease constder the environment before printing this e-mail
IIAZARDOUS MATERIALS-OTCIARATION PACKET
Rifle Fire Protection District
..ThemissionofttreRifleFireProtectionDistrictistoenhancehealth
and safety, and to protect the life, rrome and property of the people we
serve'oo
RIFLE
COLORADO
1850 Railroad Ave'
Rifle, CO 81650
rvrvrv,rifl efi redeP!' o r g
9?0-625-1243
Thefollowingdeclarationservesasameanstoobtainlnformationabouthazardous
materials that are "";il;';
ilptn"o #;"JlJ it't it'fo*ation collected in this
packet is reviewedto ;;;-;;J. comprian.. ilttt, the-preconstruction and plan review
ctqoe th€ intbrmatron is then retained by th. Rifl; Fire Protection District to serve as an
ii"?i,".y reference in the event of an emergency'
onpagenumbertwoofthispacketyouwilldiscoveradocumenttit]redHa:ardous
tuIaterial Dectu.cttiort- Fot-m, This one pog" i..iutoil"l thtllgt-:ompteted by a company
reoresentariv. uno uttu#.o',, ;;;; ;"i oi"o*-.rcial construction plans that contarn or
i'Hil;';;;;iuito tontuin hazardous nraterials'
If when compteting this declaration form it is determined that the premises "does" meet
or exceed trre exemit a;;;;;; ih; ^
,h, ;;;,;;;;;,, itnt*ia In'inro'v stcilemeil shatl
also be completed #;;;ffi to.a"h.s"ilito"t*t"iul construction plans' Material
Safety Data sheets ,ir.rii. pr""iaea wittr the subrnittal to the Rifle Fire'
fufle Fire Protection District
06/2009
A haardous matenal plan rETlc\v sllall De rtstlurrsrt rtrr!rr
--.-rlt. moptr or crceeds the follorving e!1glllts r:Igl!bv rie 100\) lnicnratiorral Firc
.\mountfrp* of ltot..i,'t
Trp. oiU!-I9IB!Itt4 cubic feer
Anv lnrrrunt Eiidizing cas.s
ilcllulose Nitrete
( P\ nol-vlill)r id<Class 4 Anv Amount
Fiher I 0() cubis teet Class l
Class f
Class I
I gallon
I () gallons
55 eallons
Tffiilii6t.Tlqoi.is E gallons lnsirle
tiO gollons outside
-o*-,di.*g
solid.Class 4
Ctass l
Class l
Class I
An1 Amount
l0 pounds
100 pounds
5()0 pounds
E-onrpressed Cases
Csrosire Cascs
i-lo(-ll-l cubt( tcet
l0O cubic i'eel
3r-ean-ic Peroxides
(Liituids and Sotidsl
Class I
Class ll
Class lll
Class lV
,dnl Amouttt
Any Amount
I t) Pounds( Solid)
l-sallon (liquid)
l0 pounds (solid)
? eallonsl[qgi!]-
Conosive Liquids
Conmive Solids
jj gallons
lltll(i pounJs
Relrigerant
(per circuit)
Class Al
.\ll Odters
121) pounds
30 Poundsft",I-.-* - Flanrnrahlr
Cryogens - Oridizer
(lncluding Oxygen)
Cryogens- lnen
Cryogens - not lised above
I gallon inside,
60 gallons outside
l0 gallons inside,
50 gallons outside
6t) gallons inside'
5{) galtons outside
Auy
: fulaterials
a-"tiu. lvlaterials
(Cases' Liquids and
Solids)
.\ny Alnounr
ffiubicrter
lercept LPCI I Any AnrountTo.tic Cases
-rumn
a-ru r_huid, I il fll[:: J,l",i_
i-*r'irle S.tlids t OO pounds
-Totic
Srrlids I 00 Pounds
---nlehlyT**i"tulaterials
(Ptsticrdes & fu nrigants)
Any Amount
Any Anrount
Any Amount
5 gallons
t 0 saltons
55 gallons TnsG-smUt. Liquids &
Gases (Reactive)
Class I
Class 3
Class l
Cle<s i
lnitant Liquids
,{ny Amount
Any Antount
50 pounds
I 0o pounds
-unrtabl.
sotidt Class {
Class 3
Class 1
Class I
lnitant Sotids I (10(l pounds
-Water-Reactive-Liquid
Class l
Class l
r-lrec I
Any Amount
5 gallons
I 0 qallonsLPG- ProPane 3000 gallons
.{ny Amount
50 pounds
500 pounds
ilIilReactive-solid Clilss l
Class 2
Class I
N,lsgne;iunl 50 cubic feet
Hazardous Material Declaration Form
pranrevi*vshauberequired]tllrr:],il,",-J.:l,r'#,fl"'#ll;-,il?1'J:[HI"*
ffispremiseDqES|oT:T"*::";}".::1':T,:li::.5.fl11iilH,ltffi1l.."::]''"'erialplrn5l j::[:Jl:xfi ;i:iffi [H H;;;;ilJ'; each set o f construct ion prans )
rFo -4d. ^- rvrp..l ,r.o n,.',.iunt, listed above and I undetstand tlrat i
[H::il"'Til'"il';'ffill'11!'":"J,r":["ir1r.:t|::*::lxll':ll*:i:tui'##:i"u""'
,i,Si[1iX':Ji""I'f **0,',"J]Ti,iJi'f r1r,i:i*{*:::*::,*T:rl:rnven'[ory,':-':'ii,,ilr,"lu.a@
Ritle Ffe Protection District
06/3009
UL.,Cg*ine this
HAZARDOUSMATERIALINVENT0RYSTATENIENT
TheHteardouI,\IrterirllnventoryStattnrentlH*-llS)lustivesections:
The Hazardous Nlaterial Declaration Form lpage I of this 1'rackel)
iil; ii;;;rJr"s iVtateriallnveutory Applicrrtion (page{ of this pu"kttl--,--
-
The Huzardous Ntaterirt i;r;;;;;1, Rcporting chai ,.make as milny copies as ueededl
Thr: tltzardous Mlterial Inventor-r Exterior Siteflan
t'tre ttazarOous )llterirl Inventorl' Interior Sitc Plan
I.
l.
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{[ter Hourt Emtrgen{} Contr'r'i iPrri :) ' -' : :
PleaseprovitleIwo.m.rgerIineantldrehazartiousmntcrlals
located on the Premises.
i;;i;-t maierials serve as a liaison to the fire deparrment'
The on-site Responsible olticial rvith decision rnaking authority tbr tlre company shall sign the
Application.
grooprtv Orvner (Plrt 5). : : ; :
lf the terrant does not orvn rlre properry pl.as" provrd.-rl.e property owtrers (or the propeny ownErs
representati ve) contact iniormailon'
The tnventory Reporting chart clocurnenus the information required in ortlet to cleterrnine compliance to
rhe 20Ug International fir. ioa". Feel free to make as mally coties olthis chart as needed'
Every hazardous matefial that tneels or exceeds the amounts indicatedon rhe Declaratiotr Form (page 1)
J.ll'b" inclucted on rhe lnventory Reponing Chan'
The Exterior Site Plan shatl illusrrate rlre basic layotrt anrl orientation "|]11:]l].0,,*(s],
a North al.rotv'
cross slreets. acc€ss gflres, .iiu "..u*. roads, location ofthe fire rlepartmenr sprinkler connection and the
locationofanyhazarrlou.,*t",.iul*locatedonthesite(exteriorofthestrltctures).
The lnterior site Plen shatl iilurtrate the bnsic laYout of rhe s(ucture' a Nortlr arrort' interior walls' access
doors. material safety data sheets anr'l the location o[hazardotrs materials'
futle Fire Protection Distrist
06/?009
PurPoses onlY
i ine the Plan revierv Proccss
please document hazardous materials that are inclooru oo a separale inventory chart from those tlrat are
stored outdoors.
HAZARDoUSMATERIALINVENT0RYAPPLICATI0N
Rifle Fire Protection District
06/2009
B*6*sNom., N6-b[ EnergY, Inc'
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fetJptrone Number:
Fagcr Number: N/l
tet.ptrone Number:
Filer irunruen xl,r
i'fri. ona *t"ct io lhe besl of my knowledge'
HAZARDOUS I}TATERTAL IN!'ENTORY REPORTING CHART
Business ]lamc: .Noble Enersv Inc.
Pagc:_!_ot-!-
Ritle Fire Protection District
06r2009
1\IA,\I}IU}I A}IOUNTS
Hazardous Material lnventory Exterior Site plan
Rullis on Compresso r Statio n
Spruce Creek Road (CR# 329)
Noble Energg Location
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Scondary Slaal
PLC BId
MSDS'S &
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Riltr, Colorado 81650
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Seruices, Inc.
Glenn Hartmann
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Kevin Whelan IKevin.Whelan@Crfr. us]
Thursday, July 25, 201311:21 AM
Glenn Hartmann
FW: Noble -Rulison compressor station
From: Kevin Whelan
Sent: Monday, JulY 22,201311:52 AM
To: Kevin Whelan
I SuUject: RE: Noble -Rulison compressor station
II Glen,
| ,nrnks for the phone call today. As we spoke, the fire district is good to go with giving Noble their permit. Lorne and
I ruoUte will be following up on the loose ends from my below e-mail.
I
I
't
there are any questions , please let me know!
II revin C. Whelan
Lir" Marshal
I aotorado River Fire Rescue
I rsso Railroad Ave
I *irt". co 816s0
I kevin.whelan@crfr.us
I Om. e- 970-625-1.243 ext32
I tr*- s7}-625-2g63
I c"tt-970-618-7388
I
II ,, We are dedicated to protecting life, home, and property through leadership, education and partnerships' Safety is our
I niefrest priority."
L.o,n: Kevin whelan
I S.nt: Friday, JulY 19, 2013 11:12 AM
I to: 'ghartmann@garfield-county.com'
I Cc= 'Lorne Prescott'; Orrin Moon; Rob Willits
I SuUiect: Noble -Rulison compressor station
I
I cten.
II I have had an opportunity to review the materials provided me by Noble Energy (Noble) for the Rulison compressor
I staiion specific to coA #12, LlpA-6893 and my questions/concerns have been accommodated. During my dialogue with
I Noble and their consultant (olsson Associates) it was acknowledged that the land use permit was for an older,
I previously constructed project.
I The following is agreed upon to take place to bring this project to conclusion and approval:
I 1) All future correspondence, evacuation plans, and SPCC documents will reflect the correct names and contact
I information for the fire district.
I 2l Haz Mat Declaration:
\
a. Page 2, Hazardous Materials Declaration Form, needs to have box check on the statement that the
premise does exceed the amounts listed, business information and names and signatures that are on
the bottom ofthe page.
b. Page 4 ,Hazardous Material lnventory Application, needs signatures ,date and property owners
information completed
c. On the Hazardous Material lnventory Reporting Chart, the first chemical stored is 2X 400BBL of
produced water. On your response to my original review, 3b, it states the compressor station store
produced water. Please clarify.
These items will be resubmitted to the fire district
lf all applicable IFC standards will be met then:
a. Water supply for fire protection will need to be submitted, reviewed, and inspected by the fire district.
b. Plans indicating fire apparatus access including turn-a-rounds need to be submitted and reviewed.
c. Plan review, inspections, and testing of all fire protection equipment by the fire district would need to
take place.
Since this compressor station is already built and functional, submittals, review and inspection of these items is
too late. The fire district can evaluate these for Noble or Olsson to confirm compliance upon request. All future
submittals will be required to meet these standards as applicable.
The fire code addresses "Release of hazardous materials" in section 2703.3. Section 2703.3.1' even talks about
fire code official notification on unauthorized releases. More information is needed. Future and revised
emergency response plans by Noble or Olsson will reflect involvement and notification of local fire district's per
the lFc requirements.
5) Comment # s-With the changes in our organization, please have your Safety manager contact me directly about
scheduling the site visit for our response crews and I will help coordinate that. Scheduling a site tour with all
three fire district shifts will take place as soon as possible so emergency responders will be familiar with this
facility.
All other comments from the fire district's original plan review (912711,1, e-mail) and the fire district's July 5, 2013 review
have been adequately addressed.
Kevin C. Whelan
Fire Marshal
Colorado River Fire Rescue
1850 Railroad Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
kevin.whelan @crfr.us
Office- 970-625-7243 ext 32
Fax- 970-625-2963
Cell-970-618-7388
" We are dedicated to protecting life, home, and property through leadership, education and partnerships. Safety is our
highest priority."
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