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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.01 Article 7 Division 2 General Resource Protection StandardsBJU N23-496 Central Delivery Point Article 7 - Division 2. General Resource Protection Standards General Resource Protection Standards Narrative Administrative Review Caerus Piceance LLC Garfield County, Colorado 1 | Page 1001 17th Street, Suite 1600 2022 Denver, CO 80202 1) Introduction The following narrative addresses the requirements for the General Resource Protection Standards under Article 7, Division 2 of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC). 2) Section 7-201. AGRICULTURAL LANDS. A. No Adverse Affect to Agricultural Operations, Domestic Animal Controls, Fences, Roads, and Irrigation Ditches. B. Domestic Animal Controls. C. Fences. D. Roads. E. Ditches. The proposed site is located within the Plateau of the Resource Lands (RLP) zone district and will not cause an adverse impact to agricultural operations. The nearest parcel boundary is 5,369 from the proposed site. Irrigation ditches are not located within the perimeter or adjacent to the proposed site location. The proposed site with not interfere with any ditch rights-of-way. Caerus obtained a grading permit from Garfield County and completed grading activities during the 3rd quarter of 2021. Grading activities were completed for site preparation prior to the submittal of the Land Use Change application due to wildlife timing stipulations set forth by CPW, COGCC, and the BLM. The access road and all activities which occur at the CDP will adhere to COGCC’s Fugitive Dust regulations. Caerus implements fugitive dust controls throughout their operation areas. Employees are trained to identify conditions and operate to minimize fugitive dust emissions. In order to prevent fugitive dust Caerus has incorporated several practices. Appropriate speed limits have been designated for vehicles on unpaved roadways. Restriction of land disturbance construction activity during high-wind days are also enforced. Field employees will notify operations if dust is observed. Water trucks are utilized to wet roadways, as needed, when natural moisture is insufficient to prevent airborne dust. Water trucks apply magnesium chloride or fresh water to roadways depending on location. Caerus’s access roads within the transportation route are treated with fresh water and/or magnesium chloride to reduce dust emissions. 3) Section 7-202. WILDLIFE HABITAT AREAS. WestWater conducted raptor surveys on May 15, 2021, within a 0.25 miles buffer of the project area. No raptor nests were observed in the area. The project footprint falls within a Greater Sage-grouse (GrSG) priority habitat management area on the edge of general BJU N23-496 Central Delivery Point Article 7 - Division 2. General Resource Protection Standards General Resource Protection Standards Narrative Administrative Review Caerus Piceance LLC Garfield County, Colorado 2 | Page 1001 17th Street, Suite 1600 2022 Denver, CO 80202 habitat management area no use by Greater Sage-grouse was documented in the project area during surveys. WestWater recommended that Caerus adhere to the Best Management Practices (BMPs) outlined in their Wildlife Mitigation Plan for the North Parachute Ranch for sage-grouse. The subject parcel is managed by the CPW approved North Parachute Ranch Wildlife Mitigation Plan. The proposed site location is within a CPW-mapped Greater Sage-grouse (GrSG) priority habitat management area on the edge of general habitat management area. In addition to adhering to wildlife BMPs, Caerus has agreed to wildlife timeframe stipulations for construction set forth by the CPW, COGCC, and BLM to mitigate impacts. Caerus will adhere to the following BMPs: Best Management Practices for Greater Sage Grouse: • Caerus will complete pad construction, drilling and completion prep construction, and interim/final reclamation activities between July 15 and December 15, avoiding the greater sage grouse wintering, breeding, and nesting periods of ecember 15 to July 15. • Caerus has agreed to avoid development along the top of Barnes Ridge, an important resource for the greater sage grouse population. • Caerus will continue to provide access to CPW research personnel for ongoing greater sage grouse population research on the North Parachute Ranch (NPR) and other operator-owned property. • Caerus has completed 218 acres of brush mitigation approved by CPW and BLM for compensatory mitigation for direct and indirect impacts for six well pads and the N23 496 CDP. • Caerus utilizes 3-Phase gathering from wells to reduce truck traffic and to reduce footprint of well pads and allow more area to be interim reclaimed. •Remote monitoring and control to reduce truck traffic and reduce spills. •Raptor perch deterrents will be installed on cross arms of power poles and other documented raptor perches, such as radio towers, where birds are noted perching. Monitor all structures exceeding six feet in height within occupied GrSG habitat for the presence of perching raptors or ravens. Perch deterrents need not be installed if they pose a safety issue (e.g., on the handrails of a tank battery). Caerus completed grading of the pad prior to December 15, 2021, to avoid the greater sage grouse wintering, breeding, and nesting periods of December 15 to July 15. The location of the proposed CDP is not located on top of the Barnes Ridge. The subject parcel is located within the North Parachute Ranch. Caerus is committed to engaging with CPW with concerns to the greater sage grouse. The project is located outside of mule deer sensitive winter range, but the project is located within a CPW mapped elk production area. The proposed CDP is located on a parcel that is managed by the CPW approved North Parachute Ranch Wildlife Mitigation Plan. BJU N23-496 Central Delivery Point Article 7 - Division 2. General Resource Protection Standards General Resource Protection Standards Narrative Administrative Review Caerus Piceance LLC Garfield County, Colorado 3 | Page 1001 17th Street, Suite 1600 2022 Denver, CO 80202 WestWater recommended that Caerus adhere to the Best Management Practices (BMPs) outlined in their Wildlife Mitigation Plan for the North Parachute Ranch for construction activities occurring within big game elk production areas. Caerus will adhere to the following BMPs: Best Management Practices for Elk: • Caerus will place multiple gathering lines into a single trench to minimize disturbance and construction; and will install escape trench ramps to allow wildlife or livestock to exit the trench. • Caerus will continue to provide access to CPW research personnel for ongoing mule deer and predator research on the North Parachute Ranch and other operator-owned property. • Caerus utilizes 3-Phase gathering from wells to reduce truck traffic and to reduce footprint of well pads and allow more area to be interim reclaimed. •Remote monitoring and control to reduce truck traffic and reduce spills. Caerus completed grading activities prior to December 15, 2021, to adhere to the timing stipulations as stated in the Elk. Pipelines associated with the proposed CDP were installed in a single trench to minimize disturbance. The proposed CDP does not conflict with the BMP requiring Caerus to maintain open space (no permanent surface structures) on 20 acres of the Parachute Creek property. Caerus is committed to engaging with CPW with concerns to elk within the North Parachute Ranch operations area. 4) Section 7-203. PROTECTION OF WATERBODIES. A. Minimum Setback. 1. A setback of 35 feet measured horizontally from the Typical and Ordinary High Water Mark (TOHWM) on each side of a Waterbody is required. 2. In the case of entrenched or incised streams, where the vertical distance from the bank exceeds 25 feet, all activities, except for those referenced in section 7-203.A.3, will adhere to a setback of 2.5 times the distance between the TOHWMs or 35 feet, whichever is less. 3. A minimum setback of 100 feet measured horizontally from the TOHWM shall be required for any storage of hazardous materials and sand and salt for use on roads. The proposed site is located more than 35 feet from any waterbody. There are no streams, areas subject to flooding, high ground water areas, and lakes within the perimeter of the site. No intermittent or perennial streams exists within 1,000 feet radius of the site perimeter. The only downgradient surface water feature within 1,000 foot radius of the project area is a drainage (ephemeral stream) 900 feet to the east. Stormwater and drainage control features were installed at the N23 CDP to mitigated potential surface run-off. The Surface Hydrology Figure is located in the Grading and Drainage Plan tab. B. Structures Permitted In Setback. BJU N23-496 Central Delivery Point Article 7 - Division 2. General Resource Protection Standards General Resource Protection Standards Narrative Administrative Review Caerus Piceance LLC Garfield County, Colorado 4 | Page 1001 17th Street, Suite 1600 2022 Denver, CO 80202 Irrigation and water diversion facilities, flood control structures, culverts, bridges, pipelines, and other reasonable and necessary structures requiring some disturbance within the 35 foot setback may be permitted. No features will be installed within the 35 foot setback. No intermittent or perennial streams exists within 1,000 feet radius of the site perimeter. The Surface Hydrology Figure is located in the Grading and Drainage Plan tab. C. Structures and Activity Prohibited in Setback. Unless otherwise permitted or approved, the following activities and development shall be prohibited in the 35 foot setback: 1. Removal of any existing native vegetation or conducting any activity which will cause any loss of riparian area unless it involves the approved removal of noxious weeds, nonnative species, or dead or diseased trees. 2. Disturbance of existing natural surface drainage characteristics, sedimentation patterns, flow patterns, or flood retention characteristics by any means, including without limitation grading and alteration of existing topography. Measures taken to restore existing topography to improve drainage, flow patterns, and flood control must be approved. No vegetation will be removed from the 35 foot setback or outside the perimeter of the site. No riparian areas will be impacted by the grading of the proposed site. The site will not impact or disturb existing natural surface drainage characteristics, sedimentation patterns, flow patterns, or flood retention characteristics. D. Compliance with State and Federal Laws. Any development impacting a Waterbody shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including, but not limited to, CDPHE water quality control division regulations The proposed site will not be located within a water body setback and will not impact any water body. The Surface Hydrology Figure is located in the Grading and Drainage Plan tab. 5) Section 7-204. DRAINAGE AND EROSION. A. Erosion and Sedimentation. Excluding Grading activities for agricultural purposes, development disturbing 1 acre or more is subject to the CDPHE National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit, unless otherwise exempted by CDPHE. Caerus obtained a grading permit from Garfield County and completed grading activities during the 3rd quarter of 2021. Grading activities were completed for site preparation prior to the submittal of the Land Use Change application due to wildlife timing stipulations set forth by CPW, COGCC, and the BLM. An As-Graded plat, displaying current site conditions, is provided in the Grading and Drainage tab. BJU N23-496 Central Delivery Point Article 7 - Division 2. General Resource Protection Standards General Resource Protection Standards Narrative Administrative Review Caerus Piceance LLC Garfield County, Colorado 5 | Page 1001 17th Street, Suite 1600 2022 Denver, CO 80202 Caerus will adhere to Caerus’s Oil and Gas Master Stormwater Management Plan: North Parachute Ranch (SWMP), detailing stormwater BMPs, controls, and inspections. Due to the size of Caerus’s SWMP, the plan was not provided in the Administrative Review application; however, Caerus will provide any information or part of the plan to Garfield County upon request. The approved Stormwater Permit (Certification Number: COR400646) issued by CDPHE, is located in the Grading and Drainage Plan tab. B. DrainageThe sites have been designed to adhere to the Drainage Standards stated in Section 7-204 B of the Garfield County LUDC and COGCC stormwater requirements. Uintah Engineering and Land Surveying, LLC designed the N23 CDP site with erosion control features, proper drainage and stormwater controls. The N23 CDP Site Plan and Stormwater BMP Figure (Grading and Drainage Plan tab) details erosion control and stormwater control features. C. Stormwater Run-OffThe proposed N23 CDP is not located within 100 feet of any water body. The development of the proposed site will not create 10,000 square feet of impervious surface area. The N23 CDP will adhere to the site-specific Stormwater BMPs and the Caerus SWMP. The approved Stormwater Permit (Certification Number: COR400646) issued by CDPHE, is located in the Grading and Drainage Plan tab. 6) Section 7-205. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. A. Air Quality. Any Land Use Change shall not cause air quality to be reduced below acceptable levels established by the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division.The proposed combustors do not directly fall under an air permit. The tanks and loadouts (controlled by combustors) are permitted under a General Permit. The N23 CDP tanks and loadouts are covered by the General Permit on the day the General Permit application submittal. Caerus submitted the General Permit request to CDPHE for the N23 CDP on January 18, 2022. The CDPHE General Permit Application is provided in the Standards tab. B. Water Quality. At a minimum, all hazardous materials shall be stored and used in compliance with applicable State and Federal hazardous materials regulations.Hazardous materials will not be stored on or transported to the proposed site. BJU N23-496 Central Delivery Point Article 7 - Division 2. General Resource Protection Standards General Resource Protection Standards Narrative Administrative Review Caerus Piceance LLC Garfield County, Colorado 6 | Page 1001 17th Street, Suite 1600 2022 Denver, CO 80202 7) Section 7-206. WILDFIRE HAZARDS. The following standards apply to areas subject to wildfire hazards as identified on the County Wildfire Susceptibility Index Map as indicated in the County’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan. A. Location Restrictions. Development associated with the land use change shall not be located in any area designated as a severe wildfire Hazard Area with Slopes greater than 30% or within a fire chimney as identified by the Colorado State Forest Service.The proposed site is not located in a severe wildfire Hazard Area with Slopes greater than 30% or within a fire chimney. The Slopes Figure, depicting slopes in the vicinity of the site, is located in the Geologic and Hydrologic Hazards Report (Impact Analysis tab). B. Development Does Not Increase Potential Hazard. The proposed Land Use Change shall be developed in a manner that does not increase the potential intensity or duration of a wildfire, or adversely affect wildfire behavior or fuel composition.The proposed facility will not increase the potential intensity or duration of a wildfire. The facility will have an ESD (Emergency Shut Down) system, so in the event of an emergency, including wildfires, the facility can be shut down. Caerus will maintain weed and vegetation control to prevent wildfire from entering the site. The proposed site is located within the Grand Valley Fire Protection District. The Grand Valley Fire Protection District will inspect the facility upon completion. C. Roof Materials and Design. Roof materials shall be made of noncombustible materials or other materials as recommended by the local fire agency.Roof materials will be noncombustible material. 8) Section 7-207. NATURAL AND GEOLOGIC HAZARDS.The Geologic Hazards Assessment report, prepared by a P.G. at Entrada Consulting Group, INC., determined that there are no known Geological Hazards within or to the BJU N23-496 BJU N23-496 Central Delivery Point Article 7 - Division 2. General Resource Protection Standards General Resource Protection Standards Narrative Administrative Review Caerus Piceance LLC Garfield County, Colorado 7 | Page 1001 17th Street, Suite 1600 2022 Denver, CO 80202 Central Delivery Point Site. The Geologic Hazards Assessment and site photos are located in the Impact Analysis tab. A. Utilities. Above-ground utility facilities located in Hazard Areas shall be protected by barriers or diversion techniques approved by a qualified professional engineer. The determination to locate utility facilities above ground shall be based upon the recommendation and requirements of the utility service provider and approved by the County. Public utilities will not be installed at the proposed site. Caerus will utilize electrical power source for the facility. Electricality will be private, provided by Caerus, and not require a public source/utility company. Caerus anticipates that only three power poles will need to be installed to provide service. Power will be sourced from existing generators operating at the Divide Road Water Treatment Facility through above ground utilities on Caerus’s -private property. This will reduce emissions and noise at the CDP by utilizing an existing electrical source. Caerus has requested a waiver to standard Public Utilities, Section 7-106. The proposed site will be located on an arid plateau. There are no landslides in the vicinity of the site. The N23 CDP is not located within a 100-year flood plain. The Geologic Hazards Assessment did not find any Geologic Hazards that would pose a threat to either of the proposed electric power sources. B. Development in Avalanche Hazard Areas. Development may be permitted to occur in Avalanche Hazard Areas if the development complies with the following minimum requirements and standards, as certified by a qualified professional engineer, or qualified professional geologist, and the plan approved by the County. The Site is not located in a known Avalanche Hazard Area. The proposed site will be located on an arid plateau. Avalanche risks are low since cliffs or land is nonexistent above the sites.. C. Development in Landslide Hazard Areas. Development may be permitted to occur in Landslide Hazard Areas only if the development complies with the following minimum requirements and standards, as certified by a qualified professional engineer, or qualified professional geologist, and as approved by the County. The Site is not located in a known Landslide Hazard area. However, removal of lateral support, altering drainage, or the addition of moisture can increase the risk for landslides. D. Development in Rockfall Hazard Areas. Development shall be permitted to occur in rockfall Hazard Areas only if the Applicant demonstrates that the development cannot avoid such areas and the development complies BJU N23-496 Central Delivery Point Article 7 - Division 2. General Resource Protection Standards General Resource Protection Standards Narrative Administrative Review Caerus Piceance LLC Garfield County, Colorado 8 | Page 1001 17th Street, Suite 1600 2022 Denver, CO 80202 with the following minimum requirements and standards, as certified by a qualified professional engineer, or a qualified professional geologist, and as approved by the County. The N23 CDP is not located in a known rockfall hazard area. E. Development in Alluvial Fan Hazard Area. Development shall only be permitted to occur in an alluvial fan if the Applicant demonstrates that the development cannot avoid such areas, and the development complies with the following minimum requirements and standards, as certified by a qualified professional engineer, or qualified professional geologist, and as approved by the County. The site is not located in a known Alluvial Fan Hazard area. The site is located on a topographic high within a greater plateau. F. Slope Development. Development on Slopes 20% or greater shall only be permitted to occur if the Applicant demonstrates that the development complies with the following minimum requirements and standards, as certified by a qualified professional engineer, or qualified professional geologist, and as approved by the County. The Site has been previously graded. The assessment concluded that within the site perimeter the grade is less than 20%. G. Development on Corrosive or Expansive Soils and Rock. Development in areas with corrosive or expansive soils and rock shall be designed based upon an evaluation of the development’s effect on Slope stability and shrink-swell characteristics. Development shall be permitted only if the Applicant demonstrates that the development cannot avoid such areas and the development complies with design, construction stabilization, and maintenance measures certified by a qualified professional engineer, or qualified professional geologist, and is approved by the County. A soils report from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) indicates that within the area of disturbance three soil types are present. Map Units Present within BJU N23-496 CDP Perimeter Map Unit Soil Type Percent Slope Description 38 Irigul-Starman channery loams 5 to 50 Percent Slopes Occurs on ridges and mountain sides from 7,800 to 9,000 feet. Parent material is marl and/or residuum weathered from sandstone. Not Prime Farmland BJU N23-496 Central Delivery Point Article 7 - Division 2. General Resource Protection Standards General Resource Protection Standards Narrative Administrative Review Caerus Piceance LLC Garfield County, Colorado 9 | Page 1001 17th Street, Suite 1600 2022 Denver, CO 80202 53 Parachute-Rhone loams 5 to 30 Percent Slopes Occurs on mountains slopes at an elevation of 7,600 to 8,600 feet. Parent material is colluvium over residuum weathered from sandstone and shale. Not Prime Farmland. 61 Rhone loam 30 to 70 Percent Slopes Occurs on ridges and mountain sides from 7,600 to 8,600 feet. Parent material is marl and/or residuum weathered from sandstone. Not Prime Farmland The Irigul-Starman channery loams (Map Unit 38) has a high corrosiveness rating for uncoated steel and a low corrosiveness rating for concrete per the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The Parachute-Rhone loams (Map Unit 53) and the Rhone loam (Map Unit 61) has a moderate corrosiveness rating for uncoated steel and a low corrosiveness rating for concrete per the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. According to the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, the Irigul-Starman channery loams (Map Unit 38) has a value for linear extensibility percent (LEP) of 1.5, the Parachute-Rhone loams (Map Unit 53) has a value for LEP of 2.5, and the Rhone loam (Map Unit 61) has a value for LEP of 1.5. According to the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service values of LEP less than 3.0 are considered within the “Low” shrink-swell class. H. Development in Mudflow Areas. Development shall be permitted in a mudflow area only if the Applicant demonstrates that the development cannot avoid such areas, and the development adequately employs, construction stabilization, and mitigation and maintenance measures as designed by a qualified professional engineer, or qualified professional geologist, and as approved by the County. The site is not located in a known mudflow or debris flow hazard area. I. Development Over Faults. Development shall be permitted over faults only if the Applicant demonstrates that such areas cannot be avoided and the development complies with mitigation measures based on geotechnical analysis and recommendations, as certified by a qualified professional engineer, or qualified professional geologist, and approved by the County. The Geologic Hazards Assessement (Impact Analysis tab) determined that the site is not located above any mapped faults. 9) Section 7-208. RECLAMATION. A. Applicability. These standards shall apply to any development that requires a Land Use Change Permit, including divisions of land, as well as to the following activities: BJU N23-496 Central Delivery Point Article 7 - Division 2. General Resource Protection Standards General Resource Protection Standards Narrative Administrative Review Caerus Piceance LLC Garfield County, Colorado 10 | Page 1001 17th Street, Suite 1600 2022 Denver, CO 80202 1. Installation of ISDS. Installation of a new or replacement ISDS. An ISDS will not be installed on the N23 CDP site. 2. Driveway Construction. Any driveway construction that requires a Garfield County Access Permit or a CDOT Access Permit. The site will be accessed using Caerus’s private existing network of access roads. The site is accessed by a private access road that is owned and maintained by the Applicant. At this time a driveway permit is not planned. Any driveway construction that requires a Garfield County Access Permit or a Colorado Department of Transportation Access Permit, the appropriate permit shall be obtained. 3. Preparation Area. All areas disturbed during development that do not comprise the longer-term functional areas of the site but are those areas used for the short-term preparation of the site. The is currently site to 2.34 acres for facility construction. As shown in the design plans, the site will be reduced to 1.02 once construction and interim reclamation is completed. B. Reclamation of Disturbed Areas. Areas disturbed during development shall be restored as natural-appearing landforms that blend in with adjacent undisturbed topography. When the final landform is achieved, the surface shall be stabilized by vegetation or other means to reduce further soil erosion from wind or water, provide forage and cover, prevent fugitive dust as required by State Statute, and reduce visual impacts. The expected that the lifespan of the N23 CDP is approximately 30 years. A well in the Piceance Basin may produce for up to 30 years; therefore, the proposed facility will operate the same duration as the supported wells may produce. Interim reclamation will occur at the site. Caerus projects interim reclamation to occur in 2022, after construction of the facility is complete. During initial grading activities, the site was developed to 2.34 acres. During interim reclamation, 1.34 acres will be reclaimed. After interim reclamation, the site disturbance (long-term disturbance) will be reduced to 1.02 acres. WestWater developed an integrated vegetation and noxious weed management plan for the N23-697 Pipeline. Areas surveyed included the general area surrounding the N23 CDP. The N23-697 will connect the production facilities to the proposed N23 CDP. WestWater stated it was appropriate to utilize the N23-697 Pipeline Integrated Vegetation and Noxious Weed Management Plan. The Integrated Vegetation and Noxious Weed Management Plan (provided in the Maps and Plans tab) addresses proposed reclamation practices. Reclaim areas will be vegetated with approved seed mix in order to reduce erosion and prevent fugitive dust. BJU N23-496 Central Delivery Point Article 7 - Division 2. General Resource Protection Standards General Resource Protection Standards Narrative Administrative Review Caerus Piceance LLC Garfield County, Colorado 11 | Page 1001 17th Street, Suite 1600 2022 Denver, CO 80202 1. Contouring and Revegetation. Abrupt angular transitions and linear placement on visible Slopes shall be avoided. Areas disturbed by Grading shall be contoured so they can be revegetated, and shall be planted and have vegetation established. A uniform vegetative cover shall be established with an individual plant density of at least 70% of pre-disturbance levels within 4 growing seasons. Revegetation cover shall consist of a diversity of native and/or beneficial nonnative vegetation species capable of supporting the post-disturbance land use. State or County listed noxious weeds, as well as alien annual invasive species, do not count as part of the 70% cover. To the maximum extent feasible, disturbed areas shall be revegetated to a desired plant community with composition of weed-free species and plant cover typical to that site. The final land use will be non-crop land (rangeland). In accordance with COGCC requirements, Caerus designated a vegetation reference area. Reference photographs and the topographic Reference Area Map are provided the Maps and Plans tab. Prior to grading activities, vegetation within the project area consisted of mountain shrublands. The mountain shrublands are composed primarily of Saskatoon serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) intermixed with mountain snowberry (Symphoricarpos oreophilus), Gambel oak (Quercus gambelii), and mountain big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata ssp. vaseyana). The oakbrush shrublands are dominated by Gambel oak with an understory of forbs and grasses. The N23 CDP will be restored to natural contours that blends with the surrounding topography. The site will be revegetated with approved seed mix in order to reduce erosion. All disturbed surfaces will be seeded with a seed mixture recommended by the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River Valley Field Office. Seed mixtures are determined by elevation and predominant vegetation. 2. Weed Management. A management plan with appropriate strategies shall be employed for all Garfield County listed noxious weeds, State of Colorado listed noxious weeds that are targeted for statewide eradication and any other invasive species. WestWater developed an integrated vegetation and noxious weed management plan for the N23-697 Pipeline. Areas surveyed included the general area surrounding the N23 CDP. The N23-697 will connect the production facilities to the proposed N23 CDP. WestWater stated it was appropriate to utilize the N23-697 Pipeline Integrated Vegetation and Noxious Weed Management Plan in conjunction with Caerus’s Weed Management Plan for the Piceance Basin. Both plans are provided in the Maps and Plans tab. Weed control measures will be conducted in compliance with the Colorado Noxious Weed Act, C.R.S. §35-5.5-115 and the current rules pertaining to the administration and enforcement of the Colorado Noxious Weed Act. Field personnel will monitor the site for BJU N23-496 Central Delivery Point Article 7 - Division 2. General Resource Protection Standards General Resource Protection Standards Narrative Administrative Review Caerus Piceance LLC Garfield County, Colorado 12 | Page 1001 17th Street, Suite 1600 2022 Denver, CO 80202 weeds. If weeds are present on site, the Operations Supervisor will be notified, and a certified weed sprayer will inspect the site for noxious and invasive weeds and if discovered will treat them accordingly. 3. Application of Top Soil. Top soil shall be stockpiled and placed on disturbed areas and managed for later use in reclamation. Provisions for salvaging on-site topsoil, a timetable for eliminating topsoil and/or aggregate piles and a plan that provides for soil cover if any disturbances or stockpiles will sit exposed for a period of 90 days or more shall be reviewed and accepted by the Garfield County Vegetation Manager. Grading activities were completed for site preparation prior to the submittal of the Land Use Change application due to wildlife timing stipulations set forth by CPW, COGCC, and the BLM. Topsoil is currently stockpiles and placed in two piles as depicted in the As-Built Site Plan, located in the Grading and Drainage Plan tab. The stockpile will be used during the interim reclamation phase of the site. 4. Retaining Walls. Retaining walls made of wood, stone, vegetation, or other materials that blend with the natural landscape shall be used to reduce the steepness of cut Slopes and to provide planting pockets conducive to revegetation. The standard, Reclamation: Reclamation of Disturbed Areas: Retaining Walls, Section 7-208.B.4 of the Garfield County LUDC, is not applicable to the proposed site; retaining walls are not located on the proposed site nor are proposed to be installed. 5. Slash Around Homes. To avoid insects, diseases, and wildfire hazards, all vegetative residue, branches, limbs, stumps, roots, or other such flammable lot-clearing debris shall be removed from all areas of the lot in which such materials are generated or deposited, prior to final building inspection approval. Caerus obtained a grading permit from Garfield County and completed grading activities during the 3rd quarter of 2021. Grading activities were completed for site preparation prior to the submittal of the Land Use Change application due to wildlife timing stipulations set forth by CPW, COGCC, and the BLM. Any slash which accumulated during grading activities has been removed from the site. Site photographs displaying current site conditions are located in the Impact Analysis tab. 6. Removal of Debris. Within 6 months of substantial completion of soil disturbance, all brush, stumps, and other debris shall be removed from the site. Caerus obtained a grading permit from Garfield County and completed grading activities during the 3rd quarter of 2021. Grading activities were completed for site preparation prior to the submittal of the Land Use Change application due to wildlife timing stipulations set BJU N23-496 Central Delivery Point Article 7 - Division 2. General Resource Protection Standards General Resource Protection Standards Narrative Administrative Review Caerus Piceance LLC Garfield County, Colorado 13 | Page 1001 17th Street, Suite 1600 2022 Denver, CO 80202 forth by CPW, COGCC, and the BLM. Vegetation has been cleared and removed from the site. Site photographs displaying current site conditions are located in the Impact Analysis tab. 7. Time Line Plan. Every area disturbed shall have a time line approved for the reclamation of the site. The expected that the lifespan of the N23 CDP is approximately 30 years. A well in the Piceance Basin may produce for up to 30 years; therefore, the proposed facility will operate the same duration as the supported wells may produce. Interim reclamation will occur at the site. Caerus projects interim reclamation to occur in 2022, after construction of the facility is complete; however, due to timeframes of permitting, construction, and wildlife stipulations, interim reclamation activities may occur in 2023. During initial grading activities, the site was developed to 2.34 acres. During interim reclamation, 1.34 acres will be reclaimed. After interim reclamation, the site disturbance (long-term disturbance) will be reduced to 1.02 acres.