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You are viewing BMP records related to the Memorandum of Understanding between Adams County and Oil and Gas Operators, 2015 publication.

BMP ID Short Title Text of BMP
8959 Closed-loop or Modified Closed-loop Systems for Pits "2. Operator's Pit Practices within the County. The Operator will comply, at a minimum, with the following pit practices, after the date of this MOU: ...
8960 Conditions for Unlined Pits "2. Operator's Pit Practices within the County. a. No Open Pits / Preferred Option: ... however, notwithstanding the foregoing, where appropriate, ...
8961 Use of Lined Single and Multi-Well Storage Pits "2. Operator's Pit Practices within the County. a. No Open Pits / Preferred Option: ... however, notwithstanding the foregoing, where appropriate, ...
8962 Protection for Open Pits "2. Operator's Pit Practices within the County. a. No Open Pits / Preferred Option: ... however, notwithstanding the foregoing, where appropriate, ...
8963 Permitted Water Quality in Pits "2. Operator's Pit Practices within the County. b. Water Storage Pits to Contain Fresh Water or Brine Water: Water stored in pits approved by the ...
8964 Procedure for Pit Closure "2. Operator's Pit Practices within the County. b. Water Storage Pits to Contain Fresh Water or Brine Water: ... Upon closure of the pit, the ...
8965 Water Quality Monitoring in Pits "2. Operator's Pit Practices within the County. b. Water Storage Pits to Contain Fresh Water or Brine Water: ... As long as the pit is open and ...
8966 Pit Setbacks Requirement "2. Operator's Pit Practices within the County. c. Pit Setbacks: All pit construction within 1/4 mile of a water well is generally discouraged by the ...
8967 Lining Requirements for Multi-Well Pits "2. Operator's Pit Practices within the County. d. Multi-Well Pits: In addition to any requirements stated above, multi-well pits will be lined per ...
8968 Water Contaminants Removal in Multi-Well Pits "2. Operator's Pit Practices within the County. d. Multi-Well Pits: ... Fluids stored in multi-well pits will be circulated through a four-phase ...
8969 Monitoring Requirements for Multi-Well Pits "2. Operator's Pit Practices within the County. d. Multi-Well Pits: ... Lined multi-well pits may be inspected and/or reviewed on an as-needed basis, ...
8970 Closure Requirements for Multi-Well Pits "2. Operator's Pit Practices within the County. d. Multi-Well Pits: ... Upon closure of the pit, the Operator will ensure the protection of the ...
8971 Additional Requirements for Multi-Well Pits "2. Operator's Pit Practices within the County. d. Multi-Well Pits: ... Additional requirements, such as fencing, may be required by the County, pre- ...
8972 Technological Advances in Pit Construction and Maintenance "2. Operator's Pit Practices within the County. e. Technological Advances: The County may require additional measures, or approve alternative ...
8973 Berm Inspection and Repair "3. Berms. Berms shall be inspected by Operator on a weekly basis for evidence of discharge. Berms shall be inspected within 48 hours of a ...
8974 Communication Between County and Operator Regarding Monitoring "4. Regular Meetings to Monitor and Discuss MOU Issues. The County and Operator agree to meet quarterly, or as necessary, to monitor and discuss any ...
8975 Acquisition of Appropriate Nearby Water Source "5. Water Supply and Quality. In an effort to reduce truck traffic, where feasible, the Operator will identify a water source lawfully available for ...
8976 Wastewater Treatment Regulations "5. Water Supply and Quality. ... With respect to wastewater treatment, Operator agrees to comply with TCHD's Regulation No. O-14, On-Site Wastewater ...
8977 Temporary Water Line Regulations "5. Water Supply and Quality. ... Where feasible, temporary surface water lines are encouraged and will be utilized. Operator may be permitted to ...
8978 Water Quality Monitoring Requirements "6. Baseline and Subsequent Water Quality Testing. Operator agrees to comply with the COGCC's Statewide Groundwater Baseline Sampling and Monitoring ...
8979 Identification of Water Monitoring Sites "6. Baseline and Subsequent Water Quality Testing. a. Criteria and Protocol: Using the COGCC's criteria and protocol for sample analyses, types, ...
8980 Identification of Water Monitoring Sites if No Feasible Site Meets Previous Requirements "6. Baseline and Subsequent Water Quality Testing. b. No available water sources within one half mile: If there are no available water sources ...
8981 Baseline Testing Private Water Wells Near Facility "6. Baseline and Subsequent Water Quality Testing. c. Private Water Well Owner Request: Operator agrees to conduct a baseline test of any water well ...
8982 Notification Process for Spills and Releases that Impact State Waters, Private Property, and Public Byways "7. Spill and Release Management. For all spills and releases reportable to COGCC, operators shall also notify the County verbally or in writing the ...
8983 Notification Process for Spills and Releases Outside of Berm "7. Spill and Release Management. For all spills and releases reportable to COGCC, operators shall also notify the County verbally or in writing the ...
8984 Notification Process for Spills and Releases of Greater Than Five Barrels "7. Spill and Release Management. For all spills and releases reportable to COGCC, operators shall also notify the County verbally or in writing the ...
8985 Operator's Weed Control Responsibility "8. Weed Control and Management. Operator will be responsible for ongoing weed control at oil and gas facilities, and along access roads during ...
8986 Noise Complaint Contact Information "9. Noise. Operator shall abide by COGCC noise standards for all activities and provide and post 24-hour, 7 days per week contact information to deal ...
8987 Noise Mitigation "9. Noise. ... Noise mitigation measures shall be constructed along any edge of any oil and gas operation site if such edge is adjacent to existing ...
8988 Emergency Response Plan "11. Emergency Response Plan. Prior to any operations, Operator will provide the County's LGD, OEM, LEPC, Sheriff's Office, Planning and Development ...
8989 Will-Serve Letter "11. Emergency Response Plan. ... A "will-serve" letter must be obtained from the appropriate emergency provider(s)."
8990 Road Construction to New Operator Activity Post MOU "12. Private Roads. The Operator agrees to construct (unless already constructed) and maintain an access road designed to meet County and fire ...
8991 Private Access Road Construction Specifically to Tank Batteries "12. Private Roads. The Operator agrees to construct (unless already constructed) and maintain an access road designed to meet County and fire ...
8992 Access Road Inspection and Maintenance "12. Private Roads. ... Operator and County agree that spot inspections of access roads may be done by the County and/or appropriate emergency ...
8993 Public Roads Permit: Access Locations "13. Public Roads. a. Operator agrees to utilize existing roads and access points where practical and apply for and obtain access permits for its oil ...
8994 Public Roads Permit: Routes and Traffic Data "13. Public Roads. a. Operator agrees to utilize existing roads and access points where practical and apply for and obtain access permits for its oil ...
8995 Public Roads Permit: Pre/Post Road Inspection "13. Public Roads. a. Operator agrees to utilize existing roads and access points where practical and apply for and obtain access permits for its oil ...
8996 Public Roads Permit: Damage Insurance "13. Public Roads. a. Operator agrees to utilize existing roads and access points where practical and apply for and obtain access permits for its oil ...
8997 Public Roads Permit: Dust Control "13. Public Roads. a. Operator agrees to utilize existing roads and access points where practical and apply for and obtain access permits for its oil ...
8998 Public Roads Permit: Road Maintenance During Drilling "13. Public Roads. a. Operator agrees to utilize existing roads and access points where practical and apply for and obtain access permits for its oil ...
8999 Public Roads Permit: Fee Payment "13. Public Roads. a. Operator agrees to utilize existing roads and access points where practical and apply for and obtain access permits for its oil ...
9000 Minimization of Public Roads Usage During Off Hours and School Hours "13. Public Roads. a. ... Operator also agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to minimize heavy truck traffic on local roads within residential ...
9001 Public Roads Permit: Oversized Vehicles "13. Public Roads. b. Operator agrees to obtain any legally valid and applicable oversize and/or over weight moving permit from the Transportation ...
9002 Acceptable Dust Mitigation Liquids "14. Dust Mitigation. Fresh water, as referenced in the COGCC's Rules and Regulations, or another source as approved by the County on a case by case ...
9003 Fencing Requirements Around Facilities "15. Fencing. Fencing shall be required around all well site equipment, including, but not limited to, storage tanks, well heads, meters, that is ...
9004 Chain Link Fencing Requirement for Well Sites "15. Fencing. ... Should fencing apply to a well site(s), the design and construction of such fencing shall be approved by the Planning and ...
9005 Restrictions for Operations in 100-Year Floodplains "16. Floodplain. Any disturbance within a 100-year floodplain will be allowed if the Operator has obtained a Floodplain Development Permit from the ...
9006 Pit Prohibition in 100-Year Floodplains "16. Floodplain. ... Pits will not be allowed in 100-year floodplain."
9007 Painting Requirements for Facilities "17. Painting of Oil and Gas Facilities. Except for such facilities that must be painted a certain color for safety reasons, Operator agrees to paint ...
9008 Permanent Lighting Requirement "18. Lighting. All permanent lighting of oil and gas well sites shall be directed downward and internally."
9009 Temporary Lighting Requirement "18. Lighting. ... Temporary lighting shall conform to the COGCC's Rules and Regulations and shall not adversely affect residential adjacent ...
9010 Air Contaminant Emissions Control "19. Air Emissions. Air contaminant emission sources shall comply with the permit and control provisions of the state air quality control program ...
9011 Wildlife Protection and Preservation "20. Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat: Oil and gas operations shall, to the extent possible, not cause significant degradation of wildlife or sensitive ...
9012 Preservation of Cultural and Historical Resources "21. Cultural and Historical Resources: The oil and gas operation shall not, to the extent possible, cause significant degradation of cultural, ...
9013 Facilities Inspection "22. County Inspections. Operator agrees to allow County access to all oil and gas facilities for inspection, provided County personnel are equipped ...
9014 Notification to Land Owners with 1/2 Mile of Proposed Well Site "23. Notification to Land Owners/Municipalities. Prior to commencement of any new drilling or completion operations, the Operator, utilizing the ...
9055 General Landscaping Requirements "10. Landscaping. All landscaping shall be in compliance with the County requirements and in compliance with the safety requirements of the Operator."
9056 Impact of Existing Vegetation "10. Landscaping. ... Existing vegetation shall be minimally impacted. ... All plant materials shall be kept in a healthy growing condition at all ...
9059 Restrictions on Where Motorized Equipment Can Be Parked "10. Landscaping. ... Motorized equipment shall be restricted to the well sites and access roads to the well sites."
9062 Visual Mitigation Plan "10. Landscaping. ... A visual mitigation plan, subject to the County approval, on a site specific basis shall include the type and location of all ...
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