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April25, 2024
RECEIVED
MAY 012024
WELD COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Carbon Storage Solutions
31375 Great Western Drive
Windsor, CO 80550
Weld County
1150 O St
Greeley, CO 80631-9596
RE: Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission Rule Sec. 302.e
Front Range 2 Pad: SW 14 SE' , Section 23, Township 6N, Range 67W, 6th P.M.
Parcel No. 080723000015, Weld County, Colorado
In accordance with the requirements of Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission Rules
504 & 303.(e), this letter serves as a Notice for Hearing by Carbon Storage Solutions (CSS) informing
you of our permit to drill one (1) stratigraphic well under Colorado Order No. 1-326, Document No.
403691333, Docket No #299999999. This application, although not an Oil and Gas Development
Plan (OGDP) as specified in Rule 303. e, is for a stratigraphic well, which we believe is a prudent step:
Operator Info:
Carbon Storage Solutions
31375 Great Western Drive
Windsor, CO 80550
DRSanders@FrontRangeEnergy.com
(970) 590-7263
Relevant Government:
Oil and Gas Energy Department
1301 N 17th Ave, Greeley
CO 80631
(970) 400-3580
oged@weldgov.com
Commission Info:
ECMC Website: http_s_:fiecrnc.state,co.. s
(303) 894-2100
Location of Operations: On privately owned land, the Front Range 2 pad will be in SWSE of Sec 23,
6N -67W in unincorporated Weld County, Colorado. This location will be on the north side of
Eastman Park Drive, approximately 0.25 miles west of the intersection of Great Western Dr. and
Eastman Park Dr. Windsor, Colorado. The proposed monitor well will be located north of an
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industrial complex. Rail lines border the north & west, and the adjacent parcels include industrial,
agricultural, and residential.
The proposed pad, to be located on Parcel 080723000015, will have a Total Surface Disturbance
Area of 10.82 acres. This area will be a combination of a 10.14 -acre Location and a 0.68 -acre
Access Road. The Access Road, which will be 60 feet wide and run 495 feet, will provide convenient
access to the Location.
CSS, as operator, currently estimates Construction operations to begin in the September 2024,
Drilling operations to commence in October 2024, and Completion operations to commence in
November 2024 —anticipation of constructing the entire pad and drilling and completing the single
vertical well with no associated equipment. The total project duration before Interim Reclamation is
projected to be sixty (60) days.
The following outlines the operation phase of development and what is to be expected during the
process:
Location / Access Road Construction
To begin construction, the location will be cleared and stripped of topsoil. Topsoil is stored onsite
for future use in reclamation of the disturbance areas. Cut and fill, grading and compaction activities
are conducted as necessary to prepare the location as designed. The working/driving surface areas
may be armored with crushed rock or road base to prevent rutting and erosion when necessary. No
permanent facilities are anticipated to be placed on the location.
Drilling Operations
Once the location construction is completed, a drilling rig will mobilize to the site and begin drilling
the anticipated stratigraphic well. Drilling activities, including mobilization and demobilization, are
expected to occur over approximately 25 days. In support of the drilling rig, portable offices, storage
containers, and chemical storage are sometimes moved onsite. Light -duty and heavy-duty vehicle
traffic becomes prominent at this phase. Once drilling is complete, the drill rig is mobilized offsite,
and the rig and the associated equipment and personnel arrive onsite.
Completion Operations
Completions will consist of setting tubing and packers, perforating, and logging. No hydraulic
fracturing or flowback activities will occur.
Interim Reclamation
Once all drilling and completion activities are completed, the pad size will be reduced to ±0.95 acres
to minimize the long-term disturbance. Enough working areas must remain to ensure a safe working
environment for continued work by CSS employees, periodic work over operations, etc. All areas
needed for ongoing operations will be stabilized for the long-term life of the interim pad. The
remainder of the pad is recontoured to pre-existing conditions, and topsoil is reapplied. These areas
will be seeded/mulched and monitored until final stabilization and interim reclamation are achieved.
The proposed transportation route is State Highway 392/WCR 68 (Paved), then south on Great
Western Dr., then west 200' (+/-) on Eastman Park Dr./WCR 66 (Paved), north 378' on lease road,
then 146' east into location.
The proposed haul route is: From the location, go south to WCR 66 and head east to Great Western
DR. North to State Highway 392 (WCR 68). From State Highway 392, East to Highway 85, North to
CR82(CO-14), West to CR 25, and North to the Landfill.
CSS has requested no variances according to Rule 502.
Enclosed are multiple information sheets: ECMC information on development plans, Information for
public comment and relevant deadlines, and information on how the public may view and ask
questions during the public comment period.
I appreciate your consideration in this matter.
Kindly,
Ben Pittsley
603.219.5011
BP@S-Compaies.com
Summit Energy Services
Carbon Storage Solutions Consultant
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COLORADO
Oil Et Gas Conservation
Commission
Department of Natural Resources
COGCC INFORMATION SHEET:
OGDP STATUS INFORMATION
(As required by COGCC Rule 303.e.(2).G)
Why am I receiving this information sheet?
The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission ("COGCC") prepared this information
sheet to inform the public in the vicinity of a
proposed Oil and Gas Development Plan ("OGDP")
how to access documents and view the status of
proposed OGDPs through the COGCC's website,
eForms, and eFiling system. A review of public
property records indicates that you may have an
interest in lands that an oil and gas operator
wishes to develop as part of an OGDP. Pursuant to
Commission Rule 303.e.(2).G, operators are
required to provide this information sheet to
certain recipients near their development plans.
What is an Oil and Gas Development Plan?
An OGDP is an operator's plan to develop
subsurface oil and gas resources ("minerals") from
one or more surface locations. An OGDP consists
of a hearing application and associated permit
materials that provide technical information. The
Director (i.e. COGCC Staff) reviews the technical
information and makes a recommendation to the
Commission for the hearings application; the
Commission has the ultimate authority on
approval or denial of the OGDP.
How do I view the status of the pending
OGDP hearing application?
Members of the public may view the status of
proposed OGDP applications through the COGCC
eFiling System by creating an account in the
Applications and Docket Portal, available on the
"Hearings Page."
1. From the COGCC homepage, click "Regulation"
in the green menu bar, and then "Hearings" on
the blue bar.
2. On the right-hand side of the Hearings page,
u nder the Hearings eFiling System header, click
o n "Application and Docket Portal".
Hearings eFiling System
(Beginning November 9, 2020)
• Document Search
• Application & Docket Portal
3. Create a user account by clicking "Request
Access to Account," and completing the
required registration information. There may
be a delay for processing following your
request before you are granted access. Check
your email for access approval.
4. Once registration is complete, access the
Application and Docket Portal by entering your
user name and password.
5. Search for the 9 -digit docket number provided
by the operator in their cover letter using the
"Find Hearing Application by Docket Number"
option at the bottom left of the page.
Find Hearing Application by Docket Numhch.
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Docket Number
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6. The general status of the docket is listed in
the first column on the left, titled "Docket
Status."
7. Double click the docket search result to load
the docket's main page, which will show
additional information, including the
application type, status, assigned Hearing
Officer, and applicant information.
Do I have to create an account to view
documents?
No. You may view documents through the
"Document Search" described below without
creating an eFiling System account, but you will
not be able to view the "status" of the docket
through this method.
1. On the right-hand side of the Hearings page,
under the Hearings eFiling System header, dick
on the "Document Search" link.
Hearings eFiling System
(Beginning November 9, 2020)
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• Application & Docket Portal
2. From the "Search Type" dropdown menu,
select "DNRCOG Search for Docket Related
Documents."
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DNRCOG Nev. Applications
ONRCOG New Applications
DNRCOG New _ ocouments
UNRCOG Search for Docket Related Documents
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3. Input the docket number provided by the
operator.
DNRCOG Docket Number
210012345
4. If you don't have a docket number, or to view
any OGDP, scroll down to the "DNRCOG
Application Type" dropdown menu and select
"OIL Et GAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN."
DNRCOG Application Type
ADDITIONAL WELLS
COMPREHENSIVE AREA PLAN
ENFORCEMENT
EXCEPTION LOCATION
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE
OIL & GAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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5. After step 3 or 4, scroll down and click the
"Search" button at the bottom of the scroll
bar.
6. A list of all related documents will appear.
Click on any item to view its contents.
How do I view general forms, permits, and
data regarding permits and OGDPs?
You may use the Daily Activity Dashboard to access
frequently requested oil and gas data at the
county and state levels. The Daily Activity
Dashboard is located in the right-hand corner of
the COGCC homepage, and allows you to search
and generate custom-made statistical charts,
graphs, tables, and maps for information including
pending permits, well status, production, well
inspections, Notices of Alleged Violation, active
notifications, and spills. The COGCC also provides
access to pending and approved permits through
its "Permits Search" and interactive map on the
COGCC website.
To view the status of pending Form 2As (Oil and
Gas Location Assessment Permits) through the
"Permit Search" function, follow the steps
outlined below:
1. Click "Permits" in the green menu bar on the
COGCC homepage. This will take you to the
"Drilling and Location Permits Search" page.
2. Under Pending Permits, find "Oil Et Gas
Location Assessment Permits (Form 2A)".
Select "All Counties" or a specific county
using the drop down menu and click "Go!".
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3. A table will show all pending Form 2As
currently under review by the COGCC.
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a. Clicking a "Doc Number" link will take you
to the Public Comments portal for that
pending permit.
b. Clicking a "Location Name" link will take
you to a list of documents related to that
permit, including the Form 2A (as
submitted by the operator) and supporting
documents that are attached to the
pending permit application.
Can I view pending applications on the
COGCC Map?
Yes. You may access the COGCC GIS Online
Interactive Map by clicking "Maps" in the green
banner on the COGCC homepage, then click "Click
HERE to access interactive map". You may use the
"address search" option to zoom to your address
to see oil and gas activity near you. With the map
zoomed to your area of interest, you may specify
pending permits by checking the appropriate
the left-hand menu.
boxes on
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Pending Well (Form 2) Permit
Approved Well (Form 2) Permit
Pending Location (Form 2A) Permit
Approved Location (Form 2Ai Permit
To select and view a pending application, use the
arrow tool to double-click on the pending icons to
display the Application.
Links
COGCC Homepage:
https://cogcc.state.co.us/#/home
Hearings Page:
https: / /cogcc.state.co. us/ reg. html#/ hearings
eFiling system help:
http: / /cogcc/documents/reg/Hearings/External E
filing System Users Guidebook 20201109.pdf
COGCC GIS Online Interactive Map help:
http:/ / cogcc/ documents/ about/ He,p/ Searchl20pend'n
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Commission Public Comment Process
The Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) has recently
experienced a significant increase in the volume of public comment received at its
regularly scheduled hearings. To maximize limited hearing time, and balance regulatory
obligations with its commitment to hear from the public, the Commission is providing
clarification to its public comment processes.
Online Sign -Up Available
A pre -hearing public comment sign-up sheet will be available on the Commission's
website starting the Wednesday prior to the hearing, ending at noon on the Friday prior
to the hearing. Those who sign up online will be given priority to speak during the
hearing's public comment period. Persons who do not sign up for public comment
online may still sign up the day of the hearing.
Reference to Issue or Docket Number Required
All commenters will be asked to refer to a specific Docket Number or issue they will be
speaking about. Docket Numbers may be found on the hearing agenda posted on the
Commission's website.
Time Limits
Two hours will be set aside at the beginning of each general Commission hearing for
public comments. Any elected officials wishing to speak will be called first. Following
elected officials, commenters who signed up online will be called in the order in which
they signed up. Walk-in commenters will be called after those who signed up online.
Commenters can expect to have two to three minutes to speak, depending on the
number of commenters who have signed up.
The Commission, in its discretion, may elect to group public comments according to the
docketed matter or issue commenters wish to address rather than take all comments in
the order in which commenters signed -up. Alternatively, the Commission may elect to
hear all public comments on a specific docketed matter at the time the Commission
hears the matter rather than during the initial public comment period. In all cases, the
Commission retains discretion to adjust the time allocated to the general public
comment period.
After the two-hour public comment period, if there are commenters who did not have
an opportunity to speak, they will be invited to return at the conclusion of Commission
business to provide their comments (also given two to three minutes to speak). Note
that some Commission hearings continue into the next day.
Commenters who are invited to return at the conclusion of Commission business to
provide their comments should be aware that the Commission's agenda may change
substantially before or during the hearing. As a result, the Commission may conclude its
business earlier or later than is stated in the posted agenda. It is the commenter's
responsibility to follow Commission proceedings and appear at the appropriate time.
Any member of the public may follow Commission proceedings online at the
Commission's YouTube channel.
Commenters who are speaking on behalf of an organization are encouraged to
consolidate their comments with other members of the same organization.
Written Comments Accepted
At any time, a member of the public may submit a written statement to the Commission
for consideration. Written comments may be submitted through the online sign-up
sheet or by email to cogcc.hearings unit@state.co.us. Note ifa written comment is
submitted through the online sign-up sheet, it is assumed that no oral comment will be
provided at the hearing.
Commission Discretion
The Commission Chair has discretion to modify this process at any time, for any reason.
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COLORADO
Oil & Gas Conservation
Commission
Department of Natural Resources
INFORMATION SHEET:
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(As required by COGCC Rule 303.e.(2).D)
Purpose
This information sheet provides details on how to make
public comments on an Oil and Gas Development Plan
submitted to the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission via the Form 2A, Oil and Gas Location
Assessment permit application.
Why am I receiving this Information Sheet?
You have received this Colorado Oil and Gas
Conservation Commission ("COGCC") information sheet
because an oil and gas operator ("the Operator") has
submitted an application for an Oil and Gas
Development Plan ("OGDP"), and that application is
under review by the COGCC. Per COGCC Rule 303.e.(1),
the Operator is required to provide this information to
you within seven days of the application materials
being posted on the COGCC website.
COGCC Rule 303.d requires the COGCC to open a formal
"public comment period" upon posting the OGDP
application to our website. This public comment period
allows the public to review OGDP applications and their
components (i.e., proposed Oil and Gas Locations), and
provide comments on those pending permit
applications.
How can I provide comments on pending
permits in an OGDP?
Members of the public can access OGDP applications
through the COGCC website to review permit
information and provide comments. Public comments
may be made directly on Form 2A, Oil and Gas Location
Assessment permit applications ("Form 2A") through
the COGCC website.
1. Go to the COGCC website https: / / cogcc. state. co, us
2. On the green menu bar, click on the "Permits"
page. This will take you to the "Drilling and
Location Permits Search" toot for Pending Permits.
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Location Assessment Permits (Form 2A)". Select the
county of interest from the dropdown menu and
click "Go!"
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4. This will generate a table of pending applications
and will indicate the status of the public comment
period for each permit within the COGCC review
process.
5. Scroll through the list of pending permits to find
the one you would like to review. You may wish to
use "crtl + f" to search for a specific document
number, operator name, or location name.
6. To view the submitted Form 2A and its associated
attached documents, click the "Location Name"
link for the permit application you wish to view.
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7. To make a public comment on a specific permit
application, click the "Doc Number" link of the
permit on which you wish to comment. This will
take you to the Public Comment portal.
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8. In the Public Comment portal, you may review the
Form 2A application including the PDF and all
attachments.
Selected Well 1' Location:
Document Number Form Type
9. To make a public comment, click the "Make
Comment" button. A Form will open for you to
provide your name, contact information, and your
comment. Only the text in the Comment box will
be made public; your contact information will be
kept confidential by COGCC.
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10. Click the "Submit Comment" button when you are
ready to submit your comment.
11. You may also view other public comments and read
yours after it is posted by scrolling down on this
page (see below about a delay in displaying
comments).
How long do I have to submit a comment on
a permit?
The Public Comment Period begins once the COGCC
Director determines the OGDP application is complete
and has been successfully submitted by the operator.
The Director will approve the Form 2C, OGDP
Certification form, and post the OGDP application on
the website for public review.
In order to be considered by the Director and
Commission during the review of the OGDP, public
comments must be received as follows:
1. Within 30 days from the date that the Director
posts thethe OGDP on the website, OR
2. Within 45 days if the OGDP includes any
proposed Oil and Gas Locations within 2,000
feet of a Residential Building Unit, High
Occupancy Building Unit, or School Facility
within a Disproportionately Impacted
Community.
The final day for public comments can be found in the
list of all pending permits:
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When the Public Comment Period closes, the date will
revert to read "Comments Closed". The link to the
public comment portal will remain active, but
comments wilt no longer be accepted. You will still be
able to view any public comments submitted for
pending permits.
The Director may extend or reopen the public comment
period per Rule 303.g, for up to an additional 30 days
for a proposed OGDP if the Director determines an
extension or reopening is reasonable in order to obtain
public input.
What happens to my comment?
Your comment will become part of the public record of
the application and will be reviewed by the applicant,
COGCC staff, Director, and the Commission. COGCC
staff may recommend permit conditions in response to
comments. But, Staff does not routinely respond
individually to comments; instead, COGCC staff will
work directly with the applicant to address the
site -specific concerns expressed.
Submitted comments may not be immediately visible;
it may be a few days before you see your comments
posted. This delay allows COGCC supervisory staff to
screen for offensive language prior to publication.
What if I want to make my comment to the
Commission?
COGCC Staff and the Director review every comment
received on a Form 2A permit application. They review
the site specific concerns against the totality of the
application materials, including the alternative location
analysis, cumulative impacts evaluation, and best
management practices proposed by the applicant.
When the Director makes a recommendation to the
Commission to either approve or deny an OGDP, that
recommendation will include the consideration of the
public comments received.
In their review of an OGDP for a final determination at
the administrative hearing, the Commission will have
access to the entire record, including your public
comment.
Can I remain anonymous?
Yes. Only the "Comment" portion of your submitted
comment will be made publicly viewable. Your name
and contact information will be kept confidential, and
will only be used by COGCC staff to contact you if
necessary in the course of permit application review.
If you choose to include your name and contact
information in the body of your comment text, it will
be part of the public record.
Where can I get additional information?
The following links provide guidance and additional
information on providing Public Comments.
COGCC Permits Page:
https://cogcc.state.co.us/permits.htmlit/permits
Numerous helpful guidance documents can be found at
the link on the COGCC Permits Page:
https: / / cogcc. state. co. us/ permits2. html#/ permitshelp
Daily Activity Dashboard (DAD) is another useful tool
and can be used to access the public comment portal as
well: https://cogcc.state.co.us/dashboard.html
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