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Home My WebLink About20232437.tiffPDC ENERGY August 3, 2023 Via USPS Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested RECEIVED AUG 0 8 2023 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RE: Notification of Completeness Determination of an Oil and Gas Development Plan Pursuant to Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Rule 303.e. Chatfield OGDP — COGCC Docket No. 230300071 Dear Interested Party, In accordance with the requirement of Rule 303.e. set forth by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ("COGCC"), this letter serves as notice by PDC Energy, Inc. ("PDC") that the COGCC Director has made a completeness determination on an Oil and Gas Development Plan ("OGDP"). The Chatfield OGDP was deemed complete on 7/31/2023. No variances pursuant to Rule 502 have been requested for the subject Oil and Gas Development. Si desea revisar estos materiales en Espanol, por favor Ilamar por telefono a 303.318.6102, o por correo electronico a venessa.chase@pdce.com y le enviaremos los materiales en Espanol por correo. Oil and Gas Development Plan Details: OGDP Name: Chatfield Location Name: Chatfield Federal 4N66W34 1-18 Number of Wells: 18 Section 34, Township 4 North, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Weld County, CO Anticipated Date of Construction Operations: November 2024 Anticipated Date of Drilling Operations: January 2025 Anticipated Date of Completion Operations: June 2025 The contact information for PDC, the COGCC and the Relevant Local Government is as follows: PDC Energy Inc. Colorado Oil and Gas Tammy Waters Conservation Commission 4000 Burlington Avenue 303-894-2100 Evans, CO 80620 https://cogcc.state.co.us 970-506-9272 (0) Tammy.Waters@pdce.com Weld County Oil & Gas Energy Dept Jason Maxey 1301 N 17`h Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 970-400-3579 jmaxey@weldgov.com Attached is a description of each operational phase of development, what to expect during each phase, and the projected traffic volume associated with each phase and the proposed haul route. Also enclosed are the following COGCC information sheets: pdce.com ! 303-860-5805 (77; Sheau. Street_ State 3005 Dem.'. CO 80303 CoMMun Cod-:4nS °V21 /23 2023-2437 The Commission's information sheet about the procedural steps involved with the Director's and Commission's review of Oil and Gas Development Plans; The Commission's information sheet about the Commission's public comment process and the relevant deadlines; The Commission's information sheet about Hydraulic Fracturing Treatments; and The Commission's information sheet about how the public may view the status of the proposed OGDP application on the Commission's website Please feel free to contact PDC at any time with any questions, comments you may have regarding this Oil and Gas Development Plan. Respectfully, PDC Energy, Inc. aCLAIL Venessa Chase Regulatory Manager Enclosures: Operational Phases of Development Traffic Volume and Proposed Haul Route COGCC Information Sheets pck.e.eorr 'U_-860-5800 1775 Sherman Street, Suite 3000 Deuce. CO 8070 DESCRIPTION OF EACH OPERATIONAL PHASE AND WHAT TO EXPECT Construction Phase —Typical earthmoving equipment prepares the wellpad and production facility pad locations. Topsoil is stored for interim reclamation. Sound walls will be installed at each location after well pad and production facility pad is constructed. PDC anticipates the construction phase to take approximately 30 days for this location. Drilling Phase —The drilling rig is moved on the wellpad and will be on location for approximately 93 days, depending on well count and lateral length. The actual drilling time is approximately 3.5-4 days per well, dependent on lateral length. The wells are drilled to a vertical depth of approximately 7,100 feet. The horizontal portion of the wellbores are planned to extend up to 1.75 miles. Production Facility Construction — Production Facilities are constructed adjacent to the wells to collect and separate out the oil, natural gas and water that is produced. This phase runs concurrently with drilling and completion operations. Completion Phase —Trucks equipped with hydraulic pumps send water and sand down the well to fracture the rock so that oil and gas can be liberated. This phase takes approximately 51 days. Flowback Phase - The flowback phase entails cleaning any plugs and sand that were pumped in the well during the completions phase. Large separators, tanks, and combustors are typically on location to aid in collecting, sorting, and gathering fluids. Trucks visit the site regularly to transport fluids offsite. This phase takes approximately 47 days and runs 24 hours a day until the wells have stable flow and can be taken to long-term production. Interim Reclamation — Upon completion of all development phases, the location is reclaimed around the drill pad and completion operations area using typical earthmoving equipment. This phase takes approximately 30 days. Production Phase — It is anticipated that a horizontal well will produce for approximately 25-30 years. During the initial 6-9 months after completions activity, we have the production facility manned 24 x 7 with trained employees who focus on the safe and compliant operation of the facility. A temporary light plant is utilized at night for the first 6-9 months while the facility is manned 24 x 7. Once 24 x 7 facility coverage is no longer required, PDC utilizes several technologies to assist with facility oversight and remote monitoring through the Field Monitoring Room (staffed 24 x 7( utilizing security cameras and remote emergency shut down controls to manage the facility when the pumper is not on location. Final Reclamation - After a well has been plugged and reclaimed PDC moves to the final reclamation phase. Final reclamation is the process of returning or restoring the surface of disturbed land as nearly as practicable to its condition prior to the commencement of oil and gas operations or to landowner specifications with an approved variance under state rules. All equipment road base/gravel is removed and as applicable, compaction alleviation, restoration, and revegetation of well sites, associated production facilities, and access roads shall be performed. PDC is responsible for weed maintenance and erosion control until the location passes a COGCC inspection. This can take at least two years in crop locations as the area has to prove to have two successful growing seasons. pdce.coxr 303-860-5800 1775 Sherman Street. Suite 5000 Dent cr. CO S02.03 TRAFFIC VOLUME ASSOCIATED WITH EACH PHASE OF OPERATIONS The table below represents the anticipated daily and total trips by operational phase. The duration of each phase was determined by the estimated time needed to comp Tete work necessary on the location. Vehicle categories were based on Fes► OVWR Categories: • Light Duty c 10,000 lbs • Medium Duty 10,,001 25,000 lbs • Heavy Duty > 26,001 lbs atfield Fedetal 411661.341 -It Estimated Hours of Daily Light Estimated Duty Trips Daily Medium Duty Estimated -Heavy Trips Total Light Estimated Duty Trips Total Medium Duty Estimated -Heavy Trips Operational Phase Duration (days) Operation 30 Daylight 4 17 120 510 Construction (hang 93 24 hifitifs 53 5301 4,929 9 57 Comp us 98 I 24 hours 104 100 10,202 9,810 &aerial Reclamation 30 I Dairea ' 4 17 170 510 Production 6 0.2 Zx490f annuafly 73jarroa(Iv Pad tile Initeurtittat . _ ----.••••r•p-.•-••••• .- -- S e" ----c- --1 - •"'r -- -r.►r - -- -� —sue - -- pdce.co n I 303-860-5800 1775 Sherman Street, Suite 3000 I Denver, CO 80203 • "IN 1166W SEC 34\DWG\CI IATfIELD.dwq, 10/20/2022 H:14:04 AM, IC:\PDC ENEIIG'(\2(172\2022_ 15_CI IATFIELD HAUL ROUTE MAP CHATFIELD FEDERAL 4N66W34 1-18 SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST, 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO LEGEND i PROPOSED CHATFIELD 1' ��,1�'� . FEDERAL 4N66W34 1-18 i r,J WORKING PAD SURFACEa‘ \ .1��=,— : ' -i �'' 1; FROM LOCATION '"' irlr VIA CR 38 AND f '''y CR 33 TO CR 42 ;LEASE ACCESSO --100 �o Y, � o (GRAVEL) PROPOSED WELL PROPOSED WORKING PAD SURFACE TRAFFIC ROUTE TRAFFIC ROUTE DIRECTION v/7 m MUNICIPALITY LIMITS sp HEALTH FACILITY SCHOOL FACILITY CHILD CARE CENTER 60CONSULTING, LLC LOVELAND 0.^]CE SHERIDAN OFF CE 6706 North 7tk1' Aecze Lo.-rlaaa, Cclarado 60SSS Phan: 970-776-4331 1095 Sabcsoa $6rddan, Wvnc,j-t C801 ?boot 30:-6:;-06:19 DATE SURVEYED: DATE: DRAFTER: REVISED: 8/11/22 9/16/22 SIM 10/28/22 PREPARED FOR: If 4") r s 1 — tn.-• art,. ,3/4 p., ESQ C COLORADO OR D Gas Conservation Commission � a of Natur4 .. COGCC INFORMATION SHEET: PROCEDURAL STEPS FOR THE COMMISSION'S REVIEW OF OGDPs (As required by COGCC Rule 303.e.(2).C) Why am I receiving this information sheet? Oil and gas operating companies ("Operators") are required to obtain approval of an Oil and Gas Development Plan ("OGDP") from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ("COGCC") prior to undertaking any new operations such as drilling oil and gas wells or building oil and gas locations. When an Operator submits an OGDP application to the COGCC for consideration, and the application has been received and is deemed complete, COGCC staff begins a formal technical review of the application materials, and a public comment period starts. COGCC has prepared this information sheet to inform the public of the procedural steps involved with the Director's and Commission's review of an OGDP, so that the public is informed and may participate in the review process if they choose. As part of the process, Operators must provide this information sheet to certain recipients, like yourself, that include mineral owners within the area of proposed development and all landowners, homeowners, commercial property owners, tenants, and other entities within 2,000 feet of an oil and gas location proposed by a pending OGDP application. What is an Oil and Gas Development Plan (OGDP)? An OGDP is an Operator's plan to develop oil or gas resources ("minerals") from one or more surface locations. Operators prepare an OGDP and associated application materials, consistent with the requirements of COGCC Rule 303, and submit the plan for approval through the Commission's Hearings process. The application materials include a hearing application; one or more Form 2A, Oil and Gas Location Assessments; a Form 2B, Cumulative Impacts Data Identification; and a Form 2C, OGDP Certification. The application may also include a request for the establishment of one or more Drilling and Spacing Units ("DSUs"). The OGDP, along with its associated supporting documents, will be heard at a public hearing where the Commission will make a final determination to approve or deny the OGDP application. What are the procedural steps involved with the Director's and Commission's review of j Oil and Gas Development Plans? 1. OGDP application is submitted: Operator/ Applicant submits a complete OGDP application with all supporting documents. The written portion of the application is submitted to the COGCC hearings unit via the eFilings system, and Forms 2A, 2B, and 2C are submitted to technical staff via the eForms system. (See Rules 303 ft 304) 2. OGDP application is received: The COGCC, hearings unit reviews the written hearing application, assigns a docket number for the OGDP, and provides public notice for the hearing. (See Rules 303 ft 504) 3. Completeness determination: The COGCC technical staff and Director review the' application materials for completeness. When, deemed complete: a. the OGDP application materials are posted' on COGCC's website; b. the Operator provides notice (including this, information sheet) to relevant persons; c. the public comment period begins; d. the formal consultation period commences; as applicable (including relevant/ proximate local governments and other agencies such as Colorado Parks and; Wildlife ("CPW") or Colorado Department Page 2 of Public Health and Environment ("CDPHE")); and e. COGCC staff begin their technical review of the OGDP components. (See Rule 303). 4. Director's review of application (technical review): COGCC technical staff conducts the technical review of all application materials to ensure compliance with COGCC Rules, ensure the protection of public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and wildlife resources, and to evaluate potential Cumulative Impacts. The technical review includes analysis and assessment of: a. DSUs and protection of mineral owner's correlative rights; b. proposed surface locations and alternative locations; c. downhole and engineering considerations; d. best management practices; e. public comments and recommendations provided by consulting agencies; financial assurance; and the need for conditions of approval. (See Rule 306) 5. Director's recommendation: Once the Director has reviewed the application materials, the Director provides a written recommendation to the Commission in support of the approval or denial of the OGDP application. The Director will post the recommendation on COGCC's website, notify relevant parties', and submit it to the COGCC hearings unit in preparation for hearing. (See Rule 306.c) 6. Commission's consideration and final action (public hearing): The Commission receives the f. g. ' Parties who receive this information sheet will not necessarily be included in the notice of the Director's recommendation. Parties who make a public comment on the Form 2A and include their email address will receive the notice of the Director's recommendation. Director's recommendation of the OGDP and begins review of the OGDP with support from the COGCC hearings unit. The review includes all supporting documents, written testimony, public comments, consulting agency recom- mendations, and Director's recommendation. The Commission considers the OGDP at a public hearing, which may include oral testimony provided during the hearing. The Commission makes a final determination and presents its findings in a written order based on the evidence in the record; the Commission's order to approve or deny the OGDP application is final. (See Rule 307) Where can I get additional information? For more information about the COGCC administrative hearing process and OGDPs, please refer to the COGCC website at http://cogcc.state.co.us. You may also contact the COGCC at dnrogcc®state.co.us or 303-894-2100. Please note, COGCC staff are not available to provide legal advice. COGCC recommends that you engage an attorney with knowledge of oil and gas matters to assist you with reviewing any offers you receive from an oil and gas operator or other person. Version 1.0 March 9, 2021 1.0% 'too COLO R DO on it c -as Conservation Commission Department of Natural Resosurcgs COGCC 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 Oit 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 vvebsite. COGCC Rule 303.d requires the COGCC to open a format "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 tnose 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:f/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' tool for Pending Permits. �,��_:� jCattaQAvO tai0 o.eo.u..�.as r_=c.r Ui I'.•p 1 i CI s:.. ter» ( '-t ---d t 710 f i. tc -Fara Praia z_ict:Eista ( i7 Ls -in cier-_t —eta. r-_ q -.,n use ;�•-- 3. Under "Pending Permits", find "Oil and Gas Location Assessment Permits (Form 2A)". Select the county of interest from the dropdown menu and click "Go!" Pending Permits :filed ON or Al rERJanuarg 15th, 2021) Oaf & Gas LocatiDn Assessment Permits (Porn 24): AraDahw G:II 4. This will generate a tab.e 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 any permit application. Pending Location Permits -All Counties t Dog Number (?IlbliC Comment Link) Final day of Public Comment Peri: d (Close: at Midnight) Received Location Name (Do.umentz Link) Status Still Data JCOT6,137 3eti?Jet! apc a*..1 NI call 20.21 arawats3 f >7t1 -�ti 7. To make a public comment on a specific permit application, click the "Doc Number" of the permit on which you wish to comment. Pending Location Permits - All Counties Sark Doc Number (Public Comment Link) Final day of Public Comment Period (Closes at Midnight)N Received Location Name (Documents Link) Snits Sta is Dates Joi^___ Th11i2111 atlee ns!4 Coraial 0311-.7A1:21 Pap�N After clicking the Doc Number link, you will be taken to the Public Comment portal. 8. In the Public Comment portal, you may review the Form 2A application including the PDF and all attachments. Se)c1d We:U Locatbit Damnant ?in -&r 4D2155141 02A COI Attachrrvits I 9DFI l Make Conirriestit 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. Please fii gut the fields below in full to submit you; -.Alit _ nL Name: 4 Address: City. Subject Comment Stale:. Zip: IPhone Number: 10. Click the "Submit Comment" button when you are ready to submit your comment. Page 12 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 1. have to submit a comment on a permit? The Pub:ic 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 tie 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: Pending Location Permits - All Counties Ezra! Er -d Doc Number (Public Comment Unk)'Closes Final day of Public; Commont Period at Midnight) Received Nuns (Dccumntr ink) Status Status S`t`' Date .+,7jrrffc.k1 031111—@1 Gael IN C72cLM1 t -, riser =CS When the Public Comment Period closes, the date will revert to read "Comments Closed". The link to the public comment portal w-ll remain active, but comments will 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. Links The following links provide guidance and additional information on providing Public Comments. COGCC Permits Page: https://cogccestate.co.usipermits.htmt#/permits Numerous helpful guidance documents can be found at the link on the COGCC Permits Page: https://cogccestate.co.us/permits2.htmtft/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.htmt Version 1.0 March 9, 2021 STATE OF COLORADO CONSERVATION COMMISSION Colorado Department of Natural Resources Information on Hydraulic Fracturing What is hydraulic fracturing? Hydraulic fracturing is the process of creating small cracks, or fractures, in deep, underground geological formations to liberate oil or natural gas and allow it to flow up the well for capture and use in heating our homes, fueling our cars and providing the electricity we all use for our televisions, computers and other devices. To fracture the formation, fracturing fluids — mostly water and sand, with a small percentage of chemical additives — are injected down the well bore into the formation. The fluid, injected under pressure, causes the rock to fracture along weak areas. The fluids that create the initial fractures are then mixed with thicker fluids that include sand and gelatin. These thicker fluids lengthen the openings in the rock. When the fractures are complete, and pressure is relieved, the fluids flow back up the well where they are captured and stored for later treatment or disposal. As the fluids flow back up, sand remains in the fractures and props the rock open, maintaining an open pathway to the well. This allows the oil and gas to seep from the rock into the pathway, up the well and to the surface for collection. In Colorado, the targeted formations for hydraulic fracturing are often more than 7,000 feet underground, and some 5,000 feet below any drinking water aquifers. The process of hydraulic fracturing has been used for decades in Colorado, dating to the 1970s. Hydraulic fracturing continues to be refined and improved and is now standard for virtually all oil and gas wells in our state, and across much of the country. Hydraulic fracturing has made it possible to get the oil and gas out of rocks that were not previously considered as likely sources for fossil fuels. Common questions and answers about hydraulic fracturing. Q: Can hydraulic fracturing open up pathways for oil and gas to reach ground water zones where water wells are producing? A: The distance between the oil and gas formation and the water formations is substantial. In the case of the Niobrara and the Fox Hills Aquifer in northeast Colorado, for example, the separation is about 5,000 feet — or roughly a mile — of bedrock. Q: How do you ensure the fracturing fluid, including the chemical additives, don't escape the oil and gas wellbore and impact nearby water wells? A: The COGCC requires all wells to be cased with multiple layers of steel and cement to isolate fresh water aquifers from the hydrocarbon zone. The steel casing and surrounding layers of cement protect the drinking water aquifers that the wellbore penetrates. Surface casing is required to extend 50 feet below the base of the deepest freshwater aquifer to seal it off from any possible migration of fluids associated with oil and gas development. After it is determined that the well is capable of producing oil or natural gas, a production casing is set to provide an added layer of separation between the oil or natural gas stream and freshwater aquifer. A well survey called a cement bond log is performed to ensure the cement is properly sealed around the casing. Additionally, the COGCC requires that prior to hydraulic fracturing, the casing be pressure tested with fluid to the maximum pressure that will ever be applied to the casing. The well's construction design is reviewed by the professional engineering staff at the COGCC. Any flaw in the design will be corrected prior to issuing the required drilling permit. Q: What kinds of fluids do operators use to hydraulically fracture wells? A: Approximately 99.5% of the fracturing fluid volume is water and sand. The remaining portion is made up of a variety of chemicals. There are chemical additives used to reduce friction during pumping and prevent corrosion of the steel, biocide to kill bacteria in the water and surfactant to promote water flowback. The exact formulation may vary depending on the well and the objectives of the specific fracturing treatment. Fracturing chemicals are similar to other industrial chemicals which must be handled properly. For certain chemicals, safe work practices, proper site preparation, and attentive handling are required to ensure that employees, the public, and the environment are protected. COGCC rules require that operators publicly disclose the ingredients and concentrations of fracturing chemicals for each well within 60 days of completion. That information is required to be posted on the website www.fraefocus.orq, which is searchable by county, operator and well. The website also provides information on chemicals used and their purpose. Q: How are these fluids managed on the surface? A: Large volumes of fluids are maintained on the drill site during the drilling and hydraulic fracturing process. Operators must take great care to prevent spills; operators are charged with protecting environmental resources and spills violate state law. The fluids are blended on site in equipment that adjusts the mix of sand, water and chemicals at different stages of the operation. The blended mix is sent to pumping units to raise the pressure and send the fluid down the well. Like spills, operators must prevent leaks. In addition to complying with state regulations, leaks and spills would create costly delays, providing additional incentive for operators to ensure all fittings and connections are pressure tested with clean water before any operations begin. After the fracturing is completed, fluids return to the surface as "flowback." These fluids are now considered exploration and production waste and must be treated accordingly in compliance with state regulations. Production fluids, including oil and related substances, also rise to the surface. All of these fluids must be separated and contained in impervious vessels and waste fluids must either be recycled or properly disposed of under regulatory oversight. Q: What can neighbors expect to experience during the fracture stimulation work? A: After the drilling rig is moved off site, water tanks are brought to the site and water -hauling trucks arrive. The day the operation is to begin, the sand haulers, pump truck, blender and the control van arrive. The equipment will all be connected together and then connected to the well head with high pressure hoses. After testing the equipment, the actual fracture stimulation will begin. The operation may take several hours to several days depending on the number of fracture zones. You will not feel the fracture of the rock because of its very low energy and depth of the formation. The equipment noise is the most noticeable occurrence during the operations. The COGCC has rules that are specific to hydraulic fracturing. For more information on these rules, visit: http://coacc.state.co.us • Rule 205 Inventory chemicals • Rule 205A Chemical disclosure • Rule 317 Well casing and cementing; Cement bond logs Rule 317B Setbacks and precautions near surface waters and tributaries that are sources of public drinking water Rule 341 Monitoring pressures during stimulation Rule 608 Special requirements for coal - bed methane wells Rules 903 & 904 Pit permitting, lining, monitoring, & secondary containment Rule 906 Requires COGCC notify CDPHE and the landowner of any spill that threatens to impact any water of the state Where can I get further information? The FracFocus website — www.fracfocan.orq, — contains detailed explanations on how hydraulic fracturing works, how groundwater is protected, what chemicals are used, and how to find a well near you. The COGCC has additional information on its hydraulic fracturing information page at its website: http://coacc.state.co.us What is the purpose of baseline water sampling? The purpose of baseline water sampling is to collect data before any drilling operations at individual well sites to demonstrate the pre - drilling conditions of a water well. This provides a reference point for future evaluations of any suspected impacts by the drilling or hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells. How do l obtain baseline water samples? The COGCC provides baseline sampling on a case -by -case basis based on proximity to new or existing drilling activity. Please contact the COGCC at 303-894-2100. The Colorado Oil & Gas Association (COGA), an industry trade group, has a voluntary baseline ground water quality sampling program htta://www.coaa.oro/Index.ohD/BaseltneWaterSa mutInq. Under the COGA program, samples are collected from two existing groundwater features, such as wells or springs, within one- half mile of the surface location of new oil and gas well pads, or new wells on existing pads. These samples require landowner consent and will be collected before drilling begins. A second round of sampling will be collected from each feature within one to three years after drilling is completed. Results of all samples will be provided to landowners within three months of collecting the sample. The laboratory results will also be submitted to the COGCC for inclusion in a water quality database that will be available to the public through the COGCC website. Water well owners can also either sample their own water wells or contract a qualified individual to collect samples for baseline testing. Most analytical laboratories can provide sampling along with analytical services. A list of laboratories offering these services can be found under Laboratories -Analytical or Laboratories - Testing in the phone directory. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment also offers analytical laboratory services. Call 303-692-3090 for additional information. htta://www.cdahe,state,co,us/lrfwater.htm COLOR ADO ail & Gas Conservation Commission DvattfrIteC1t f P.;atwoti t��tuLlf�'1e.�2 COGCC INFORMATION SHEET: OGDP STATUS INFORMATION (As required by COGCC Rule 303.a (2).G) Why am 1 receiving this information sheet? The Colorado Oil End 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 th-s 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 Comm fission has the ultimate authority on approval or denial of the GGDP. 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. Frcm the COGCC homepage, click "Regulation" in he green menu ba , and then "Hearings" on the blue bar. 2. On the right-hand side of the Hearings page, under the Hearings eFiling System header, click on "Application and Docket Portal". Hearings eFiling System (Beginning November 9, 2020) • Document Sean • Application & Docket Pia! 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. Pun] N��i331':g.A; 1:' 1cat-tn NYC Di5.d<=..tt'i SEARCH FetIES 910017345 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, u nder the Hearings eFiling System header, click o n the "Document Search" link. Hearings eFiling System (Beginning November 9, 2020) • Document Search • Application & Docket Peal 2. From the "Search Type" dropdown menu, select "DNRCOG Search for Docket Related Documents." SearcrpNpe New, ;c, ica:icris DNRCOG Mea►DoatranS D'IRCOG Sea rth tar Da:M F Iii Daai- is Page 2 3. Input the docket number provided by the operator. ar a. noctrAfir, 2110M2v4-5 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 >z GAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN." DNRCOG Applintiai Type COMPRE-EIRiSIVE AREA, PLAN EAFCR'CEAE Nr OlLB GASOc'Vf3PMFRITprJ3P7. 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 a Gas Location Assessment Permits (Form 2A)". Select "All Counties" or a specific county using the drop down menu and click "Go!". Pending Penults (Rat. orAFTEr3 January' }5th, 202, O;7 & Gas Loc=-ffon Assassmant Fermi:3,m (Fan 2AJ: I All Counties v # Gol 3. A table will show all pending Form 2As currently under review by the COGCC. 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 boxes on the left-hand menu. Parrr-1 t5IJ Panam SFee,, 2) Pas. �i�tsM Approved .11 i amn 2) Par. ' P_ea,t a L een a (Farm 2A) Pean .Ape' e,0Laeaa,e(o,m2A)Ps;nw3 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://coecc.state.co.us/#/home Hearings Page: https: //cogcc.state.co.us/ree.htmis/hearings eFiling system help: http://cogcc/documents/reg/Hearings/External E filing System Users Guidebook 20201109.odf COGCC GIS Online Interactive Map help: http: / /concc/documents/about/Help/Search%20pendin g a20permits fl20on%2©the%20C0GCC%20map.pdf Version 1.0 March 9, 2021 Hello