Attachment_2_Combined_Specs_and_Docs.pdf

Monitoring Wells Plugging Phase III 2023 (BFO)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 01009, GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS (5 Pages) SECTION 01060, PERMITS (3 Pages) SECTION 01330, SUBMITTAL PROCEEDURES (2 Pages) SECTION 01500, TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS (4 Pages) SECTION 02223, SITE DEMOLITION (1 Pages) SECTION 02231, CLEARING AND GRUBBING (2 Pages) SECTION 17230, RANGELAND DRILL SEEDING (2 Pages)

2. CONTRACT DRAWINGS, EXHIBITS, AND MAPS

MONITORING WELL WORK DATA SHEET / INFORMATION EXHIBIT (67 Pages)

a. PROJECT EXHIBITS – GENERAL RECLAMATION PLAN & DESCRIPTION

b. PROJECT EXHIBITS – LOCATION AND ACCESS MAPS

3. BID SCHEDULE (1 Page)

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS 01009

Monitoring Well Plugging Phase III 2023

SECTION 01009

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Description of Work: Furnishing permits, labor, equipment, supplies, and materials, to plug 36 existing Monitor Wells (MW), 1 orphan CBNG plugging and outfall removal, and associated reclamation. All disturbed surfaces shall be graded to provide positive drainage and reclaimed to closely match the existing surrounding areas. Contractor shall apply for and obtain all Federal, State, and local permits needed for this Work including applications and drawings needed for the permits.

Provide all supervision, personnel, labor, materials, tools, equipment, maintenance and repairs, services, and all other facilities and incidentals required for the execution and completion of the Work as specified herein. Provide all backfilling, grading, seeding (+/- 7 acres one site), surface restoration, various water bars (data sheet p. 22), and associated work as shown on the drawings, as specified herein, and as required to complete all components of the Work and all associated structures, complete, in place, and accepted by the Contracting Officer.

B. Location: The work locations are shown on the drawings and exhibits; and work under this contract is in Campbell County, Johnson County, and Sheridan County Wyoming. The work locations are shown on the attached maps and the legal locations are listed below.

Monitoring Wells and Location:

1. Durham Ranch 14 MW T44N R72W Sec. 14 SENE

a. Durham Ranch Sec. 14 Wyodak Coal SEO (Wyoming State Engineer's Office) #: P106973.0W

b. Durham Ranch Sec. 14 Wasatch Sand

SEO#: P106972.0W

2. Durham Ranch 6 MW T45N R71W Sec. 6 SWNE

c. Durham Ranch Sec. 6 Wyodak Coal

SEO#: P106975.0W

d. Durham Ranch Sec. 6 Wasatch Sand

SEO#: P106974.0W

3. Kingsbury MW T46N R78W Sec. 25 NWSE

a. KU 33-25-4678S-MON

API (American Petroleum Institute) #: 49-019-06445

SEO#: P179493.0W

4. Napier MW T48N R76W Sec. 24 SESE

a. Napier MW Big George Coal

API#:49-005-07914 SEO#: P133775.0W

b. Napier MW Wasatch Sand

API#:49-005-07915 SEO#: P133776.0W

5. Skewed MW’s T48N R77W Sec. 21 SENW

a. SK1

b. SK2S

c. SK2D

d. SK3

e. SK4S

f. SK4D

g. SK5

h. SK6

i. SK7

j. SK8

k. SK9

l. SK10

m. SK11

Skewed MW’s T48N R77W Sec. 21 SENW

a. SK12

b. SK13

c. SK14

d. SK15

e. SK16

f. SK17

g. SKS18

6. Sasquatch MW T48N R78W Sec. 26 NWNE

a. Sasquatch MW

API#:49-019-20920

7. Carr Draw MW T50N R75W Sec. 29 NENE

a. Carr Draw MW Gates/Werner Coals

API#:49-005-07636, SEO#: P177450.0W

b. Carr Draw MW Overburden Sand/Big George Coal

API#:49-005-07635, SEO#: P177448.0W

8. Timar Stock Well T50N R80W Sec. 6 SENE

a. Stock Water Well

9. Coal Gulch MW T51N R78W Sec. 26 SWSW

a. Coal Gulch MW Dual Completion

API#:49-019-24209, SEO#: P159720.0W

10. Petrified Tree MW T51N R80W Sec. 31 SWNE

a. Petrified Tree MW

11. Remington MW T58N R79W Sec. 30 SWNE

a. Remington 30-07A

API#:49-033-23127, SEO#: P139658.0W

b. Remington 30-07CK

API#:49-033-23107, SEO#: P139652.0W

c. Remington 30-07C

API#:49-033-23126, SEO#: P139649.0W

12. Ford Ranch II POD T58N R75W Sec. 27, 32

a. Ford Ranch II Fed 13CW-32

API#:49-005-59912,

b. Ford Ranch Playa Outfall

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. No submittals necessary for this project. .

1.3 B. QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Codes and Standards: The Work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in the individual sections of these specifications. This Contract incorporates materials, applications, and tests by reference, with the same force and effect as when they were given in full text.

B. Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern.

C. Measurements: Where approved shop drawings give specific measurements or rough-in dimensions for equipment, these dimensions shall take precedence over dimensions indicated on the drawings.

1.8 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Access to the Work: Reference the attached maps and exhibits.

Notify BLM a minimum of ten (10) working days before any onsite investigation or site visits to allow for BLM to inform and coordinate with property owners and obtain access permission if needed for access across private properties.

B. Environmental Considerations: Time of year, etc.

1.9 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Work Schedule: The detailed schedule shall be submitted at the pre-work conference and identify specific line-item details with milestones. When requested, submit an updated schedule within 3 calendar days. As a minimum, the estimated start and completion dates shall be shown in the estimate. Onsite work shall not start until a Work Schedule is approved.

1.10 PERMITS, DESIGN AND DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall apply for, obtain, and pay for licenses and permits required to perform the Work.

B. Comply with applicable codes and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction, including but not limited to:

1. Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ), C. Notify the Contracting Officer of existing conditions that differ from those shown on the drawings or identified on the exhibits, or in the specifications.

D. Portions of the contract documents are written in the imperative mode.

1. Except where specifically intended otherwise, the subject of all imperative statements is the Contractor.

2. Examples of imperative statements include but are not limited to:

3. "Provide . . . " means "Contractor shall provide . . ." and

4. "Install . . . " means "Contractor shall install . . . ".

PART 2: PRODUCTS

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Pre-Work Conference:

1. Will be held prior to the start of Work. The Contractor will be notified in advance of meeting time, date, and place. The purpose will be to review required work, project drawings and specifications, construction schedules, payroll and payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract. Pre-Work conference will be held in the BLM Buffalo Field Office.

2. The Contractor, subcontractors, and the persons responsible for coordination of the work shall be present at the meeting.

3. Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project and present the submittals requested in the specifications.

B. Progress Meetings:

1. To be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. May be called by either the Contracting Officer or the Contractor. Request shall state who should attend and include an agenda.

C. Final Inspection:

1. To be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. Notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least five (5) working days before the completion date so the Government can schedule final inspection.

3. The Contractor’s Superintendent shall be present during this inspection.

3.2 DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS

A. Requirements: See work data sheets for site specific requirements. Disposal of materials in a legal manner and payment of fees required is the Contractor's responsibility. Sale of material onsite is not allowed unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. When hazardous materials are encountered during demolition operations, comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and ordinances concerning removal, handling, and protection against exposure or environmental pollution. Burning of removed materials is not permitted on the work site.

3.3 SALVAGEABLE ITEMS

A. . See work data sheets for site specific requirements. a location determined by the BLM.

3.4 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS (Record Information)

A. General Requirements: Not needed on this contract.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made other than those identified below. Consideration for this item shall be included in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

ITEM DESCRIPTION EA (EACH)

1 Durham Ranch 14 MW T44N R72W Sec. 14 SENE" 2 2 Durham Ranch 6 MW T45N R71W Sec. 6 SWNE " 2 3 Kingsbury MW T46N R78W Sec. 25 NWSE" 1 4 Napier MW T48N R76W Sec. 24 SESE" 2 5 Skewed MW’s T48N R77W Sec. 21 SENW" 20 6 Sasquatch MW T48N R78W Sec. 26 NWNE" 1 7 Carr Draw MW T50N R75W Sec. 29 NENE" 2 8 Timar Stock Well T50N R80W Sec. 6 SENE" 1 9 Coal Gulch MW T51N R78W Sec. 26 SWSW" 1 10 Petrified Tree MW T51N R80W Sec. 31 SWNE" 1 11 Remington MW T58N R79W Sec. 30 SWNE" 3 12 Ford Ranch Orphan T58N R75W Sec. 27, 32 2

END OF SECTION

PERMITS 01060

SECTION 01060

PERMITS

PART 1 – General

1.1 WORK INCLUDED

A. This section covers Contractor requirements for providing environmental controls and permits consistent with regulatory requirements throughout the duration of the project.

B. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits and licenses necessary for the completion of the Work.

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01300 – Submittals

a. The Contractor shall perform all Work necessary to apply for and acquire an approved executed copy of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Permit (SWPPP) prior to start of Work.

b. The Contractor shall perform all Work necessary to apply for and acquire an approved executed copy of the Wyoming Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WYPDES) General Permit for Discharges from Construction Activities and submit a copy to BLM.

c. The Contractor shall perform all Work necessary to apply for and acquire any additional permits for the project.

1.3 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. In cases of conflict, conform with the most stringent requirement.

B. Laws, Regulations, and Permits:

a. Perform construction operations, including management of subcontractors, to comply with: applicable Federal, State, and local laws, orders, regulations, and water quality standards concerning control and abatement of air, water, and soil pollution; and terms and conditions of applicable permits issued by permit issuing authority.

C. Contractor Violations:

a. If noncompliance should occur, immediately (verbally) report noncompliance to the

Contracting Officer and to the appropriate regulatory authority. Submit specific written information within two (2) days or sooner if required by the regulatory authority.

b. Violation of applicable Federal, State, or local laws, orders, regulations, or water quality standards may result in the Contracting Officer stopping unrelated site activities until compliance is achieved.

c. The Contractor will not be entitled to an extension of time, claim for damage, or additional compensation by reason of such a work stoppage.

d. Corrective measures required to bring activities into compliance and remediate environmental impacts will be at the Contractor’s expense.

Freise, Casey B BFO does not want a copy.

Freise, Casey B No copy necessary

Freise, Casey B What is this? Recommend deleting

1.4 PERMITS

A. The Contractor is responsible for performing all Work to apply for and acquire all permits and licenses necessary for the completion of this Work. The Contractor is responsible for all permits relating to the discharge of water associated with construction activity under the WYPDES, including but not limited to the following: storm water discharge, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, and construction site dewatering.

1.5 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Permits

a. The Contractor shall be designated as the operator or holder of the permits. The Contractor shall be responsible for all associated fees.

b. The Contractor shall provide BLM copy of all permits upon request.

B. Prepare, maintain, and proceed in conformity with all needed permits as required by Federal, State, and Local authorities. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining and paying for all permits.

C. During construction, the Contractor is responsible for all maintenance to the pollution prevention plan and any other permit requirements. When the Contractor has completed work on the project and has been issued the final payment, the Government will continue maintenance on the pollution prevention plan requirements. When all criteria have been met, the Government will file the Notice of Termination for the permit.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

Not Used

PART 3 – EXECUTION

A. See Work Data Sheet for detailed information.

B. Work Dates & Constraints:

1. Notify BLM a minimum of ten (10) working days before any onsite investigation or site visits to allow for BLM to inform property owners and obtain access permission if needed for access across private properties.

2. Final deliverable products, and at a minimum, the executed permits and work shall adhere to the construction specifications herein and all necessary permits requirements.

Pre-Work Conference:

A pre-work conference will be held virtually using Microsoft Teams prior to the start of Work. The Contractor will be notified in advance of meeting time and date. The purpose will be to review the project requirements, and contractual administrative provisions. Site visits will not be conducted during this meeting but may be held in conjunction with the field work as necessary. The Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures for obtaining technical specifications and plans from the sites.

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF PAYMENT

Verplancke, James (Jim) BLM provided maps and diagrams but it is not applicable for the contractor to provide them as well.

Freise, Casey B redundancy

Verplancke, James (Jim) Change to: site designated by BLM.

Freise, Casey B None necessary

Freise, Casey B Not necessary

Verplancke, James (Jim) There are no design/shop plan or calculation deliverables associated with this project for the contractor to submit.

A. No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. Consideration for this item shall be included in the bid price for other items of the Contract. Payment for this section will be subsidiary to the Contract.

SUBMITTAL PROCEEDURES 01330

SECTION 01330

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Section Includes: Requirements for submittals of the work schedules.

B. Requirements: Refer to specifications for submittals required. Allow a minimum 10 working days for review. Review time commences upon receipt by the Contracting Officer (CO).

Submittals shall be delivered to the CO and the Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

Submittals shall be submitted using a submittal transmittal cover sheet.

Submittal shall use a Transmittal Submittal cover sheet and shall be submitted as a whole by discipline topic, e.g. all pipe shall be submitted as one package, schedules shall be submitted as one complete submittal.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Approval: Written approval of the submittals is an indication the Contractor's submittals have been reviewed and there are no objections, except as noted. Installation of material based on written approval of submittals shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for incorporating material which conforms to the requirements of the drawings and specifications.

Written approval of deviations shall apply only to those deviations or omissions from the requirements of the drawings and specifications brought to the Contracting Officer's attention in writing. After written approval of an item, the Contractor may submit a substitution request for approval, if the approved item cannot be purchased or delivered in time to avoid delay in completion of the project.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

There are no applicable requirements.

3.1 WORK SCHEDULE:

A. Requirements: The schedule shall be submitted at the pre-work conference. When requested, the Contractor shall submit an updated schedule within three (3) working days. As a minimum, the estimated start and completion dates as well as milestones shall be shown in the schedule.

3.2 DESIGN COMPUTATIONS

A. Requirements: Not needed for this contract.

3.3 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. General: Not needed for this contract.

SUBMITTAL PROCEEDURES 01330

C. Substitutions: The Contractor shall present requests for substitutions to the Contracting Officer according to the following:

1. Deliver sufficient calculations and data to justify selection of the proposed item and permit comparison with the original item.

2. Show complete layout of system, except that which is identical to Contract documents, unless unchanged portion must be shown to indicate clearances.

3. Include drawings, same (or larger) scale as Contract drawings, marked to show differences.

Include detail drawings of supports for equipment and load calculations, stamped and signed by a Wyoming Licensed Professional Engineer.

4. Submit complete technical data including test data, drawings, manufacturer's literature, samples, and complete performance specifications.

5. The Contractor is responsible for the cost of redesign and modifications to this or other parts of the project caused by the substitutions.

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made.

Consideration for this item shall be included in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

SECTION 01500

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Requirements for temporary facilities, controls, first aid, and sanitary facilities.

A. First Aid Plans: Submit three (3) copies of plans for providing medical attention for injured or disabled employees, including onsite emergency facilities and ambulance service, before start of operations.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulations: Comply with applicable local regulations for haul routes over public highways, roads, or bridges. Comply with industry standards and applicable laws and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction including, but not limited to the following:

1. Health and safety regulations.

2. Utility company regulations.

3. Environmental protection regulations.

4. Prevention and control of air pollution.

5. Prevention and control of water pollution.

1.4 EXPLOSIVES

A. Explosives: Shall not be permitted.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 TOILET UNITS

A. Temporary Toilet Units: Provide self-contained, single-occupant toilet units of the chemical, aerated recirculation, or combustion type. Provide units properly vented and fully enclosed with a glass-fiber-reinforced polyester shell or similar nonabsorbent material.

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Toilets: Install self-contained toilet units specified in Part 2 of this specification section.

Shield toilets to ensure privacy. Use of pit-type privies will not be permitted.

1. Provide separate facilities for male and female personnel.

2. Provide toilet tissue, paper towels, paper cups, and similar disposable materials for each facility. Provide covered waste containers for used material.

3. Provide hand wash stations with disinfection products.

B. First-Aid Facilities: Make first-aid facilities and services obvious and easily available for providing emergency aid to personnel on the site.

3.2 HAUL ROUTES, ROADWAYS, PARKING AREAS, AND STORAGE/STAGING AREAS

A. Examination: Investigate the condition of available public or private roads for clearances, restrictions, bridge-load limits, bond requirements, and other limitations that affect or may affect access and transportation operations to and from the jobsite.

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 01500

B. Established Roadways as Haul Routes: Use existing available public highways, roads, or bridges as haul routes subject to the applicable local regulations. Tracked or heavy vehicles are not allowed. Contractor is responsible for damage caused by construction traffic.

1. Provide and use means of removing mud and lose gravel from vehicle tires before entering existing paved roads. Road repair and cleanup shall be at no cost to the Government.

2. Provide barricades, flag persons, lighting, signs, and other necessary precautions for safety of the public where haul routes cross public highways or roads.

C. Temporary Roadways and Haul Routes: Construction of haul roads are authorized for this project.

D. Storage/Staging Areas: The Contractor may construct a temporary area for trailers, equipment, and materials, located as approved by the Contracting Officer. Fencing of materials or equipment shall [not] be required at this site; however, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleanliness and orderliness of the area used and for the security of any material or equipment stored in this area. Trailers, materials, or equipment shall not be placed or stored outside the designated [fenced] area unless such trailers, materials, or equipment are assigned a separate and distinct storage area by the Contracting Officer away from the vicinity of the construction site but within government property boundaries.

E. Maintenance: Maintain haul routes, roadways, parking and storage areas, in a sound, smooth condition. Maintain the [roadbed, side slopes, structures, and surfacing] of roads and areas until completion and acceptance of all the work under this contract. Maintain the surfacing of gravel-surfaced roads and areas in a smooth condition until completion and acceptance of all work under this contract.

F. Removal: Remove materials used to construct temporary roadways, areas, and haul routes prior to contract completion. Recycle all salvageable materials as approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.3 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

A. Air Quality Permits: Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any air quality permits needed.

B. Responsibility: Contractor shall be responsible for damages resulting from dust originating from Contractor operations.

1. Government may stop any construction activity contributing to air pollutant levels which are excessive or in violation of Federal, State, or local laws and additional expenses resulting from work stoppage will be responsibility of Contractor.

C. Requirements: Utilize such methods and devices as are reasonably available to prevent, control, and otherwise minimize atmospheric emissions or discharges of air contaminants.

1. Do not operate equipment and vehicles that show excessive emissions of exhaust gases until corrective repairs or adjustments reduce such emissions to acceptable levels.

2. Provide dust control and abatement during construction. Prevent, control, and abate dust pollution on rights-of-way provided by Government or elsewhere during performance of work. Provide labor, equipment, and materials, and use efficient methods wherever and whenever required to prevent dust nuisance or damage to persons, property, or activities, including, but not limited to, crops, orchards, cultivated fields, wildlife habitats, dwellings and residences, agricultural activities, recreational activities, traffic, and similar conditions.

3.4 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

A. Contractor Water Pollution Violations: If noncompliance should occur, report the noncompliance to the Contracting Officer immediately (orally), with the specific information submitted in writing within two (2) calendar days. Consistent violations of applicable Federal, State, or local laws, orders, regulations, or Water Quality Standards may result in the Contracting Officer stopping all site activity until compliance is ensured. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any extension of time, claim for damage, or additional compensation by reason of such a work stoppage. Corrective measures required to bring activities into compliance shall be at the Contractor's expense.

B. Stormwater Discharge Permit Associated with a Construction Site:

1. Notice of Intent: Both the Government and the Contractor shall sign the Notice of Intent (NOI) to obtain coverage under a stormwater general permit to control stormwater discharges from the construction site as required under section 402 of the Clean Water Act (Public Law 92-500, as amended).

2. Pollution Prevention Plan: The Contractor shall prepare a Pollution Prevention Plan as required by the permit. The Contractor shall comply with all terms and conditions to obtain and maintain this stormwater discharge permit.

C. Pollution Controls: Control pollutants by use of sediment and erosion controls, wastewater and stormwater management controls, construction site management practices, and other controls including State and local control requirements.

1. Sediment and Erosion Controls: Establish methods for controlling sediment and erosion which address vegetative practices, structural control, silt fences, straw dikes, sediment controls, and operator controls as appropriate. Institute stormwater management measures as required, including velocity dissipators, and solid waste controls which address controls for building materials and offsite tracking of sediment.

2. Wastewater and Stormwater Management Controls: Use methods of dewatering, unwatering, excavating, or stockpiling earth and rock materials which include prevention measures to control silting and erosion, and which will intercept and settle any runoff of sediment-ladened waters. Prevent wastewater from general construction activities such as drain water collection, aggregate processing concrete batching, drilling grouting, or other construction operations, from entering flowing or dry watercourses without the use of approved turbidity control methods. Divert stormwater runoff from upslope areas away from disturbed areas.

a. Turbidity prevention measures: Use methods for prevention of excess turbidity which include, but are not restricted to, intercepting ditches, settling ponds, gravel filter entrapment dikes, flocculating processes, recirculation, combinations thereof, or other approved methods that are not harmful to aquatic life. All such wastewaters discharged into surface waters shall contain the least concentration of settleable material possible and shall meet all conditions of section 402, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Do not operate mechanized equipment in waterbodies without having first obtained a section 404 permit, and then only as necessary to construct crossings or perform the required construction.

3. Construction Site Management: Perform construction activities by methods that will prevent entrance, or accidental spillage, of solid matter, contaminants, debris, or other pollutants or wastes into streams, flowing or dry watercourses, lakes, wetlands, reservoirs, or underground water sources. Such pollutants and wastes include, but are not restricted to: refuse, garbage, cement, sanitary waste, industrial waste, hazardous materials, radioactive substances, oil and other petroleum products, aggregate processing tailings, mineral salts, and thermal pollution.

a. Do not stockpile, or deposit excavated materials or other construction materials, near or on, stream banks, lake shorelines, or other watercourse perimeters where they can be washed away by high water or storm runoff, or can in any way encroach upon the watercourse.

b. Place all oil or other petroleum product (hereinafter referred to collectively as oil) storage tanks at least 20 feet from streams, flowing or dry watercourses, lakes, wetlands, reservoirs, and any other water source.

c. Diked storage areas shall be at least 12 inches high or graded and sloped to permit safe containment of leaks and spills equal to the capacity of all tanks and/or containers located in each area plus a sufficient amount of freeboard to contain the 25-year rainstorm.

d. Provide diked areas with an impermeable barrier at least 10 mils thick. Provide areas used for refueling operations with an impermeable liner at least 10 mils thick buried under 2 to 4 inches of soil.

3.5 MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL

A. Maintenance: Maintain temporary structures, facilities, and controls as long as needed for safe and proper completion of the work and as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. Removal: Remove temporary structures, facilities, and controls as rapidly as progress of the work will permit and as approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.6 PROTECTION

A. Barriers: Provide earthen embankments and similar barriers around excavation and subgrade construction, sufficient to prevent flooding by runoff from heavy rains.

3.7 WASTE

A. Collection and Disposal of Waste: Collect waste from construction areas and elsewhere daily.

Comply with requirements of NFPA 241 for removal of combustible waste material and debris.

Enforce requirements strictly. Do not hold materials more than seven (7) days during normal weather or 3 days when the temperature is expected to rise above 80 degrees F (27 degrees C).

Handle hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste by containerizing properly. Dispose of material lawfully.

3.8 CLEANUP

A. Restoration of Storage Area: Upon completion of the project and after removal of trailers, materials, and equipment from within the fenced area, remove the fence [and walkways].

Restore areas used by the Contractor for the storage of equipment or material, or other use, to the original or better condition. Remove gravel used to traverse grassed areas and restore the area to its original condition, including topsoil and seeding as necessary. [See Section 02923 Seeding.]

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

DIVISION 2 SECTION 02050

SITEWORK REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS

02050 - 1

SECTION 02050

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

A. The Work involved in this category consists of removing and satisfactorily disposing of pipes, water storage tanks, fencing, rip rap, and other items designated for removal on the plans, exhibits, specifications, and/or directed by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

B. Removed items shall be properly disposed of as required by Federal, State, and Local Government regulations. The COR shall receive written notification of disposal procedures and may require the Contractor to certify that proper disposal methods were used.

C. It shall also include the salvaging of designated material, as shown on the plans, specifications, exhibits, and as listed herein, including backfilling the resulting trenches, holes, and pits. In addition, it shall include all transportation as identified herein.

D. Materials removed and not designated to be salvaged or incorporated into the work shall become the property of the Contractor.

1.2 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

A. Section 02310, Site Grading

PART 2: PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3: EXECUTION

A. Demolition and Disposal

1. All existing pipes, water storage tanks, fencing, rip rap, and other items designated for removal on the plans, specifications, exhibits, and/or directed by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor unless otherwise specified.

2. Any damage to such existing facilities or structures resulting from carelessness or negligence on the Contractor’s part shall be satisfactorily restored to its original condition or replaced with new at the Contractor’s expense.

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

Document 01009, Section 3.3 Salvageable Items states:

Salvageable items consisting of (air relief valves) ARV/Drip cages, tire tanks, siphon tubes, and fencing shall become the property of the Government. Government property shall be transported and unloaded without further damage to a location determined by the BLM.

BFO wants to keep the Powder River Panels for wells located on BLM surface.

CLEARING AND GRUBBING 02231

02231 - 1

SECTION 02231

CLEARING AND GRUBBING

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Clearing of vegetation, and grubbing of stumps, roots, and debris; disposal of unutilized materials; and other incidental work related to preparing the site for later use.

B. Related Sections:

General Information and Requirements Section 01009

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Clearing: Clearing shall consist of the felling, trimming, and cutting of obstructions such as trees into sections and the satisfactory disposal of the trees and other surface vegetation designated for removal, including down timber, snags, brush, and rubbish occurring in the areas to be cleared.

B. Grubbing: Grubbing shall consist of the removal and disposal of below-surface stumps, roots larger than 3-inches (75 millimeters) in diameter, and matted roots from the designated grubbing areas.

C. Hazardous Waste: Substance likely to cause death or injury by reason of being explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful; and includes, but is not limited to flammable dust, flammable fiber, combustible liquid, dangerous chemical, flammable gas, liquified flammable gas, and flammable liquid.

1.3 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Work Limits: Area to be cleared and grubbed will be the excavation area. Scalping of topsoil during clearing operations will not be permitted.

B. Burning of Slash: Shall not be permitted.

C. Landscape Preservation: Protect vegetation outside the work limits from injury. Existing trees and shrubs shall not be disturbed or damaged.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 EQUIPMENT

A. Spark Arresters: Shall meet the requirements of the U.S. Forest Service Spark Arrester Guide, Volume 2, dated 1993.

3.1 PROTECTION

A. Trees, Shrubs, and Existing Facilities: Protection shall be according to Section 01500 - Temporary Facilities and Controls.

B. Utility Lines: Protect existing utility lines that are indicated to remain from damage. Notify the Contracting Officer immediately of damage to or an encounter with an unknown existing utility line. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repairs of damage to existing utility lines that are indicated or made known to the Contractor prior to the start of clearing and grubbing operations. When utility lines which are to be removed are encountered within the area of operations, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 72 hours prior to interruption of the service.

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3.2 CLEARING

A. Requirements: Clear trees, stumps, roots, brush, and other vegetation in areas to be graded; cut off flush with or below the original ground surface, except such trees and vegetation indicated or directed to be left standing. Trees designated to be left standing within the cleared areas shall be trimmed of dead branches 1-1/2 inches (40 mm) and shall be trimmed of all branches the heights indicated on the drawings and directed by the Contracting Officer. Limbs and branches to be trimmed shall be neatly cut close to the bole of the tree or main branches. Cuts more than 1-1/2 inches (40 mm) in diameter shall be painted with an approved tree-wound paint. Trees and vegetation to be left standing shall be protected from damage incident to clearing, grubbing, and construction operations by the erection of barriers or by such other means as the circumstances require. Clearing shall also include the removal and disposal of existing obstructions that obtrude, encroach upon, or otherwise obstruct the work.

3.3 GRUBBING

A. Requirements: Material to be grubbed, together with logs and other organic or metallic debris not suitable for foundation purposes, shall be removed to a depth of not less than 18 inches (450

mm) below the original surface level of the ground in areas indicated to be grubbed and in areas indicated as construction areas under this contract, such as areas for buildings, and areas to be paved. Depressions made by grubbing shall be filled with suitable material and compacted to make the surface conform with the original adjacent surface of the ground.

B. Low Embankment Areas: When the finished subgrade is less than 3 feet (1 m) above the original ground, remove stumps, roots, and debris to a minimum of 6 inches (150 mm) below the original ground. Backfill stump and root holes with approved material and compact before placing embankment material.

C. High Embankment Areas: When the finished subgrade is 3 feet (1 m) or more from the original ground, stumps may be cut flush and left in place. Removal of undisturbed stumps and roots and nonperishable solid objects will not be required. The surface of the original ground shall be scarified before starting the embankment operation.

3.4 DEBRIS

A. Trees and Limbs: Dispose of per Section 01009 – General Information and Requirements.

Burning will not be permitted.

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

RANGELAND DRILL SEEDING 17230

RANGELAND DRILL SEEDING SPECIFICATION NO. 17230

C.1.0 GENERAL:

C.1.1 See work data sheet and general reclamation plan for seeding requirements.

C.1.2 References:

a. Federal Specifications FS JJJ-S-181 Seeds, Agricultural

C.1.3 Certification: Furnish three (3) copies of written certification from the supplier of the

Contractor-furnished seed that it conforms to the requirements of this specification.

C.2.0 DEFINITIONS: None

C.3.0 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS:

C.3.1 Source Quality Control: Seed furnished shall meet the requirements of the Federal Seed Act (7

U.S.C. Secs. 1551-1610 incl.), the seed laws and the noxious weed laws of the state to which the seed is to be shipped.

C.3.2 Seed Testing: The Contractor shall furnish at the delivery points sealed certified samples taken by a bonded, professional seed sampler or county agent. In submitting such samples, the Contractor's sampler must draw seed as prescribed by the Federal Seed Act (7 U.S.C. Secs.

1551-1610 incl.) and submit a certification to this effect with each sample. Enough samples, fully representative of each lot of seed furnished, must be supplied to provide enough seed for retesting, should this be necessary. Seed not meeting the minimum requirements set forth in this specification will not be accepted.

C.3.3 Containers and Labels: Deliver Contractor-furnished seed in original, unopened containers and in acceptable condition for germination and marked with (1) name and address of the shipper,

(2) net weight, (3) seed name, (4) percentages of purity and of germination, (5) lot number, (6) date of test, and (7) percentage of maximum weed seed content clearly marked for each kind of seed. The seed must have been tested within the last three (3) months for certification.

Use of a no-till drill seeder or broadcast seeding at double the rate is preferred.

C.3.4 Seed Species: Shall conform to the following:

Species Common Name PLS lbs/acre Elymus trachycaulus spp. trachycaulus Slender wheatgrass 3.0 Pascopyrum smithii Western Wheatgrass 2.5 Pseudoroegneria spicata ssp. spicata Bluebunch Wheatgrass 1.75 Elymus elymoides Bottlebrush Squirreltail 1.25 Leymus cinerus Basin Wildrye 1.25 Nassella viridula Green Needlegrass 1.0 Calamovifolia longifolia Prairie Sandreed 0.75 Bouteloua dactyloides Sideoats Grama 0.5 Poa Secunda Sandberg Bluegrass 0.15 Festuca saximontana Rocky Mountain Fescue 0.15 Sporobolus contractus Sand Dropseed 0.03 Atriplex canescens Fourwing Saltbush 0.5 Peritoma serrulata Rocky Mountain Beeplant 0.25 Sphaeralcea coccinea Scarlet Globemallow 0.1 Dalea purpurea Purple Prairie Clover 0.2 Artemisia tridentate Wyoming Big Sagebrush 0.1 Triticum aestivum x Secale cereale Quickguard 5.0

Total PLS 18.38 *PLS = pure live seed, Northern Plains adapted species

C.4.1 Surface Conditions: Seed shall not be drilled under conditions when it cannot be properly covered with soil, such as in snow, when the ground is frozen, or when soil has excessive moisture content. When such conditions are encountered, the Contractor shall stop work and notify the Contracting Officer.

C.4.2 Seeding: Seeding shall be installed on the contour.

C.4.3 Average Depth of Seeding: Shall be ¼ to ½ inches deep.

C.4.4 Special Requirements:

C.5.10 Tests for Uniformity: The Contracting Officer will make tests to determine uniformity of seed application.

C.5.11 Tests for Rate of Application: Drills require calibration to ensure the specified seeding rate is achieved. The following method will be used: Seed a predetermined small acreage using either measured area or lineal drill seeding length converted to acres. Determine the amount of seed used and adjust until desired rate is obtained.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

RANGELAND DRILL SEEDING SPECIFICATION NO. 17230, Rev 8-89

E.1.0 52.252-02 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (APR 1984)

This Contract incorporates the following clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

I. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52-246-04 Inspection of Services - Fixed-Price (Apr 1984)

E.2.0 INSPECTION:

The Contracting Officer will make periodic inspections as a basis for payments and recommendations for adjustments in work quality. The Contractor is encouraged to observe inspections while they are being made and have a supervisor on site to confer with the Contracting Officer.

E.3.0 ACCEPTANCE:

Work performed according to the specifications and Part III will be considered acceptable for payment purposes.

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

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FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT & DECISION RECORD

FOR

Lance Oil & Gas, Inc.

Coal Gulch/Highland Unit

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT –WY-070-04-161

DECISION: It is my decision to approve Alternative C as described in the attached Environmental Assessment (EA) and authorize the Lance Oil & Gas, Inc.’s Coal Gulch/Highland Unit Coal Bed Natural Gas (CBNG) POD comprised of the following 19 Applications for Permit to Drill (APDs), as follows:

Name Number TWP RNG SEC QTR Lease Number

Highland Unit Fed. 12-22 51N 78W 22 SWNW WYW149364 Highland Unit Fed. 14-22 51N 78W 22 SWSW WYW149364 Highland Unit Fed. 21-22 51N 78W 22 NENW WYW149364 Highland Unit Fed. 23-22 51N 78W 22 NESW WYW149364 Highland Unit Fed. 24-22 51N 78W 22 SESW WYW149364 Highland Unit Fed. 32-22 51N 78W 22 SWNE WYW149364 Highland Unit Fed. 41-22 51N 78W 22 NENE WYW149364 Highland Unit Fed. 43-22 51N 78W 22 NESE WYW149364 Highland Unit Fed. 12-23 51N 78W 23 SWNW WYW149364 Highland Unit Fed. 14-23 51N 78W 23 SWSW WYW149364 Coal Gulch Fed. 12-26 51N 78W 26 SWNW WYW148215 Coal Gulch Fed. 14-26 51N 78W 26 SWSW WYW148215 Coal Gulch Fed. 12-27 51N 78W 27 SWNW WYW146349 Coal Gulch Fed. 13-27 51N 78W 27 NWSW WYW146349 Coal Gulch Fed. 21-27 51N 78W 27 NENW WYW146349 Coal Gulch Fed. 32-27 51N 78W 27 SWNE WYW153355 Coal Gulch Fed. 34-27 51N 78W 27 SWSE WYW153355 Coal Gulch Fed. 41-27 51N 78W 27 NENE WYW153355 Coal Gulch Fed. 43-27 51N 78W 27 NESE WYW153355

This approval is subject to adherence with all of the operating plans and mitigation measures contained in the Master Surface Use Plan of Operations, Drilling Plan, Water Management Plan, and information in individual APDs. This approval is also subject to operator compliance with all mitigation and monitoring requirements contained within the Powder River Oil and Gas Project Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan Amendment (PRB FEIS) approved April 30, 2003.

RATIONALE: The decision to authorize Alternative C, as described in the attached Environmental Assessment (EA), is based on the following:

• The Operator, in their Plan of Development, has committed to:

o Comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.

o Obtain the necessary permits from other agencies for the drilling, completion and production of these wells including water rights appropriations, the installation of water management facilities, water discharge permits, and relevant air quality permits.

o Provide water well agreements to the owners of record for permitted water wells within the area of influence of the action.

o Provide water analysis from a designated reference well in each coal zone.

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• Alternative C will not result in any undue or unnecessary environmental degradation.

• It is in the public interest to approve these wells, as the leases are being drained of federal gas, resulting in a loss of revenue for the government.

• Mitigation measures applied by the BLM will alleviate or minimize environmental impacts.

• Alternative C is the environmentally-preferred Alternative.

• The proposed action is in conformance with the PRB FEIS and the Approved Resource

Management Plan for the Public Lands Administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Buffalo Field Office, April 2001.

• Based on current information, we determined that no significant impacts in the spread of WNV would occur from the implementation of this project.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT: Based on the analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the proposed action in the attached environmental assessment, I have determined that NO significant impacts are expected and, therefore, an environmental impact statement is not required.

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND APPEAL: Under BLM regulations, this decision is subject to administrative review in accordance with 43 CFR 3165. Any request for administrative review of this decision must include information required under 43 CFR 3165.3(b) (State Director Review), including all supporting documentation. Such a request must be filed in writing with the State Director, Bureau of Land Management, P.O. Box 1828, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003, no later than 20 business days after this Decision Record is received or considered to have been received.

Any party who is adversely affected by the State Director’s decision may appeal that decision to the Interior Board of Land Appeals, as provided in 43 CFR 3165.4.

/s/ Dennis R. Stenger 7/30/2004 Field Manager: _______________________________________ Date: _________________________

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BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

BUFFALO FIELD OFFICE

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA)

FOR

Lance Oil & Gas, Inc.

Coal Gulch/Highland Unit

PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT

WY-070-04-161

INTRODUCTION

This site-specific analysis tiers into and incorporates by reference the information and analysis contained in the Powder River Basin Oil and Gas Project Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan Amendment (PRB FEIS), #WY-070-02-065 (approved April 30, 2003), pursuant to 40 CFR 1508.28 and

1502.21. This document is available for review at the Buffalo Field Office. This project EA addresses site-specific resources and/or impacts that are not covered within the PRB FEIS.

1 PURPOSE AND NEED

The purpose for the proposal is to define and produce coal bed natural gas (CBNG) on one or more valid federal oil and gas mineral leases issued to the applicant by the BLM. Analysis has determined that federal CBNG is being drained from the federal leases by surrounding fee or state mineral well development. The need exists because without approval of the Applications for Permit to Drill (APDs), federal lease royalties will be lost and the lessee will be deprived of the federal gas they have the rights to develop.

1.1 Conformance with Applicable Land Use Plan and Other Environmental Assessments:

The proposed action is in conformance with the terms and the conditions of the Approved Resource Management Plan for the Public Lands Administered by the Bureau of Land Management, Buffalo Field Office (BFO), April 2001 and the PRB FEIS, as required by 43 CFR 1610.5

2 ALTERNATIVES INCLUDING THE PROPOSED ACTION

2.1 Alternative A - No Action

A No Action Alternative was considered in the PRB FEIS Volume 1, pages 2-54 through 2-62. This alternative would consist of no new federal wells. An oil and gas lease grants the lessee the “right and privilege to drill for, mine, extract, remove, and dispose of all oil and gas deposits” in the lease lands, “subject to the terms and conditions incorporated in the lease.” Thus, under this alternative, the operator’s proposal would be denied.

2.2 Alternative B Proposed Action

Description of the Proposed Action: The main, existing two-track access road is proposed to be upgraded to an improved road (including utility corridor) and is approximately 4.35 miles in length (15.82 acres, 30’ width).

The approximate amount of proposed two-track access roads including utilities is 2.73 miles (4.63 acres, 14’ width). There are no existing or proposed screw compressors.

Proposed Action Title/Type: Lance Oil & Gas, Inc.‘s Coal Gulch/Highland Unit Plan of Development (POD) for 19 coal bed natural gas well APD`s and associated infrastructure.

Proposed Well Information: There are 19 wells proposed within this POD, as follows:

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Name Number TWP RNG SEC QTR Lease Number Highland Unit Fed. 12-22 51N 78W 22 SWNW WYW149364 Highland Unit Fed. 14-22 51N 78W 22 SWSW WYW149364 Highland Unit Fed. 21-22 51N 78W 22 NENW WYW149364 Highland Unit Fed. 23-22 51N 78W 22 NESW WYW149364 Highland Unit Fed. 24-22 51N 78W 22 SESW WYW149364 Highland Unit Fed. 32-22 51N 78W 22 SWNE WYW149364 Highland Unit Fed. 41-22 51N 78W 22 NENE WYW149364 Highland Unit Fed. 43-22 51N 78W 22 NESE WYW149364 Highland Unit Fed. 12-23 51N 78W 23 SWNW WYW149364 Highland Unit Fed. 14-23 51N 78W 23 SWSW WYW149364 Coal Gulch Fed. 12-26 51N 78W 26 SWNW WYW148215 Coal Gulch Fed. 14-26 51N 78W 26 SWSW WYW148215 Coal Gulch Fed. 12-27 51N 78W 27 SWNW WYW146349 Coal Gulch Fed. 13-27 51N 78W 27 NWSW WYW146349 Coal Gulch Fed. 21-27 51N 78W 27 NENW WYW146349 Coal Gulch Fed. 32-27 51N 78W 27 SWNE WYW153355 Coal Gulch Fed. 34-27 51N 78W 27 SWSE WYW153355 Coal Gulch Fed. 41-27 51N 78W 27 NENE WYW153355 Coal Gulch Fed. 43-27 51N 78W 27 NESE WYW153355

County: Johnson

Applicant: Lance Oil & Gas, Inc.

Surface Owners: BLM The proposed action involves the development of the project, which includes the following:

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