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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

Statement of Work Orphaned Oil Well Plugging & Reclamation (16 Wells)

Re-entry and Re-plugging (1 Well) August 2026

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

SOUTHEAST REGION

PROJECT PROVISIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Well Plugging and Site Reclamation Contract Specifications

Scope of Work

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, tools, and transportation necessary to reclaim the existing orphaned oil and gas wells, as well as wellpads, access roads, flowlines, pipelines, and other assorted oilfield debris, as required by these specifications.

Maps of the wells included in this contract are attached.

General Provisions

All plugging and reclamation operations/activities shall be conducted in accordance with rules and regulations of the State of Tennessee or the regulations of the BLM, unless otherwise specified herein. These are specifically addressed in the Chapter 1, Title 60 of the Tennessee Code; 805 KAR Chapter 1, Chapter 349, & Chapter 353; and BLM Onshore Order #2.

The Contractor shall furnish all Federal, State, and local surveys and permits required by law to accomplish this work. This provision includes permits required for plugging the wells included in this contract. Copies of the permits must be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to initiation of work. The government will provide a site map with coordinates.

The Contractor shall, in coordination with the NPS and TNDEC, develop a plugging plan. The Contractor shall notify TNDEC 12 hours prior to the start of plugging operations. The Contractor shall also notify TNDEC if there are any delays or changes to the date of the start of plugging operations. The Contract will include the Plugging Plan as part of the TNDEC 12 hour notification.

All fluids, salvaged well materials, contaminated soils; debris and other waste materials generated by the Contractor become property of the Contractor. The same shall be removed from within the exterior boundaries of Big South Fork National River & Recreational Area when the plugging operation is complete, and disposed of in accordance with pertinent Federal, State, and local laws.

ALL WELL OPERATIONS SHALL BE CARRIED OUT WORKING THROUGH AN

APPROVED CONTROL HEAD IN GOOD WORKING ORDER ATTACHED TO THE

SURFACE CASING AT ALL TIMES. NO IN-GROUND PITS, LINED OR OTHERWISE,

WILL BE USED. Saltwater, oils, and sludge generated during the plugging operations may be temporarily stored only in properly constructed and maintained liquid tight tanks. Such materials must be removed at any time the Contractor is requested to do so by the Contracting Officer.

The Government requires the removal of all rods, tubing, casing, and liners as necessary to plug and abandon the wells in accordance with Chapter 1, Title 60 of the Tennessee Code; and BLM Onshore Order #2.

The Equipment of the Contractor shall meet all safety requirements of Local, State, and Federal agencies.

The Contractor shall not work weekends or State and Federal holidays. All work shall be performed between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Any exception to the above work schedule must be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to halt plugging operations at any time if contract specifications are not followed, weather conditions prohibit or impeded satisfactory completion of the contract work, or archeological resources are uncovered during the course of the construction activities.

The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing copies of plan, specifications and special provisions or the necessary portions thereof, to subcontractors and parties furnishing materials for the project.

General Access and Site Preparation Provisions

The Contractor will be responsible for providing adequate access to each site for well service rigs, cement trucks, and equipment. The Contracting Officer must approve any alterations to the natural topography required to provide ingress and egress to the site, including staging areas and work areas before work begins.

Dirt and debris deposited on public or park roads because of project activities shall be immediately removed.

Special attention shall be given to protecting trees and other vegetation. Trees and shrubs that do not interfere with access and plugging operations shall not be removed or damaged.

Where tree cutting is required for access, the Contracting Officer must approve the specific access route. No trees four inches in diameter or larger may be removed without the Contracting Officer’s permission. Felled trees may remain on site, spread out, with cut ends away from view.

Tree stumps should be cut flush with the ground.

Access roads will be chained or cabled to prevent unauthorized use during the project and will remain upon completion of the project, if requested by the Contracting Officer. Gate materials would be the responsibility of the Contractor. Roads will be physically blocked near the beginning of the access road as specified by the NPS and brush or natural materials will be pulled back into the roadbed to speed up site reclamation and reduce visitor access.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS TO BE ADDRESSED AND SITE SPECIFICATIONS

Orphaned Wells to be Plugged and Abandoned under Core Contract (Note: The Swain WH#5 well is a re-entry and re-plugging project)

The following table lists the wells included in this contract.

WELL

Permit

API #

TOTAL

DEPTH

(ft)

YEAR

DRILLED

STORIE EUGENE ET AL

#2A

5428 41049209490000 1,484 1982

TOMPKINS EDWARD #1 1504 41049201630000 905 1977

KOPPERS COMPANY #2 1145 41129202740000 1,498 1976

KOPPERS COMPANY INC

#3 3234 41129206540000

1,484 1980

KOPPERS COMPANY INC

#4

3297 41129206720000

1,458 1980

#10

6036 41129212820000

1,140 1983

#11

6037 41129212830000 1,150 1983

SWAIN W H #5 1319 41151201770000 1,465 1975

Well information is limited. The NPS has searched old drilling records, land ownership records, the TN well files, and on-site observations at each site.

STORIE EUGENE ET AL #2A: This well has been identified as orphaned by TDEC. The coordinates below are approximate as GPS was not utilized during the last site inspection which was in 2011. Access is across private property. Property owners must be notified ahead of any access across private property.

Permit #5428

API #: 41049209490000

Lat Long coordinates: 36.3961036; -84.6637191 UTM coordinates: 709522.77; 4030419.14 16S

TOMPKINS EDWARD #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections well is leaking methane. Wellsite consists of well head, separator, and storage tank. Access to the site is inside the park off the Joe Branch Rd.

Permit #1504

API #: 41049201630000

Lat Long coordinates: 36.379527, -84.712112 UTM coordinates: 705225.67, 4028475.96, 16S

KOPPERS COMPANY #2: - This well has been identified by TDEC as orphaned. Access to the well is across private property, and open. The well was visited by NPS personnel in 2026 after the well was declared abandoned.

Permit #1145

API #: 41129202740000

Lat Long coordinates: 36.3456858, -84.739555

UTM coordinates: 702851.50, 4024663.40, 16S

KOPPERS COMPANY INC #3: This well has been identified by TDEC as orphaned. Access to the well is across private property, and open. The well was visited by NPS personnel in 2026 after the well was declared abandoned.

Permit #3234

API #: 41129206540000

Lat Long coordinates: 36.350769, -84.7413882 UTM coordinates: 702673.80, 4025223.50, 16S

KOPPERS COMPANY INC #4: This well has been identified by TDEC as orphaned. Access to the well is across private property, and open. The well was visited by NPS personnel in 2026 after the well was declared abandoned.

Permit #3297

API #: 41129206720000

Lat Long coordinates: 36.3490469, -84.737527 UTM coordinates: 703024.79, 4025040.55, 16S

KOPPERS COMPANY INC #10: This well has been identified by TDEC as orphaned. Access to the well is across private property, and open. The well was visited by NPS personnel in 2026 after the well was declared abandoned.

Permit #6036

API #: 41129212820000

Lat Long coordinates: 36.3480746, -84.740916 UTM coordinates: 702723.15, 4024925.59, 16S

KOPPERS COMPANY INC #11: This well has been identified by TDEC as orphaned. Access to the well is across private property, and open. The well was visited by NPS personnel in 2026 after the well was declared abandoned.

Permit #6037

API #: 41129212830000

Lat Long coordinates: 36.3432691, -84.7404161 UTM coordinates: 702780.49, 4024393.43, 16S

SWAIN W H #5: The Swain WH#5 well was plugged under an NPS contract 2011. Due to recent inspections, it appears that the plug was not properly set. The Contractor is required to re-enter the well, determine the condition of the previous plugging attempt and re-plug the well to current standards.

Permit #1319

API #: 41151201770000

Lat Long coordinates: 36.3005742, -84.7691681

UTM coordinates: 700309.12, 4019596.64, 16S

Orphaned Wells to be Plugged and Abandoned under Option

The following table lists the wells included as options in this contract.

WELL

Permit

API #

TOTAL

DEPTH

(ft)

YEAR

DRILLED

TOMPKINS ED CS-1

#1

5037 41049208650000 1,440 1982

HULL-TOMPKINS-

ROSENBAUM JDE-1

#1

4991 41049208550000 1,611 1982

HULL CARSON CS #1 5148 41049206400000-R1 1,158 1982

HULL CARSON #1 1453 41049201570000

1,174 1977

HULL

CARSON/RUGBY

LAND CO PFG-V-1 #1

4372 41049207110000

1,105 1981

HULL CARSON CA-

1981-1 #1

4496 41049207290000

1,107 1981

HULL-ROSENBAUM

CA #1

5092 41049208740000 1,560 1982

RUGBY LAND

COMPANY BJI-1981-1

#1

4831 41151209260000 1,555 1982

RUGBY LAND

COMPANY JDE #1

4830 41151209250000 943 1982

Well information is limited. The NPS has searched old drilling records, land ownership records, the TN well files, and on-site observations at each site.

TOMPKINS ED CS-1 #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections well is leaking methane and the wellhead is slowly bubbling around the swedge, green pipe, and valve.

Inspector reported sounds were coming from below the casing, maybe due to freeze and thaw the night before the inspection. Access to the site is within the park off Joe Branch Road. Lease road is overgrown but short and easily accessible.

Permit #5037

API #: 41049208650000

Lat Long coordinates: 36.381202, -84.716161 UTM coordinates: 704858.02, 4028653.19, 16S

HULL-TOMPKINS-ROSENBAUM JDE-1 #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections well is leaking methane. Well contains wellhead and separator. Access to the site is within the park off Joe Branch Road. The area is overgrown and access to the site is through an old road which will need work to restore it to allow vehicle access.

Permit #4994

API #: 41049208550000

Lat Long coordinates: 36.37464, -84.710134 UTM coordinates: 705415.99, 4027937.96, 16S

HULL CARSON CS #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections well is leaking methane. Well Methane appears to be leaking from yellow tube attached to wellhead. Access to the site is within the park off Joe Branch Road. Lease road is overgrown and includes a steep turn that will need to be widened for equipment access.

Permit #5148

API #: 41049206400000-R1

Lat Long coordinates: 36.373477, -84.713484 UTM coordinates: 705118.48, 4027801.80, 16S

HULL CARSON #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections, well is leaking methane.

Well site consists of wellhead, pumpjack, and storage tank. One of the lines off the wellhead is completely open and leaking gas. Access to the site is within the park off Joe Branch Road.

Lease road is overgrown but easily accessible.

Permit #1453

API #: 41049201570000

Lat Long coordinates: 36.370824, -84.710402 UTM coordinates: 705401.98, 4027514.01, 16S

HULL CARSON/RUGBY LAND CO PFG-V-1 #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections well is leaking methane. Well site consists of well head, pit, and pipe/valve by the road. Access to the site is within the park off Joe Branch Road. Lease road is overgrown and narrow. Access to the site will need work to restore it to allow vehicle access.

Permit #4372

API #: 41049207110000

Lat Long coordinates: 36.369687, -84.707643 UTM coordinates: 705652.53, 4027393.74, 16S

HULL CARSON CA-1981-1 #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections, well is leaking methane. Well site consists of wellhead, storage tank, and meter station. Access to the site is within the park off Joe Branch Road. Lease road is overgrown and narrow. Access to the site will need work to restore it to allow vehicle access.

Permit #4496

API #: 41049207290000

Lat Long coordinates: 36.37143, -84.704664 UTM coordinates: 705915.23, 4027593.47, 16S

HULL-ROSENBAUM CA #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections well is leaking methane. Well site consists of wellhead and storage tanks. Access to the site is within the park off Joe Branch Road. Lease road is overgrown and narrow. Access to the site will need work to restore it to allow vehicle access.

Permit #5092

API #: 41049208740000

Lat Long coordinates: 36.373968, -84.704578 UTM coordinates: 705916.25, 4027875.24, 16S

RUGBY LAND COMPANY BJI-1981-1 #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections well is leaking methane. Well site consists of wellhead and separator. Access to the site is across private property and through an old road which will need work to restore it to allow vehicle access. The access road at the park boundary is currently blocked by an NPS gate.

Permit #4831

API #: 41049207290000

Lat Long coordinates: 36.365714, -84.687554 UTM coordinates: 707465.61, 4026995.91, 16S

RUGBY LAND COMPANY JDE #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections well is leaking methane. Well site consists of wellhead and separator. Access to the site is across private property and through an old road which will need work to restore it to allow vehicle access. The access road at the park boundary is currently blocked by an NPS gate.

Permit #4830

API #: 41151209250000

Lat Long coordinates: 36.366021, -84.68311 UTM coordinates: 707863.56, 4027039.53, 16S

Plugging Requirements

The NPS’s goal in plugging and reclamation is to ensure that oil, gas, brine, or other well fluids do not contaminate the fresh or usable water strata or escape to the surface. Meeting the state of Tennessee plugging requirements or BLM onshore plugging requirements, whichever is more stringent, will satisfy the purpose of this contract.

The NPS requires use of cement as found in Tennessee’s oil and gas regulation. Contactor shall clean out well to original total depth so that cement plugs may be set at intervals according to State requirements.

Fluids and cuttings removed from the well shall be stored in a steel tank. Steel tanks shall be drained and removed from the park within 72 hours after plugging the well.

If unknown or unusual obstructions cause legitimate cleanout attempts to fail, or if drill cuttings indicate a shallower total depth or plugged back depth, a timely decision will be made on how to proceed after consultation with the National Park Service petroleum engineer and the TN oil and gas well inspector. Every effort will be made to prevent unnecessary delays.

The Contractor shall pull all casing, tubing, and rods except conductor pipe, which have not been cemented in place. If a string of casing which would normally be pulled cannot be removed, the Contractor shall log the well and perforate the casing in accordance with State instructions so the cement can be circulated behind the casing.

Mud laden fluid weighing no less than nine (9) pounds per gallon with not less than forty (40) API funnel viscosity shall be placed in all potions of the well not filled with cement.

After placement of cement, the well shall be shut in gas-tight for a minimum of 12 hours after which the well shall be refilled with cement to within 36 inches of ground level.

Cut off all pipe below grade. A steel Plate will be welded to the top of the casing. The well’s API number, state permit number, and the well’s name shall be welded on the plate, in numbers as large as practical. The plate and top of the cut casing will be buried below grade. No marker will be visible at surface.

The wellhead shall not be backfilled until the cement has cured and shows no sign of leaking subsurface fluids or gas, and a project inspector has checked for leakage and given approval for backfilling.

Remove any spilled fluids, materials or contaminated soils that may have resulted from the plugging procedure and dispose of them properly outside the boundaries of the park in an approved landfill

If any of the preceding procedures cannot be completed, written approval must be obtained from the Contracting Officer before further work can proceed.

Restoration Requirements

The area to be restored needs to be cleared of any debris associated with the well operation, unless otherwise specified. All ruts are to be removed and sites are graded, stabilized, and restored with native seed and/or mulch. Water bars or rolling dips must be installed on access routes to ensure that the site is "put to bed" with no additional site degradation expected after the site is closed.

All access roads to the well sites and staging areas must be restored to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

All surface equipment, pipes, and debris associated with the well or within 300 feet of the well shall be removed and disposed of properly outside the boundaries of Big South Fork National River & Recreational Area in an approved landfill, unless otherwise specified.

All surface transmission lines associated with well sites shall be removed to at least 12 inches below ground level. Piping more than 12 inches below the surface shall remain in place. Piping to remain in place shall be cleaned, purged, and capped before abandonment.

When restoring areas adjacent to rivers, streams, ponds, or wetlands, no material will be placed in these water bodies.

Mulch

Immediately after seeding, uniformly mulch all disturbed areas at a rate of two (2) tons per acre of clean, un-weathered straw.

On steep slopes mulch can be tacked down mechanically with natural fiber nettings. No plastic netting will be permitted.

Mulching which is displaced shall be replaced at once but only after the area has been acceptably repaired. This work will be done at no additional cost to the Government.

All areas receiving mulch shall also be seeded. All seeding activities required under this contract shall use only a National Park Service (NPS)-approved seed mix. No other seed mix shall be used without prior written approval from the NPS.

DESCRIPTION OF RECLAMATION PROJECTS AND WELLS TO BE PLUGGED

STORIE EUGENE ET AL #2A: Based on observations and on-site inspections, Specific Work Items:

1. Record and monitor methane levels before and after operations.

2. Drill out existing leaking cement plug

3. Plug wells in accordance with Plugging Requirements by TN and BLM regulations.

4. Cut and cap wellheads below grade.

5. Remove any well debris (pipe, metal, tanks, fencing, etc) and concrete blocks from well site.

6. Restore and seed the access along with the staging area surrounding the well according to specifications.

7. Remove dirt/mud from roadway or trail.

8. Provide traffic control (both vehicle and pedestrian) from road or trail.

9. Repair any damage to trail or road after site work has completed.

10. Block access road upon completion of reclamation to prevent unauthorized access

TOMPKINS EDWARD #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections, Specific Work Items:

1. Record and monitor methane levels before and after operations.

2. Drill out existing leaking cement plug

3. Plug wells in accordance with Plugging Requirements by TN and BLM regulations.

4. Cut and cap wellheads below grade.

5. Remove any well debris (pipe, metal, tanks, fencing, etc) and concrete blocks from well site.

6. Restore and seed the access along with the staging area surrounding the well according to specifications.

7. Remove dirt/mud from roadway or trail.

8. Provide traffic control (both vehicle and pedestrian) from road or trail.

9. Repair any damage to trail or road after site work has completed.

10. Block access road upon completion of reclamation to prevent unauthorized access

KOPPERS COMPANY #2: Based on observations and on-site inspections, Specific Work Items:

1. Record and monitor methane levels before and after operations.

2. Drill out existing leaking cement plug

3. Plug wells in accordance with Plugging Requirements by TN and BLM regulations.

4. Cut and cap wellheads below grade.

5. Remove any well debris (pipe, metal, tanks, fencing, etc) and concrete blocks from well site.

6. Restore and seed the access along with the staging area surrounding the well according to specifications.

7. Remove dirt/mud from roadway or trail.

8. Provide traffic control (both vehicle and pedestrian) from road or trail.

9. Repair any damage to trail or road after site work has completed.

10. Block access road upon completion of reclamation to prevent unauthorized access

KOPPERS COMPANY INC #3: Based on observations and on-site inspections, Specific Work Items:

1. Record and monitor methane levels before and after operations.

2. Drill out existing leaking cement plug

3. Plug wells in accordance with Plugging Requirements by TN and BLM regulations.

4. Cut and cap wellheads below grade.

5. Remove any well debris (pipe, metal, tanks, fencing, etc) and concrete blocks from well site.

6. Restore and seed the access along with the staging area surrounding the well according to specifications.

7. Remove dirt/mud from roadway or trail.

8. Provide traffic control (both vehicle and pedestrian) from road or trail.

9. Repair any damage to trail or road after site work has completed.

10. Block access road upon completion of reclamation to prevent unauthorized access

KOPPERS COMPANY INC #4: Based on observations and on-site inspections, Specific Work Items:

1. Record and monitor methane levels before and after operations.

2. Drill out existing leaking cement plug

3. Plug wells in accordance with Plugging Requirements by TN and BLM regulations.

4. Cut and cap wellheads below grade.

5. Remove any well debris (pipe, metal, tanks, fencing, etc) and concrete blocks from well site.

6. Restore and seed the access along with the staging area surrounding the well according to specifications.

7. Remove dirt/mud from roadway or trail.

8. Provide traffic control (both vehicle and pedestrian) from road or trail.

9. Repair any damage to trail or road after site work has completed.

10. Block access road upon completion of reclamation to prevent unauthorized access

KOPPERS COMPANY INC #10: Based on observations and on-site inspections, Specific Work Items:

1. Record and monitor methane levels before and after operations.

2. Drill out existing leaking cement plug

3. Plug wells in accordance with Plugging Requirements by TN and BLM regulations.

4. Cut and cap wellheads below grade.

5. Remove any well debris (pipe, metal, tanks, fencing, etc) and concrete blocks from well site.

6. Restore and seed the access along with the staging area surrounding the well according to specifications.

7. Remove dirt/mud from roadway or trail.

8. Provide traffic control (both vehicle and pedestrian) from road or trail.

9. Repair any damage to trail or road after site work has completed.

10. Block access road upon completion of reclamation to prevent unauthorized access

KOPPERS COMPANY INC #11: Based on observations and on-site inspections, Specific Work Items:

1. Record and monitor methane levels before and after operations.

2. Drill out existing leaking cement plug

3. Plug wells in accordance with Plugging Requirements by TN and BLM regulations.

4. Cut and cap wellheads below grade.

5. Remove any well debris (pipe, metal, tanks, fencing, etc) and concrete blocks from well site.

6. Restore and seed the access along with the staging area surrounding the well according to specifications.

7. Remove dirt/mud from roadway or trail.

8. Provide traffic control (both vehicle and pedestrian) from road or trail.

9. Repair any damage to trail or road after site work has completed.

10. Block access road upon completion of reclamation to prevent unauthorized access

SWAIN W H #5: Based on observations and on-site inspections, Specific Work Items:

1. Record and monitor methane levels before and after operations.

2. Re-enter well in accordance with requirements by TN and BLM regulations.

3. Drill out existing leaking cement plug

4. Plug wells in accordance with Plugging Requirements by TN and BLM regulations.

5. Cut and cap wellheads below grade.

6. Remove any well debris (pipe, metal, tanks, fencing, etc) and concrete blocks from well site.

7. Restore and seed the access along with the staging area surrounding the well according to specifications.

8. Remove dirt/mud from roadway or trail.

9. Provide traffic control (both vehicle and pedestrian) from road or trail.

10. Repair any damage to trail or road after site work has completed.

11. Block access road upon completion of reclamation to prevent unauthorized access

WELLS INCLUDED IN OPTION

TOMPKINS ED CS-1 #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections,

3. Plug wells in accordance with Plugging Requirements by TN and BLM regulations.

4. Cut and cap wellheads below grade.

5. Remove any well debris (pipe, metal, tanks, fencing, etc) and concrete blocks from well site.

6. Restore and seed the access along with the staging area surrounding the well according to specifications.

7. Remove dirt/mud from roadway or trail.

8. Provide traffic control (both vehicle and pedestrian) from road or trail.

9. Repair any damage to trail or road after site work has completed.

10. Block access road upon completion of reclamation to prevent unauthorized access

HULL-TOMPKINS-ROSENBAUM JDE-1 #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections, Specific Work Items:

1. Record and monitor methane levels before and after operations.

2. Drill out existing leaking cement plug

3. Plug wells in accordance with Plugging Requirements by TN and BLM regulations.

4. Cut and cap wellheads below grade.

5. Remove any well debris (pipe, metal, tanks, fencing, etc) and concrete blocks from well site.

6. Restore and seed the access along with the staging area surrounding the well according to specifications.

7. Remove dirt/mud from roadway or trail.

8. Provide traffic control (both vehicle and pedestrian) from road or trail.

9. Repair any damage to trail or road after site work has completed.

10. Block access road upon completion of reclamation to prevent unauthorized access

HULL CARSON CS #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections, Specific Work Items:

1. Record and monitor methane levels before and after operations.

2. Drill out existing leaking cement plug

3. Plug wells in accordance with Plugging Requirements by TN and BLM regulations.

4. Cut and cap wellheads below grade.

5. Remove any well debris (pipe, metal, tanks, fencing, etc) and concrete blocks from well site.

6. Restore and seed the access along with the staging area surrounding the well according to specifications.

7. Remove dirt/mud from roadway or trail.

8. Provide traffic control (both vehicle and pedestrian) from road or trail.

9. Repair any damage to trail or road after site work has completed.

10. Block access road upon completion of reclamation to prevent unauthorized access

HULL CARSON #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections, Specific Work Items:

1. Record and monitor methane levels before and after operations.

2. Drill out existing leaking cement plug

3. Plug wells in accordance with Plugging Requirements by TN and BLM regulations.

4. Cut and cap wellheads below grade.

5. Remove any well debris (pipe, metal, tanks, fencing, etc) and concrete blocks from well site.

6. Restore and seed the access along with the staging area surrounding the well according to specifications.

7. Remove dirt/mud from roadway or trail.

8. Provide traffic control (both vehicle and pedestrian) from road or trail.

9. Repair any damage to trail or road after site work has completed.

10. Block access road upon completion of reclamation to prevent unauthorized access

HULL CARSON/RUGBY LAND CO PFG-V-1 #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections, Specific Work Items:

1. Record and monitor methane levels before and after operations.

2. Drill out existing leaking cement plug

3. Plug wells in accordance with Plugging Requirements by TN and BLM regulations.

4. Cut and cap wellheads below grade.

5. Remove any well debris (pipe, metal, tanks, fencing, etc) and concrete blocks from well site.

6. Restore and seed the access along with the staging area surrounding the well according to specifications.

7. Remove dirt/mud from roadway or trail.

8. Provide traffic control (both vehicle and pedestrian) from road or trail.

HULL CARSON CA-1981-1 #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections, Specific Work Items:

1. Record and monitor methane levels before and after operations.

2. Drill out existing leaking cement plug

3. Plug wells in accordance with Plugging Requirements by TN and BLM regulations.

4. Cut and cap wellheads below grade.

5. Remove any well debris (pipe, metal, tanks, fencing, etc) and concrete blocks from well site.

6. Restore and seed the access along with the staging area surrounding the well according to specifications.

7. Remove dirt/mud from roadway or trail.

8. Provide traffic control (both vehicle and pedestrian) from road or trail.

9. Repair any damage to trail or road after site work has completed.

10. Block access road upon completion of reclamation to prevent unauthorized access

HULL-ROSENBAUM CA #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections, Specific Work Items:

1. Record and monitor methane levels before and after operations.

2. Drill out existing leaking cement plug

3. Plug wells in accordance with Plugging Requirements by TN and BLM regulations.

4. Cut and cap wellheads below grade.

5. Remove any well debris (pipe, metal, tanks, fencing, etc) and concrete blocks from well site.

6. Restore and seed the access along with the staging area surrounding the well according to specifications.

7. Remove dirt/mud from roadway or trail.

8. Provide traffic control (both vehicle and pedestrian) from road or trail.

9. Repair any damage to trail or road after site work has completed.

10. Block access road upon completion of reclamation to prevent unauthorized access

RUGBY LAND COMPANY BJI-1981-1 #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections,

3. Plug wells in accordance with Plugging Requirements by TN and BLM regulations.

4. Cut and cap wellheads below grade.

5. Remove any well debris (pipe, metal, tanks, fencing, etc) and concrete blocks from well site.

6. Restore and seed the access along with the staging area surrounding the well according to specifications.

7. Remove dirt/mud from roadway or trail.

8. Provide traffic control (both vehicle and pedestrian) from road or trail.

9. Repair any damage to trail or road after site work has completed.

10. Block access road upon completion of reclamation to prevent unauthorized access

RUGBY LAND COMPANY JDE #1: Based on observations and on-site inspections, Specific Work Items:

1. Record and monitor methane levels before and after operations.

2. Drill out existing leaking cement plug

3. Plug wells in accordance with Plugging Requirements by TN and BLM regulations.

4. Cut and cap wellheads below grade.

5. Remove any well debris (pipe, metal, tanks, fencing, etc) and concrete blocks from well site.

6. Restore and seed the access along with the staging area surrounding the well according to specifications.

7. Remove dirt/mud from roadway or trail.

8. Provide traffic control (both vehicle and pedestrian) from road or trail.

SPILL CONTINGENCY ACTIONS

In the event of a spill, the contractor’s actions will focus on:

1. Controlling the source to prevent further spillage.

2. Securing the site if necessary.

3. Containing the spilled material to the smallest practical area.

4. Cleaning up the spill.

5. Reporting the spill to the appropriate agencies.

Spill Reporting

The Contractor will provide the Contracting Officer or park superintendent a verbal notification of a spill event at the earliest practical time. The company supervisor will determine from onsite personnel the following information and report it to the superintendent:

1. The location of the spill and the time it was discovered

2. The type of product released

3. Estimated spill volume and area covered

4. Description of affected area

5. Estimated rate of release if spill is ongoing

6. Cause of the spill

7. Direction of spill movement

8. Proximity to surface waters, roads, or trails

9. Weather conditions and future forecasts

10. What steps are being taken to remedy the situation; and

11. Initial response equipment required

For releases in excess of five (5) barrels in the aggregate, the Contractor will provide a written report to the park superintendent within 10 working days of the incident. In addition to the information reported in the initial notification, the written report will include steps that will be or have been taken to prevent recurrence of the incident.

Spill Response

The largest reasonable anticipated spill events will be contained within lined and bermed area or at least contained to the location.

In the event a spill is encountered, initial response actions will be aimed at controlling the spill, and then containing spilled materials. Person(s) onsite will immediately assess the situation and take steps to control the source of the spill (if it can be done safely) by shutting valves, shutting down equipment, or closing in wells as needed.

For small spills, onsite personnel will use equipment on hand to contain the spread of the spill.

This would typically include placing absorbent pads or booms, or by constructing a retaining dike from dirt, boards, synthetic absorbents, hay, straw, etc. Small spills will be picked up immediately with absorbent materials.

For larger spills, the company supervisors will be notified of the spill. For plugging operations, the company representative on location will direct response action to spill events. The company supervisor will direct actions to immediately isolate and shut off source of the material being spilled (if it can be done safely). The supervisor will assess containment needs and call out contract equipment and services as determined necessary. Onsite personnel will use equipment and materials on hand to slow the spread of oil or contaminates until additional equipment/services can reach the site.

Cleanup/Removal of Spill

Cleanup and removal of spills will be performed using accepted industry practices. Such practices include the pickup of free liquids with vacuum equipment, application of absorbent booms, materials, and pads; removal of contaminated well pad material, and replacement with clean well pad material. In place treatment of contaminated well pad material could be used as an option to offsite disposal if approved by the superintendent.

The Contractor will not mobilize response or cleanup equipment (that could cause damage to park resources) outside the approved area of operations without first obtaining consent of the superintendent or Contracting Officer.

All contaminated cleanup materials will be stored in impermeable, weatherproof containers and removed from the site as early as practical. All contaminated materials will be disposed of according to state and federal guidelines.

Cleanup and removal of spills within the contractor’s approved area of operations will meet the standards of 36 CFR section 0.45, Handling of Waste.

Should a spill occur or reach beyond the approved area of operations, the operator will take actions to restore the disturbed area to the natural conditions and processes that existed before the spill. Restoration of the affected area will be performed in consultation with the superintendent and meet the same standards as the Restoration Requirements outlined in the contract specifications.

GENERAL WORK REQUIREMENTS:

Contractor shall coordinate the on-site work schedule with the Contracting Officer and the COR five days prior to the performance start date. The COR may be reached by office or mobile phone during normal business hours. Work outside of normal business hours shall be pre-approved by the Contracting Officer and the COR. All site visits and correspondence shall take place during this time period.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE:

• The contractor shall comply with all provisions of NHPA and NEPA compliance documents that will be provided by Big South Fork staff.

• The BISO Safety Officer has the authority to issue restraint or cease-and-desist orders to the contractor when violations or unsafe acts are present and threaten government and contractor employees or damage to government property.

• The contractor shall immediately report to the Contracting Officer, COR and BISO safety officer all accidents resulting in employee injury, death, or damage to property while performing this contract.

INSURANCE: The contractor shall have insurance or a bond in place to cover the operations in this Statement of Work.

CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE:

Contractor shall have limited use of the work site for plugging or reclamation related operations only. Limited use of premises to areas within the Contract indicated in the specifications. Do not disturb portions of the project site beyond areas in which the work is indicated. Contractor will prevent damage to natural surroundings. Damage to natural surroundings will be restored through NPS-approved methods for repairing or replanting, at no additional cost to the government.

FOOD STORAGE GUIDELINES:

All Contractor employees shall comply with BISO food storage guidelines. All food items must be stored in a hard-sided vehicle or in a food storage locker and must never be left unattended.

"Food" includes any item with a scent, regardless of packaging. This may include items that you do not consider food, such as canned goods, bottles, drinks, soaps, cosmetics, toiletries, trash, ice chests (even when empty), and unwashed items used for preparing or eating meals. Food related trash should be removed from the site each day. All other trash should be secured at the job site and removed prior to work completion.