2008-09-26_PERMIT FILE - X200821712 (2)

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SEP-26-2008 FRI 11:47 AM BLM COLO STATE OFFICE FAX NO. 303 239 3799 P. 09 Transportation 18. The Operator and the USf S will conduct a pre-use road condition assessment for affected USFS roads. 19. Any project-related damage to any roads must be repaired as soon as possible to avoid adverse impacts on other authorized road uses in the GMUG National Forest. Repairs will be made under agency specifications and terms in the Road Use Permit. Hazardous Waste 20. The Operator shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent any dumping or spilling of oil or hazardous material on national Forests System lands, and shall take appropriate preventative measures to ensure that any spill of such oil or hazardous materials shall be immediately picked up and removed from National Forest System lands. Used oil resulting from the servicing or repair of equipment shall not be buried on national Forest System lands, and shall be removed and disposed in a designated city, county, or State disposal site or recycling facilities. 21. All releases of any substance to soil or water would be immediately reported to BLM and USFS Compliance Officers as outlined in SG submitted Spill Prevention and Control Plan, Containment of the spill will occur immediately, clean up of a spill will occur as soon as practicable and proof of cleanup provided for the record. Health and Safety 22. To further facilitate coordination with local emergency services, Bowie would provide mapped locations ofthe proposed well sites, including GPS location (latitude/longitude) to the Federal agencies with responsibility for drilling activities. A courtesy copy will be provided to the respective emergency services personnel, as applicable, in advance of any exploration drilling activities. 23. Bowie is responsible for using appropriate MUTCD traffic control devices when any heavy equipment is moved on.Forest Roads. SG will post warning signs, at locations designated by the USFS, to warn the public of increased traffic on roads resulting from project activities. Additional security and public safety measures may be considered and approved or directed by the District Ranger. 24. The Operator will comply with any fire restrictions in effect at the time of proposed operations. The Forest Service reserves the right to suspend operations during periods of high fire potential. Forest Service will provide SG as much advance notice of anticipated closure orders as possible. 25. The Operator will have ability to contact emergency services, including Montrose Interagency Fire Dispatch at all times. Fire prevention measures for all equipment will be in place prior to operations. The Operator will have water available, and provide a means for pumping for fire suppression. Fire extinguishers, at least 51bs., ABC with an Underwriters Laboratory rating of 3A40BC, or greater, will be on or near each internal combustion engine. 25. All gasoline, diesel, and steam-powered equipment must be equipped with effective spark arresters or mufflers. Spark arresters must meet Forest Service specifications discussed in the "General Purpose and Locomotive (GP/L) Spark Arrester Guide, Volume 1, ,April, 1988"; and "Multi-position Small Engine (.MSE) Spark Arrester Guide, April, 1989". In addition, all electrical equipment must be properly insulated to prevent sparks. 27. Bowie will be held responsible for damage and suppression costs for fires started as a result of operations to the extent permitted by state and federal law. Fires must be reported to the Forest Service as soon as possible.