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C10 UPAXLP of minerals. Newfield Production Company (Newfield) intends to convert the Federal No. 13-7-9-18 to a Class II enhanced recovery recov-ery injection well for enhanced oil recovery operations. No drinking drink-ing water wells are present within one-quarter one-quarter (14) mile of the Federal No. 13-7-9-18. The approved injection injec-tion zone is within the Green River Formation from 3554 feet to the top of the Wasatch Formation approximately 5836 feet which interval includes the Garden Gulch, Douglas Creek and Basal Carbonate Members. The injectate will be a blend of water from the Johnson Water District reservoir reser-voir andor the Green River water pipeline, and produced Green River Formation water from oil wells proximate to the Federal No. 13-7-9-18. A Draft UIC Permit or permit modification modifica-tion has been prepared in accordance with provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) as amended (42 USC et seq) and other lawful standards and regulations. The EPA has made a preliminary pre-liminary determination determina-tion that all underground under-ground sources of drinking water will be protected. The Permit will be issued for the life of the well unless modified or terminated. Permit UT21093-07352 UT21093-07352 1 DRAFT PERMIT Public Notice This Permit or modification, mod-ification, once issued, That's Bill Barrett Corporation's goal for the most environmentally progressive oil and gas project in Utah's history. The BLM's Preferred Alternative (E) for the West Tavaputs Full Field Development addresses key local values: ARCHAEOLOGICAL CULTURAL SITES DUST CONTROL ,; sufficient size, type and amount to alleviate dust . 1 BLM system roads would be treated with water or an approved dust suppressant Certain sections may be improved with hard surfacing (e.g. asphalt or chip seal) Project roads receive year-round year-round maintenance funded or implemented by BBC BBC road maintenance includes road inspections, reductionrepair of ruts and holes, water and erosion controls Using pipelines to transport produced water and condensate as appropriate, reducing road traffic Wednesday, April 9, 2008 will authorize the construction con-struction and operation opera-tion of a new injection well or wells. Operation of the .well(s) will be governed by the requirements and conditions con-ditions specified in the Permit or modification. modifica-tion. PUBLIC COMMENTS The requirements and conditions of the Draft Permit or modification modi-fication are tentative, and are open to comment from any interested party. Persons wishing to comment upon or object to any aspect of proposal are invited to submit comments, IN WRITING, within 30 days of this notice to: Emmett Schmitz U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Ground Water Program, 8P-W-GW 1595 Wynkoop Street Denver, Colorado 80202-1129 Telephone: [phone] ext. 312-6174 312-6174 The Administrative Record, including the application, the Draft Permit or modification modifica-tion and Statement of Basis prepared by the EPA, and public comments received, is available for public inspection at the above location(s) weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING Within the thirty (30) day period, any interested person may request a public hearing hear-ing as provided by 40 CFR 124.12. A request for a hearing hear-ing must be made IN WRITING to the above address and must state the nature 1 of the issues proposed to be raised at the hearing. A public hearing will be held only if significant signifi-cant interest is shown. FINAL PERMIT DECISION All comments received within the thirty (30) day period will be considered in the Final decision. The decision may be to: issue, modify, deny, or revoke and reissue the Permit or modification. modifica-tion. The Final decision shall become effective thirty thir-ty (30) days after issuance issu-ance unless no commented com-mented requested changes to the Draft Permit or modification, in which case the Permit or modification shall become effective effec-tive immediately upon issuance. APPEALS Within thirty (30) days after a Final decision deci-sion has been issued, any person who filed comments on the Draft decision or who participated in a public hearing hear-ing may petition the Administrator to review the final decision. Any person who failed to file comments or failed to participate in the public hearing may petition peti-tion for administrative administra-tive review only to the extent of the changes from the Draft to the Final Permit or modification decision. deci-sion. Commenters are referred to 40 CFR 124.15 through 124.20 for procedural proce-dural requirements of the appeal process. Permit UT21093-07352 UT21093-07352 2 DRAFT PERMIT Public Notice BBC is committed to no net impacts to archaeological cultural sites and artifacts in the West Tavaputs area BBC funds a cultural survey prior to all surface disturbances and disturbance locations are relocated if cultural sites are found BBC is committed to a 'stop-work' requirement if cultural artifacts are encountered during earth work activities BBC is committed to fund further enhancements and protection projects for cultural sites in the West Tavaputs area BBC will re-claim redundant roads and roads ' determined to be detrimental to sensitive natural and cultural resources Construction of turn-outs and designated parking locations along the Nine Mile , Canyon Backcountry Byway to accommodate, where possible, site improvement identified in the BLM Recreation and Cultural Management Plan Road improvements involve improvement in aggregate of Vernal Express and Uintah Published in the Vernal Express April 9, 2008. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC NOTICE The Uintah Basin Association of Governments will hold a public hearing to discuss the projects proj-ects determined to be applied for under the CDBG Small Cities Program for program year 2008. The projects proj-ects applied for are: Planning, Technical Assistance, and Housing - $88,000.00, Closing Cost Assistance and Home buyer Education $70,000.00 and Housing Rehabilitation, Lead Based Paint Program $75,000.00. Comments will be solicited on the project proj-ect scope, implementation, imple-mentation, and its effects on residents. The hearing will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, and will be held at the Uintah Basin Association of Governments Office, 330 East 100 South, Roosevelt, UT 84066. Written comments will be received until 5:00 P.M., Friday April 18, 2008. Further information can be obtained by contacting contact-ing Cody Christensen at [phone]. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations accommoda-tions (including auxiliary aux-iliary communicative aids and services) during these hearings hear-ings should notify Cody Christensen at the Uintah Basin Association of Governments Office, [phone] at least three days prior to the hearing date. rn Published in the Vernal Express April 9, 2008. NOTICE TO PUBLIC A Public Hearing will be held in Naples City on April 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at the Naples City Building, located at 1420 East 2850 South, to discuss dis-cuss the following items: Changes to the Naples City Land Use Ordinance regarding regard-ing the definition of green space, frontage requirements in the 1-1 zone, residential uses in commercial zones, street light standards, escrow agreements between the city and developers; the review of a concept plan by IFA for a new development at 1000 South and Highway 40; a rezone request for the Swain and Cooper properties located along 1000 South between 1500 East and 2000 East. The public is invited to come and comment on these proposed changes. Published in the Vernal Express April 9, 2008. UINTAH COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MEETING AGENDA PULICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Uintah County Board of Adjustments will meet at 12:00pm, April 9, 2007, at 152 East 100 North, Vernal, StateCounty Building, on the second floor in the Commission Chambers. Welcome: Chairman Donn Powell Minutes: Approval of the Minutes of the November 14, 2007 Jeting. J, Basin Standard VARIANCE: Danny Morton -Requesting a variance to place a shop with set backs of 10 feet from the south side and five (5) feet from the back of the lot on the property located at 1604 South 2950 West, Vernal. Douglas Barlow - Requesting a variance vari-ance to have a 98' of frontage where 100' is required. Property is located at 3170 West 500 North, Vernal. John Toftum - Requesting a variance vari-ance to be allowed to operate a spray in bed liner business from their home. Property located at 1801 East 4500 South Vernal. Adjourn: Published in the Vernal Express April 9, 2008. UINTAH COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Uintah County Planning Commission will meet at 6:00pm, April 16, 2008, at 152 East 100 North Vernal, StateCounty Building, on the second sec-ond floor in the Commission Chambers. - 6:00 PM Planning Commission Meeting Welcome Planning CommissionChairman Robin O'driscoll. Minutes Approval of the April 2, 2008 Minutes DISCLOSURES Site Plan Approvals PUBLIC HEARING -CUP 1 .Lance and Charmian Siddoway Requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a haircutting and styling business on property located at 2127 North 3250 West, Vernal. ' ' ,.',..1 . Jf.iA -1 i j -i, WILDLIFE MITIGATION Road re-alignments to avoid wildlife areas andor to reclaim existing roads within high value wildlife areas Habitat improvement and connectivity by improving sage grouse habitat areas and connecting such areas with improved habitat corridors Deer and elk will also benefit from these same habitat projects Wet MeadowSummer Range improvement to enhance natural springs to provide a wider water source for sage grouse and other wildlife as well as adding water guzzlers in areas of wildlife use where water sources are limited Grazing practices would be managed on the BBC owned surface lands and over 30,000 acres of BLM cattle grazing allotments to enhance wildlife forage habitat BBC would commit to two years of non-grazing on these lands to allow wildlife forage to enhance habitat for local wildlife Monitoring to increase wildlife population information and to help guide future decisions affecting mitigation Learn the facts about the West Tavaputs Natural Gas Full Field Development proposal (and the extensive protection measures proposed for cultural artifacts) at: http:www.bIm.govutstenfopriceenergyOilGas.htmI 2. K. G. Smuin Investment Co Requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a construction construc-tion camp containing 496 units and a sand and gravel operation and production pit on property located at 3500 South 4000 East, Vernal. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS 3. Mr. & Mrs. David A. Rubel - Requesting to rezone .94 acre of property located at 815 East Main Street, Vernal from RA-1 to CP-1. 4. Crystal Elliott Requesting to rezone 10. 13 acres of property located at 4136 East Highway 40, Vernal from MG-1 to 1-1. 5 . S t r a t e g i c Development Requesting to rezone 15.7 acres of property from RA-1 to R-2. Property is located at 794 South 2500 West, Venial. 6.Brandon & Ashley Gross - Requesting to rezone 1.33 acres from A-l to C-l. Property is located at 6108 South 9500 East, 6124 South 9500 East, and 6090 South 9500 East, Vernal. 7 . B i n g g e 1 i Properties & MCM Engineering Requesting to rezone 20.57 acres from A-1 A-1 to RA-1 and MH. Property is located at 4268 South Vernal Avenue, Vernal. PUBLIC HEARING - MAJOR SUBDIVISION 8.Sage Creek -Approval of Design Phase for 99 single family lots on the properties located at 2594 East 5000 South, Vernal. PUBLIC HEARING - PUD SUBDIVISION 9. High Meadows Estates Phase III -Approval of Design Phase for phase III (109 single family lots iarrett and 138 multi-family lots) on the properties located at 5000 South 1500 East, Vernal. 10.K. G. Smuin Investment Co Approval of Concept Phase for 16 single family lots and 790 units of multi-family housing on the properties prop-erties located at 3500 South 4000 East, Vernal. DISCUSSION Adjourn: Incompliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals indi-viduals needing special spe-cial accommodation during this meeting should notify Matt Cazieratl52 East 100 North, Vernal, Utah 84078 ph. 435-781-5336 at least five days prior to the meeting. All public comments will be limited to two (2) minutes. Published in the Vernal Express April 9,16,2008. NOTICE OF DECISION Forest Service -Ashley National Forest - U.S. Department of Agriculture Vernal Ranger District, Uintah County, Utah Trout Slope West Timber Project Forest Supervisor Kevin B. Elliott is reissuing re-issuing a new decision to implement the Trout Slope West Timber Project. A previous decision was issued for this project on July 1, 2004, but was later withdrawn following fol-lowing a ruling from the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. The decision is to select Alternative 3 from the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) which will allow the harvest of approximately 18,400 CCF (hundred cubic feet) of timber over approximately 2,066 acres of land. The area Jo be treated CUI-IO CUI-IO .i Kf i in I I- t-TTt 4" Corporation rently has extensive timber mortality due to a mountain pine beetle infestation which peaked in the 1980s. The purpose of the project is to recover recov-er the economic value of the wood product, prevent a likely future forest condition of blow down and jack-strawed jack-strawed timber, and protect existing tree regeneration. Copies of the Record of Decision or further information informa-tion about this decision deci-sion can be obtained from Lesley Tullis during normal office hours (weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) at the Vernal Ranger District Office located at 355 N. Vernal Ave., Vernal, UT 84078 (phone [phone]) or by email at ltullis fs.fed.us. Additional information about this decision can also be found on the Internet at www.fs.fed.usr4 ashleyprojects. This decision is subject sub-ject to appeal pursuant to Forest Service regulations regu-lations at 36 CFR 215. Appeals must meet the content requirements of 36 CFR 215.14. Only individuals or organizations who submitted comments or otherwise expressed interest in the project during the comment period may appeal. A 45-day legal comment period for this project followed the release of the FEIS in June 2004. Appeals must be postmarked post-marked or received by the Appeal Deciding Officer within 45 days of the publication of this legal notice of decision in the Vernal Express. This date is the exclusive means for calculating the time to file an appeal. Time frame information informa-tion from other sources sourc-es should not be relied on. Appeals must be sent to: Appeal Deciding Officer, Intermountain Region i -m "J . 'A : h ., 1 13