This document summarizes a request to extend a coastal development permit for a retail/food center project in Venice, California. Staff recommends granting a one-year extension as there have been no changed circumstances that would make the project inconsistent with coastal regulations. The originally approved and amended projects were significantly smaller than initially proposed, and included conditions to address traffic, parking, and environmental impacts. While some objections were raised, no specific changed circumstances were identified that would affect the project's consistency with coastal rules.
This document is a checklist for commercial and large residential development permit applicants in Travis County. It contains 34 questions to determine which additional regulations and permits may apply to a project, such as stormwater pollution prevention plans, floodplain development permits, extra-territorial jurisdiction approvals, septic system permits, and more. Applicable requirements are underlined and described on subsequent pages. The applicant must sign certifying understanding of additional requirements for the county to issue a development permit.
The document summarizes a request for an appeal of a previously approved Conditional Use allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages at a property located at 6005-6007 Knickerbocker Road in San Angelo. It provides background on the regulatory framework for Conditional Use requests and appeals, notifications received for the original request, photos of the property, an analysis of how the request meets criteria for approval, and a recommendation to affirm the Planning Commission's approval subject to conditions. It also summarizes a related request for a zone change from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for the property.
Proposed Antero Resources Lease for 6,700 Acres in the Muskingum Watershed Co...Marcellus Drilling News
A copy of the proposed lease from Antero Resources to allow them to drill under (but not on top of) 6,700 acres located in the Seneca Lake area of Guernsey and Noble counties in Ohio, part of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. The MWCD plans to vote on the lease at their Feb. 15, 2013 meeting.
Draft Antero Resource Shale Drilling Lease for MWCD-owned Land Around Piedmon...Marcellus Drilling News
This document outlines special provisions for an oil and gas lease between the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District as the lessor and Antero Resources Corporation as the lessee. Key points include:
- The lease is limited to depths below the Queenston Formation and reserves all rights above that depth for the lessor.
- The lessee must operate wells with discrete meters and measure gas production according to industry standards.
- The lessor reserves the right to grant or deny permission for lessee activities and operations on the leasehold.
- The lease is subject to existing easements and rights of public utilities on the property.
The applicant is seeking approval to construct a 13,800 square foot, 2-story professional office building on a vacant property at 110 Chichester Place. The property was previously replatted and rezoned, and variances were approved for parking in landscape buffer areas and parking stall sizes. Approval is recommended subject to drainage study submission and bamboo screening requirements.
This document summarizes a request to extend a coastal development permit for a retail/food center project in Venice, California. Staff recommends granting a one-year extension as there have been no changed circumstances that would make the project inconsistent with coastal regulations. The originally approved and amended projects were significantly smaller than initially proposed, and included conditions to address traffic, parking, and environmental impacts. While some objections were raised, no specific changed circumstances were identified that would affect the project's consistency with coastal rules.
This document is a checklist for commercial and large residential development permit applicants in Travis County. It contains 34 questions to determine which additional regulations and permits may apply to a project, such as stormwater pollution prevention plans, floodplain development permits, extra-territorial jurisdiction approvals, septic system permits, and more. Applicable requirements are underlined and described on subsequent pages. The applicant must sign certifying understanding of additional requirements for the county to issue a development permit.
The document summarizes a request for an appeal of a previously approved Conditional Use allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages at a property located at 6005-6007 Knickerbocker Road in San Angelo. It provides background on the regulatory framework for Conditional Use requests and appeals, notifications received for the original request, photos of the property, an analysis of how the request meets criteria for approval, and a recommendation to affirm the Planning Commission's approval subject to conditions. It also summarizes a related request for a zone change from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for the property.
Proposed Antero Resources Lease for 6,700 Acres in the Muskingum Watershed Co...Marcellus Drilling News
A copy of the proposed lease from Antero Resources to allow them to drill under (but not on top of) 6,700 acres located in the Seneca Lake area of Guernsey and Noble counties in Ohio, part of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. The MWCD plans to vote on the lease at their Feb. 15, 2013 meeting.
Draft Antero Resource Shale Drilling Lease for MWCD-owned Land Around Piedmon...Marcellus Drilling News
This document outlines special provisions for an oil and gas lease between the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District as the lessor and Antero Resources Corporation as the lessee. Key points include:
- The lease is limited to depths below the Queenston Formation and reserves all rights above that depth for the lessor.
- The lessee must operate wells with discrete meters and measure gas production according to industry standards.
- The lessor reserves the right to grant or deny permission for lessee activities and operations on the leasehold.
- The lease is subject to existing easements and rights of public utilities on the property.
The applicant is seeking approval to construct a 13,800 square foot, 2-story professional office building on a vacant property at 110 Chichester Place. The property was previously replatted and rezoned, and variances were approved for parking in landscape buffer areas and parking stall sizes. Approval is recommended subject to drainage study submission and bamboo screening requirements.
Applying For A Shoreline Use Permit / License At Lake Sidney LanierArthur Prescott
The document provides regulations and guidelines for shoreline use permits on Lake Lanier. It outlines that permits are required for any private facilities or work on public lands around the lake. Applications take 3 to 5 weeks to process and must include details like property information, site plans, and applicable fees. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the lake and permits are valid for 5 years, allowing only minor private facilities but no exclusive use of public areas.
Sunoco Pipeline is building the Mariner East 2 pipeline project, a 350-mile natural gas liquids pipeline running from Pennsylvania to Delaware. The $2.5 billion project aims to export natural gas liquids to Scotland for plastics production. Following legal and regulatory issues, including multiple permit violations and impacts to private water wells, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection suspended construction permits until Sunoco complies with outlined requirements.
Permissions to be taken to dig a Borewellbiomeshubha
The document summarizes the application process for drilling borewells in notified areas of Karnataka for individual household use. There is a 6 step process: 1) Know the required form and documents, 2) Get and fill the form, 3) Send the form to the concerned authority, 4) Receive a decision within 60 days, 5) If permitted, hire a registered drilling agency, and 6) Monitor water usage and submit reports. There are also pre-conditions for permits such as allowing only one borewell per household for drinking water, maintaining spacing from other water sources, and implementing rainwater harvesting during construction.
The City Council considered an amendment to an existing Planned Development District (PD) to allow additional time for a single manufactured home to remain on the property. The PD was originally approved in 2007 for a recreational vehicle park. An amendment in 2008 allowed placement of the manufactured home for 3 years, subject to conditions. The Planning Commission recommended approving the current amendment to allow the home to remain for 5 more years.
The document provides an overview of the key technical disciplines involved across the different stages of the oil and gas industry life cycle, from exploration through to decommissioning. It discusses the roles of professionals such as geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers, drilling engineers, production engineers, and health and safety specialists. The exploration stage involves predicting oil and gas reserves, while development includes well drilling, infrastructure installation, and production planning. Decommissioning encompasses cleaning up facilities and safely removing offshore structures. Subsea engineering roles have also emerged to support offshore oil and gas extraction.
The document summarizes the redevelopment of a former textile mill site in Grafton, Massachusetts into a golf club and driving range. The project will include a two-tier driving range with 26 stalls extending 300 yards, as well as a restaurant, bar, pro shop, and locker rooms. Due to the site's history of contamination from chemicals and fire, remediation plans include capping and lining areas to prevent further pollution of the soil and Fisherville Pond. Permits will be required due to alterations to wetlands and increases in impervious surfaces and stormwater runoff.
PennFuture's Summary of Key Provisions in New PA Marcellus Drilling LawMarcellus Drilling News
A summary of the main/key provisions in Pennsylvania's new Act 13 Marcellus Shale drilling law by anti-drilling group PennFuture (Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future). A copy of the full report is available at the PennFuture website: www.pennfuture.org/marcellus.
This document summarizes a court case regarding a variance that was granted to allow a proposed 26-story hotel and residential tower project to encroach 74% into the coastal height setback in Waikiki, Hawaii. The city had established coastal height setbacks to protect views and the sense of open space along the shoreline. The developer, Kyo-ya, applied for a variance arguing it would be deprived reasonable use of its land without the variance. Kyo-ya also claimed the small and irregularly shaped parcel and historic building on site constituted unique circumstances. While opponents argued the project would alter the neighborhood's character, Kyo-ya maintained Waikiki was already densely developed and the project would be consistent with
Jen Giattino anfd Tiffanie Fisher letter to NJDEP re: Union Dry DockHoboken Resistance
The council members are urging the DEP to reject the permit application from NY Waterway to operate ferry maintenance, storage, and refueling facilities at the Union Dry Dock site. They argue that this would be incompatible with Hoboken's vision for its waterfront as a public recreational area and would negatively impact the environment and quality of life. The application is missing key details about the intended operations and their environmental impacts. Approving the permit would also violate the state's coastal zone management rules requiring public access and walkways along the waterfront.
Kitsap draft smp conforming w highlights-1BSH Admin
This document outlines regulations for nonconforming uses and development, existing structures, and new development in shoreline areas. It states that lawfully established uses as of the effective date of this program are considered conforming, with some exceptions. It allows for repair, maintenance, and expansion of existing conforming and nonconforming uses consistent with regulations. New development must be located and designed to avoid the need for shoreline stabilization and dredging over the life of the project.
West Virginia House of Delegates Bill (HB) 4558 which would allow "unitization" or more commonly called forced pooling of land for the purposes of oil and gas drilling. This bill and variations of it have been introduced for several years running in the WV 60-day legislative session. So far none of them have passed.
The document summarizes regulations proposed by New York State for hydrofracking operations, including requirements for siting, permits, water usage, and environmental protections. Key points include setting minimum distances for wells from water sources, requiring closed-loop systems for storage and disposal of fracking fluids, and permitting through the SPDES program to regulate wastewater and stormwater discharges. Political opposition to fracking comes primarily from New York City and surrounding counties.
Oil and gas engineering involves the production of hydrocarbons from subsurface reservoirs. There are four main types: offshore, subsea, petroleum, and earth science engineering. The life cycle of an oil field consists of five stages: exploration, appraisal, development, production, and abandonment. Oil refineries process crude oil through various units to produce useful products like gasoline and diesel.
The City Commission reviewed a site plan application to build a 20-unit apartment building on a 1-acre property zoned for low density multiple residential use. The plan requested flexibility to allow 20 units instead of the 10 normally permitted, and variances for building height of 43 feet instead of the maximum 35 feet, and to provide 40 parking spaces instead of the required 47 spaces. The Planning and Zoning Board and staff recommended approving the flexibility request, variances, and site plan subject to FAA approval of the increased height.
Reed Smith EME Environmental Law ServicesAdam Hedley
The document provides an overview of Reed Smith LLP's environmental law services for clients in Europe and the Middle East. It discusses their life cycle approach to environmental legal services, including transactional services, permitting, remediation/brownfield redevelopment, energy/emissions, product compliance, and emerging legislation monitoring. Specific case studies are also summarized to illustrate the types of matters they have handled.
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Llg corporate presentation october 2016masongraphite
This document provides an overview of the Lac Guéret Flake Graphite Project being developed by Mason Graphite. It summarizes the project's robust economics as shown in a 2015 feasibility study, including an internal rate of return of 44% pre-tax and costs of $376 per tonne. It also highlights the high-grade nature of the graphite deposit and experienced management team with decades of experience in the graphite industry.
Applying For A Shoreline Use Permit / License At Lake Sidney LanierArthur Prescott
The document provides regulations and guidelines for shoreline use permits on Lake Lanier. It outlines that permits are required for any private facilities or work on public lands around the lake. Applications take 3 to 5 weeks to process and must include details like property information, site plans, and applicable fees. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the lake and permits are valid for 5 years, allowing only minor private facilities but no exclusive use of public areas.
Sunoco Pipeline is building the Mariner East 2 pipeline project, a 350-mile natural gas liquids pipeline running from Pennsylvania to Delaware. The $2.5 billion project aims to export natural gas liquids to Scotland for plastics production. Following legal and regulatory issues, including multiple permit violations and impacts to private water wells, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection suspended construction permits until Sunoco complies with outlined requirements.
Permissions to be taken to dig a Borewellbiomeshubha
The document summarizes the application process for drilling borewells in notified areas of Karnataka for individual household use. There is a 6 step process: 1) Know the required form and documents, 2) Get and fill the form, 3) Send the form to the concerned authority, 4) Receive a decision within 60 days, 5) If permitted, hire a registered drilling agency, and 6) Monitor water usage and submit reports. There are also pre-conditions for permits such as allowing only one borewell per household for drinking water, maintaining spacing from other water sources, and implementing rainwater harvesting during construction.
The City Council considered an amendment to an existing Planned Development District (PD) to allow additional time for a single manufactured home to remain on the property. The PD was originally approved in 2007 for a recreational vehicle park. An amendment in 2008 allowed placement of the manufactured home for 3 years, subject to conditions. The Planning Commission recommended approving the current amendment to allow the home to remain for 5 more years.
The document provides an overview of the key technical disciplines involved across the different stages of the oil and gas industry life cycle, from exploration through to decommissioning. It discusses the roles of professionals such as geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers, drilling engineers, production engineers, and health and safety specialists. The exploration stage involves predicting oil and gas reserves, while development includes well drilling, infrastructure installation, and production planning. Decommissioning encompasses cleaning up facilities and safely removing offshore structures. Subsea engineering roles have also emerged to support offshore oil and gas extraction.
The document summarizes the redevelopment of a former textile mill site in Grafton, Massachusetts into a golf club and driving range. The project will include a two-tier driving range with 26 stalls extending 300 yards, as well as a restaurant, bar, pro shop, and locker rooms. Due to the site's history of contamination from chemicals and fire, remediation plans include capping and lining areas to prevent further pollution of the soil and Fisherville Pond. Permits will be required due to alterations to wetlands and increases in impervious surfaces and stormwater runoff.
PennFuture's Summary of Key Provisions in New PA Marcellus Drilling LawMarcellus Drilling News
A summary of the main/key provisions in Pennsylvania's new Act 13 Marcellus Shale drilling law by anti-drilling group PennFuture (Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future). A copy of the full report is available at the PennFuture website: www.pennfuture.org/marcellus.
This document summarizes a court case regarding a variance that was granted to allow a proposed 26-story hotel and residential tower project to encroach 74% into the coastal height setback in Waikiki, Hawaii. The city had established coastal height setbacks to protect views and the sense of open space along the shoreline. The developer, Kyo-ya, applied for a variance arguing it would be deprived reasonable use of its land without the variance. Kyo-ya also claimed the small and irregularly shaped parcel and historic building on site constituted unique circumstances. While opponents argued the project would alter the neighborhood's character, Kyo-ya maintained Waikiki was already densely developed and the project would be consistent with
Jen Giattino anfd Tiffanie Fisher letter to NJDEP re: Union Dry DockHoboken Resistance
The council members are urging the DEP to reject the permit application from NY Waterway to operate ferry maintenance, storage, and refueling facilities at the Union Dry Dock site. They argue that this would be incompatible with Hoboken's vision for its waterfront as a public recreational area and would negatively impact the environment and quality of life. The application is missing key details about the intended operations and their environmental impacts. Approving the permit would also violate the state's coastal zone management rules requiring public access and walkways along the waterfront.
Kitsap draft smp conforming w highlights-1BSH Admin
This document outlines regulations for nonconforming uses and development, existing structures, and new development in shoreline areas. It states that lawfully established uses as of the effective date of this program are considered conforming, with some exceptions. It allows for repair, maintenance, and expansion of existing conforming and nonconforming uses consistent with regulations. New development must be located and designed to avoid the need for shoreline stabilization and dredging over the life of the project.
West Virginia House of Delegates Bill (HB) 4558 which would allow "unitization" or more commonly called forced pooling of land for the purposes of oil and gas drilling. This bill and variations of it have been introduced for several years running in the WV 60-day legislative session. So far none of them have passed.
The document summarizes regulations proposed by New York State for hydrofracking operations, including requirements for siting, permits, water usage, and environmental protections. Key points include setting minimum distances for wells from water sources, requiring closed-loop systems for storage and disposal of fracking fluids, and permitting through the SPDES program to regulate wastewater and stormwater discharges. Political opposition to fracking comes primarily from New York City and surrounding counties.
Oil and gas engineering involves the production of hydrocarbons from subsurface reservoirs. There are four main types: offshore, subsea, petroleum, and earth science engineering. The life cycle of an oil field consists of five stages: exploration, appraisal, development, production, and abandonment. Oil refineries process crude oil through various units to produce useful products like gasoline and diesel.
The City Commission reviewed a site plan application to build a 20-unit apartment building on a 1-acre property zoned for low density multiple residential use. The plan requested flexibility to allow 20 units instead of the 10 normally permitted, and variances for building height of 43 feet instead of the maximum 35 feet, and to provide 40 parking spaces instead of the required 47 spaces. The Planning and Zoning Board and staff recommended approving the flexibility request, variances, and site plan subject to FAA approval of the increased height.
Reed Smith EME Environmental Law ServicesAdam Hedley
The document provides an overview of Reed Smith LLP's environmental law services for clients in Europe and the Middle East. It discusses their life cycle approach to environmental legal services, including transactional services, permitting, remediation/brownfield redevelopment, energy/emissions, product compliance, and emerging legislation monitoring. Specific case studies are also summarized to illustrate the types of matters they have handled.
We are offering PROJECTS in EMBEDDED, MATLAB, NS2, VLSI, Power Electronics,Power Systems for BE- ECE & EEE Students.
Own Concepts also accepted.providing real time projects on MATLAB,EMB&VLSI for ECE Dept DreamwebTechnosolutions
73/5,3rd FLOOR,SRI KAMATCHI COMPLEX
OPP.CITY HOSPITAL (NEAR LAKSHMI COMPLEX)
SALAI ROAD,Trichy - 620 018,
Ph: 0431 4050403,7200021403/04.
Llg corporate presentation october 2016masongraphite
This document provides an overview of the Lac Guéret Flake Graphite Project being developed by Mason Graphite. It summarizes the project's robust economics as shown in a 2015 feasibility study, including an internal rate of return of 44% pre-tax and costs of $376 per tonne. It also highlights the high-grade nature of the graphite deposit and experienced management team with decades of experience in the graphite industry.
Juan Pedro González Roldán narra su autobiografía desde su nacimiento en Piedras Negras, Coahuila en 1994 hasta sus estudios actuales en el Instituto Tecnológico de Reynosa. Detalla sus experiencias en la primaria y secundaria, donde sufrió acoso escolar, pero se destacó académicamente. También describe su pasión por el fútbol y la natación. Al ingresar a la preparatoria, encontró mejores amigos y se esforzó en sus estudios. Finalmente, eligió estudiar Tecn
A settlement and resulting $75,000 fine from the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission after investigating conflicts of interest charges against a former director for the PA Game Commission, William Capouillez. The charge is that Capouillez had a conflict of interest between his day job and his moonlighting side job as an agent for property owners who lease their land for oil and gas development. The issue? He was signing private deals with the same companies that often work with his state agency. The Ethics Commission upheld that view and fined him.
Groundwater methane in relation to oil and gas development and shallow coal s...Marcellus Drilling News
A research paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The paper evaluated the level of methane in groundwater in Colorado going back 25 years. It finds the rate of groundwater methane did not change after the introduction of horizontal drilling combined with high-volume hydraulic fracturing in 2010. That is, fracking does not increase methane migration.
3.Reserva de la Biosfera Calakmul & 4.Ley de Amparo Janeth Jaramillo
La Reserva de la Biosfera Calakmul es una reserva natural establecida en 1989 en México que protege 723,185 hectáreas de selva tropical, incluyendo especies amenazadas. Alberga más de 525 sitios arqueológicos mayas y es uno de los mayores centros urbanos mayas durante el periodo Clásico. Su riqueza biológica y cultural la convierten en un importante espacio para la conservación.
A Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania decision against the oil and gas industry in a case that sought to bar the state Dept. of Environmental Protection from considering nebulous impacts on the public and natural resources when considering whether or not to grant a drilling permit.
Microbial metabolisms in a 2.5-km-deep ecosystem created by hydraulic fractur...Marcellus Drilling News
A paper published in the journal Nature Microbiology. Ohio State University researchers have discovered what they believe to be a new bacterial life form that was caused by and lives in fracked shale wells, which they have dubbed "Frackibacter."
Ley General de Asentamientos Humanos Por: Dulce Karina De León MedranoJuan Pedro González
Este documento presenta la Ley General de Asentamientos Humanos de México. Establece la concurrencia de la Federación, estados y municipios para regular los asentamientos humanos y el desarrollo urbano. Define términos clave como asentamiento humano, centro de población, infraestructura urbana y zonificación. También describe los principios para ordenar los asentamientos de manera sustentable y mejorar la calidad de vida de la población.
Los valores y la participación ciudadana en el desarrollo sustentable Por:Ju...Juan Pedro González
La participación ciudadana en el desarrollo sustentable es un proceso de concientización para definir un paradigma de sustentabilidad propio. Este paradigma se basa en satisfacer las necesidades básicas de todos, proveer mecanismos equitativos para distribuir beneficios e impactos, y preservar el potencial productivo natural a largo plazo.
This document provides information on naming and branding a new green building project at George Brown College. It proposes naming the building the "S.M.A.R.T. GREEN TECHNOLOGY BUILDING" and provides five reasons why this is a strategically good choice. It then discusses how the name and a proposed logo add value for both internal and external target markets that the building aims to reach. Details on the meaning and design of the logo are also provided, along with closing remarks on how the building will foster synergies between green construction and IT industries to create modern green innovations.
El documento describe las principales causas de pérdida de biodiversidad como la destrucción de hábitats, sobreexplotación, especies exóticas e contaminación. También explica las razones para conservar la biodiversidad, incluyendo razones económicas, éticas, ecológicas, estéticas, espirituales y científicas. Además, detalla los diferentes tipos de áreas naturales protegidas en México como parques nacionales, monumentos naturales y reservas de biosfera, y la importancia de los corredores bioló
El documento presenta información sobre ciencia, tecnología y desarrollo sustentable. Explica que la ciencia es un conjunto de conocimientos sistemáticos y verificables sobre la realidad. Describe las diferentes ramas de la ciencia y sus métodos deductivo e inductivo. Define la tecnología como el conjunto de conocimientos técnicos que permiten crear bienes y servicios. Distingue entre tecnologías blandas y duras. Finalmente, explica que el desarrollo sustentable busca satisfacer las necesidades del presente sin comprometer las futuras gener
Hydraulic Fracturing Understanding well constructionAndy Varoshiotis
The document discusses the key stages and activities involved in well construction, including:
1) Planning and preparation which involves acquiring leases, permits, and preparing the site.
2) Drilling which involves mobilizing rigs and equipment, drilling the surface and intermediate holes, and drilling to total depth while collecting samples.
3) Casing and cementing which protects groundwater and involves installing production casing.
4) Completion and stimulation which involves installing permanent infrastructure, perforating reservoirs, and stimulating production. Site footprint is then reduced after equipment is removed.
The document provides details on the demolition project at the former Koppers Facility in Gainesville, Florida. Chemtron Corporation will demolish 8 buildings and 2 tanks using heavy equipment like excavators and bobcats over 4 weeks. Dust control is a priority given the site's location. Buildings will be dismantled and debris removed offsite. Utilities have been disconnected and chemicals removed from buildings. The site will be seeded with grass after completion to control dust.
This ordinance proposes amendments to the Georgetown/Scott County Subdivision & Development Regulations regarding public and private road construction and design standards. It aims to update the regulations to current professional standards to improve road durability and maintenance by establishing uniform design standards for roads. It includes new standards for right-of-way widths, pavement widths, curbs and gutters, shoulders, private streets, and pedestrian access/sidewalks. The proposed amendments were submitted to public hearings and recommended for adoption by the Planning Commission.
This document provides guidelines for safely crossing one natural gas pipeline with another. Key points include:
- Communication between the crossing company and pipeline owner should begin early in the planning process to develop a crossing plan.
- A designated contact from each party will coordinate planning and construction details, such as location of pipelines, construction methods, and restrictions.
- The parties will agree in writing to mechanical requirements for the crossing using a model form, addressing separation distances, excavation procedures, and other safety measures.
- During construction, the designated contacts will regularly communicate and the crossing company is responsible for informing contractors of the crossing agreement requirements.
The document outlines regulations for cluster residential developments in Georgetown-Scott County. Key points include:
1) Developments must have a minimum lot size of 1.75 acres with septic or 0.5 acres with public sewer. The remaining land must be preserved as contiguous open space.
2) Lots must be set back at least 50 feet from the road and 100 feet from other property lines. Landscaping/buffering is required between cluster lots and other properties.
3) Developments with over 30 lots require a traffic study. Infrastructure like roads must meet standards and internal roads provide only access to cluster lots.
The document is a glossary of terms related to road design and construction. It defines terms like 3R projects, which involve resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation of existing highways; abutments, which support the ends of bridge decks; and aggregate, which composes the major portion of surfacing materials like stone and gravel. It also defines related concepts like air pollution, capacity, and community participation in the highway planning process. In total, it provides definitions for over 100 terms to explain different aspects of road and bridge engineering.
The document is a glossary of terms related to road design and construction. It defines terms like 3R projects, which involve resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation of existing highways; abutments, which support the end of a bridge deck; and aggregates, which compose the major portion of surfacing materials like stone and gravel. It also defines related terms involving planning, environmental impacts, drainage structures, and public participation in the highway planning process.
This document discusses efficient use of rain water by altering road drainage systems. It describes how stagnant rain water on roads can degrade surfaces and cause potholes. The document proposes collecting stagnant water and modernizing drainage systems. It explains how altering road slopes and materials used can help drain water more effectively and recharge groundwater tables. The document also discusses drainage system types, how potholes form, methods for repairing potholes, and the importance of proper road slopes for drainage.
This document summarizes a research paper that proposes an efficient way to collect and use storm water runoff from roads by altering the channel system beneath the road surface. The system involves digging channels underneath the road, lining them with cement, and covering them with perforated stones to allow water to flow through while still supporting vehicle loads. This would prevent water stagnation on roads, reduce pothole formation, and help meet water demands, while only requiring higher initial construction costs. Collecting storm water in this way could have benefits like lessening water scarcity, improving traffic flow, and controlling diseases spread by standing water.
Efficient Use of Rain Water by Altering Channel Systemtheijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is between Arapahoe County and an oil and gas operator to establish conditions for developing and operating future oil and gas facilities in unincorporated parts of the county. It aims to foster efficient production while protecting health, safety, environment, and providing a predictable permitting process. Key points include: the operator will use closed-loop systems where possible; water storage pits must meet fresh/brine water standards; additional pit types require county review; berms must be inspected weekly; and the parties will meet quarterly to discuss issues.
This document provides information about Texas' Well Drillers/Pump Installers Abandoned Well Notification and Referral Program. The primary goals of the program are groundwater protection, licensing qualified drillers and installers, establishing well construction and plugging standards, administering abandoned well programs, and cooperating with regulatory agencies. Contact information is provided for the relevant state department. The department website provides information on reporting violations, well construction standards, license applications, rules and statutes, and continuing education courses. Requirements are outlined for driller and installer license designations, apprenticeships, adhering to manufacturer standards, addressing local authority and groundwater districts, variances, well disinfection, and addressing denied access or undesirable water
This document outlines the requirements and procedures for operating a fuel station in Tanzania. It discusses the necessary certificates that must be obtained from various regulatory authorities. It also describes the minimum standard requirements for installing and running a fuel station, including underground storage tanks, construction standards, environmental protection measures, fire safety, equipment calibration, wastewater management, and licensing procedures.
This document discusses strategies for improving water resource protection in real estate development projects. It promotes an open space design approach that requires conserving at least 60% of project sites as open space. This protects water supplies, habitat and other natural resources while also reducing infrastructure costs. The document provides model zoning regulations and guidelines to implement this approach, including conducting conservation analyses, minimizing impervious surfaces, using low impact development stormwater techniques, and incentivizing permanent land conservation.
This document summarizes an environmental impact assessment for a smart grid modernization project in Bangladesh. The project will renovate 19 substations, install a central SCADA system, install 130 capacitor banks, install automatic meter reading systems, and rehabilitate 148 km of distribution lines across 19 districts. Potential impacts are expected to be negligible for air, noise, land, water and biological environments. Mitigation measures include compensating landowners, minimizing deforestation, avoiding sensitive habitats and migratory paths, controlling erosion, safeguarding communities and workers.
This document discusses various maintenance practices for irrigation systems. It addresses both physical phenomena like erosion and social phenomena like unauthorized access that can deteriorate canal systems. It provides solutions for issues like soil erosion, sediment removal, aquatic weed control, bank erosion, animal crossings, drainage, and repairing structures. The key maintenance topics covered are catchment protection, head works, channel maintenance for both earthen and lined canals, maintenance of structures, and maintenance of tertiary systems and drains. Diagrams are provided to illustrate specific maintenance remedies and best practices.
Road construction is a complex process involving many steps from planning and design to construction activities and maintenance. It begins with surveying the planned route, considering drainage and traffic needs. Major steps include clearing the area, excavating, leveling the base, installing drainage structures, and constructing the road base, surface and final features. Safety for both workers and drivers is paramount, requiring compliance with regulations and use of protective equipment, signs and reduced speeds in work zones. Ongoing maintenance is also needed to repair damage from weather and use over time.
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A Landowner’s Guide to Understanding Recommended Pipeline Standards and Construction Specifications
1.
OSU Extension FACT SHEET
Ohio State University Extension, 2120 Fyffe Road, Columbus, OH 43210
“Shale Oil and Gas Development” Fact Sheet Series
A Landowner’s Guide to Understanding
Recommended Pipeline Standards and
Construction Specifications
Chris Zoller
Extension Educator, Tuscarawas County
With the drilling of gas wells comes the need to establish pipelines to move the gas from the
point of drilling to the end users. Landowners across Ohio are being asked to sign agreements
allowing companies to purchase acreage for pipeline construction. This fact sheet will provide
landowners with an overview of items to consider regarding standards and construction
specifications related to pipelines.
This fact sheet is intended for educational purposes only. We strongly encourage landowners
who may be considering negotiating a pipeline easement to consult with an attorney familiar
with such negotiations.
What is a Pipeline Right-of-Way?
A pipeline right-of-way is a piece of land, granted to a pipeline company, on top of and on
either side of a natural gas pipeline. Also referred to as an easement, it provides certain interests
and restrictions to the land that allows the pipeline company to install and maintain the pipeline.
The right-of-way is established through an easement, or purchase of property, and results in the
landowner giving up ownership of the affected area. Along with the sale come certain
restrictions on the use of the land.
Who Approves Pipelines?
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approves the location, construction,
and operation of pipelines, facilities, and storage areas involved in moving gas across state lines.
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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
2. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has regulatory authority over pipelines within
Ohio and the Ohio Power Siting Board has authorization to issue certificates for the construction,
operation, and maintenance of utility facilities.
Pipeline Standards and Construction Specifications
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Soil and Water Conservation
(ODNR-DSWC) has developed a model pipeline standard and specification document to provide
guidelines for controlling and minimizing any adverse impacts of pipeline construction on
Ohio’s soil and water resources. These standards were developed by the ODNR-DSWC when a
42 inch natural gas pipeline, known as the Rex Express Pipeline-East Project, was constructed
throughout southern and eastern Ohio.
Following is a review of what items were included in this agreement and provides
landowners who may be considering the placement of a pipeline across their land with items to
consider prior to, during, and following construction. A detailed description of this document is
available from your local Soil and Water Conservation District office or on-line at:
http://ohiodnr.com/portals/12/CE/Pipeline/Ohio_Pipeline_Const_Standards.pdf.
Planning Phase
The planning phase consists of developing plans and maps of the construction area, sensitive
soils, special features, and contact information.
Construction Plans and Maps:
Landowners should require the company to provide them with general construction plan maps
that include the following information:
A. Pasture or grazing areas, unimproved grazing areas, permanent open pasture,
improved pasture, and fence lines.
B. Cropland areas including hayland, rotation cropland, long-term cropland, and
agricultural land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve or other set-aside programs
through the Farm Service Agency.
C. Unique Agricultural Lands, including specialty crops, orchards, vineyards, maple
sugarbushes, organic mucklands, and permanent irrigation systems.
Sensitive Agricultural Soils:
These are lands defined as cropland, hayland, or pasture that are more prone to disturbance
during construction than other soils. Reasons for this include slope, wetness, and/or shallowness
to depth of bedrock. These soils should be identified on the map and managed accordingly.
Other Features:
3. -
Landowners should require that the company, on the construction maps and plans, note the
following information:
A. Subsurface drainage areas that can be identified, open ditches, diversions, terraces,
buried utility lines, water sources, and unnamed water flows.
B. Depth of cover if it differs from the Construction Specifications.
C. Any off right-of-way roads, work, or storage areas. Other areas identified during
construction should be considered and filed as a change in the construction plans.
D. Planned location of any compressor or valve stations, metering or regulating stations,
and any other proposed facilities.
E. General location of trench breaks with notation of distance between breaks based on
percent of slope.
F. Locations for subsurface drains to control soil saturation or aid trench breakers in
minimizing water piping.
Point of Contact During Construction:
Prior to construction the landowner should request that the company provide the name,
address, and telephone number of the representative assigned to the project during construction
and operation. Landowners should also request that the company respond promptly to any
concerns of the landowner during construction and operation.
Construction Specifications
A. Ingress and Egress Routes
Prior to construction the landowner and the company should reach a mutual agreement
regarding routes that will be used for entering and exiting the right-of-way. This is a
critical component of the agreement because, without such agreement, the company may
access the right-of-way from any direction and may cause damage to fields, crops,
timber, etc.
B. Temporary Roads
The location of any temporary roads should be agreed upon and in writing prior to
construction. Whenever possible, it is suggested that existing roads be used. Any
temporary roads should be constructed such that they do not impede drainage and
minimize soil erosion. If temporary roads are to remain in place following construction,
this should be agreed upon in writing and the plan should outline who has responsibilities
for maintenance. It is in the best interest of the landowner to require the company be
responsible for all maintenance. Should temporary roads be removed, it should be agreed
that the property will return to the original landowner and in a condition equivalent to
that which existed prior to construction.
C. Cleaning of Brush and Trees on the Right-of-Way
4. -
All parties should agree in writing as to the removal of trees, brush, and stumps of no
value to the landowner. This may include, where allowed by law, burning, burial,
chipping, or complete removal.
In areas where livestock are grazing and black cherry exists on the right-of-way, the
company should be required to not allow any black cherry trees to wilt or be stockpiled.
Black cherry, in its wilted state, is toxic to livestock.
D. Topsoil Removal and Protection
On agricultural lands, topsoil should be removed prior to any activity by any equipment.
On all other acres the topsoil should be removed after clearing, grubbing, and prior to
other construction activities. Topsoil shall be removed from the full width of the right-
of-way and stockpiled along either edge and on the right-of-way. It is suggested that
topsoil be separated from other extracted materials and construction activity. In order to
best protect topsoil, the double ditching method of soil removal for pipeline construction
is recommended. All topsoil should be removed, stockpiled, and returned to restore the
original soil profile.
E. Depth of Cover
Except for above-ground piping facilities, it is suggested that pipelines be buried as
follows:
On lands where there are existing subsurface drain systems, or drain tile is
required to provide sufficient drainage, and bedrock is shallower than 96 inches, a
minimum of 60 inches of cover is recommended. A minimum of 60 inches of
cover should be maintained over the pipeline in those locations where is crosses
surface drains, diversions, grassed waterways, open ditches, and streams.
On lands without drain tile and where the County Soil Survey (available through
your local Soil and Water Conservation District office) indicates good drainage, a
minimum of 48 inches of cover over the pipeline is recommended.
On non-agricultural land, unimproved pasture, and permanent pasture it is
suggested a minimum of 36 inches of cover be maintained over the pipeline.
F. Rock Removal
The agreement should include language not allowing for the backfill of materials
containing rocks of any greater concentration or size than existed prior to construction.
G. Repair of Damaged and Adversely Affected Tile Lines
It is suggested that all repairs and/or replacement of tile lines be completed prior to
topsoil being applied.
5. -
If underground tile is damaged as a result of installation of the pipeline, it should be
repaired in a manner that assures proper function of the tile at the point of repair. If
necessary, the company shall take appropriate actions to replace, reconfigure, or replace
the tile lines. Below are recommendations regarding drain tile repair:
It should be the responsibility of the company to locate all drain tiles within the
right-of-way prior to installation. All identified tile lines should be marked with a
four foot lathe to alert construction crews.
If tile lines are damaged, cut, or removed during construction they should be
marked with a four foot lathe in the trench soil bank directly opposite each drain
tile line.
All repairs should be made with materials of the same or better quality of those
damaged.
In cases where the tile lines are severed by the pipeline trench, steel channel iron,
steel angle iron, full round slotted steel pipe, half-round slotted steel pipe, or
schedule 80 pvc pipe with 1/8 inch diameter holes are recommended to support
the drain tile across the trench.
All pipeline repairs should be completed within 30 days following completion of
the pipeline installation. Following construction, it is recommended the company
be responsible for correcting all drain tile repairs that fall on the permanent and
construction right-of-way. It is recommended that drain tiles not be placed below
the pipeline.
Landowners should hold the company responsible for installation of additional
drain tile necessary to properly drain wet areas on the permanent and temporary
easement.
All soil conservation practices installed as a result of construction should be
restored to their original condition.
H. Control of Trench Washouts, Water Piping, and Blowouts
The agreement should include the requirement that trench breakers be installed for the
purposes of preventing trench washouts during construction and abating water piping and
blowouts subsequent to trench backfill.
I. Pumping of Water from Open Ditches
It is recommended that no backfilling occur in water filled trenches and that all water be
removed prior to backfilling. Should it become necessary to pump water from open
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ditches, it should be pumped in a manner that does not cause damage to adjacent lands,
crops, and/or pasture.
J. Subsoil Decompaction, Soil Shattering, and Stone Removal
The process of construction and installation of a pipeline requires the use of heavy
equipment which has the potential to cause soil compaction. If not properly addressed,
this compaction can lead to long-term negative effects on crop growth and yields. To
remedy this potentially negative result, the subsoil should be ripped to a depth of not less
than 16 inches using an appropriate tool.
The cost of applying fertilizer or other necessary soil amendments should be included in
the damages paid and allow the landowner to apply the materials as needed based on soil
sampling and crops grown.
Landowners may want to consider providing a stated time in which subsoil decompaction
and soil replacement may not occur. For instance, November 1 to April 1 may be a time
when unsuitable weather conditions may not allow for continuing restoration of the land.
K. Backfill Profile and Trench Crowning
On lands where materials excavated during trenching are insufficient in quantity to meet
backfill requirements, it is suggested that the soil of adjacent agricultural land not be used
as backfill or cover material.
Landowners should insist that under no circumstances should topsoil materials be used
for pipe padding or trench backfill.
In all agricultural lands, ripped or blasted bedrock or extracted stone or rock may be used
for trench backfill material, but no closer than 24 inches from the exposed construction
surface of the right-of-way. Any rocks not used as backfill should be removed according
to the mutually agreed upon plan. Crowning of the trench may occur during trench
backfilling using subsoil materials over the trench to allow for settling of the trench. The
stockpiled topsoil can be applied over the affected right-of-way after rock clean-up is
completed. In those areas where the trench does settle after topsoil is applied, imported
topsoil, not that from adjacent lands, should be spread to fill those areas that settle.
L. Land Leveling
After the completion of the pipeline, the company should restore the right-of-way to its
original pre-construction elevation and contour. Leveling should be employed to
counteract any uneven settling or surface drainage problems resulting from construction
activity on the easement.
M. Weed Control
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Areas of the right-of-way which may be traversed by company officials, or may contain
pipeline structures, should be monitored in a manner which discourages the spread of
weeds to adjacent lands being utilized for agricultural purposes. Pesticides should be
applied by a qualified applicator.
N. Damages to Private Property
In the event of any damages that resulting from actions of the pipeline company during
construction, maintenance, or operation of the pipeline, the landowner should be
compensated
Summary
The construction of a pipeline across your property has the potential to provide additional
income if you grant an easement. It is important that landowners understand, however, that
granting the easement does potentially restrict the use of the affected area. We encourage all
landowners to use this fact sheet when negotiating with a company interested in constructing a
pipeline on your property and to always seek the advice of an attorney familiar with easement
agreements of this nature.
References
Pipeline Standard and Construction Specifications; Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Division of Soil & Water Conservation;
http://ohiodnr.com/portals/12/CE/Pipeline/Ohio_Pipeline_Const_Standards.pdf
Pipeline Construction Standards and Policies; Illinois Department of Agriculture;
http://www.agr.state.il.us/Environment/LandWater/pipelinestandards&policies.pdf
This fact sheet is in draft form and has been submitted to Ohio State University Extension for final publication by
The Ohio State University.