Notional Field Development Final Report - EBN

EBN Notional Field Development Plan
An important benefit of centralized impoundments and pipelines is the reduced truck traffic associated
with the hauling of water for the drilling and fracking operations. This design reduces the roadway
congestion, damage to the roadways due to heavy vehicles and reduced air emissions and GHG
(greenhouse gas) concerns.
Figure 4-49. Impoundment with above-ground water pipelines along side of roadway
4.5.6 Restoration
Shale gas producers aim to leave behind a small footprint for each well pad through the restoration
process. Restoration involves landscaping and contouring the property as closely as possible to predrilling
conditions. The production site will include a small wellhead on a level concrete pad, a small
amount of equipment, two to three water storage tanks and a metering system to monitor gas
production.
A site specific restoration plan will be developed that will take into account the visual impacts, the
roadways, storm water and erosion & sediment control management and security for the site.
Components of a restoration plan would include:
• Original use of property
• Soils evaluation
• Natural vegetation
• Wildlife habitat
• Erosion control measures
• Impacts on nearby water bodies
• Timeline of restoration
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