Topics: Regulations

“The State of Colorado leads the nation in providing a regulatory framework to manage [oil and natural gas] development in an environmentally responsible manner.”

Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rule defining disclosure of chemicals applied to hydraulic fracturing treatments including concentration and intended use.

Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rule defining discovery, control and containment of all spills/releases of waste or produced fluids to protect the environment, public health, safety, and welfare, and wildlife resources.

Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rule defining restricted surface occupancy area and sensitive wildlife habitat maps.

Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rule defining setbacks for oil and gas locations at 500 and 1,000 feet.

Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules defining enforcement and penalty relating to conservation of oil and gas or the conduct of oil and gas operations in the State of Colorado.

Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rule defining anchoring requirements, including safety measures, in floodplains for oil and gas facilities, drilling, and well servicing operations.

Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rule to address a legal infirmity in the current rules while preserving the right of complainants (also plaintiffs) to participate in the complaint resolution process and, ultimately, seek Commission review of the proposed resolution.

In 2014, Governor John Hickenlooper announced the formation of an oil and gas development task force representing local government, civic organizations, environmental interests, agriculture, and affected industries.