Colorado toughened up its oil and gas rules. But how tough are they?
Activists, community members see new law as their seat at negotiating table when it comes to where and how much drilling is allowed
When sponsors of a bill revamping Colorado’s oil and gas laws said the state’s regulations hadn’t changed much in decades, industry representatives were taken aback.
In a statement reminiscent of previous debates, Dan Haley, president and CEO of the Colorado Oil and Gas Association
Colorado’s Adams County First In State To Tighten Oil Regulations
Adams County on Sept. 3 became the first in Colorado to adopt new oil and gas regulations since the state passed a law that bolstered local control over fossil fuel development.
New oil and gas development must not occur closer than 1,000 ft from occupied buildings and residences, double the current limit, commissioners ruled unanimously on Sept. 3. Operators can request exemptions, which would require a pu