HB23-1242 directed the Commission to adopt rules that require a statewide reduction in the use of fresh water in oil and gas operations. Along with the reduction in the use of fresh water, the rules must address increasing the use of recycled or reused produced water.
Public Participation and Stakeholder Input
Produced Water Strawdawg Rules.
Provide written public comment here.
Rulemaking Timeline
- August 23, 2024 - Initial Strawdawg Rules released.
- August 27 – September 13, 2024 - Public Comment Period for Produced Water Strawdawg Rules.
- September 20, 2024 - Rulemaking Noticed.
- October 01, 2024 - Stakeholder Meeting 2:00 p.m.
- October 04, 2024 - Party Sign-up Deadline 5:00 p.m.
- October 11, 2024 - Prehearing Conference or Case Management Order.
- November 08, 2024 - Prehearing Statements Due 7:00 p.m.
- November 22, 2024 - Responses to Prehearing Statements Due 7:00 p.m.
- December 03, 2024 - The Commission voted to grant a joint motion of the parties to continue the Rulemaking.
- January 30, 2025 - The Commission voted to grant a joint motion of the parties to continue the Rulemaking to February 27-28, 2025.
- February 13, 2025 - Deadline to file Written Public Comments 2:00 p.m.
- February 13, 2025 - Pre-filed Written Testimony & all Associated Exhibits Due 2:00 p.m.
- February 26, 2025 - Deadline to sign up to deliver Oral Public Comments at Hearing 12:00 p.m.
- February 27-28, 2025 - Commission Hearings starts 9:00 a.m
Video Recordings
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