Compliance/Inspections

ECMC has a team of expert Compliance Specialists who monitor oil and gas sites for compliance with ECMC's rules. They work throughout the state and inspect oil and gas locations on-site. Every well in Colorado is on an inspection schedule. Additionally, Compliance Specialists will inspect a site when an issue arises or if a community member uses ECMC's complaints for to request an investigation. 

We strive for operator compliance with ECMC's protective rules and work with operators so that they met our standards. Compliance Specialists may request an operator to take actions to correct minor instances of non-compliance. Gaining compliance can come in the form of outreach training, voluntary compliance after the issuance of a corrective action and/or warning letter, or more formal actions related to a Notice of Alleged Violation (NOAV). Compliance Specialists may refer more serious alleged violations to the ECMC's Enforcement Unit for subsequent action.

The Compliance Specialists also partner with ECMC's Environmental Specialists on inspections.