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Oil Field 13

More information about ECMC's CCS Rulemaking

Background

Class VI is the process of capturing CO2 from emission sources like industrial facilities or directly from the air and storing the CO2 in the deep subsurface within formations that are not and will not be used for drinking water. The wells used to inject CO2 underground are Class VI injection wells that are currently permitted by the EPA. To enable this emission reduction tool to progress in a safe and protective manner within Colorado, the ECMC will be initiating a rulemaking early December, 2024 to establish regulations for Class VI injection wells. The rules will allow the ECMC to pursue and obtain Class VI regulatory authority from the EPA and regulate the wells in a manner consistent with Colorado's priorities.
 

Opportunities for Public Participation and Input:

Rulemaking Timeline

  • October 09, 2024 - Rulemaking Noticed.
  • October 16, 2024 - Party Sign-up Deadline 5:00 p.m.
  • October 18, 2024 - Case Management Order.
  • October 21, 2024 - Stakeholder Meeting 2:00 p.m.
  • November 01, 2024 - Prehearing Statements Due 7:00 p.m.
  • November 12, 2024 - ECMC staff production of documents regarding the current collaboration between the EPA and the ECMC Due 12:00 Noon
  • November 14, 2024 - Stakeholder meeting regarding legal requirements, proposed permitting process, and ECMC-EPA collaboration at 3:00 p.m.
  • November 15, 2024 - Responses to Prehearing Statements Due 7:00 p.m.
  • November 20, 2024 - ECMC staff release of revised draft rules
  • November 22, 2024 - Stakeholder meeting regarding revised draft rules at 2:00 p.m.
  • November 26, 2024 - Pre-filed Written Testimony & all Associated Exhibits Due 7:00 p.m.
  • November 26, 2024 - Deadline to file Written Public Comments 2:00 p.m. (Available starting October 28, 2024)
  • November 26, 2024 - Deadline to sign up to deliver Oral Public Comments at Hearing 2:00 p.m. (Available starting November 08, 2024)
  • December 02 through 06, 2024 - Commission Hearings start at 9:00 a.m.