ECMC begins formal process on Cumulative Impacts Rulemaking
Denver, CO (Feb. 08, 2024) - The Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) announced today the Notice of Rulemaking for Cumulative Impacts has been submitted to the Secretary of State. The Commission is mandated by HB 23-1249 to conduct a rulemaking on Cumulative Impacts by April 28, 2024.
“We are excited to have formally started the Cumulative Impacts Rulemaking by filing with the Secretary of State,” said ECMC Deputy Director Mimi Larsen. “ECMC incorporated feedback received from all stakeholders, over the past year, which has been critical to inform this rulemaking and draft cumulative impacts rules. ECMC is looking forward to working alongside stakeholders in this rulemaking process in order to further its mission of protecting public health, safety, welfare, wildlife and the environment.”
Cumulative Impacts Timeline:
- Feb. 8, 2024: Formal Notice of Rulemaking submitted to the Secretary of State with revised draft rules.
- Mid-April: An evening and a daytime public comment session will be held by the Commission on the proposed Cumulative Impact rules
- April 22-26: Rulemaking Hearing.
Cumulative Impacts Rulemaking Info:
All Rulemaking information can be found under “Hearings/ Rulemaking” tabs. This will be updated periodically as new information becomes available.
Want to be involved? Learn how to provide comments or receive notifications about rulemakings and hearings:
- Email: dnr_ecmc@state.co.us. Be sure to include “Cumulative Impacts” in the email subject.
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About the ECMC
The mission of the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) is to regulate the development and production of the natural resources of oil and gas, deep geothermal resources, the capture and sequestration of carbon, and the underground storage of natural gas in a manner that protects public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources. Visit the ECMC website for more information.