Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission Hosts Local Public Comment Hearing for Draco Oil & Gas Development Plan (OGDP)

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Erie community invited to comment

Erie, CO (Oct. 14, 2024) - The Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) invites community members to attend a local public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Erie Middle School at which stakeholders can provide comments regarding the Extraction Draco Oil & Gas Development Plan (OGDP).

The OGDP is posted on the ECMC permitting applications webpage. The hearing is for local community members to deliver public comments. The Commission will make no decisions nor hold deliberations.

Members of the public may offer comments in one of two ways: 1) speak at the event in-person. Walk-ins are welcome though people wishing to make comments are encouraged to register in advance. 2) Submit written comments using the ECMC efiling system.

The Commission will take these public comments into consideration during the Extraction Draco OGDP hearing that is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 6. That hearing information is posted on the ECMC hearings webpage.

Event details

  • Who: Local community members and ECMC Commission.
  • What: Extraction Draco OGDP Rule 511 Local Public Hearing (Docket No. 240100004).
  • When: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, 5- 8 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
  • Where: Erie Middle School, 650 Main Street, Erie, CO 80516.
  • Services: Light snacks, Spanish interpretation, and a children’s play area.

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.