Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Announces Virtual/Online March Hearing

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COGCC Hearing held March 25

Denver, CO (Mar. 23, 2020) - The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) invites the public and stakeholders to attend the Commission’s March Hearing online. The Commission will take public comment, and consider a request for an order to establish and approve a Comprehensive Drilling Plan and discuss the rulemaking schedule.

March COGCC Hearing Information:

  • Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2020
  • Time: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., or when adjourned
  • Location: NOTE: There will not be an in-person location meeting for this Hearing.
  • Remote Access (Zoom): NOTE: COGCC encourages attendees to join using the computer, not phone, for best participation and interaction.
  • Further information & Agenda: https://ecmc.colorado.gov/hearings 
  • Public Comment Sign-Up Sheet: Use this online sign up form to provide public comment at the March Hearing. Sign up is available until 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 24. Written comments may also be submitted to cogcc.hearings_unit@state.co.us.

SB 19-181 ensures that oil and gas development and operations in Colorado are regulated in a manner that protects public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources. The COGCC is in the midst of reviewing its rules and procedures to evaluate what changes are required to reflect the new law’s requirements. On Nov. 21, 2019, the Commission adopted Flowline rules. The Commission will take up additional SB 19-181 rulemakings at future Commission hearings.

To learn more about participating in any meetings, the rulemaking schedule or comment using the online portals, visit the ECMC website.