Tag Archives: Regulations

Potential battle looms over local oil and gas rules, drilling fees

Posted on April 11, 2013 by RockPick

  Ed Sealover - Reporter-Denver Business Journal – April 11, 2013 Colorado House Democrats took two steps toward giving more control over oil and gas drilling to local governments Thursday, as leaders said that they expect to introduce a bill soon allowing … Continue reading →

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Hickenlooper argues in Washington for state regulation of fracking

Posted on February 12, 2013 by RockPick

By Allison Sherry - The Denver Post – February 12, 2013 WASHINGTON — States — not the federal government — should lead in regulating natural gas production, Gov. John Hickenlooper told a Senate committee Tuesday, angering environmentalists and drawing applause from energy groups … Continue reading →

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Anti-fracking demonstrators disrupt, delay Boulder County oil and gas hearing

Posted on December 5, 2012 by RockPick

Group demands ban or commissioners’ resignation By John Fryar Longmont Times-Call BOULDER — Anti-fracking activists delayed the start of the Boulder County commissioners’ Tuesday afternoon meeting on oil and gas regulations for nearly half an hour, chanting their opposition to … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs OKs drilling despite fracking fears

Posted on November 29, 2012 by RockPick

7 News – Wednesday, 28 Nov 2012 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado’s second-largest city has signed off on oil and gas drilling regulations in city limits. The Colorado Springs city council decision Tuesday came after a spirited debate from environmental … Continue reading →

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Boulder County unveils proposed oil, gas regulations

Posted on September 18, 2012 by RockPick

Public hearing on Land Use Code changes set for Monday – By John Fryar Longmont Times-Call BOULDER — Companies preparing to drill for oil and gas in unincorporated Boulder County would face a new set of county review procedures, expectations … Continue reading →

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MEAD: Hydro-fracking regulations should be left to states – Federal government bogs down process

Posted on September 18, 2012 by RockPick

The Washington Times – By Gov. Matthew H. Mead – Sep 17, 2012 States’ rights come with states’ responsibilities. Wyoming time and again has proved it can promote development, support its economy and protect the environment. From hydraulic-fracturing rules to … Continue reading →

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Hickenlooper seeks to avoid long court fight over Longmont’s anti-fracking stance

Posted on August 15, 2012 by RockPick

Denver Business Journal by Cathy Proctor, Reporter – Wednesday, August 15, 2012 Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper said Wednesday he hopes to avoid a long court battle with Longmont over the city’s oil and gas regulations, which include a ban on … Continue reading →

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Longmont City Council to Vote on New Oil and Gas Regulations on July 17th, 2012

Posted on July 14, 2012 by RockPick

The Longmont City Council on July 17th will vote on oil and gas regulations ordinance O-2012-25.  The new ordinance, if approved, would introduce a new layer of local regulations that would need to be met by the oil land gas … Continue reading →

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EPA fracking regulations to cut emissions by 95 percent

Posted on April 18, 2012 by RockPick

By Jason Shueh – Greeley Tribune – Wednesday, April 18, 2012 The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday released regulations targeting air pollution generated from thousands of oil and gas wells across the country. The EPA labeled the regulation as a … Continue reading →

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Boulder County commissioners maintain oil and gas moratorium, may lengthen it

Posted on March 4, 2012 by RockPick

By John Fryar Longmont Times-Call Posted:   03/01/2012 08:28:53 PM MST BOULDER — Boulder County should maintain the six-month moratorium it adopted on Feb 2 to suspend accepting and processing applications for drilling oil and gas wells in unincorporated areas, … Continue reading →

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