2008 COGCCOil and Gas Regulations

What role will CDPHE have in these new rules?

PresentationDisclaimer:

• COGCC rules have not been approved and still could change. This presentation is based on the draft rules.

• Today’s discussion focuses on CDPHE and local government role only within the context of COGCC regulations; specifically “consultation”.

Consultation Timeline• CDPHE will have 40 days to conduct the

consultation process (clock does not stop).• Clock starts when application is complete.• Consultation will focus on identifying potential

impacts to public health, welfare, safety, and the environment and develop conditions to minimize adverse impacts.

Consultation Timeline• Local government has 14 days to request a

consultation review by CDPHE. • Clock starts when application is complete.• If CDPHE is asked to consult, the deadline is 40

days minus whatever time (up 14 days) has already been used by the local government.

Could result in as little

as 26 days for

consultation.

Results of Consultation

• CDPHE may make written recommendations to the COGCC on conditions of approval necessary to protect public health, welfare, safety, and the environment.

CDPHE does not have the final “say”.

Following ConsultationThe COGCC Director shall decide whether to

attach the recommendations from CDPHE to a drilling permit where applicable.

• The CDPHE will be notified of the conditions approval on the same day that the decision of approval is announced.

• May request a hearing before Commission if disagrees with COGCC Director decision.

Current Opportunities to Help Shape the Consultation Process

• You can help us shape the future consultation process

• CDPHE has questions as we begin to define a consultation process

• Prefer thoughts from our local partners.

Shaping a Consultation Process– How is the current oil and gas permitting

process working in your County?

• Gaps?

• Redundancies?

• Needs that COGCC rules could help address?

Shaping a Consultation Process• CDPHE involvement in future oil and gas

public health/environmental protection efforts?– When desired/not desired?– When needed?– WHY??

Shaping a Consultation Process• Could we now explore areas of concern

within your County/jurisdiction?– Surface Water/Groundwater– Odor/Air– Erosion– Particularly Sensitive locations/environments

where consultation emphasis could be established?

Shaping a Consultation Process• Any thoughts on how often you might want to ask

for consultation?• Anything we could do to help you answer such a

question?• CDPHE is encouraging consultation to be the

exception, not the norm, but also wants to know your expectations and gauge resource needs.

Shaping Consultation Process• What are we missing?

– Who else should we talk to?

– What questions should we have answers to?

– Other?

QuestionsKent Kuster

Oil and Gas Consultation Coordinator

Office of Environmental Integration and Sustainability (OEIS)

kent.kuster@state.co.us

(303) 692-3662