To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Bryan Weimer, Director, Public Works & Development
Prepared By:
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Jason Reynolds, Planning Division Manager; Martin Lohmann, Energy Program Manager, PWD
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Presenter: Jason Reynolds, Planning Division Manager; Martin Lohmann, Energy Program Manager, PWD
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1:00 PM *Intergovernmental Agreement for Inspections with Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission
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Purpose and Request:
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The Board is requested to consider approving an IGA with the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) and authorizing the Director of Public Works and Development Department to sign the IGA if approved. Active oil and gas development in Arapahoe County, Colorado requires a robust regulatory landscape that is protective of public health, safety, and welfare, including protection of the environment and wildlife resources. The Parties also endeavor to provide a predictable and consistent regulatory framework for oil and gas operators. This Agreement represents a partial, non-exclusive assignment of the Commission's oil and gas operations inspection function to Arapahoe County.
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Alignment with Strategic Plan: Good Governance - Understand and respond to community needs, interests, and values.
Background and Discussion: The Phase 2B oil and gas regulations adopted in December 2024 authorized a local inspection program, which would supplement the Energy and Carbon Management Commission's (ECMC) inspection program within unincorporated Arapahoe County. The oil and gas Inspection program in Arapahoe County was implemented on August 6, 2025. The Oil and Gas inspection program has resulted in the inspection of 149 out of 214 wells or approximately 70% of the non-plugged/abandoned wells. To date, issues have been minor and most are repaired the day of the inspection.
On July 22, 2024, the Board discussed the Phase 2B regulations and was presented two options...
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