Colorado. Oil and Gas Conservation Commission

The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) has prepared this model sampling and analysis plan for parties who engage in sampling and analysis activities for Rule 609 - Statewide Groundwater Sampling and Monitoring and Rule 318A.e(4) - Groundwater Baseline Sampling and Monitoring in the Greater Wattenberg Area (GWA). This document will be modified as necessary based on new procedures, protocols, and other information that need to...

COGCC Special Project 2136 (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) Study) was initiated in 2014. COGCC staff undertook a sampling program to collect representative samples of selected E&P waste for analytical laboratory evaluation for NORM. Because of the widespread practice of beneficial reuse of drill cuttings as an agricultural soils amendment, staff determined that evaluation of NORM levels in drill cuttings was an appropriate focus...

The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission is directed to use a risk-based strategy to inspect oil and gas facilities. The Commissions risk-based strategy prioritizes the phases of oil and gas operations that are most likely to experience spills, excess emissions, and other types of violations for inspections. The purposes of a risk-based inspection strategy are to protect public health, minimize environmental contamination, detect spills before...

Executive Order D 2013-004 directs the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to undertake a review of its enforcement program, penalty structure, and imposition of fines.

Publications list of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.

The mission of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ("Commission") is to foster the responsible development of Colorado's oil and gas natural resources. In Colorado, this means that the development of these natural resources must be consistent with protection of public health, safety, and welfare, including the environment and wildlife resources, at all times.

The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) encourages public understanding and discussion of oil and gas development, and takes it regulatory role to protect the public and the environment - including ground and surface water - very seriously.

The purpose of this document is to explain key aspects of the rules, regulations, practices, procedures, and policies pertaining to mechanical integrity testing for both idle oil and gas wells and Class II underground injection control (UIC) wells within the State of Colorado.