On April 3, 2019, the Senate passed SB 19-181. The Governor signed SB 19-181 into law on April 16, 2019. 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. SB 19-181’s amendments to the Oil and Gas Conservation Act (“Act”) are effective as of April 16, 2019, the date the Governor signed the bill into law.

• Senate Bill 19-181 (April 16, 2019)
• Oil and Gas Conservation Act as Amended by SB 19-181 (Amended 2023)

• What’s Next for Colorado’s New Oil and Gas Law (April 16, 2019)
• Director Robbins SB 19–181 Presentation (May 21, 2019)

• SB 19-181 Rulemaking Update (August 1, 2019)
• Insights into COGCC Rulemaking from 30,000' - (Intended to be a Conversation) (August 21, 2019)

• Rulemaking Process Guidebook (September 23, 2019)
• Form 2 Permit Applications in Weld County (September 17, 2019)
• Hearings and Permit Applications Guidance (August 6, 2019)
• COGCC Notice to Operators Concerning Form 2A (July 22, 2019)
• Objective Criteria Guidance (July 16, 2019)
• Form 2 and Form 2A Local Government Information (July 12, 2019)

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