Policies and Notices to Operators

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Document Adopted Date Last Revised Date Previous Versions ECMC Work Unit ECMC Review in Progress
Coal Mine Methane Wells (i.e., Mine Vents) Policy May 1, 2024 May 2, 2024 Planning & Permitting No
Lost Hole Rig Skid: Statewide Approval and Reporting Process February 15, 2024 February 15, 2024 Permitting No
Notice to Operators Statewide - Federal Financial Assurance Information October 13, 2023 October 13, 2023 Financial Assurance No
Financial Assurance - Annual Contributions April 14, 2023 April 14, 2023 Budget/ Finance No
Notice to Operators Statewide - Delayed Deadline for Rule 702.b.(1)A.i. June 15, 2022 September 30, 2022 Financial Assurance No
Notice to Operators Statewide - Filing and Service Requirements May 1, 2020 May 1, 2020 Hearings No
Notice to Operators Statewide - Site Investigation and Remediation Projects May 1, 2020 May 1, 2020 Environmental No
Notice to Surrounding Building Occupants - Notice to Operators
Fact Sheet: Oil & Gas Within 2,000 Feet
January 28, 2020 January 28, 2020 Environmental No
SB 19-181 Form 2A - Notice to Operators July 22, 2019 July 22, 2019 Environmental / Permitting No
Flowlines or Pipelines - 1100 Series Rules - Notice to Operators
Combined Phase 1 and 2 Inventory and Verification Template
Flowline NTO - FAQ
Flowline Pressure Test Inspection SOP
Flowline NTO Briefing
May 2, 2017 May 2, 2017 Engineering No
Interim Reclamation Procedures for Delayed Operations - Notice to Operators
Tolling Agreement
Cost Estimate Template (2020)
January 5, 2017 January 5, 2017 Reclamation / Inspections No
Delayed Completions - Notice to Operators August 30, 2016 August 30, 2016 Engineering / Permitting / Reclamation / Environmental No
Rule 912 Flaring and Venting Statewide - Notice to Operators January 12, 2016 March 18, 2016 Inspections / Environmental / Engineering No
Enforcement Guidance and Penalty Policy January 26, 2015 April 27, 2015 January 26, 2015 Enforcement No
Drill Cuttings Management Policy
Land Application Plan Checklist
September 15, 2014 September 15, 2014 Environmental No
Modular Large Volume Tanks Policy June 13, 2014 June 13, 2014 Environmental / Engineering No
Log Submittal Policy December 23, 2013 November 23, 2015 September 30, 2014 Engineering / Permitting No
Rule 205A Hydraulic Fracturing Chemical Disclosure Enforcement - Notice to Operators June 20, 2013 June 20, 2013 Enforcement No
Open Records Act Policy March 13, 2013 July 1, 2014 Hearings No
Bradenhead Monitoring During Hydraulic Fracturing Treatments in the Greater Wattenberg Area Policy May 29, 2012 May 29, 2012 Engineering Yes
(Target 2019)
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Reporting Rule 607 - Notice to Operators April 13, 2012 April 13, 2012 Engineering No
Directional Surveys and Plans: Electronic Submittal Policy January 1, 2012 November 19, 2014 January 1, 2012 Permitting / GIS Yes
(Target 2016)
Bradenhead Pressure Reporting - Garfield County (Mamm Creek & Rulison Fields) Mesa County (Buzzard Field) - Notice to Operators July 8, 2010 April 24, 2018 July 8, 2010 Engineering No
Confidentiality of Well Records - Rule 206.c.(1) Guidance February 10, 2010 February 15, 2024 Permitting No
NW Colorado Notification Policy January 1, 2010 April 24, 2018 May 10, 2012
September 21, 2010
Engineering No
Ignacio Blanco Field - Notice to Operators July 10, 2009 February 17, 2011 Engineering No
Operating Requirements for Wildlife Protection April 1, 2009 December 15, 2008 Inspections / Environmental No
Pit Design, Construction and Monitoring Requirements Within 3/4 mile of the Rim of the Roan Plateau - Notice to Operators June 12, 2008 June 12, 2008 Environmental Yes
(Target 2016)
Project Rulison Memo - APDs From One-half Mile to Three Miles From the Blast Site December 21, 2007 December 21, 2007 Environmental / Engineering / Permitting No
Migratory Bird Inspections and Enforcement Policy March 1, 2007 March 1, 2007 Inspections / Environmental Yes
(Target 2016)
Piceance Rulison Field - Notice to Operators June 23, 2006 June 23, 2006 Engineering No
As-Built Location Policy September 7, 2005 October 31, 2005 Permitting No
Paradox Basin - Notice to Operators April 15, 2005 April 15, 2005 Engineering No
Onsite Inspection Policy
Onsite Inspection Request Form
February 14, 2005 December 6, 2005 February 14, 2005 Oil & Gas Location Assessment Yes
(Target 2016)
Raton Basin Well Completion Policy December 27, 2004 December 27, 2004 Permitting No
Mamm Creek Field Area - Notice to Operators
Mamm Creek Drilling Map
July 23, 2004 April 25, 2018 February 9, 2007 Engineering No
Common Source of Supply Designation Policy March 9, 2004 March 9, 2004 Permitting No
Guarantees of Performance as Financial Assurance Policy October 28, 2002 Financial Assurance No
Surface Development Policy December 3, 2001 June 14, 2023 Engineering No
Public Deposit Protection Act (PDPA) Policy March 19, 2001 Financial Assurance No
Financial Assurance Forfeiture Policy
Cash Financial Assurance Instructions
Certificate of Deposit Instructions
October 28, 1999 June 6, 2019 Financial Assurance No

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