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OIL AND GAS

Exploration, Drilling, Etc.
DRILLING EXPLORATION GAS OIL
OIL AND GAS

State

Colorado Department of Natural Resources
Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801
DENVER , CO   80203
(303)894-2100
Fax: (303)894-2109
Energy and resource development is highly regulated by both federal and state governments. After the business is set up, the Department of Natural Resources will provide information about the necessary state, federal, and local licenses and permits needed.

Federal

U.S. Bureau of Land Management
2850 Youngfield
Lakewood , CO   80215
(303)239-3600
Fax: (303)239-3933
The BLM oversees leasing and drilling operations on federal oil and gas properties.

Link:  http://www.co.blm.gov/oilandgas/oilgas.htm

State

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Air Pollution Control Division
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver , CO   80246-1530
(303)692-3100
Fax: (303)782-0278
Oil and gas drilling and extraction process may release chemical and solvent emissions into the air.
If the emission is above specified levels, Air Pollution Emission Notice (APEN) is required. $119.96 filing fee, $59.98/hr evaluation fee. Requires final approval and ongoing inspections Annual fee based on emissions.
Oil and gas drilling operation should contact the Small Business Clean Air Technical Assistance Program to determine if they are subject to APEN requirements.
NOTE:  If applicable, see HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WASTE
NOTE:  If applicable, see STORAGE TANKS

page last updated 9/3/03

The Colorado Revised Statutes are available on line at http://198.187.128.12/colorado/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=fs-main.htm&2.0. You can locate a statute of interest by searching either on the citation given in the database (e.g., 18-5-307) or on a keyword or phrase.

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