Colorado Sen. Matt Jones, D-Louisville, said Wednesday he will push for new laws to give local governments control over oil and gas operations within their borders.
Currently, state officials at the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) have the final say over many aspects of oil and gas operations — and require energy companies to work closely with local officials and neighborhoods when new wells are located near homes and businesses. Local governments regulate issues such as traffic…
Colorado Sen. Matt Jones, D-Louisville, said Wednesday he will push for new laws to give local governments control over oil and gas operations within their borders.
Currently, state officials at the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) have the final say over many aspects of oil and gas operations — and require energy companies to work closely with local officials and neighborhoods when new wells are located near homes and businesses. Local governments regulate issues such as traffic…