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Oil and Gas Officials Release Proposed Drilling Regulations

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Story Created: Jan 1, 2013 at 12:10 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jan 1, 2013 at 12:10 PM MDT

DENVER - After nearly a year of hearing public input, Colorado oil and gas officials have completed draft regulations aimed at protecting groundwater and reducing the impacts of drilling near homes.

The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission plans to consider the proposals next week.

The proposals would make Colorado the only state to require sampling of water wells near drilling sites both before and after drilling to ensure drinking water aquifers are protected.

Required distances between drilling and buildings would be increased to 500 feet, up from 150 feet in rural areas. A hearing before the oil and gas commission would be required before any drilling within 1,000 feet of schools or other high-occupancy buildings.

The state's rules are being updated as drilling has moved into more populated areas.

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Frac'ingKills said on Tuesday, Jan 1 at 2:06 PM

There are hardly any left to protect. Garfield and Mesa Counties are screwed.

Daniel said on Tuesday, Jan 1 at 3:08 PM

Any what left? And is that the kind of language of a credible person?

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