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January 18, 2013
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801
Denver, CO 80203
RE: New Setback and Notification Rules
To whom it May Concern:
The Greeley -Weld County Airport Authority Board is writing in the expression of
opposition of the New Setback and Notification Rules set forth by the Colorado Oil
and Gas Conservation Commission.
Weld County is one of the highest producing Counties in the state of Colorado along
with Yuma and Garfield Counties. There was no active solicitation of input from
Weld County as there was a lack of names of the Local Government Designees in the
Setback Review Stakeholders List. Initially, in October 2012 the Regular Analysis
calculated for a 350- foot Exception Zone Location Rule, but was later updated to
500- foot in December of 2012 without any notice. Therefore not allowing a new
comparison of the probable costs and benefits of the proposed rule to the probable
cost and benefit of inaction.
The Proposed new Setback and Notification Rules will impact tax revenue,
employment, and income in Weld County and the local community, and was not
taken in account. The Statement or Regulatory Analysis does not detail scientific
and technological issues, instead is found primarily political. There seems to be
hurry in the rulemaking to attempt to circumvent possible legislation, as it could
have a negative impact against the COGCC and the oil and gas industry. As the
Airport Board we support oil and Gas development in Weld County and oppose the
New Setback and Notification Rules. The 500 -foot Exception Zone Location Rule
will have a negative impact on our facilities.
Thank you,
rarles Archibeque
Greeley -Weld County Airport Authority
Chairman
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P.O. Box 727 • Greeley, CO 80632
Greeley
970.336.3000. 970.336.3030 (Fax)
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