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OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PHONE: 970-400-4200
FAX: 970-336-7233
1150 O STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, CO 80632
Jane Turner, PE, PhD
Air Quality & Oil and Gas Program Manager
City of Longmont, Colorado
1100 S. Sherman
Longmont, Colorado 80501
RE: Commitment Letter for the City of Longmont's Application to the Methane Emissions Reduction Program
Oil and Gas Methane Monitoring and Mitigation Grant Opportunity
Dear Ms. Turner,
Weld County would like to express its support for the City of Longmont's application to the Methane Emissions
Reduction Program Oil and Gas Methane Monitoring and Mitigation grant (DE-FOA-0003256). We understand that
the City of Longmont -in collaboration with local government, industry, and community partners -will execute a
comprehensive, multi -scale approach to methane monitoring in the Denver -Metro Northern Front Range Region and
within the nearby Denver-Julesburg oil and gas well field. We understand the project will focus on identifying long-
term, persistent methane leaks from orphaned, plugged, and marginal oil and gas wells to optimize future methane
mitigation efforts across the region. The project will also include core community benefits including equity -targeted
education, workforce development, and direct benefits to disadvantaged and underserved communities.
Weld County recognizes the importance of improving methane monitoring to effectively identify emissions from
aging oil and gas wells and infrastructure, as addressing these emission sources can help reduce health risks to our
residents. In addition, we appreciate that the full data set will be shared among all parties.
To underscore our support for this project, Weld County commits to providing staff time to assist in identifying and
securing air monitoring locations for this research, Weld County commits to participate in the development of
education and outreach materials, to provide community connections and feedback as grant work is implemented, and
aid in efforts to ensure the participation and representation of our communities.
If you have any questions about our commitment to this project, please do not hesitate to contact me at
kross@weld.gov or 970-400-4207.
Sincerely,
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Kevin D. Ross
Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners
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