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Full report from Oil and Gas Task Force

Staff Report

The Governor’s Oil and Gas Task Force made its final recommendations late last month, including calls for a collaborative role for local governments in well siting and more staff for regulatory agencies.

Many people believe the recommendations favor the industry and will result in future ballot fights seeking tougher regulation, but Peter T. Moore, board chairman for the group Vital for Colorado, said, “The task force has proposed making the toughest oil and gas rules in America even more stringent.”

Here’s the full report, including minority recommendations, for you to decide.


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