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(R) Trisha Calvarese
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(R) Donald Trump
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(R) Deborah Flora
(R) J. Sonnenberg
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(R) Dave Williams
(R) Jeff Crank
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CO-06 (Aurora)
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(R) Gabe Evans
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February 06, 2019 10:54 AM UTC
18 Comments
It will be interesting to see what comes out of this process in terms of legislation. It will be interesting to see where Democrats fall on it as well. Looking forward to the conversations to come.
"one size fits all" proposals don't make sense to me, whether the limit is 500 feet or 2500 feet. Prevailing winds, intervening geography and a host of other conditions are reason enough for variation, even before considering the variable feelings of people involved.
Perhaps there should be a more flexible requirement — that the drillers and well operators provide insurance for health consequences to those within certain distances (a "market based" determination). Or let those within a certain distance demand arbitration of immediate impacts on quality of life and long term health risks, where "the arbitrator must choose only between the two options, and cannot split the difference or select an alternative position."
The CPR story indicated that fixed setbacks were not on the table because the voters had already rejected them. Priorities are likely to be on changing the commission's mandate to add health and safety and de-emphasize development, as well as some level of local input.
Ugh. I was hoping the Dems would focus on healthcare and education before picking this fight. It's going to burn a lot of political capital and everyone is going to be as unhappy afterwards as they are now.
I agree with GG. Stuff like this bill could be a ticket for Republican recovery in next year's election.
I disagree. The smart political move is to deal with controversial things this year, either voting for them or killing them, and feel good measures in 2020.
Because they won their tent is larger so Democrats are going to upset some of their voters regardless of if they kill new regulation or pass it.
Hopefully the leadership will understand their need to have a productive session and schedule those priorities first?? . . .
But, I who knows, moderation is so last millennium?!
Being a Red Zone kind of a guy, my first priority would be to contract with those super tankers for aerial combat over western wildfire skies. They can drop about eight times the water of a conventional tanker and air assaults are key to fighting Climate Changed wildfires today. My other priority at the top of the list would be fire mitigation funding to protect the key watersheds in our state. Simple reason why it should be at the top. No water. No civilization. That's what I would work on before pissing everyone off with these nasty fights.
Water sheds?
Less contentious and nuanced then O&G?
Uhh… ok.
Are you saying that protecting our watersheds from being destroyed by Climate Change supercharged wildfires is not a priority for our state goverment? Just asking how you are going to flush your toilet or survive until tomorrow without any drinkable water.
They're walking and chewing gum at the same time. This isn't either/or with one person playing the game.
You are such an optimist. The world is filled with beautiful flowers and birds and Dems are poised to show how good government works with complex issues. I feel jaded and cynical next to your sunny outlook on this.
Oh, that’s just great . . .
What do you think is going to happen now, when Joan Poston “um, scientist” hears that Democrats at the Capitol are ambulating and masticating together at the same time???
I hear tell some dimmicrats have been accused of gesticulating, as well…right there on Capitol grounds, no less.
Yeah- it's hard. So it should be kicked down the road.
What makes it the most important item on the agenda that it JUST HAS TO BE ADDRESSED NOW?
There is no time better than right now.
If you live in the gas patch, which I do, you will see that activity has ramped up like crazy in the past three months. The Oily Boyz have been getting away with fraud, intimidation, and downright theft for a long time and it cannot be stopped soon enough.
Perhaps part of the bill is repealing the ad valorem tax credit…that would mean an extra $300,000,000 per year for education..roads…mental health…whatever.
When faced with an adversary possessing the wealth and power of the oil and gas industry, you do not hesitate. Every day you give them to prepare their defenses and undermine your coalition is a day you will lose to them.
The last time the Democrats had this much power, Bill Ritter was the governor and Andrew Romanoff was Speaker of the House. We…a coalition of Coloradans that had been built over many years and led by his DNR chief, Harris Sherman, passed 3 bills that could have really made a difference. Sadly, Ritter was so savagely attacked by O&G, he did not stay to see to the actual implementation of those rules.
John Hickenlooper, who became the evil Dr. Frackenlooper when he drank the magic fluid, proceeded to see to it those reforms were never actually implemented. Colorado did enact some pretty good regulations, but a COGCC without Tresi Houpt or Richard Alward ain't quite the same…and is still FAR too friendly with the extractors of Colorados mineral wealth.
To beat the Oily Boyz, you come out of the gate with your big boy pants on, ready to rumble….and you don't wait around for them to call in reinforcements.
Short answer…more revenue.
Excellent points Duke. Thanks for the background material.