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Erie & the O & NG Urban Interface. A Public Private Partnership. Erie & the O & NG Urban Interface. The Colorado Supreme Court set the paradigm that local control of O & G operations can be achieved only with collaboration between the industry & local government.
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Erie & the O & NG Urban Interface A Public Private Partnership
Erie & the O & NG Urban Interface The Colorado Supreme Court set the paradigm that local control of O & G operations can be achieved only with collaboration between the industry & local government
Key elements of Erie – Encana Operating Agreement Creation & public dissemination of a Comprehensive Drilling Plan. 1,000 foot setbacks to drill locations – with regular meetings to preclude encroachment.
Key elements of Erie – Encana Operating Agreement Pre COGCC permit application process: ½ mile mailed notification Government Conceptual Review Meetings
Key elements of Erie – Encana Operating Agreement Pre COGCC permit application process: Neighborhood meetings with written public comment collection Public comments controlled by LGD & included with permit application
Key elements of Erie – Encana Operating Agreement Enhanced noise mitigation – 60 Dba day or night vs. COGCC - 70 Dba day, 65 Dba night standard
Key elements of Erie – Encana Operating Agreement Centralized gathering facility – reduces traffic & emissions
Key elements of Erie – Encana Operating Agreement Regularly scheduled meetings between the parties to minimize future land use conflicts Limit Encroachment
Key elements of Erie – Encana Operating Agreement Monthly well leak FLIR inspections & public reporting 14 per month in 2015 reduced to 2 per month in 2017
Key elements of Erie – Encana Operating Agreement Encompasses Town Planning Area, not just Towns Limits Revisions allowed by either party for introduction of future technological best managements practices
Stumbling Blocks Surface Use Agreements (SUA) SUA’s trump COGCC setback rules Local Government – Not a party