If you wish to participate in the commission’s hearing processes, you are responsible for reviewing relevant statutes and rules that apply to the hearing process to make sure you understand your rights and responsibilities. The classification will bring tighter controls on pollution sources, including oil and gas. Job losses could range from 55 to 280 full-time positions and the loss of revenue for governments could reach nearly $4 million, according to the Western and Rural Local Government Coalition. Please contact the commission office at. The region has steadily seen a decline. All Rights Reserved. The AQCC decides which ideas become law. Following are our guidance documents. at the Broomfield Library Auditorium. The new appointments are the latest turn of events in a simmering battle over Colorado’s climate plans. Over the next few months, the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission is scheduled to consider plans to meet ambitious goals to reduce Colorado’s contribution to climate change. Air quality statutes and regulationsAir quality control statutes and regulations, federal Clean Air Act, Annual Report to the PublicColorado’s air quality management program relies upon several organizations within the state and the country, as well as its citizens, to achieve and maintain air quality. Over the next few months, the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission is scheduled to consider plans to meet ambitious goals to reduce Colorado’s contribution to climate change. Schendler suspects he was excluded from those decisions because of his views on climate change. Tougher controls on oil and gas emissions are required under Senate Bill 19-181, signed into law in April. One or two commissioners said they wish they had more information “but then they simply voted to adopt the rules without having that information,” Colclasure said. If you wish to receive the monthly agenda or hearing notices as they are published, you may request to be added to the commission's distribution list by sending us your contact information at, A request for archived documents beyond what is published on the commission website must be submitted in writing either by email or U.S. mail. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Executive Committee meetings are used to discuss the next month's agenda and logistics of the meeting. Recess appointments are common in Colorado, but the recent changes are notable for their timing. State regulators Thursday approved more frequent inspections of oil and gas equipment statewide, with a special provision for homes and schools within 1,000 feet of well sites, as Colorado continues to target air pollution and greenhouse gases. Already, environmental advocacy groups have sued the Polis administration for failing to meet a July 1 deadline to propose greenhouse-gas reduction rules. The material incorporated by reference is available for public inspection Commission calendar  Provides a calendar of meetings including rulemaking and non-rulemaking hearings, public hearings, briefings and tours. Peter Butler, a water expert from La Plata County who has been absent from recent meetings, was also not reappointed. Members of the public are welcome to attend however public comments are not taken during this meeting. Why have models of Colorado’s coronavirus trajectory been off? Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, which has taken heat from members for rates and what they say is a lack of flexibility, said Wednesday that it will cut rates by 8% and allow individual electric associations to produce more of their own power. While the utility recently committed to rapidly expand its supply of renewable power, it has historically relied on coal. Templates referenced are available upon request through the commission office. Will companies going through bankruptcy have the resources to safely maintain operations and adhere to agreements they've struck?