C.R.S. Section 34-60-138
Pipeline study

  • report
  • repeal

(1)

The commission shall coordinate with the public utilities commission to conduct a study examining the existing administrative structure for intrastate pipeline siting and safety regulation in the state, including identifying any existing jurisdictional gaps, analyzing existing safety rules, reviewing jurisdictional strategies for the state, and evaluating resource needs for safe and protective regulation. Based on the findings of the study, the commission shall develop recommendations that:

(a)

Protect public health, safety, and welfare, including protection of the environment and wildlife resources;

(b)

Avoid adverse impacts on disproportionately impacted communities, as defined in section 24-4-109 (2)(b)(II); and

(c)

Consider any potential cumulative impacts arising out of the use and siting of pipelines for current and emerging technologies.

(2)

In conducting the study, the commission and the public utilities commission shall consult with other state agencies, local governments, environmental justice organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.

(3)

No later than December 1, 2024, the commission shall:

(a)

Coordinate with the public utilities commission to prepare a report summarizing the findings of the study, including the recommendations described in subsection (1) of this section;

(b)

Post the report on the commission’s website; and

(c)

Submit the report to the general assembly.

(4)

The commission shall present the report described in subsection (3)(a) of this section to the energy and environment committee of the house of representatives and the transportation and energy committee of the senate, or any successor committees, during the 2025 legislative session.

(5)

This section is repealed, effective July 1, 2025.

Source: Section 34-60-138 — Pipeline study - report - repeal, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-34.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

34‑60‑101
Short title
34‑60‑102
Legislative declaration
34‑60‑103
Definitions
34‑60‑104.3
Energy and carbon management commission - report - publication
34‑60‑104.5
Director of commission - duties
34‑60‑105
Powers of commission
34‑60‑106
Additional powers of commission - rules - definitions - repeal
34‑60‑107
Waste of oil or gas prohibited
34‑60‑108
Rules - hearings - process
34‑60‑109
Commission may bring suit
34‑60‑110
Witnesses - suits for violations
34‑60‑111
Judicial review
34‑60‑112
Plaintiff post bond
34‑60‑113
Trial to be advanced
34‑60‑114
Action for damages
34‑60‑115
Limitation on actions
34‑60‑116
Drilling units - pooling interests
34‑60‑117
Prevention of waste - protection of correlative rights
34‑60‑118
Agreements for development and unit operations
34‑60‑118.5
Payment of proceeds - definitions
34‑60‑119
Production - limitation
34‑60‑120
Application of article
34‑60‑121
Violations - investigations - penalties - rules - definition - legislative declaration
34‑60‑122
Expenses - energy and carbon management cash fund created
34‑60‑123
Interstate compact to conserve oil and gas
34‑60‑124
Energy and carbon management cash fund - definitions - repeal
34‑60‑127
Reasonable accommodation
34‑60‑128
Habitat stewardship - rules
34‑60‑130
Reporting of spills - rules
34‑60‑131
No land use preemption
34‑60‑132
Disclosure of chemicals used in downhole oil and gas operations - chemical disclosure lists - community notification - reports - definitions - rules - repeal
34‑60‑133
Orphaned wells mitigation enterprise - creation - powers and duties - enterprise board created - mitigation fees - cash fund created - rules - definitions
34‑60‑134
Reporting of water used in oil and gas operations - cumulative reporting - definitions - rules - repeal
34‑60‑135
Colorado produced water consortium - created - membership - recommendations - definitions - review of functions - repeal
34‑60‑136
Biochar in oil and gas well plugging working advisory group - created - members - study by Colorado state university - recommendations for the development of a pilot program - report - definitions - repeal
34‑60‑137
Hydrogen study - report - repeal
34‑60‑138
Pipeline study - report - repeal
34‑60‑139
Methane seepage in Raton basin - study of best management practices and water quality required - repeal
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 34-60-138’s source at colorado​.gov