DENVER—The state task force that has been looking at jurisdictional conflicts over oil and gas drilling regulations is recommending more collaboration between the state and local governments.
The group met for the final time on Thursday and concluded that there was no need to pass new laws now.
The task force was convened by Gov. John Hickenlooper. The Denver Post ( ) reported that it’s also recommending that drillers be encouraged to meet with local officials early in the application process and that communication be improved between state oil and gas commission and local governments.
Since so many of the proposed solutions are voluntary, representatives of local governments and the industry fear many of their conflicts could end up being settled in court and the Legislature.
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Information from: The Denver Post,
