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Oil and Gas Industry Permit Application Process
The oil and gas industry permitting process is the outcome of a
collaborative effort between the agency and industry to improve the
efficiency of permit application reviews.
Permitting Related to Odors and Dust:
(COGCC 805 Series Rules)
In December 2008, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC)
promulgated new rules and amendments applicable to the oil and gas
industry. Of particular interest to the Division are rules for managing
odors and dust (805 Series).
In response, the Division has revised its General Permit for condensate
tanks (GP01) and developed a new General Permit for produced water tanks
(GP 05) to facilitate the permitting of these sources.
The Colorado Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) has created a
website to include all of the necessary tools and information for oil and
gas operators to apply for an APCD permit under the revised COGCC rules
(805 Series).
Oil and Gas Emission Control Requirements
Stricter emission control requirements for the oil and gas industry
have been in place in Colorado since 2007 to reduce the emissions of
volatile organic compounds that contribute to the formation of ozone.
New control requirements were established for condensate tanks in both
the Front Range ozone non-attainment area and statewide. New reporting and
recordkeeping requirements were also established.
Summary of Requirements
Control Requirements: North Front Range Ozone non-attainment area
- 90 percent VOC control requirement for the summertime ozone season
beginning May 1 2011 (May 1 - September 30). 70 percent VOC control
requirement for the remainder of the year.
Control Requirements: Statewide
- Tank standards: New and existing condensate tanks emitting 20 tons
per year or more of VOCs required to control emissions by 95 percent.
- Engine Standards for new or relocated engines from out of state:
| Maximum engine horsepower |
Construction or relocation date |
NOx
g/hp-hr |
CO
g/hp-hr |
NMHC
g/hp-hr |
| 100 - 500 hp |
January 1, 2008
January 1, 2011 |
2.0
1.0 |
4.0
2.0 |
1.0
0.7 |
Greater than
500 hp |
July 1, 2007
July 1, 2010 |
2.0
1.0 |
4.0
2.0 |
1.0
0.7 |
- Glycol Dehydrator controls: New and existing glycol dehydrators
emitting more than 15 tons per year of VOCs are required to control
emissions by 90 percent.
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