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Oil & Gas In Firestone
In Colorado, the Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) regulates the development and production of oil and gas, deep geothermal resources, the capture and sequestration of carbon, and the underground storage of natural gas in a manner that protects public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and wildlife resources. ECMC is a division within the Colorado Department of Natural Resources.
In addition, Weld County has an Oil and Gas Energy Department (OGED), which was created to firmly establish the county's local control over mineral resources in unincorporated Weld County. The OGED is responsible for permitting, regulating, and enforcing surface regulations related to oil and gas operations for drilling sites located in unincorporated Weld County.
Firestone is located in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a subsurface geologic formation containing significant deposits of oil, natural gas, and other minerals. As a result, many wells exist within Firestone’s municipal boundaries and close by in unincorporated Weld County. Remember that these sites are industrial in nature, contain combustible materials and other chemicals, mechanical equipment, and are often located on private property, so please refrain from entering a well site.
- Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) Contact Information
- Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department (OGED) Contact Information
- Data, Maps, & Reports from ECMC. Much of the data published is scientific in nature. As a community member, you can contact ECMC's Community Relations team to seek help understanding the information published.
- Local Government Designee: Pam Howard, Director of Planning & Development, 303-531-6276
- Firestone Police Department Non-Emergency Number: 720-652-4222
- Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District Non-Emergency Number: 303-833-2742
For non-emergency concerns related to potential hazards, gas leaks, or chemical spills, please contact the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District, ECMC, well operator, and/or local government designee. Well sites should be clearly marked with the name and telephone number of the operating company. In an emergency, call 9-1-1
The Town of Firestone will share all notifications received from the Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) or any operator in a timely manner. Due to notification requirements, in some instances, this may mean that notifications are posted while the work is being done or is already complete. For more information on the various forms for notifications and their specific notification requirements, visit: https://ecmc.colorado.gov/forms-and-operator-guidance/forms.
View the online records portal to review the forms received here.
Oil and gas activity releases air pollutants that can impact health. The Oil and Gas Health Information and Response (OGHIR) program aims to:
- Provide objective health information
- Evaluate the levels of air pollutants near oil and gas activity
The program includes experts in oil and gas operations, air quality measurement, exposure assessment, toxicology, and health communication.
View more information from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment's OGHIR program here or contact cdphe_oghealth@state.co.us.