Colorado town extends moratorium on new oil, gas drilling
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January 24, 2019
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado town has extended its moratorium on new oil and gas drilling, expecting lawmakers to address statewide regulations this year.
The Daily Camera reports the Erie Board of Trustees approved Tuesday the six-month extension, preventing a lapse in the freeze that was set to expire next month.
The town north of Denver has approved other regulations on the industry over last year, including mapping requirements and odor mitigation.
The nearby towns of Lafayette and Superior also have drilling moratoriums. Both towns aim to wait and see what the state Legislature decide...
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