On May 29, 2019, the COGCC released two Guidance Documents addressing updated Hearings and Permit Applications Guidance, and new Form 2 and 2A Local Government Information Guidance.

On May 21, 2019, the new 9-member volunteer Commission met for the first time. In addition to public comment, the Director and Staff gave presentations regarding upcoming Rulemakings and also provided a general orientation to the new Commission.

On May 17, 2019, Governor Polis announced the new Oil and Gas Commission, which will meet on May 21, 2019 for its first hearing.

On May 16, 2019, COGCC Director Robbins held an Operator Meeting to present the adopted Director Objective Criteria required by SB19-181.

On May 9, 2019, COGCC Hearing Manager Mimi Larsen issued draft revisions to the COGCC 500-Series Rules for a June 17-18, 2019 Rulemaking hearing.

On May 2, 2019, COGCC Hearing Manager Larsen announced the first Rulemaking Hearing to implement SB19-181.

On April 26, 2019, the Colorado Department of Natural Resources announced the appointments of three new members of Director Gibbs’ Executive Officer Team:

On April 19, 2019, the COGCC issued the Director’s draft Objective Criteria and a Guidance Document to address the COGCC’s implementation of SB19-181.

On April 16, 2019, Governor Polis signed SB19-181 into law and the legislation is now immediately effective.

On April 3, 2019, the Colorado Senate passed SB 19-181, which will become law once the Governor signs the bill.