Energy, Utilities & Water  December 12, 2019

Erie extends oil and gas moratorium

ERIE — The town of Erie has extended a moratorium on oil and gas development.

The Daily Camera reported that the board of trustees agreed to not accept or process any new oil and gas development applications for six months to permit staff to consider additional regulation of the industry. The extension will be the third since first imposing a moratorium in July 2018.

 

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ERIE — The town of Erie has extended a moratorium on oil and gas development.

The Daily Camera reported that the board of trustees agreed to not accept or process any new oil and gas development applications for six months to permit staff to consider additional regulation of the industry. The extension will be the third since first imposing a moratorium in July 2018.

 

Ken Amundson
Ken Amundson is managing editor of BizWest. He has lived in Loveland and reported on issues in the region since 1987. Prior to Colorado, he reported and edited for news organizations in Minnesota and Iowa. He's a parent of two and grandparent of four, all of whom make their homes on the Front Range. A news junkie at heart, he also enjoys competitive sports, especially the Rapids.
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