047FD6250B199EB98725866400622AB7 Hearing Summary

Senator Winter introduced Dan Gibbs, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Director Gibbs introduced Julie Murphy, Director of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and Jeff Robbins, Chair of the COGCC, and mentioned that they will speak following his presentation. Director Gibbs presented on DNR's 2021 Performance Plan, the department's legislative agenda, and regulatory agenda using a PowerPoint presentation. Director Gibbs also discussed the department's efforts to serve staff while they're working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jeff Robbins, Chair of the COGCC continued the presentation with an overview of the COGCC, its budget, and a 2020 rulemaking update. Julie Murphy, Director of the COGCC, continued the presentation to explain the COGCC's day to day operations and how they have been impacted by Senate Bill 19-181.These impacts include a reconstitution of some Commissioners, a new mission for the COGCC, and the creation of a new local government authority over surface impacts and sitings.

Director Gibbs, Mr.Robbins, and Director Murphy answered questions from the committee.