Code of Colorado Regulations
400 - Department of Natural Resources
404 - Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
2 CCR 404-1 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Section 606 - EQUIPMENT, WEEDS, WASTE, AND TRASH REQUIREMENTS

Universal Citation: 2 CO Code Regs 404-1 ยง 606

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024

a. The storage, placement, or maintenance of equipment, vehicles, trailers, commercial products, Chemicals, drums, totes, Containers, materials, and all other supplies not necessary for use on an Oil and Gas Locations is prohibited.

(1) This prohibition applies to the Operator and all contractors.

(2) An Operator may request a variance pursuant to Rule 502 for a Surface Owner to use portions of the Oil and Gas Location, provided such use does not interfere with safe operations, access to equipment, Reclamation requirements, or emergency response capabilities. Such use cannot cause degradation to the site.

(3) This prohibition does not apply to emergency response trailers and associated equipment staged on an Oil and Gas Location for emergency response purposes.

b. No maintenance of equipment or vehicles is permitted at an Oil and Gas Location unless immediately necessary to allow for the continuation of active Oil and Gas Operations.

c. Oil and Gas Locations will be kept free of all Undesirable Plant Species.

d. Trash.

(1) Operators will properly dispose of all trash, rubbish, and other waste materials as non-hazardous/non-E&P solid waste, pursuant to Rule 906.c.

(2) No trash, waste, rubbish, or other materials will be burned or buried at an Oil and Gas Location.

(3) All trash, rubbish, and other waste material will be properly contained until removed from the Oil and Gas Location. At no time will trash, debris, or rubbish be placed or remain on the ground.
A. Appropriate Containers are Containers that prevent leakage of Fluids, and are capable of containing waste materials in all weather conditions.

B. Appropriate Containers will be designed, maintained, and operated to exclude wildlife.

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