Colorado Revised Statutes Title 34. Mineral Resources § 34-60-139. Methane seepage in Raton basin--study of best management practices and water quality required--repeal

(a) Identifies best management practices for capturing methane seepage in the Raton basin of southern Colorado;

(b) Evaluates the quality of water resulting from such methane capture operations; and

(c) Evaluates the potential to preserve and make beneficial use of such water.

(a) Proactively and systematically locate and survey methane gas seepage in the Raton basin;

(b) Document previous areas of seepage;

(c) Calculate any differences in seepage amounts; and

(d) Assess the potential for methane to create hazardous conditions.

(a) A survey to identify suspected seepage areas, previous seepage areas, and increases or decreases in seepage;

(b) Detailed mapping of suspected seepage areas;

(c) Sampling and analysis of gas collected from selected seepage areas; and

(d) Sampling and analysis of water from selected water wells and methane capture wells in the Raton basin.

(a) The Colorado energy office created in section 24-38.5-101;

(b) The division of water resources created in the department of natural resources pursuant to section 24-1-124;

(c) The division of reclamation, mining, and safety in the department of natural resources pursuant to section 34-20-103;

(d) The division of parks and wildlife created in the department of natural resources pursuant to section 33-9-104; and

(e) The boards of county commissioners in Las Animas and Huerfano counties.