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Arapahoe County moves forward with oil and gas inspection program, proposes $3,000 per pad and $1,500 per well annual fees
Summary
County staff proposed a self‑funded inspection program to supplement state oversight, modeled on Aurora’s fee structure; commissioners supported moving the fee schedule to a July adoption hearing after staff said the fees cover anticipated program costs and equipment purchases.
Arapahoe County staff told the Board of Commissioners on June 30 they plan to implement a locally run oil and gas inspection program that county leaders say will supplement, not replace, state inspections and that is intended to be funded by fees charged to operators.
Brian Weimer, Public Works and Development director, said the program is intended to improve inspection service levels in the county and to focus on public health, public safety and environmental stewardship. “This program is an enhancement to the state's inspection program,” Weimer said. He said the county’s goal is to inspect every completing, producing and shut‑in well twice per year.
Jason Reynolds and Martin Lohman (Arapahoe County energy program manager) described the proposed fee schedule: $3,000…
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