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Colorado's oil & gas data falsification scandal finally has a price tag, and it's not nearly enough.

The ECMC assessed $11.6 million in penalties against five operators who oversaw over 400 falsified lab reports at spill sites across Weld and Larimer Counties. Then, they suspended 59% of the fines, when the historical average for suspended penalties is 35%.

All five cases go before the Commission on June 24, 2026. You can make your voice heard.

Register to give public comment → bit.ly/June24ECMC

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"Obviously in drought conditions like this when we have lack of snow, it becomes a big concern," said STAR president Randy Willard.

Ed: One correction: HALF OF ALL NEW WELLS DRILLED use more than 16 million gallons of water, it's not a maximum!

Join STAR at the 511 hearing for State Blanca West this Tuesday, see https://tinyurl.com/mrx7tz5x

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