Your Chance to Weigh in: Ozone Reminders

Just a reminder that two very important clean air rules need your support! For the health of our children and our communities, please take a minute to send a letter to the Air Quality Control Commission.


The first would reduce emissions of ozone forming compounds by 95% from condensate tanks at oil and gas developments north of Denver. The rule would keep smog from reaching unhealthy levels in Denver area communities, as it did this summer.

The second rule would reduce emissions of ozone forming compounds at oil and gas developments across the entire state of Colorado. Under the proposal, ozone forming compounds would be reduced by 95% from condensate tanks that release 20 tons per year or more and 90% from glycol dehydrators that release 15 tons per year or more. The proposal would also reduce ozone forming compounds, as well as other pollutants, by around 75% or more from reciprocating internal combustion engines rated at 100 horsepower or higher.

Both rules are being considered by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission. We now have an opportunoty to send a letter in support of the rules and in support of healthy air. Please send your letter by November 2.

A draft letter is online here for you to use (just cut, paste, print, sign, and mail), but please considering sending in a personalized note. Citizen input will be vital to securing these smog reductions and your voice can make a difference. If you have any questions contact Rocky Mountain Clean Air Action at (303) 454-3370 at rmcleanair@gmail.com.