Laws

This section includes links to federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, guidelines, and policies related to oil and gas surface operations.

For a five-state comparison of oil and gas regulatory provisions on specific topics, see:

Summary comparison of wildlife provisions
Summary comparison of riparian area provisions
Summary comparison of setback provisions
Summary comparison of reclamation provisions

FEDERAL OIL AND GAS LAW

FEDERAL CLEAN AIR ACT

FEDERAL WATER QUALITY LAW

COLORADO STATE LAW

COLORADO COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL LAW

MONTANA STATE LAW

MONTANA COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL LAW

NEW MEXICO STATE LAW

NEW MEXICO COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL LAW

UTAH STATE LAW

UTAH COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL LAW

WYOMING STATE LAW

WYOMING COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL LAW

Warning: We do our best to keep this section current, but please check with the appropriate jurisdiction for the final word on current laws and regulations!