EQB discusses mandatory-category rules for gas production; staff favor well-count and location-based thresholds EQB staff outlined options for mandatory category rules for gas production projects, proposing thresholds based on number of production wells, sensitive locations (including proximity to reservations), and certain techniques (high‑volume hydraulic fracturing, underground injection); board members and public commenters raised data, tribal, and emission‑risk concerns.

EQB is rethinking gas production regulations, weighing thresholds based on well count and sensitive locations to minimize environmental risks.

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