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06/25/92 12:21 '$`303 449 3838 COLAN DESIGN <br />f~j001/002 <br />~3 2-g~06 <br />"We have abundant mineral anti energy reserves and believe these <br />resources should be developed. However, they should be developed <br />wisely and not at the expense o(environmentalctegradation. We wJI <br />work with the private sector to develop our resources under these terms. <br />We will be envbonmentallystrict, but only to the extent necessary to <br />enwre the public safety and protection of our environment. In addition, <br />we will be sensitive to local govemment concerns, os well os federal <br />govemment concerns, as they pertain to operations on (ederol lands." <br />1992 Colorado General Assembly <br /> ^ The 1992 General Assembly passed House Bill 1223 which reorgarllzes <br /> existing responsibilities within the Department of Natural Resources. ^ The <br /> Division of M(nerals and Geology is created by the consolidation of the current <br /> Division of Mines, Mined Land Reclamation and possibly the Colorado <br /> Geological Survey. ^ In addition, the Oil and Gas Conservation Cor^mission <br /> will be administratively linked to the new Division for budgeting, planning and <br /> resource development issues. <br />^ This organizational structure will, in effect, provide one governmental focal <br />STATE of COLDRADO point for mineral and energy deveopment, policy, regulation and planning. <br /> This consolidation will greatly increase the Executive Director's ability to deal <br />OIVILON OF efiettively with energy and mineral issues within the State. The reorganization <br />MINERALS AND GEOLOGY will also to provide federal agencies, other state agencies, local governments, <br /> citizen groups and Industry with one primary contact point for information and <br />ora~.°r <br />Mfned Lond Reclamation service. Instead of a multifaceted mineral and energy program, the State now <br /> has the opportunity to create a centralized, extractive indusVy service center. <br />1313 Sherman St., N115 DIVISIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: ^ DIVISIOn Of Mined Land Reclarretion <br />Denver, Coloracb 80103 ^ Division of Mines <br /> ^ Colorado Geological Survey <br />3031866-3567 ^ Oil and Gas Conservation <br />FAJ(: 8318106 <br />GOALS <br />^ Maximize utilization of existing resources ^ Improve administrative <br />effectiveness ^ Enhance planning and policy development for mineral and <br />energy development within the State ^ Improve information management, <br />retord•keeping and public access to mineral and energy information ^ Promotf <br />the wise and efficient use of Colorado's natural resources in an environmentally <br />and fiscally responsible manner ^ Improve communication, technical <br />competence and information-sharing between existing Divisions <br />