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BOE Meeting Minutes <br /> June 3, 2025 <br /> Page 5 <br /> 1. Kevin Donegan provided a summary and stated that it passed out <br /> of the legislature, but is still awaiting signature <br /> ii. H625-1165 Carbon Management Et Geothermal Regulation in Colorado <br /> 1. Kevin Donegan provided a summary of the bill, especially as it <br /> relates to the Board, and stated the bill is signed and effective <br /> on August 6th <br /> 17. New Business <br /> a. Drilling Fluid Additive Request - Calcium Carbonate for Loss Control Material <br /> i. Chris Jones presented the request <br /> ii. Chris Sanchez clarified how the additive would be used and the potential <br /> risks <br /> 1. Chris Jones stated that it influences pH and that the introduction <br /> of calcium carbonate could create additional precipitation onto <br /> materials or borehole walls <br /> iii. Todd Hunter motioned to table the request until the next scheduled Board <br /> meeting. Alex Powell seconded. <br /> 1. Kyle Clark appeared to provide comment <br /> 2. Motion denied <br /> iv. Kyle Clark provided more information on his background and the use of the <br /> additive <br /> v. Chris Jones clarified with Kyle Clark that he is drilling a shallow, closed-loop <br /> geothermal well rather than a water well, so no action is needed <br /> b. Ground Heat Exchange (GHX) - Additional Seat on BOE, Fill by October meeting <br /> i. Kevin Donegan stated that a document requesting applicants from the <br /> ground heat exchange community to fill the Board seat is ready to be sent <br /> out and will close on August 1 <br /> ii. Discussion regarding the requirement for a member of the Board to be a <br /> Colorado resident and the Board's involvement in recommending an <br /> individual <br /> c. By-Law Revision to Accommodate GHX Seat <br /> i. Chris Sanchez clarified that, with a sixth member of the Board, four <br /> members will need to be present to establish a quorum and four votes will <br /> be needed to pass a motion <br /> ii. Jen Mete clarified that the new member of the Board should be involved in <br /> the revision of the By-Laws, but that the Board will want to take a look at <br /> the proposed revision before then <br /> d. BOE Administrative Rules - Schedule for Opening Rulemaking <br />