EPA Decision on Caerus Piceance Operating Permit Objection
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The EPA has denied a request from the Center for Biological Diversity to object to a permit for a water treatment facility in Colorado managed by Caerus Piceance, LLC. This decision means the facility will continue operating under its current permit, despite concerns from environmental groups.
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Key Changes
- EPA denies objection to Caerus Piceance permit
- Facility continues operating under existing permit
- Judicial review possible until June 9, 2026
Obligations
What this law requires
Caerus Piceance, LLC must continue operating the Hunter Mesa Water Treatment Facility in compliance with Clean Air Act operating permit no. 03OPGA267 issued by CDPHE
Any party seeking judicial review of the EPA Administrator's November 19, 2025 order denying the CBD petition must file a petition for review in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit no later than June 9, 2026
The EPA must maintain the final order and petition documents in the Title V Operating Permits petition database and make them available electronically at the specified EPA website