Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program Order
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The EPA denied a petition to object to operating permits for Bonanza Creek Energy's facilities in Colorado, meaning the company can continue its operations under the current permits. This decision affects environmental groups challenging permit approvals and sets a precedent for similar cases.
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Key Changes
- EPA denied the CBD petition
- Bonanza Creek Energy retains operating permits
- Sets precedent for future permit objections
Obligations
What this law requires
Bonanza Creek Energy Operating Company, LLC must continue operating its four facilities (Antelope CPF 13-21, State Antelope O-1, State North Platte 42-26, and State Pronghorn 41-32) in compliance with Clean Air Act operating permits nos. 20OPWE417, 20OPWE418, 20OPWE419, and 20OPWE420 issued by CDPHE.
Any petitioner seeking judicial review of the EPA's December 10, 2025 denial order must file a petition for review in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit no later than June 9, 2026.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) must maintain and enforce the four operating permits (20OPWE417, 20OPWE418, 20OPWE419, and 20OPWE420) for Bonanza Creek Energy's facilities in Weld County, Colorado.
The EPA must make the final order denying the petition and the original petition from Center for Biological Diversity electronically available at the Title V Operating Permits Petition Database.