Board grants Chevron oil‑and‑gas permit extension to Dec. 31, 2026; remaining conditions tied to air quality and road permits
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The board approved an extension to allow Chevron additional time to meet permit conditions for a pad conversion; staff said potable water, toilet facilities and time‑sensitive air‑quality/road permits remain to be completed.
The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners on Monday granted Chevron USA an extension to complete conditions for an oil‑and‑gas permit (pad SKR698‑10‑BV), extending the period to Dec. 31, 2026.
Staff said the director’s original land‑use approval carried a set of conditions; Chevron has addressed most but needs more time to finalize a few items including potable water provisioning, toilet/waste removal arrangements, and the air‑quality and road/bridge permits that are time‑sensitive. County planners noted those last permits typically are applied for near construction and can have limited validity windows. Under county code, an after‑the‑fact extension is permissible if extenuating circumstances and public‑interest findings are made; staff recommended approval and the board granted the extension.
Chevron representative Andy Olson and company staff were in the meeting; commissioners authorized the extension and told staff they expect the remaining conditions to be completed and permits in hand before major field work proceeds.