CO HB1330

Clarifies that a request for general permit registration does not constitute obtaining a valid construction permit for air quality activities.

Requires the division of administration or air quality control commission to aggregate emissions across oil and gas systems and include emissions from exploration and preproduction activities when evaluating permit applications.

Prohibits permits for proposed sources in nonattainment areas unless the source will not cause or contribute to air quality standard exceedances, the operator achieves emissions reductions equal to or greater than anticipated emissions, and the source is not in a disproportionately impacted community.

Mandates use of air quality modeling (instead of monitoring) starting January 1, 2025, to determine compliance with national ambient air quality standards, with all modeling assumptions included as enforceable permit conditions.

Requires oil and gas operators to obtain required air quality construction permits from the state before the energy and carbon management commission makes a final determination on an oil and gas permit application.