CO HB1112

Grants the Energy and Carbon Management Commission authority over Class I, IV, and V underground injection wells, allowing Colorado to seek EPA primacy (regulatory control) for these well types currently regulated federally

Grants the Mined Land Reclamation Board authority over Class III injection wells (used for mineral extraction) and allows the board to seek EPA primacy for permitting and regulation

Establishes penalties for willful violations: misdemeanor charges with fines of $5,000-$7,500 per violation per day for Class I, IV, and V wells; civil penalties of $2,500-$5,000 per day for Class III well violations

Authorizes both agencies to assess and collect fees to cover direct and indirect costs of implementing the new regulatory programs

Class III injection well operations are designated as mining operations not eligible for exemption from designated mining operation status, subjecting them to additional board oversight rules