Frustrations Over New Drilling Setbacks

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Frustrations Over New Drilling SetbacksHow far should a home be from an oil or gas well? That’s what the state’s been debating for about the last year. A commission just ruled the new distance must be 500 feet. That's roughly the length of a city block. Ryan Warner finds out why the ruling frustrates both the oil and gas industry and environmental advocates. He's joined by Tisha Schuller, the President & CEO of Colorado Oil & Gas Association, and Pete Maysmith, the Executive Director of Conservation Colorado.