Rules to limit effects of drilling get initial OK

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DENVER (AP) — Colorado regulators gave initial approval Wednesday to rules meant to limit the effects of oil and gas drilling on homes, including a rule increasing the distance that rigs must be from occupied buildings.

The rules approved by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission are expected to take effect this summer.

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