... Implications of Oil and Gas Production: A Regional Case Study EPA Region 8 INTRODUCTION Next Steps: Opportunities for Environmental Improvement This study identifies options for reducing emissions, ... weigh potential mitigation strategies, adaptive management approaches (e.g., environmental monitoring, control measures, etc.), or other measures to reduce uncertainty and lessen current or potential ... due to factors such as closer well spacing and greater well service traffic. Thus, they have the potential for greater environmental impacts. Due to these resource characteristics, oil and gas...