The Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) has been involved in the development of coalbed methane in the San Juan Basin since the 1980's and more recently, involved with the development of the coalbed methane resources in the Raton Basin. The COGCC has attempted to resolve concerns of operators, surface owners, local governments, federal agencies, and other state agencies concerned with the development of coalbed methane resources in the state. The COGCC has adopted specific rules concerning spacing, well bore construction, gas well testing, and water well testing for coalbed methane wells to address these concerns. The COGCC has also funded several studies to address environmental concerns. This presentation will discus the concerns that the COGCC has addressed in the San Juan and Raton Basins and how they may affect coalbed methane development in the DJ Basin.