5 Colo. Code Regs. § 1002-23.8
A written statement of basis and purpose for this regulation has been prepared and adopted by the Commission. This written statement is hereby incorporated in the regulation by reference in accord with C.R.S. 1973, 24-4-103, as amended.
The attached document entitled "Continuing Planning Process for Water Quality Management in Colorado" is approved as Commission Policy and shall be followed in developing and revising water quality management plans. Copies may be obtained from the Water Quality Control Division, Colorado Department of Health, 4210 E. 11th Avenue, Denver, 80220.
Attachments February 23, 1979
STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Water Quality Control Commission 4210 E. 11th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80220
STATEMENT OF BASIS AND PURPOSE FOR REGULATION FOR THE STATE OF COLORADO CONTINUING PLANNING PROCESS
The subject regulation is to indicate the Water Quality Control Commission's intent to implement the requirements of C.R.S. 25-8-101, et seq., as amended, and more specifically, Sections 25-8-202(2), 25-8-207(1) (c); and 25-8-703.
Sections 208 and 303(e) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1977, 33 USC § 1313(e) provide for areawide water quality management plans and for each state to have a continuing planning process. The Water Quality Control Commission is required by the State Act to hold hearings on proposals submitted by the Water Quality Control Division. The Attorney General has interpreted the State Act as requiring the Commission to approve 208 and 303(e) plans after holding a public hearing. It is the intent of the Commission for all water quality management plans to meet the requirements of the referenced Federal and State Acts and for the "Continuing Planning Process" to keep these plans current and timely.
There are no scientific or technological issues involved in this regulations.
5 CCR 1002-23.8