The provisions of sections 25-8-202(1)(b) and (2); 25-8-204; and 25-8-402, C.R.S., provide the specific statutory authority for adoption of the attached regulatory amendments. The Commission also adopted, in compliance with section 24-4-103(4), C.R.S., the following statement of basis and purpose.
BASIS AND PURPOSE
In this rulemaking the Commission extended the expiration date for the existing temporary modification for pH for Arequa Gulch, segment 22a of the Upper Arkansas River, to July 31, 2001, so that this temporary modification does not expire prior to a separate rulemaking hearing scheduled for February, 2001. The February, 2001 rulemaking will consider a proposal by the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company to revise the pH standards for Arequa Gulch.
5 CCR 1002-32.29