The provisions of C.R S. 25-8-202(1)(a), (b) and (2); 25-8-203; 25-8-204; and 25-8-402; provide the specific statutory authority for adoption of these regulatory amendments. The Commission also adopted in compliance with 24-4-103(4) C.R.S. the following statement of basis and purpose.
BASIS AND PURPOSE
The Commission added "Type iii" to the temporary modification of the ammonia standard for an unnamed tributary of Ritter Draw (La Plata River, Mancos River, McElmo Creek and San Juan River in Montezuma and Dolores County, segment 8c) in recognition that there is uncertainty regarding the appropriate underlying standard. A review of the hearing record shows that when this temporary modification was originally adopted (2006) testimony was presented that identified uncertainty regarding the aquatic life use. At that time, the type of temporary modification was not identified for each temporary modification. The Commission's current action is intended to recognize that time is needed to resolve the uncertainty about the appropriate standard before compliance is required.
5 CCR 1002-34.35