The provisions of 25-8-202(1)(d) and (2) and 25-8-501 to 504 C.R.S. provide the specific statutory authority for the amendments to this regulation adopted by the Commission. The Commission also has adopted, in compliance with 24-4-103(4) C.R.S., the following Statement of Basis and Purpose.
The effective date for this portion of the discharge permit regulations has been changed from July 1, 1991 to July 1, 1992. The original effective date was established in the hope that the funding for necessary additional program support could be obtained during the 1991 legislative session. Because the legislation that would have provided this funding was not adopted, a delay in the effective date until after the next legislative session is necessary.
In addition, minor revisions to sections 6.9.2 , 6.9.2 , and 6.9.3(4) have been adopted to correct and clarify certain references, in accordance with recommendations of the Office of Legislative Legal Services staff. We also note that the reference to Section 3.11.3 on page 21 of the prior Statement of Basis and Purpose is a reference to the Basic Standards for Ground Water, located at 5 CCR 1002-8.
Finally, additional exemption has been added to Section 6.15.1 , to cover individual sewage disposal systems of 2,000 gallons per day or less. This exemption has been added due to the size of these facilities and because they are already addressed by separate statutory and regulatory requirements.
5 CCR 1002-61.30