These rules are promulgated and adopted pursuant to the authority conferred upon the State Engineer in sections 24-4-101 et seq., C.R.S., (the Administrative Procedures Act or the "APA") and are intended to implement and be consistent with its requirements and the requirements of the Water Right Determination and Administration Act, (the Determination Act) sections 37-92-101 et seq., C.R.S., and the Ground Water Management Act, sections 37-90-101 et seq., C.R.S. (the Management Act).
2 CCR 402-5-1