2 Colo. Code Regs. § 405-8-804
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025
Section 2 CCR 405-8-804 - DECONTAMINATIONA. The Division will only recognize the decontamination methods listed herein that are recognized as proper WID procedures. All decontaminations will be employed following all applicable laws, disposal methods, recommended safety precautions, and safety equipment and procedures.B. To decontaminate water compartments, equipment or containers in a vessel or other floating device to address potential presence of larvae or waterborne aquatic nuisance species, the only acceptable methods will be rinsing and flushing with water of 120-140 degrees F.C. To decontaminate the exterior of a vessel or other floating device, remove or destroy attached aquatic nuisance species, all visible mud, plants, and organisms. The entire exterior of the vessel or other floating device, including the trailer and all intakes will be thoroughly decontaminated with hot water (140 degrees F) and as necessary use high pressure water (between 2500-3000psi).D. All interior vessel or other floating device compartments, equipment and containers that may hold water including, but not limited to live wells, ballast and bilge areas, will be flushed with hot water (up to, but no more than 120 degrees F) at low pressure. If a bilge pump is present, then it will be run until the bilge appears to be empty.E. The lower unit of the motor or engine will be thoroughly flushed with hot water (140 degrees F).F. After decontamination, authorized agents, private decontaminators, or qualified peace officers must re-inspect the vessel or other floating device to ensure complete decontamination prior to the release of the vessel or other floating device.G. Proof for all decontaminations consists of a WID Seal and WID Seal Receipt. Proof of decontamination for an infested mussel boat consists of a WID seal and WID Seal Receipt, in addition to the form "ANS Documentation and Vessel Decontamination Form" provided by the Division. Such forms shall document the reasons for the decontamination, any aquatic nuisance species found, the date and location of the decontamination, and the type of decontamination performed. Authorized agents, private decontaminators, or qualified peace officers will also apply a WID seal to document decontamination procedures.38 CR 19, October 10, 2015, effective 11/1/201540 CR 03, February 10, 2017, effective 3/2/201741 CR 03, February 10, 2018, effective 3/2/201844 CR 03, February 10, 2021, effective 3/2/202144 CR 19, October 10, 2021, effective 11/1/202145 CR 03, February 10, 2022, effective 3/2/202245 CR 07, April 10, 2022, effective 5/1/2022