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Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket
Details of Tracking Number
2016-00109
CCR details
| Tracking Number |
2016-00109 |
| Type of Filing |
Permanent Rule |
| Department |
1000 Department of Public Health and Environment |
| Agency |
1002 Water Quality Control Commission |
| CCR Number |
5 CCR 1002-31 |
| CCR Title |
REGULATION NO. 31 - THE BASIC STANDARDS AND METHODOLOGIES FOR SURFACE WATER |
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Proposed rule
| Notice Filed with SOS |
02/17/2016 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2016-00109.pdf |
| Statutory Authority |
sections 25-8-202(1)(b) and (d); 25-8-204; 25-8-402; 25-8-501; and 25-8-504, C.R.S., |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
Temperature (definition of existing quality, flexibility in transition zones, flexibility in shoulder seasons, temperature criteria), antidegradation (baseline date for significance determination, temporary impacts in Outstanding Waters, default use protected designation for effluent-dependent/effluent dominated waters), implementation into discharge permits, site-specific ambient-based standards, temporary modificatios set to Current Condition, downstream protection |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
This regulation establishing basic standards and an antidegradation rule and implementation process and establishing a system for classifying state surface waters, for assigning standards, and for granting temporary modifications (hereinafter referred to as “Regulation”) is the foundation for the classification of the state surface waters of Colorado, as prescribed by the Colorado Water Quality Control Act.
It is intended to implement the state Act by maintaining and improving the quality of the state surface waters. This regulation is based on the best available knowledge to insure the suitability of Colorado's waters for beneficial uses including public water supplies, domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational uses, and the protection and propagation of terrestrial and aquatic life.
It is further intended to be consistent with the 1983 and 1985 goals and objectives of the federal Act. This regulation shall be constructed in a manner consistent with these purposes and shall be considered part of the implementation of the 1983 and 1985 goals and objectives. |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
No
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| Hearing Date |
06/13/2016 |
| Hearing Time |
09:30 AM |
| Hearing Location |
Sabin Conference Room, CDPHE, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246 |
| Contact Name |
Sarah Johnson |
| Contact Title |
Unit Manager |
| Contact Telephone |
303-692-3609 |
| Contact email |
sarah.johnson@state.co.us |
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Adopted rule
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