HB 17-1076

HB 17-1076 is a Colorado bill that requires the state engineer to create rules for managing water artificially added to nontributary groundwater aquifers. This means setting guidelines on how to permit and use this type of underground water storage, which was not previously covered by existing regulations. The new rules need to be in place by July 1, 2018. This bill affects anyone involved with artificial recharge projects for nontributary aquifers, including water management agencies and private entities. Since the status is "signed," these rules are now law and must be implemented as specified.

Official Summary

Currently, the state engineer must promulgate rules for the permitting and use of waters artificially recharged into 4 named aquifers. The bill adds the requirement that the state engineer also promulgate rules for the permitting and use of waters artificially recharged into nontributary groundwater aquifers. The rules must be promulgated on or before July 1, 2018. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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