NOTICE OF PUBLIC RULEMAKING HEARING

FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES FOR

 “Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia”

8 CCR 1202-5

Notice is hereby given pursuant to § 24-4-103 C.R.S. that the Department of Agriculture will hold a public rulemaking hearing:

DATE:		October 20, 2015
TIME:		9:30 am
LOCATION:	Colorado Department of Agriculture
		Big Thompson Conference Room
		305 Interlocken Parkway
Broomfield, Colorado 80021
The purpose of this rulemaking is to provide revisions that will make the rules easier to read and understand; delete obsolete language; correct typographical errors; update references and language; update definitions; and correct formatting.  These revisions exempt refrigerated ammonia systems and delete all refrigerated ammonia Rules; and include a records retention requirement on inspections and welding on containers.  These revisions incorporate changes as a result of the Department’s Regulatory Efficiency Review Process.

The statutory authority for these rules is § 35-13-103 C.R.S.  

Any interested party may file written comment with the Commissioner’s office prior to the hearing, or present at the aforementioned hearing written data, views or arguments.  A copy of the proposed rule is available on the Department of Agriculture’s website at www.colorado.gov/ag or may be obtained by calling 303-869-9004.  The proposed rule shall be available for public inspection at the Colorado Department of Agriculture at 305 Interlocken Parkway, Broomfield, Colorado during regular business hours.