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Title 25, Public Health and Environment

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-142 Energy benchmarking - data collection and access - utility requirements - task force - rules - reports - exemptions - definitions - legislative declaration
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(1) Legislative declaration. The general assembly finds, determines, and declares that the regulation of building performance is a matter of statewide concern because: (a) As of 2020, buildings represented a significant source of greenhouse gas pollution in the state of Colorado;…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-143 Emergency stationary engine exception - legislative declaration - rules - notice to revisor - repeal
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[Editor's note: This section is effective (see editor's note following this section)] (1) (a) The general assembly hereby finds that: (I) The United States armed forces protect the United States, including the people of Colorado, from threats domestic and abroad; (II) Colorado is…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-144 Tampering with motor vehicle emission control systems - violations - exceptions - rules - reporting - definitions
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(1) On or after January 1, 2024, except as provided otherwise in this section, a person shall not: (a) Tamper with any emission control system; (b) Sell, offer for sale, or possess for sale to an end user; advertise; manufacture; install; or use any part or component that is inte…

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-146 Petroleum refinery pollution - assessment - monitoring data - rules - definitions

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(1) (a) On or before January 1, 2025, the division shall hire an expert regarding air pollution control regulations for petroleum refineries. The petroleum refinery regulation expert shall: (I) Assess the feasibility, costs, and benefits for the division to propose to the commiss…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-147 Rapid response inspection team

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(1) The division shall establish a rapid response inspection team to respond quickly to air quality complaints filed with the division. The division shall hire and develop a team to serve as the Rapid response inspection team. (2) The rapid response inspection team shall develop …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-148 Nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide emission limits for covered electric generating units after 2034 - rules - quarterly reports - recommendations to the general assembly - definitions

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(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) (I) "Covered electric generating unit" or "unit" means an electric generating unit that is owned or operated by an electric utility; that is located in the state; and that, in calendar year 2024, emitted two …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-1501 Legislative declaration

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(1) The general assembly declares that it is in the interest of the state to reduce and prevent air pollution from certain new heating and water heating appliances in order to: (a) Protect the air that Coloradans breathe by reducing unhealthy levels of smog and ozone, which have …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-1502 Definitions

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As used in this part 15, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "BTU" means British thermal unit, which is a scientific unit of measurement equal to the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit at approximately sixty degre…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-1503 Scope and applicability - repeal

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(1) Except as described in subsection (2) of this section and as modified by rules promulgated by the executive director or the commission pursuant to section 25-7-1506, this part 15 applies to the following new products: (a) Water heaters with a rated heat input capacity of two …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-1504 Emission standards for new products

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(1) On and after January 1, 2026, except as described in section 25-7-1506, section 25-7-1503 (2), and subsection (3) of this section, a person shall not manufacture, distribute, sell, offer for sale, lease, or offer for lease in Colorado any of the following new products unless …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-1505 Testing - required displays - demonstrations of compliance

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(1) Manufacturers of natural-gas-fueled water heaters described in section 25-7-1503 (1)(a) shall test each applicable model for sale in Colorado in accordance with: (a) The south coast air quality management district protocol "Nitrogen Oxides Emissions Compliance Testing for Nat…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-1506 Rules - analysis

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(1) Notwithstanding any provision of this part 15, the executive director may promulgate rules updating any emission standard, definition, or test method established in this part 15 in order to maintain or improve consistency with other comparable standards in other states so lon…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-1507 Enforcement - verifications of compliance - civil action by attorney general - penalties

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(1) The executive director shall: (a) Verify major retailers' and distributors' compliance with the provisions of this part 15 through online spot-checks, coordination with other states that have similar standards, or both; (b) Conduct such verifications at least once before Janu…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-1601 Legislative declaration

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(1) The general assembly finds and determines that: (a) Rising temperatures are increasing the demand for air conditioners; (b) Common types of air conditioners can also provide winter heating if they are configured as heat pumps, which are a more environmentally friendly option …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-1602 Definitions

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As used in this part 16, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Air conditioner" means an electrically powered mechanical device that uses the refrigeration cycle to cool an interior habitable space. (2) "Applicable air conditioner" means an air conditioner that is: (a) New;…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-1603 Colorado energy office - study - accelerated adoption of heat pump technology

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(1) On or before August 1, 2024, the office shall commence a study with targeted stakeholder input to explore how to accelerate adoption of heat pump technology in Colorado through a technical standard for applicable air conditioners. (2) In conducting the study, the office shall…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-1604 Repeal of part

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This part 16 is repealed, effective July 1, 2030. Source: L. 2024: Entire part added, (SB 24-214), ch. 191, p. 1100, § 13, effective May 17.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-201 Prevention of significant deterioration program

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(1) It is the policy of this state to prevent the significant deterioration of air quality in those portions of the state where the air quality is better than the national ambient air quality standards by means including, but not limited to, the following: (a) Except as provided …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-203 State implementation plan - contents

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In accordance with Part C (Prevention of Significant Deterioration) of the federal act and this part 2, the commission shall incorporate in the state implementation plan emission limitations, requirements for employment of best available control technology, and such other measure…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-204 Exclusions

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(1) The requirements of the state implementation plan for prevention of significant deterioration of ambient air quality shall not apply to a major stationary source or major modification with respect to a particular pollutant if the owner or operator demonstrates that: (a) As to…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-205 Innovative technology - waivers

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The division or the commission may grant a waiver from the best available control technology requirements of this part 2 for proposed new or modified sources in order to encourage the use of an innovative technological system or systems of continuous emission reduction if the adm…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-206 Procedure - permits

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(1) Applications for a proposed new or modified source subject to the requirements of this part 2, or any additions to such applications, shall be processed by the division and the commission as provided in sections 25-7-114 to 25-7-114.7. (2) The owner or operator of a proposed …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-208 Area designations

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(1) Except as provided in section 25-7-209, all areas of the state shall initially be designated as provided in section 162 of the federal act. (2) To the extent permitted by section 164 of the federal act, the commission may redesignate any area in the state as a Class I, Class …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-209 Colorado designated pristine areas for sulfur dioxide

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(1) In the following areas which were designated Colorado category I for sulfur dioxide by the commission on October 27, 1977, the increase allowed in sulfur dioxide concentrations over the baseline concentration shall be the same as the increase established by section 163(b) of …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-210 Applicability

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Sections 25-7-201 and 25-7-203 to 25-7-206 shall apply only to applications for proposed new major stationary sources and major modifications which are submitted on or after the date of approval by the United States environmental protection agency of the program for prevention of…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-211 Visibility impairment attribution studies

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(1) Any visibility impairment reasonable attribution study pertaining to class I areas shall be subject to balanced peer review by a panel including scientists with appropriate expertise who do not have any substantive involvement with any party, shall be site-specific with respe…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-212 Actions of federal government affecting visibility - evaluation report

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(1) As a part of the state's ongoing development and implementation of a long-term strategy in connection with visibility and air quality related values within class I areas, the division shall evaluate the extent to which the activities of the federal government are directly adv…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-301 Attainment program

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(1) The commission shall develop a program providing for the attainment and maintenance of each national ambient air quality standard in each nonattainment area of the state, in conformity with and as provided in Part D (Nonattainment Program) of the federal act. (2) Subject to t…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-302 State implementation plan - contents

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The attainment program embodied in the state implementation plan may, with respect to proposed new or modified major stationary sources within nonattainment areas which would cause or contribute to a violation of a national ambient air quality standard, provide an allowance for g…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-304 Emission reduction offsets

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The attainment program shall provide that emission reduction offsets which exceed those otherwise necessary to the granting of a permit under this part 3 may be preserved for sale or use in the future. Any emission reduction offset so preserved for future use and credit shall be …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-305 Alternative emission reduction

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The attainment program shall provide that upon application of the owner or operator of a stationary source, the commission may approve as a revision to the state implementation plan a proposal to meet the applicable requirements of the state implementation plan for a given air po…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-401 Legislative declaration

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The general assembly hereby declares that it is in the interest of the state to control, reduce, and prevent air pollution caused by wood smoke. It is therefore the intent of this part 4 to significantly reduce particulate and carbon monoxide emissions caused by burning wood by d…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-402 Definitions

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As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Evaluate" means to review wood-burning appliances' emission levels, as determined by an independent testing laboratory, and compare the emission levels to the emission performance standards established by the com…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-403 Commission - rule-making for wood-burning stoves

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(1) The commission shall promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this part 4 relating to wood-burning stoves in conformity with the provisions and procedures specified in article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., and which shall become effective only as provided in s…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-404 Wood stove testing program established

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(1) There is hereby established, in the department of health, an evaluation and certification program for the control of air pollution caused by wood stove emissions, which is designed to significantly reduce particulate and carbon monoxide emissions, referred to in this part 4 a…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-405 Certification required for sale

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(1) On or after January 1, 1987, a person shall not advertise to sell, offer to sell, or sell a new wood stove in Colorado unless: (a) The particular model of wood stove or the particular configuration of wood stove appliance has been evaluated to determine its emission performan…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-405.5 Resale of used noncertified wood-burning devices - prohibited

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On and after January 1, 1993, no used wood-burning device shall be sold or installed in the program area unless such device meets the most stringent standards adopted by the commission pursuant to section 25-7-106.3 (1). Source: L. 92: Entire section added, p. 1282, § 2, effectiv…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-406 Fireplace design program

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The air pollution control division shall establish a program to study the ways that differences in the structural design of fireplaces affect emissions. The objective of this program will be to determine those structural designs of fireplaces which effectively minimize emissions.…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-407 Commission - rule-making for fireplaces

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(1) to (7) Repealed. (8) On and after January 1, 1993, any new or remodeled fireplace to be installed in any dwelling in an area subject to wood-burning limitations provided for in section 25-7-106.3 shall be one of the following: (a) A gas appliance; (b) An electric device; or (…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-408 Required compliance in building codes

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(1) (a) Repealed. (b) On and after January 1, 1993, every board of county commissioners of a county in the AIR program area which has enacted a building code, and thereafter every board of county commissioners of a county in the AIR program area which enacts a building code, shal…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-409 Voluntary no-burn days

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Whenever the air quality control division determines, after investigation, that the level of wood stove emissions anticipated will contribute adversely or is likely to have an adverse impact on the air quality in any nonattainment area in the state, the commission should implemen…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-410 Applicability

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The provisions of this part 4 do not apply to a used wood stove and shall not apply to any fireplace constructed prior to the date established in section 25-7-407. Source: L. 84: Entire part added, p. 782, § 1, effective April 12. L. 87: Entire section amended, p. 1143, § 7, effe…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-411 Legislative declaration

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(1) The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that air pollution in the state of Colorado is a threat to the health and welfare of its citizens and that a major contributor to said pollution is wood smoke, which accounts for twenty-five to forty percent of the b…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-412 Definitions

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As used in sections 25-7-411 to 25-7-413, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Fireplace insert" means any wood-burning device designed to be installed in an existing fireplace which meets the Phase III standard, as such term is defined in subsection (2) of this section. (…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-413 Methods for reducing wood smoke in program area

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(1) Methods for reducing wood smoke in the program area may be implemented, as follows: (a) Voluntary financial incentives. The lead air quality planning agency for the Denver metropolitan area shall work with other organizations to establish a program of financial incentives to …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-501 Legislative declaration

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(1) The general assembly hereby declares that it is in the interest of the general public to control the exposure of the general public to friable asbestos. It is the intent of the general assembly to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public by regulating the practice…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-502 Definitions

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As used in this part 5, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) (a) "Area of public access" means any building, facility, or property, or a portion thereof, that any member of the general public can enter or can be exposed to asbestos from the area. "Area of public access" inc…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-503 Powers and duties of commission - rules - delegation of authority to division

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(1) The commission has the following powers and duties: (a) To promulgate rules pursuant to section 24-4-103 regarding the following, as are necessary to implement the provisions of this part 5: (I) Performance standards and practices for asbestos abatement; (II) (A) Determinatio…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-504 Asbestos abatement project requirements - certificate to perform asbestos abatement - certified trained persons

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(1) (a) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2022.) (b) Any person other than the general abatement contractor who inspects any building, facility, or property for the presence of asbestos, prepares management plans for public and commercial buildings, designs abatement actions in any build…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-7-505 Certificate to perform asbestos abatement - application - approval by division - suspension or revocation of certificate

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(1) Any person may apply to the division for a certificate to perform asbestos abatement by submitting an application in the form specified by the division and by paying a fee set by the commission. Such application shall include, but shall not be limited to: (a) A description of…