5 Colo. Code Regs. § 1001-1-I
The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (Commission) is appointed by the Governor and authorized by the Colorado General Assembly to oversee Colorado's air quality program pursuant to the Colorado Air Pollution Prevention and Control Act, § 25-7-101 et seq., C.R.S., as amended (the Act).
The primary role of the Commission is to adopt an air quality management program that promotes clean and healthy air for Colorado's citizens and visitors, and protects Colorado's scenic and natural resources in a cost-effective and efficient manner. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Air Pollution Control Division (Division) acts as staff for the Commission. The general public and the regulated community may appeal certain decisions of the Division to the Commission for review and determination of fair and appropriate action.
The activities of the Commission are open to the public, with the exception of certain circumstances in which the Commission is permitted by law to meet in executive session. The Commission encourages public participation to its fullest extent. The Commission's Procedural Rules are designed to promote open, fair, and effective proceedings with the input and participation of the general public.
The Commission is composed of nine citizen members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Colorado State Senate. The members reflect a wide variety of professional backgrounds and individual interests. Colorado has chosen the citizen board approach to develop and oversee implementation of its air quality management program to ensure that the air quality program is responsive to the public.
These procedural rules are intended to promote participation by all interested persons in a fair and responsible manner. The goal of Commission proceedings is to produce thoughtful and well-informed decisions. In rulemaking proceedings, the Commission promotes policy discussion that is well supported by technical and scientific data with a minimum of adversarial or formal trial-like proceedings. In adjudicatory proceedings the Commission intends to enforce its rules and regulations uniformly and equitably while ensuring that the goals of the air quality program it has adopted are not compromised.
Accordingly, these procedural rules are intended to promote, rather than obstruct, public participation in decision-making. Air quality rules and regulations are often complicated and difficult to understand. The Commission makes every effort to simplify the process. Persons appearing before the Commission are encouraged to make well-planned presentations that use clear, concise, common sense language to explain their points of view. Abusive tactics, misrepresentations, and personal attacks on the motivation of others will not be tolerated. Persons appearing before the Commission can assist their fellow citizens in reaching decisions that may have significant social and economic impacts in the state. The Commission welcomes and appreciates participation in its decision-making process.
5 CCR 1001-1-I