SENATE BILL 97136
BY SENATOR Blickensderfer;
also REPRESENTATIVES Owen, Bacon, Leyba, Reeser,
and Schwarz.
CONCERNING REDUCTION IN LEAD EXPOSURE HAZARDS FOR
CHILDREN, AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State
of Colorado:
SECTION 1. Article 5 of title 25, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1989 Repl. Vol., as amended, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW PART to read:
PART 11
PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND REDUCTION
OF LEAD EXPOSURE
2551101. Legislative declaration.
(1) (a) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HEREBY DECLARES THAT
THIS PART 11 IS ENACTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCING EXPOSURE OF
CHILDREN TO LEAD HAZARDS AND REDUCING THE PREVALENCE OF ELEVATED
BLOOD LEAD LEVELS IN CHILDREN UNDER SEVEN YEARS OF AGE. THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY FINDS AND DETERMINES THAT:
(I) EXPOSURE OF CHILDREN TO LEAD REPRESENTS
A SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROBLEM IN THE STATE THAT IS
PREVENTABLE;
(II) THE EXISTENCE OF ELEVATED BLOOD LEAD
LEVELS IN CHILDREN IS OF GREAT CONCERN TO THE CITIZENS OF COLORADO
BECAUSE LEAD POISONING IN CHILDREN MAY NECESSITATE LARGE EXPENDITURES
OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR HEALTH CARE AND SPECIAL EDUCATION, WHICH EXPENDITURES
COULD BE AVOIDED IF EXPOSURE OF CHILDREN TO LEAD IS REDUCED;
(III) A COMPREHENSIVE LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION
PROGRAM IS NEEDED TO PREVENT ELEVATED BLOOD LEAD LEVELS IN CHILDREN
AND, IF IMPLEMENTED, SUCH PROGRAM COULD PREVENT HUNDREDS OF COLORADO'S
CHILDREN, MANY OF WHOM CURRENTLY GO UNDIAGNOSED OR UNTREATED,
FROM BEING EXPOSED TO LEAD AT LEVELS BELIEVED TO BE HARMFUL.
(b) THEREFORE, IT IS THE INTENT OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ESTABLISH AND FUND A STATEWIDE LEAD HAZARD
PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND REDUCTION PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF:
(I) COMPILING INFORMATION CONCERNING THE
PREVALENCE, CAUSES, AND GEOGRAPHIC OCCURRENCE OF ELEVATED LEVELS
OF LEAD IN CHILDREN'S BLOOD;
(II) IDENTIFYING AREAS OF THE STATE WHERE
CHILDREN'S LEAD EXPOSURES ARE SIGNIFICANT;
(III) ANALYZING LEAD INFORMATION AND,
WHERE INDICATED, DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING A PROGRAM OF MEDICAL
MONITORING AND FOLLOWUP AND ENVIRONMENTAL INTERVENTION THAT
WILL REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE OF CHILDREN TO
LEAD IN RESIDENCES AND CHILDOCCUPIED FACILITIES IN COLORADO;
AND
(IV) PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL
MATERIALS THAT ARE TARGETED TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, CHILD CARE
PROVIDERS, SCHOOLS, PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN, THE REAL ESTATE
INDUSTRY, AND OWNERS OF RENTAL PROPERTIES.
2551102. Definitions.
AS USED IN THIS PART 11, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES:
(1) "CHILDOCCUPIED FACILITY"
HAS THE SAME MEANING AS THAT SET FORTH IN SECTION 2571102
(2).
(2) "DEPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT.
(3) "LEADBASED PAINT"
HAS THE SAME MEANING AS THAT SET FORTH IN SECTION 2571102
(5).
2551103. Lead hazard reduction
program. THERE IS HEREBY CREATED THE LEAD
HAZARD REDUCTION PROGRAM IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND
ENVIRONMENT TO PERFORM PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND GENERAL HAZARD
REDUCTION ACTIVITIES NEEDED TO REDUCE EXPOSURE OF CHILDREN TO
LEADBASED PAINT HAZARDS. AS PART OF THE PROGRAM, THE DEPARTMENT
SHALL COORDINATE ACTIONS BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPARTMENTS
OF EDUCATION, HUMAN SERVICES, HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING,
AND LOCAL AFFAIRS TO PRODUCE A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PROGRAM
TO PREVENT ELEVATED BLOOD LEAD LEVELS IN CHILDREN AND TO CONTROL
EXPOSURE TO LEADBASED PAINT HAZARDS IN RESIDENCES AND CHILDOCCUPIED
FACILITIES IN COLORADO. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS PART 11 APPLY ONLY
TO LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS.
2551104. Comprehensive
plan. (1) ON OR BEFORE JULY
1, 1998, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ESTABLISH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO
PREVENT ELEVATED BLOOD LEAD LEVELS IN CHILDREN AND TO CONTROL
EXPOSURE OF CHILDREN TO LEADBASED PAINT HAZARDS IN RESIDENCES
AND CHILDOCCUPIED FACILITIES. THE PLAN SHALL INCLUDE:
(a) DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDS BY THE STATE
BOARD OF HEALTH CONCERNING THE METHOD AND FREQUENCY OF SCREENING
OF YOUNG CHILDREN FOR ELEVATED BLOOD LEAD LEVELS. THE STATE BOARD
OF HEALTH SHALL CONSULT WITH RECOGNIZED MEDICAL, PUBLIC HEALTH,
AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS AND APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH STANDARDS.
(b) DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION
PROGRAM REGARDING LEAD CONTAMINATION THAT MAKES APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL
MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, CHILD CARE PROVIDERS,
SCHOOLS, OWNERS AND TENANTS OF RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS BUILT PRIOR
TO 1978, AND PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN;
(c) CASE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL
FOLLOWUP SERVICES BY STATE OR LOCAL HEALTH AGENCIES TO ENSURE
THAT ALL CASES OF ELEVATED BLOOD LEAD LEVELS IN CHILDREN RECEIVE
SERVICE APPROPRIATE FOR THE SEVERITY OF THE LEAD EXPOSURE;
(d) RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING FURTHER
LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS TO ADDRESS LEAD EXPOSURE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, REQUIRING THIRDPARTY INSURERS OR PAYERS, INCLUDING
MEDICAID, TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR SCREENING, TREATMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL
INVESTIGATIONS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL INTERVENTION;
(e) PROPOSED REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE
REQUIREMENT, TIMING, AND CONDUCT OF ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS
AND INTERVENTIONS; AND
(f) A DETAILED FISCAL ANALYSIS OF THE
LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION PROGRAM.
2551105. Report.
ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 1, 1998, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT A REPORT
TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 241136
(9), C.R.S., ON THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DEVELOPED UNDER SECTION
2551104.
2551106. Acceptance of
gifts, grants, and donations lead hazard reduction cash
fund. (1) THE DEPARTMENT IS
AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF IMPLEMENTING THIS PART 11 AND PART 11 OF ARTICLE 7 OF THIS
TITLE.
(2) THERE IS HEREBY ESTABLISHED IN THE
STATE TREASURY THE LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION CASH FUND, REFERRED TO
IN THIS PART 11 AS THE "FUND". THE FUND SHALL CONSIST
OF ANY FEES, GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM ANY PERSON
OR ENTITY. ANY INTEREST DERIVED FROM THE DEPOSIT AND INVESTMENT
OF MONEYS IN THE FUND SHALL REMAIN IN THE FUND AND MAY NOT BE
CREDITED OR TRANSFERRED TO THE GENERAL FUND OR ANY OTHER FUND.
(3) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL MAKE APPROPRIATIONS
FROM THE FUND TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS
PART 11 AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PART 11 OF ARTICLE 7 OF THIS
TITLE.
SECTION 2. Article 7 of title 25, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1989 Repl. Vol., as amended, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW PART to read:
PART 11
LEADBASED PAINT ABATEMENT
2571101. Legislative declaration.
(1) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HEREBY DECLARES THAT:
(a) EXPOSURE OF CHILDREN TO LEAD REPRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROBLEM THAT IS PREVENTABLE;
(b) ACCORDING TO THE FEDERAL "RESIDENTIAL
LEADBASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION ACT OF 1992", 15 U.S.C.
SECS. 2682 AND 2684, ET SEQ., AS AMENDED, HOME BUYERS AND RENTERS
MUST BE PROPERLY INFORMED OF THE RISKS OF LEAD EXPOSURE TO CHILDREN,
ESPECIALLY CHILDREN UNDER SEVEN YEARS OF AGE;
(c) TRAINED AND QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS
ARE NEEDED IN ORDER TO ADVISE CONSUMERS ABOUT LEAD HAZARDS IN
GENERAL AND ABOUT SPECIFIC MEASURES THAT MAY BE NEEDED TO CONTROL
SUCH HAZARDS; AND
(d) THE STATE SEEKS TO ADOPT THE CONCEPT
OF "LEADSAFE" HOUSING UNITS AND CHILDOCCUPIED
FACILITIES, RATHER THAN "LEADFREE" HOUSING AND
FACILITIES. THE GOAL OF THE STATE SHOULD NOT BE THE REMOVAL OF
ALL LEADBASED PAINT, BUT THE CREATION OF HOUSING AND FACILITIES
WHERE NO SIGNIFICANT LEADBASED PAINT HAZARD IS PRESENT.
THIS GOAL INCLUDES THE REMOVAL, ENCLOSURE, OR ENCAPSULATION OF
LEADBASED PAINT TO REMOVE LEAD HAZARDS FROM TARGET HOUSING
AND CHILDOCCUPIED FACILITIES.
(2) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DECLARES THAT
THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE LEADBASED PAINT ABATEMENT STANDARDS
MAY BE DELEGATED TO LOCAL HEALTH AND BUILDING DEPARTMENTS IN COLORADO.
(3) THEREFORE, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DETERMINES
AND DECLARES THAT THE ENACTMENT OF THIS PART 11 IS A MATTER OF
STATEWIDE CONCERN TO ACHIEVE UNIFORMITY IN THE REGULATION OF LEAD
ABATEMENT PRACTICES AND UNIFORMITY IN THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR AND
CERTIFICATION OF PERSONS WHO PERFORM SUCH ABATEMENT.
2571102. Definitions.
AS USED IN THIS PART 11, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES:
(1) "ABATEMENT" MEANS ANY MEASURE
OR SET OF MEASURES THAT WILL CONTAIN OR PERMANENTLY ELIMINATE
LEADBASED PAINT HAZARDS, INCLUDING:
(a) THE REMOVAL OF LEADBASED PAINT
AND LEADCONTAMINATED DUST;
(b) THE PERMANENT CONTAINMENT OF LEADBASED
PAINT;
(c) THE ENCAPSULATION OF LEADBASED
PAINT;
(d) THE REPLACEMENT OR ENCLOSURE OF LEADPAINTED
SURFACES OR FIXTURES;
(e) THE REMOVAL OR COVERING OF LEADCONTAMINATED
SOIL; AND
(f) ALL PREPARATION, CLEANUP, DISPOSAL,
MONITORING, AND CLEARANCE TESTING ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
MEASURES DESCRIBED IN THIS SUBSECTION (1).
(2) (a) "CHILDOCCUPIED
FACILITY" MEANS A BUILDING OR PORTION OF A BUILDING THAT:
(I) WAS CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO 1978;
(II) IS VISITED REGULARLY BY THE SAME
CHILD WHO IS UNDER SEVEN YEARS OF AGE;
(III) IS VISITED BY SUCH CHILD ON TWO
OR MORE DAYS WITHIN ANY WEEK, CONSISTING OF THE PERIOD FROM SUNDAY
THROUGH THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY, WITH EACH SUCH VISIT TOTALING
SIX OR MORE HOURS; AND
(IV) IS VISITED BY SUCH CHILD A TOTAL
OF AT LEAST SIXTY HOURS IN ONE YEAR.
(b) "CHILDOCCUPIED FACILITY"
INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAYCARE CENTER, PRESCHOOL,
OR KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO 1978.
(3) "COMMISSION" MEANS THE AIR
QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION CREATED BY SECTION 257104.
(4) "DIVISION" MEANS THE AIR
POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
AND ENVIRONMENT.
(5) "LEADBASED PAINT"
MEANS ANY PAINT CONTAINING MORE THAN SIX ONEHUNDREDTHS OF
ONE PER CENT BY WET WEIGHT OF LEAD METAL, MORE THAN FIVETENTHS
OF ONE PERCENT BY DRY WEIGHT OF LEAD METAL, OR MORE THAN ONE MILLIGRAM
PER SQUARE CENTIMETER OF LEAD METAL.
(6) "LEADBASED PAINT HAZARD"
MEANS ANY CONDITION THAT CAUSES EXPOSURE TO LEAD FROM LEADCONTAMINATED
DUST, LEADCONTAMINATED SOIL, OR LEADBASED PAINT.
(7) "TARGET HOUSING" MEANS HOUSING
CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO 1978 OTHER THAN ANY ZEROBEDROOM DWELLING
OR ANY HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY OR A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY;
EXCEPT THAT "TARGET HOUSING" INCLUDES HOUSING FOR THE
ELDERLY OR A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY IF A CHILD UNDER SEVEN YEARS
OF AGE RESIDES OR IS EXPECTED TO RESIDE IN THE HOUSING.
2571103. Powers and duties
of the air quality control commission rules.
(1) THE COMMISSION SHALL PROMULGATE RULES PURSUANT
TO SECTION 244103, C.R.S., AS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT
THIS PART 11 UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FEDERAL "RESIDENTIAL
LEADBASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION ACT OF 1992", 15 U.S.C.
SECS. 2682 AND 2684, ET SEQ., AS AMENDED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
(a) PROCEDURES FOR A TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM FOR PERSONS AND COMPANIES INVOLVED IN INSPECTION, RISK
ASSESSMENT, PLANNING, PROJECT DESIGN, SUPERVISION, OR CONDUCT
OF THE ABATEMENT OF SURFACES CONTAINING LEADBASED PAINT,
AS SUCH ACTIONS ARE DEFINED IN THE FEDERAL "RESIDENTIAL LEADBASED
PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION ACT OF 1992", IN TARGET HOUSING OR
CHILDOCCUPIED FACILITIES;
(b) PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND PRACTICES
FOR LEAD ABATEMENT;
(c) PROCEDURES FOR THE APPROVAL OF PERSONS
OR COMPANIES WHO PROVIDE TRAINING OR ACCREDITATION FOR WORKERS,
SUPERVISORS, INSPECTORS, RISK ASSESSORS, OR PROJECT DESIGNERS
PERFORMING LEADBASED PAINT ACTIVITIES IN TARGET HOUSING
OR CHILDOCCUPIED FACILITIES;
(d) PROCEDURES FOR NOTIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE
PERSONS REGARDING LEADBASED PAINT PROJECTS IN TARGET HOUSING
OR CHILDOCCUPIED FACILITIES; AND
(e) ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES FOR CERTIFICATION
OF PERSONS UNDER PARAGRAPH (a) OF THIS SUBSECTION (1), FOR ANY
NECESSARY MONITORING OF SUCH PERSONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH
THIS PART 11, AND FOR APPROVAL OF PERSONS OR COMPANIES INVOLVED
IN THE TRAINING OR ACCREDITATION UNDER PARAGRAPH (c) OF THIS SUBSECTION
(1).
(2) (a) THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMISSION
UNDER PARAGRAPH (a) OF SUBSECTION (1) OF THIS SECTION SHALL NOT
BE MORE STRINGENT THAN:
(I) THE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
ESTABLISHED BY THE FEDERAL "RESIDENTIAL LEADBASED PAINT
HAZARD REDUCTION ACT OF 1992" OR FEDERAL RULES PROMULGATED
PURSUANT TO SUCH ACT; OR
(II) THE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
OF ANY PROGRAM THAT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED UNDER THE FEDERAL "RESIDENTIAL
LEADBASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION ACT OF 1992" AND THAT
HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.
(b) THE COMMISSION SHALL CONSIDER PRIOR
EXPERIENCE IN ABATEMENT OF LEADBASED PAINT HAZARDS WHEN
ESTABLISHING TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
(3) THE PROVISIONS OF THIS PART 11 APPLY
ONLY TO LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS.
2571104. Duties of the
air pollution control division certification of trained
individuals. (1) PURSUANT TO
THE FEDERAL "RESIDENTIAL LEADBASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION
ACT OF 1992", 15 U.S.C. SECS. 2682 AND 2684, ET SEQ., AS
AMENDED, THE DIVISION SHALL IMPLEMENT, COORDINATE, AND OVERSEE
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RULES PROMULGATED BY THE COMMISSION,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
(a) CERTIFYING ANY PERSON OR COMPANY INVOLVED
IN INSPECTION, RISK ASSESSMENT, PLANNING, PROJECT DESIGN, SUPERVISION,
OR CONDUCT OF THE ABATEMENT OF SURFACES CONTAINING LEADBASED
PAINT, AS SUCH ACTIONS ARE DEFINED IN THE FEDERAL "RESIDENTIAL
LEADBASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION ACT OF 1992", IN TARGET
HOUSING OR CHILDOCCUPIED FACILITIES; AND
(b) TAKING ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ENFORCE
SUCH RULES OF THE COMMISSION.
(2) OTHER THAN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS, WHICH ARE DEEMED TO BE MATTERS OF STATEWIDE CONCERN,
THE DIVISION MAY DELEGATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OR ENFORCEMENT OF
STANDARDS UNDER THIS PART 11 TO LOCAL HEALTH OR BUILDING DEPARTMENTS,
AS APPROPRIATE, IF REQUESTED BY SUCH A LOCAL DEPARTMENT. THE AIR
QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION SHALL ESTABLISH STANDARDS REGARDING
SUCH DELEGATIONS TO LOCAL HEALTH AND BUILDING DEPARTMENTS.
2571105. Fees.
(1) (a) THE COMMISSION SHALL PROMULGATE RULES
TO ESTABLISH THE FEES REQUIRED UNDER THIS PART 11.
(b) THE COMMISSION SHALL ADJUST THE FEES
SO THAT THE REVENUE GENERATED FROM SUCH FEES IS SUFFICIENT TO
COVER THE DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS TO IMPLEMENT THE LEAD HAZARD
REDUCTION PROGRAM UNDER THIS PART 11 AND PART 11 OF ARTICLE 5
OF THIS TITLE.
(2) ALL FEES COLLECTED BY THE DIVISION
OR ITS DESIGNEE PURSUANT TO THIS PART 11 SHALL BE TRANSMITTED
TO THE STATE TREASURER, WHO SHALL CREDIT THE SAME TO THE LEAD
HAZARD REDUCTION CASH FUND ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 2551106.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE FROM SUCH FUND TO THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT SUFFICIENT MONEYS TO IMPLEMENT
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS PART 11 AND PART 11 OF ARTICLE 5 OF THIS
TITLE.
2571106. Enforcement.
WHENEVER THE DIVISION OR ITS DESIGNEE HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT
ANY PERSON HAS VIOLATED ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS PART 11
OR THE RULES PROMULGATED THEREUNDER, THE DIVISION OR ITS DESIGNEE
MAY COMMENCE AN ENFORCEMENT ACTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 257115.
2571107. Applicability
of article childoccupied facilities and target housing.
NOTHING IN THIS ARTICLE SHALL BE INTERPRETED TO AFFECT ANY FACILITY
OR LOCATION OTHER THAN A CHILDOCCUPIED FACILITY OR TARGET
HOUSING.
SECTION 3. 257115
(1) (a), Colorado Revised Statutes, 1989 Repl. Vol., as amended,
is amended to read:
257115. Enforcement.
(1) (a) The division shall enforce compliance
with the emission control regulations of the commission, the requirements
of the state implementation plan, and the provisions of parts
1 to 4 AND PART 11 of this article, including terms and conditions
of any permit required pursuant to this article.
SECTION 4. Appropriation.
In addition to any other appropriation, there is hereby appropriated,
out of any federal moneys not otherwise appropriated, to the department
of public health and environment, air quality control division,
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1997, the sum of sixty-six
thousand three hundred ninety-five dollars ($66,395) and 1.5 FTE,
or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the implementation
of this act.
SECTION 5. Effective
date. This act shall take effect July 1, 1997.
SECTION 6. Safety
clause. The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and
declares that this act is necessary for the immediate preservation
of the public peace, health, and safety.
____________________________ ____________________________
Tom Norton Charles E. Berry
PRESIDENT OF SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES
____________________________ ____________________________
Joan M. Albi Judith M. Rodrigue
SECRETARY OF CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE
THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APPROVED________________________________________
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Roy Romer
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO