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Statewide Issues Informal Rulemaking Initiated for Recreationlll In-Channel Diversion Rules: We have mailed the draft rules to our Agenda mailing list. We have sche~uled public meetings across the state to collect comments. on these rules, The schedule of these meetings and the proposed rules can also be found on e our Web site: www.cwcb.state.co.us. Staff Revises Instream Flow Quantification Policy Memo: Based on comments received at the Board's May 2001 meeting, staff has revised its proposed Instream Flow Quantification Policy memo (see attachment). Staffhas received comments from the Colorado Division of Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management, and Trout Unlimited. In addition, the United States Forest Service has indicated that they would like to provide comments, Staffis in the process of reviewing these comments, After completing its review, staff will present its evaluation ofthe cominents to the Board along with any further revisions to the policy for the Board's consideration. ' Agricultural and Rural Law Roundup: On June 23, Ted Kowalski of the Stream and Lake Protection Section presented a paper, with Cindy Covell of Alperstein and Covell, entitled: Recreational In- Channel Diversions, Water Use or Abuse? The paper was well received and, as always, the topic generated a lively discussion. Water Legislation Review Committee Meeting: The new Water Legislation Review Committee has scheduled meetings on Aug. 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, and Sept. 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Members of the Committee will include Rep, Diane lfoppe (Chair), Sen. Jim Isgar (Vice-Chair), Rep. Mary Hodge, Sen. Lewis Entz, Rep. Gregg Rippy, S'en. Deanna Hanna, Rep. Abel Tapia, Sen, Terry Phillips, Rep. Brad Young and Sen, Jack Taylor. At 'its first meeting the committee is expected to review a host of state and federal issues, however, no agenda has yet been published, Natural Lakes Database: The Stream & Lake Protection Section has recently completed development of a new database for our Natural Lake Level (NLL) water rights. This database includes the name, A location and decree information for each lake water tight that the Board holds, (Information about the .- Board's Instream Flow Appropriations and Donated,i Acquired Water Rights is already included in a exercising water rights in accordance with state and federal laws, Bypass flow claims contravene one of the primary purposes for which forest land were reserved--to secure favorable water flows for water providers. Moreover, bypass flows simply don't work. They fail to provide environmental protection arA instead create an atmosphere of hostility, litigation and distrust. .- Clean Water Act/NPDES Permits/Herbicides: The EP A will not enforce the Headwaters, Inc. v, Talent Irrigation District decision by the U.S, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, The decision raised fears that farmers and ranchers applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with label instructions might be subjected to sanctions for failing to obtain an NPDES permit. However, the EP A is expected to advise states that water users and others applying chemicals may still be subject to third party lawsuits, New Arizona Water Official: Joseph Smith has been 'appointed to be the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources, Smith replaces Rita Pearson Maguire. Smith has been the Deputy Director since 1994. GAO Hydropower Report: The Govemment Accounting Office has released a new hydropower licensing report. The report assesses the FERC licensing process, It examines why the licensing process now takes longer and costs more and whether there is a need for licensing process reforms, The GAO 'found that since 1986 FERC has been required to give' "equal consideration" to other competing resource needs. Additional environmental and land management laws have also added new requirements to the licensing process. The report can be review on the Wep at www.lIao.lIov. The report number is GAO- 01-499, 4