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<br />., <br /> <br />. ,. <br /> <br />" <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Paul F rohardt <br />May 7, 1999 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />However, we are also aware that this language protecting the exercise of water rights <br />should not be construed to allow dischargers, like towns, cities and manufacturers <br />(farmers and ranchers are exempt) from complying with water quality laws or avoid the <br />need to permit point source discharges. . <br /> <br />To alleviate the concerns of water users, we recommend that the statement of Basis and <br />Purpose for this hearing include language substantially similar to the following: <br /> <br />The reclassification of Segments 1 j;) and 1 c of the Lower Arkansas <br />River Basin from aquatic life warm water class 2 to class 1, and the <br />subsequent revisions to the water quality standards are not <br />dependent on any particular flow re~ime in those segments and shall <br />not be used or provide any basis to limit the exercise of water rights, <br />including water exchanges. <br /> <br />Thank you for giving us the opportunity to comment Please contact us if you have any <br />questions, <br /> <br /> <br />j;--/ 14:...ac-tJ. ?~ <br />Hal D. Simpson <br />State Engineer <br />Division of Water Resources <br /> <br />. Evans <br />Director, <br />Colorado Water Conservation Board <br /> <br />cc: Steve Witte, Division 2 Engineer <br />Board Members <br />Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District <br /> <br />C:\data\word\wq\comments Lower Ark River, May 99 <br />