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, parallel with the flow path in order to demonstrate that the predicted attenuation is taking place. Absent such demonstration, the Division may require the operator to alter the land application rate to ensure that no leaching of nutrients or other pOllutants into the vadose zone or ground water takes place. (Iv) Applicable water quality standards for purposes of this regulation includes ground water quality standards adopted by the Commission. Where applicable ground water quality standards have not been adopted by the Commission, the Division will establish numerical protection levels based on the existing and any reasonably probable future beneficial uses of ground water, as outlined in section 41,5 (b) of Regulation No. 41 the Basic Standards for Ground Water (5 CCR 1002-41), which need to be , protected in the vicinity of the discharge. (v) The Division's determination of a numeric protection level pursuant to subsection 81.5 (A) (5) (c) (iv) above, will not be deemed to constitute a ground water quality classification or standard, and will not be binding on any persons other than the operator in question. If the operator or any other interested person disagrees with the numeric protection level determination made by the Division, the operator or tile interested person may petition the Commission to adopt site-specific classification and standards. Any determination made by the Commission during the, hearing process would then become binding on the Division and the operator. At the request of the operator or interested person, the Commission will consider such a hearing to be mandatory and de novo, (vi) Operators which land apply manure and process wastewater at a rate provided in this subsection 81.5 (A) (5) (c) shall be required to submit a manure and process wastewater management plaPl described in section 81.7, which shall include the ,land application plan required under this subsection 81.5 (A) (5) (c). (6) Other process wastewater disposal methods: If the operator proposes to use innovative methods of disposal prior written approval from the director must first be obtained. (B) Treatment and Discharge: If treatment other than land application is utilized prior to discharge to state waters a CDPS permit shall be required for the operation. 81.6 ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS- BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES The following Best Management Practices (BMPs) shall be utilized by animal feeding operations, as appropriate based upon existing physical conditions, and site constraints. Best management practices means, for purposes of this regulation, agivities, procedures, or 12