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Statement of Basis, Statutory Authority, and Purpose Page 5 of 5 Amendment of Designated Basin Rules 4.2.8, 5.3.9, 5.11.5, 5.11.6.B, 7.5, 7.11 and 14 September 30, 2022 application to a beneficial use; (f) in any area where a ground water management district has not been formed, to prescribe methods for measuring water levels and the amount of water withdrawn from wells; (g) to authorize changes in water rights; and (h) to adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of the article. • The Commission is empowered under section 37-90-111(4), C.R.S., in any area within a designated groundwater basin which has not been included within the boundaries of a ground water management district, the authority to exercise any power given by the article to the board of directors of a ground water management district. B. Specific Statutory Authority Concerning Rule Making The Commission's Rules and any amendments thereto are promulgated pursuant to section 37-90-111(1)(h), C.R.S., to carry out the provisions of Article 90 of Title 37, C.R.S., which include the authority and responsibilities of the Commission to supervise and control the exercise and administration of rights acquired to the use of designated groundwater. The proceedings were conducted pursuant to the Commission's Rules for Procedure for All Hearings Before the Colorado Ground Water Commission, 2 CCR 402-3. The Commission announced its contemplated rule-making under section 24-4-103(2), C.R.S., and invited public comment and participation during the stakeholder process. The Commission provided notice of the proposed rule-making under section 24-4-103(3), C.R.S., and the proposed rules and a proposed statement of basis, specific statutory authority, and purpose were made available at least five days prior to the public hearing as required by section 24-4-103(4)(a), C.R.S. ###