§ 24-65.1-302. Functions of other state agencies

CO Rev Stat § 24-65.1-302 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) Pursuant to this article, it is the function of other state agencies to:

(a) Send recommendations to local governments relating to designation of matters of state interest on the basis of current and developing information; and

(b) Provide technical assistance to local governments concerning designation of and guidelines for matters of state interest.

(2) Primary responsibility for the recommendation and provision of technical assistance functions described in subsection (1) of this section is upon:

(a) The Colorado water conservation board, acting in cooperation with the Colorado conservation board, with regard to floodplains;

(b) The Colorado state forest service, with regard to wildfire hazard areas;

(c) The Colorado geological survey, with regard to geologic hazard areas, geologic reports, and the identification of mineral resource areas;

(d) The division of reclamation, mining, and safety, with regard to mineral extraction and the reclamation of land disturbed thereby;

(e) The Colorado conservation board and conservation districts, with regard to resource data inventories, soils, soil suitability, erosion and sedimentation, floodwater problems, and watershed protection; and

(f) The division of parks and wildlife of the department of natural resources, with regard to significant wildlife habitats.

(3) Pursuant to section 24-65.1-202 (1)(d), the oil and gas conservation commission of the state of Colorado may identify an area of oil and gas development for designation by local government as an area of state interest.