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Updating Air Quality Control Commission Procedural Rules

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Update: The Air Pollution Control Division has completed the initial public input process for this rulemaking. Next, the Air Quality Control Commission will consider adopting the proposed rule. You can find the rulemaking hearing date and schedule on the commission’s calendar.

There are several ways to stay engaged in the rulemaking process:

  • Submit written comments or questions about the proposed rule to the commission directly: cdphe.aqcc@state.co.us. These written comments will be included in the hearing record if submitted after the notice is published. 
  • Participate in the rulemaking hearing, which is open to the public. The commission typically posts a meeting registration link, with optional public comment registration on its website about two weeks before a rulemaking hearing. Hearing documents are available on the commission’s website 3-4 months prior to the hearing.
  • Become a party to the rulemaking hearing. More information is available on the commission’s web page on what party status means and how the process works.
  • Sign-up for email updates from the Air Pollution Control Division for information on future air quality rulemakings and public participation opportunities.

Overview

The Air Quality Control Commission’s procedural rules guide how the commission must run meetings and rulemaking hearings. The commission is considering changes to its procedural rules to improve the rules and rulemaking process. These updates aim to modernize the process and better meet community needs.

Goals

  • Promote diverse community and stakeholder engagement in rulemakings.
  • Reduce the amount of time spent on rulemaking by community members, partners, and commissioners.
  • Simplify commission and rulemaking processes.
  • Make the procedural rules easier to read.

Scope

  • The procedural rules apply to all commission meetings and hearings.
  • The commission is considering changes to:
    • The rulemaking process.
    • General procedures that apply to all commission meetings, including public comment.
  • The commission is not considering changes to adjudications. 
    • These are trial-type hearings on permits or enforcement cases.

Public meetings

The division hosted online public meetings in 2024. All Coloradoans were welcome to join, learn more about the procedural rules, and share their ideas and feedback.

The public meeting agenda included:

  • A plain language presentation.
  • An opportunity to provide public comments.
  • A question and answer session.

Technical meetings

Division and commission staff hosted online technical meetings for interested stakeholders in 2024. These meetings went into detailed discussion about the procedural rules and proposed changes.

Stay engaged