(1) The general assembly hereby finds and determines that the protection of the natural environment of this state is important to the public health and welfare of the citizens of Colorado.
The general assembly further finds and determines that the environmental laws ofthis state relating to air quality control in article 7 of this title, water quality control in article 8 of this title, hazardous waste in article 15 of this title, and solid waste in article 20 of title 30, C.R.S., may be highly technical, complex, and subject to varying interpretation.
The general assembly, therefore, declares that the provisions of this article are enacted to enhance public notice and awareness of rules, regulations, and interpretations of the environmental laws of this state and to ensure public confidence in the fairness of the enforcement of any agency requirements.
Source: L. 94: Entire article added, p. 1363, § 1, effective July 1.