CO HB1042

Requires the air quality control commission to include stationary industrial sources permitting information in its public report, including total permits issued, total and average hours billed for permitting, and number of general permits issued.

Adds federal exemptions to Colorado's operating permit requirements, allowing sources to be exempt from state permitting if they qualify for exemptions under federal Clean Air Act sections 502, 111, or 112.

Changes construction permit commencement notification from 30 days advance notice to notification within 15 days after the activity commences.

Eliminates the requirement for commission members to review and approve all invoices for permits requiring five or more hours of professional staff time.

Increases civil penalties for noncommercial open burning violations: up to $500 per day for first violation, up to $1,000 per day for second violation, and up to $1,500 per day for third or subsequent violations.