Definitions

The following definitions apply to rules 4700 through 4707, unless a specific statute or rule provides otherwise. In the event of a conflict between these definitions and a statutory definition, the statutory definition shall apply.#

(a)"Local government" means a county, a home rule or statutory city, a town, a territorial charter city, or a city and county.#

(b)"Local government action" means (1) any decision, in whole or in part, by a local government which has the effect or result of denying a permit or application of a utility that relates to the location, construction, or improvement of a major natural gas facility or (2) a decision imposing requirements or conditions upon such permit or application that will unreasonably impair the ability of the utility to provide safe, reliable, and economical service to the public.#

(c)"Local land use decision" means the decision of a local government within its jurisdiction to plan for and regulate the use of land.#

(d)"Major natural gas facility" is defined by § 29-20-108(3)(e), C.R.S., or by any other applicable statute.#

(e)"Power authority" means an authority created pursuant to § 29-1-204, C.R.S.#