Amax Inc. V. Colorado Water Quality Control Commission

This appeal is the culmination of several actions initiated by plaintiffs, Amax, Inc., Adolph Coors Co., and the City of Golden, challenging the validity of use classifications and water quality standards adopted by the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission (Commission) for the South Platte River Basin. The district court affirmed the Commission's classifications and standards. On plaintiffs' appeal, we affirm the district court.