CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION FROM EARTHJUSTICE
INTERIM COMMITTEE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON OZONE AIR QUALITY
Date Aug 25, 2023
Location Old State Library
Presentation from Earthjustice - Committee Discussion Only
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11:57:05 AM |
Rebecca Curry, Colorado
Policy Counsel, Earthjustice, introduced herself and gave an overview of
Earthjustice's mission. Earthjustice's presentation is included as Attachment
D.
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11:57:53 AM |
Ms. Curry went over
how harmful ozone is to human health, the six criteria pollutants for which
EPA has set standards, air toxics, and why it's time to tackle ozone head-on.
Ms. Curry went over what "non-attainment" means, ozone non-attainment
in Colorado, what's driving the ozone crisis in Colorado, and oil and gas
pre production precursor emissions. Ms. Curry discussed the main barriers
to addressing ozone: 1) ineffective SIPs and 2) state permitting disregards
air quality.
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12:29:48 PM |
Ms. Curry continued to discuss how state permitting disregards air quality. Ms. Curry gave concluding remarks. Ms. Curry answered questions from the committee.
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