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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
INTERIM COMMITTEE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON OZONE AIR QUALITY
| Date |
09/22/2023 |
| Attendance |
| Evans |
X |
| Froelich |
X |
| Hansen |
X |
| Lundeen |
* |
| Pelton B. |
X |
| Priola |
X |
| Taggart |
X |
| Velasco |
E |
| Willford |
X |
| Winter F. |
E |
| Cutter |
E |
| Bacon |
X |
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| Time |
09:16:15 AM to 04:55:28 PM |
| Place |
Old State Library |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Bacon |
| This Report was prepared by |
Matt Bishop |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hOpening Remarks |
Committee Discussion Only |
| hPresentation from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
Committee Discussion Only |
| hPresentation from Cultivando |
Committee Discussion Only |
| hPresentation from American Lung Association and National Jewish Health |
Committee Discussion Only |
| hPresentation from Earthworks |
Committee Discussion Only |
| hPresentation from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) |
Committee Discussion Only |
| hPublic Testimony on Ozone Air Quality and Community Impacts |
Committee Discussion Only |
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Opening Remarks - Committee Discussion Only
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09:16:26 AM |
The chair made opening remarks about upcoming committee dates and committee charge.
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Presentation from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Committee Discussion Only
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09:21:29 AM |
Adrienne Sandoval
and Scott Jackson, representing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), delivered a presentation on State Implementation Plans. The EPA's
presentation is included as Attachment A and a decision letter on the request
for testimony is included as Attachment B.
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09:40:34 AM |
Ms. Sandoval and Mr. Jackson responded to questions from the committee.
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Presentation from Cultivando - Committee Discussion Only
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10:19:39 AM |
Guadalupe Solis,
representing Cultivando, presented on community data. Cultivando's presentation
is included as Attachment C.
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10:29:57 AM |
Laura Martinez, representing Cultivando, presented on air quality monitoring.
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10:39:27 AM |
Ms. Solis continued to present on air monitoring findings and effects on human health.
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10:51:16 AM |
Guadalupe Villalobos, representing Cultivando, provided testimony.
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10:56:26 AM |
Maria Zubiate, representing Cultivando, provided testimony.
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11:03:09 AM |
Reyna Soria, representing Cultivando, provided testimony.
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11:09:08 AM |
Another Cultivando
representative provided testimony.
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11:16:00 AM |
Ms. Solis made closing remarks.
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11:18:21 AM |
Ms. Solis and Ms. Martinez responded to questions from the committee.
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Presentation from American Lung Association and National Jewish Health - Committee Discussion Only
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11:38:27 AM |
Dr. James Crooks,
representing himself, presented on the health effects of ground level ozone.
Dr. Crooks' presentation is included as Attachment D.
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12:05:39 PM |
Nick Torres, representing
the American Lunch Association, presented on the organization's State of
the Air Report. The American Lung Association's presentation in included
as Attachment D.
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12:15:44 PM |
The chair announced that any committee questions will be heard after the lunch break.
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01:18:15 PM |
The committee reconvened.
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01:19:12 PM |
Dr. Crooks and Mr. Torres responded to questions from the committee.
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Presentation from Earthworks - Committee Discussion Only
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01:48:00 PM |
Andrew Klooster,
representing Earthworks, presented on emissions from pre-production activities.
Earthworks' presentation is included as Attachment F.
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02:17:53 PM |
Mr. Klooster responded to questions from the committee.
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Presentation from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Committee Discussion Only
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02:37:16 PM |
Sergio Guerra, representing
the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), presented
on permitting. CDPHE's presentation is included as Attachment G.
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02:50:23 PM |
Mr. Guerra responded to questions from the committee
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03:04:09 PM |
Garrison Kaufman, representing CDPHE, also presented on air quality modeling.
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03:11:10 PM |
Mr. Kaufman responded to questions from the committee.
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03:28:40 PM |
Mr. Guerra and Mr. Kaufman responded to additional questions from the committee.
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03:54:20 PM |
Julie Murphy, representing
the Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC), presented on permitting.
ECMC's presentation is included as Attachment H.
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04:12:53 PM |
Ms. Murphy responded to questions from the committee.
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Public Testimony on Ozone Air Quality and Community Impacts - Committee Discussion Only
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04:18:01 PM |
The committee reconvened.
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04:19:11 PM |
Erin Meschke, representing herself, testified.
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04:22:50 PM |
Thomas Davidson, representing Counties and Commissioners Acting Together, testified.
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04:24:38 PM |
Juanita Moreno, representing herself, testified.
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04:26:28 PM |
Jan Rose, representing herself, testified.
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04:30:48 PM |
Sara Kuntzler, representing Mountain Mamas, testified.
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04:33:35 PM |
Roberta Noehl, representing herself, testified.
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04:35:27 PM |
Rose Naukam, representing herself, testified.
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04:38:55 PM |
Mark Kaat, representing himself, testified.
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04:41:40 PM |
Dr. Annareli Morales, representing herself, testified.
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04:42:57 PM |
Doug Henderson, representing Larimer Alliance for Health, Safety, and Environment, testified.
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04:46:27 PM |
Patricia Garcia-Nelson, representing GreenLatinos, testified.
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04:50:38 PM |
Laurie Anderson, representing Moms Clean Air Force Colorado, testified.
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04:53:07 PM |
Written testimony
was read into the record. Additional written testimony is included as Attachment
I.
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| 04:55:28 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
