C0B628E833E2928F87258A1600629BA5 Hearing Summary

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

Attachment Tag

File Name

Attachment D

Attachment D.pdf

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.

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.

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.

Presentation from Earthjustice - Committee Discussion Only

Colorado General Assembly