I_LICOAQ_2023A 10/13/2023 09:08:36 AM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGINTERIM COMMITTEE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON OZONE AIR QUALITY Date 10/13/2023 Attendance Evans X Froelich X Hansen X Kirkmeyer X Pelton B. X Priola X Velasco * Willford X Wilson X Winter F. X Cutter X Bacon X Time 09:08:36 AM to 03:37:00 PM Place Old State Library This Meeting was called to order by Bacon This Report was prepared by Nina Forbes Hearing Items Action Taken hOpening Remarks Committee Discussion Only hLocal Government Panel 1 Committee Discussion Only hLocal Government Panel 2 Committee Discussion Only hEVRAZ North America/ Rocky Mountain Steel Presentation Committee Discussion Only hUnited Steelworkers Presentation Committee Discussion Only hRegional Air Quality Council Presentation Committee Discussion Only hWeld County Presentation on Air Quality Monitoring Committee Discussion Only hColorado Oil and Gas Association/ American Petroleum Institute Presentation Committee Discussion Only hWeld County Presentation on Ozone Control Strategies Committee Discussion Only hColorado Fiscal Institute Presentation Committee Discussion Only hPublic Testimony on Industry and Local Government Impact Committee Discussion Only Opening Remarks - Committee Discussion Only 09:08:48 AM Chair Bacon gave opening remarks. Local Government Panel 1 - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment A http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/C8004951478C...$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement Attachment A.pdf Attachment B http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/438278920270...$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement Attachment B.pdf 09:11:38 AM Jacob Smith, Executive Director of Colorado Communities for Climate Action (CC4CA), introduced himself and began his presentation. Mr. Smith's slides are included as Attachment A. Mr. Smith went over the health impact of ozone. Northglenn City Councilor Katherine Goff, President of CC4CA introduced herself and discussed the dangers of ozone and climate change. Commerce City Councilwoman Renee M. Chacon introduced herself and discussed the impacts of ozone pollution on Commerce City. Lafayette Councilmember Tim Barnes introduced himself and explained Lafayette's climate action plan and how the situation could improve. Cassie Archuleta, Lead Air Quality Specialist for the City of Fort Collins, introduced herself and began her presentation on transparency and enforcement. Ms. Archuleta's presentation is included as Attachment B. 09:43:30 AM The panel answered questions from the committee on cumulative impacts and the work of the environmental justice task force. The panel answered additional questions on SIP modelling, modelling the impact on specific communities, and the transition away from gas-powered lawn equipment and converting fleet vehicles to electric. The panel also received a question on the capacity around data monitoring, which will be answered via email. Local Government Panel 2 - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment C http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/1811B3B51738...$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement Attachment C.pdf 09:57:56 AM Cindy Copeland, Air & Climate Policy Advisor for Boulder County introduced herself and began her presentation, which is included as Attachment C. Ms. Copeland presented on air quality monitoring. Jane Turner, Air Quality & Oil and Gas Program Manager, City of Longmont, presented on Longmont's air quality monitoring program. David Frank, Energy & Environment Program Specialist, Town of Erie, introduced himself and explained the ozone situation in Erie and their monitoring strategies. Meagan Weisner, Senior Environmental Epidemiologist, City and County of Brookfield, introduced herself and presented on Broomfield's air quality monitoring and ozone impact. 10:39:11 AM The panel answered questions from the committee on the costs and budget of air quality monitoring; the differences in data between local governments, state entities, and national entities. EVRAZ North America/ Rocky Mountain Steel Presentation - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment D http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/D57F7D8BEF69...$File/Attachment D.pdf?OpenElement Attachment D.pdf 10:47:22 AM Annie Stefanec, Director of Government Affairs and Communications for EVRAZ North America, introduced herself and began her presentation, which is included as Attachment D. Ms. Stefanic discussed EVRAZ's "green steel" and community partnerships. Adam Devoe, Environmental Attorney, introduced himself and discussed the electrification of the facility and discussed how Pueblo and Southern Colorado are in attainment for NAQs and ozone standards. Mr. DeVoe discussed the potential unintended consequences on manufacturers in parts of the state that do not have local air quality problems and regulatory burden. 11:06:10 AM Mr. DeVoe and Ms. Stefanec answered questions on the regulation of industry and the financial and competitiveness impact of regulationss, protecting industries in the state, issues around compliance between state and federal regulations, and how much the new solar field is contributing towards operations. Mr. DeVoe answered questions about which industries he represents and which industries (steel and cement) are the most regulated under Clean Air Act. Ms. Stefanic answered questions about steel going into green energy projects and partnering with energy companies to make sure those markets are made with clean steel. United Steelworkers Presentation - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment E http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/62629EA57337...$File/Attachment E.pdf?OpenElement Attachment E.pdf 11:18:07 AM Charles Perko, President of the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 3267, introduced himself and began his presentation, which is included as Attachment E. Mike Adams, USW District 12 Staff Representative, Rod Crow, VP ISW Local 12-477, and Mr. Hernandez, Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees, introduced themselves as well. Mr. Perko summarized who USW members are and their collective bargaining and public policy work. Mr. Perko discussed why the members typically come out against a lot of environmental legislation. Regional Air Quality Council Presentation - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment F http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/EEA3E06706FA...$File/Attachment F.pdf?OpenElement Attachment F.pdf 11:45:09 AM The committee took a brief recess. 11:56:50 AM The committee came back to order. 11:56:59 AM Mike Foote, Chair of the Board of the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC), introduced himself as well as his colleagues: Mike Silverstein and Alicia Johnson. RAQC's presentation is included as Attachment F. Mr. Foote gave some opening remarks and perspectives. Ms. Johnson introduced herself and explained her local perspective. Mr. Silverstein went over the RAQC's role and formation as a non-profit advisory organization, how the RAQC is funded, how the Denver metro area has performed in past years, how it performed this year, estimate of emissions by source category, general contribution to front range summertime ozone concentrations, 2008 ozone standard severe SIP planning milestones, 2017 ozone standard (70ppb) serious SIP planning milestones. Mr. Silverstein went over the 2026 ozone projections for 75ppb SIP, RAQC emission control strategy assessments, additional components not included in modelling, lawn and garden equipment emissions and next steps, and incentives to assist with compliance. He discussed the $7M funding request from the RAQC to the legislature to further their incentive programs. Finally, Mr. Silverstein went over the RAQC perspectives on issues brought up to the committee in previous meetings. 12:40:54 PM Mr. Silverstein answered questions from the committee about trends in emissions, data sources, what "general contribution" means. He also answered questions about other options for reducing emissions and on pinpointing the concentrations of sources of ozone. Weld County Presentation on Air Quality Monitoring - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment G http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/1A1A6DD8D036...$File/Attachment G.pdf?OpenElement Attachment G.pdf 01:00:17 PM Dr. Annareli Morales, Environmental and Health Specialist with Weld County, introduced herself and began her presentation on air quality monitoring in Weld County. The presentation is included as Attachment G. Dr. Morales discussed the locations of Weld County's three monitors, its plan to get its monitors included in NAAQS assessment, and submit to EPA and CDPHE. 01:06:31 PM Dr. Morales answered questions about being included in the ozone network and where they are at in the process. Dr. Morales answered additional questions about EPA compliance of the monitors. She answered additional questions about possible reductions or oil and gas drilling. 01:10:41 PM The committee took a brief recess. 01:11:08 PM The committee came back to order. Colorado Oil and Gas Association/ American Petroleum Institute Presentation - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment H http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/9A8E6E125776...$File/Attachment H.pdf?OpenElement Attachment H.pdf Attachment I http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/311EFA3A4D91...$File/Attachment I.pdf?OpenElement Attachment I.pdf 01:28:05 PM Dan Haley, CEO of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association (COGA), presented to the committee about the oil and gas industry. COGA's presentation is included as Attachment H. 01:36:31 PM Kait Schwartz, Director of the American Petroleum Institute Colorado (API Colorado), presented on regulatory activities. 01:39:53 PM Christy Woodward, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs for COGA, presented on the permitting process. Ms. Woodward referenced the handout, which is included as Attachment I. 01:59:46 PM Jennifer Biever, Director, Williams Weese Pepple & Ferguson, External Counsel to API Colorado, presented on permitting, modeling determination, dispersion modeling, permit application, overview of permitting process, vertical facility design versus multi-stage separation design versus newest generation (bulk separator), production equipment regulations for equipment at facilities, preproduction and other regulation. 02:11:58 PM Ms. Woodward explained the difference between modeling and monitoring, electrification in the oil and gas industry and GHG roadmap from Governor's office, and the "Electricity Maps" app and how it can show how cold snaps impact our grid. Ms. Woodward gave closing remarks. 02:20:49 PM Ms. Schwartz responded to questions about meeting federal attainments standards, other contributors to ozone than oil and gas, and quality assurance behind the data. Dr. Tammy McMullin, Toxicologist at CTEH, answered questions about ozone and health effects. Ms. Schwartz and Mr. Haley answered additional questions from the committee about oil prices and investor losses and whether the grid can ever be fully electrified by the target dates. Weld County Presentation on Ozone Control Strategies - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment J http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/FEDC4AC68BDB...$File/Attachment J.pdf?OpenElement Attachment J.pdf 02:33:56 PM Dr. Morales gave her second presentation on ozone control strategies (Attachment J). Dr. Morales discussed various ozone control strategies. She discussed source apportionment modeling and gave suggestions for actions to be taken to reduce ozone. 02:53:01 PM Dr. Morales answered questions from the committee on photochemical modelling and the terms used. She answered a question on how Weld may be in attainment but how to deal with emissions from Weld blowing into other areas. Dr. Morales responded to questions about design values shown from other local government presentations. She answered questions about operators in Weld County and financial impact of those operators. Matt Catwright, Assitant Weld County Attorney, clarified the answers to some questions. Colorado Fiscal Institute Presentation - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment K http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/553A1E9A3470...$File/Attachment K.pdf?OpenElement Attachment K.pdf 03:06:18 PM Pegah Jalali, Research Manager at Colorado Fiscal Institute, introduced herself and began her presentation. CFI's presentation is included as Attachment K. Dr. Jalali presented on the economic benefits and the environmental costs of the oil and gas industry, including greenhouse gas emissions and other costs. Public Testimony on Industry and Local Government Impact - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment L http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/8C842260654C...$File/Attachment L.pdf?OpenElement Attachment L.pdf 03:29:44 PM Joan Poston, representing themself, testified. 03:29:45 PM Written testimony is included as Attachment L. 03:37:00 PM The committee adjourned.