60F5D587A89C0BD387258A47005375A8 Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For LOCAL GOVERNMENT PANEL 1

INTERIM COMMITTEE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON OZONE AIR QUALITY
Date Oct 13, 2023
Location Old State Library

Local Government Panel 1 - Committee Discussion Only

Attachment Tag

File Name

Attachment A

Attachment A.pdf

Attachment B

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 1 - Committee Discussion Only

Colorado General Assembly