CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For EVRAZ NORTH AMERICA/ ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL PRESENTATION
INTERIM COMMITTEE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON OZONE AIR QUALITY
Date Oct 13, 2023
Location Old State Library
EVRAZ North America/ Rocky Mountain Steel Presentation - Committee Discussion Only
|
|
|
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.
|
