President’s Blog April 2021

Greetings CSSGA Members,

The first quarter of 2021 is in the rear view mirror and I hope that it has been a safe and busy one for all.  Please see a summary below of current events that your organization is participating in.

Governmental Affairs Updates

• The Legislative Subcommittee is monitoring pending initiatives including:

• • Federal Infrastructure Funding: On March 31, CSSGA and CRMCA hosted a representative from Sen. Bennet’s Office to discuss transportation policy under the Biden administration as well as provide suggestions for targeted funding in the state. Learn more about the recently unveiled Biden administration’s infrastructure plan from Construction Dive.
  • Dredge and Fill Bill: Response to WOTUS stay being lifted in Colorado.
  • Environmentally Preferable Product Preference in Public Projects: Working with CIC partners and our national affiliate, NRMCA.
  • Comprehensive Transportation Bill for Colorado: Colorado legislative leaders recently laid out details of a $3.9 billion transportation-funding plan. CSSGA and CRMCA’s Governmental Affairs Committee is monitoring the plan along with our Colorado Construction Industry Coalition members and members of the A Way Forward Coalition. Legislation has not been introduced in the Colorado General Assembly at this time, but is expected to be introduced in the coming weeks. 
  • Access the draft plan.
  • Review A Way Forward’s Press Release.
  • Read more from the Denver Business Journal.

We will continue to work with association leadership, Rees Consulting, the Governmental Affairs Committee, and coalition partners to assess the plan and keep members aware of updates.

Upcoming Events and Committee Meetings

• April 15: Land Use & Environmental Committee Meeting – “Portable Air Permits for Crushers and Screens” presented by Trinity Consultant’s Anna Unruh. Contact Annelise Shepherd to get involved.
• May 13: Safety Committee Meeting. Contact Annelise to get involved.
• May 21: Land Use & Environmental Committee Meeting. Presentation by Westervelt Ecological Services’ Chloe Lewis. Contact Annelise to get involved.
• August 12 – 13: Summer Conference in Vail, CO. Details TBA, reach out to Emma Dolan for specifics.

Thanks,

Zane Luttrell – CSSGA President

Rocky Mountain Aggregate & Construction LLC