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Advisory group description and purpose

The EITE Policy Advisory Group will be comprised of representatives from different types of covered entities and other parties with an interest in the allocation of no-cost allowances to emissions-intensive, trade-exposed industries (‘EITEs’) under the Cap-and-Invest Program. They will provide input on a report to the Legislature related to the allocation of no-cost allowances to EITEs from 2035 to 2050. The group will provide feedback and information to inform the findings and recommendations in Ecology’s report to the Legislature.

For information about EITEs and no-cost allowances, please visit EITE Industries webpage.

Meeting schedule

The EITE Policy Advisory Group advisory group will meet virtually from Nov. 2024 to August 2025. 

• Upcoming meetings
  • There are no meetings scheduled at this time.
• Past meetings
  • March 13, 2025, Joint advisory group listening session for advisory members to share information with Ecology. (Listening session recording)
  • Nov. 13, 2024 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. PST (Meeting recording)
  • Dec. 12, 2024 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. PST (Meeting recording)

The meetings are open to the public to view and there is an opportunity to provide relevant public comment at the end of the meetings. Zoom links are available above or in the agendas shared below.

Advisory group members

• Altinay Karasapan, Washington Regulatory Policy Manager – Climate Solutions
• Carly Michiels, Sr. Director of Environmental Policy – Washington Public Ports Association
• Dan Wilson, Legislative Affairs – United Steelworkers Union - Local 338
• David Mendoza, Director of Policy & Government Relations – The Nature Conservancy
• Donny Donovan, Legislative & Political Director – IAM 751
• Isaac Kastama, Principal Lobbyist – Clean and Prosperous
• Kassie Markos, Manager, Public Policy & Public Funding – Puget Sound Energy
• Keith Curl-Dove, Fossil Fuel Campaign Manager – Washington Conservation Action
• Richard May, Fuels Product Trader – SEI Fuel Services (7-Eleven)
• Steve Taylor, Director of Regulatory & Regional Affairs – Cowlitz Public Utility District No. 1

Members may be added, should Ecology and/or the Advisory Group identify gaps in the interests or knowledge represented in the group. If interested in becoming an advisory group member, please complete and email the Expression of Interest form to CCAEITEIndustries@ecy.wa.gov. 

Additional engagement opportunities

Ecology will be providing multiple engagement opportunities to ensure EITE Industries, Tribes, covered entities, and other interested parties can provide input into the development of Ecology’s report. This includes establishing a separate advisory group for representatives of EITE Industries, as well as forums for Tribes, the public, and overburdened communities. Sign up for the EITE Industries email list to stay updated.

Resources

• EITE Industries webpage
• EITE Industries email list
• EITE Industries Advisory Group
• WAC 173-446-220 – Cap-and-Invest Program rule addressing the distribution of allowances to emissions-intensive and trade-exposed industries.
• WAC 173-446A – Rule that establishes criteria for identifying emissions-intensive and trade-exposed industries
• RCW 70A.65.110 – CCA section addressing the distribution of allowances to emissions-intensive and trade-exposed industries.

Advisory group contact

Adrian Young, Cap and Invest: Industrial Policy Lead
CCAEITEIndustries@ecy.wa.gov