The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) supports President Bush's initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 18% by 2012 through a voluntary Business Challenge program. As a trade association representing 70% of U.S. steel production, AISI commits to the following actions to contribute to the program's goals: 1) Committing to an initial energy efficiency goal consistent with AISI's Technology Roadmap. 2) Compiling and reporting greenhouse gas emissions data from member facilities. 3) Partnering with the Department of Energy to facilitate research supporting the Roadmap. 4) Establishing structures to communicate and coordinate with members to advance technologies.

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The Honorable Spencer Abraham
Secretary of Energy
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20585
Business Challenge Program
Subject: US Steel Industry's Global Climat Change
Dear Mr. Secretary:
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