EXHIBIT 99.2





                                  CERTIFICATION

     I, L. Ray Adams, Vice President-Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and
     Treasurer of Oregon Steel Mills, Inc., certify that, to the best of my
     knowledge, the Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2003
     fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
     Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in the Form
     10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2003 fairly presents, in
     all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of
     Oregon Steel Mills, Inc. .



     /s/ L. Ray Adams
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     L. Ray Adams
     Vice President-Finance,
     Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer