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First I want to thank you for taking global warming seriously and
developing a plan to reduce pollution while simultaneously creating
jobs and making California a healthier and better place to live.  

The proposed program will decrease global warming emissions from
California's largest polluters and establish a market price on
these emissions.  Setting a limit that declines each year, and
setting a minimum price on carbon pollution are strong parts of the
proposal.  This steady price signal will help businesses make
long-term investments in strategies to reduce emissions.

I would recommend that instead of giving permits away for free, the
program be strengthened by requiring more of the state's largest
polluters to pay for their global warming emissions.  By forcing
polluters to pay for the emissions they generate by purchasing
permits, we can then re-invest the funds into efforts that will
help us transition to a cleaner economy and help lower energy costs
for Californians - such as making homes and businesses more energy
efficient, increasing public transit options, and developing wind
and solar projects in California.

Thank you for considering my suggestions.