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To the Members of ARB:

I believe that California needs to cut this major source of
dangerous air pollution, which is affecting all of us on a daily
basis. Construction equipment is the second largest source of
diesel pollution in the state, accounting for 20% of particulate
matter(soot) and 16% of smog-forming Nitrogen Oxides (NOx). These
pollutants are two of the biggest pollution hazards for public
health in California and throughout the country.

I personally have had a difficult time dealing with these
pollutants even in our own small neighborhood, as there has been
so much construction going on in the last few years.  It is hard
to believe that we live only three blocks from the ocean. Almost
every day we are subjected to the awful smell of diesel and gas
pollution. We rarely get the chance to smell any clean ocean air.

These pollutants impact health, resulting in tens of thousands of
prematuredeaths in the U.S. from heart and lung disease annually,
as wellas hospital admissions, emergency room visits, absences
fromschool or work, and restricted activities related to
asthmaattacks. Children are especially vulnerable because their
lungsare still developing.

Please pass the new rule which supports stronger air standards
for California's construction equipment.

Sincerely,
Charle Hazlehurst