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 I support stronger air standards for California's construction
equipment.  Construction equipment is the second largest source of
diesel pollution in the state. The health impacts of this pollution
can result in tens of thousands of premature deaths in the U.S.
from heart and lung disease annually, as well as hospital
admissions, emergency room visits, and absences from school or
work.

The new rule will:

-- Prevent premature deaths;

-- Result in health benefits and reduced health care and
hospital visits of $18 to $26 billion;

-- Help bring the most polluted areas of the state, the Los
Angeles/Long Beach air basin and the San Joaquin Valley, into
attainment with federal air quality standards.

Please make and enforce the stronger air standards for
California's construction equipment.

Thank you.