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Rafael Pizarro
3914 Glenalbyn Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90065-3106


January 11, 2007

Dr. Sawyer and Board members



Dear Dr. Sawyer and Board members:

I am very concerned about the use of the toxic chemical
perchloroethylene
(perc) used in dry cleaning. My family uses a nearby wet cleaner.
It
couldn't be more convenient, affordable and they are very
professional
(Sunny Brite Cleaners in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los
Angeles) and
thorough.

I want to thank you and the Board for voting last May to phase out
this
carcinogen. Your action will help protect the cleaners, customers
and our
neighborhoods.

I am writing you with three requests that will strengthen your
current
perc phaseout proposal:

1. People should not be exposed to perchloroethylene. Instead of
the
15-year phaseout in your current proposal, speed up this process
to a
10-year phaseout. 2. One alternative to perc dry cleaning causes
smog.
This is why I am also asking you to phase out new systems that
use
hydrocarbon solvents. 3. To provide immediate protection to those
who need
it most, require perc dry cleaners within 300 feet of residential
zones,
schools, medical facilities or other sensitive areas to be phased
out by
2010.

Please continue to protect Californians from the health hazards
of
perchloroethylene by adopting these measures. Thank you.

Sincerely, Rafael Pizarro


Rafael Pizarro
(323) 222-5555