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I urge the California Air Resources Board to support the On-Road
Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Rule.  We need this Rule to reduce
emissions and meet state and federal health-based air quality
standards, reduce global warming pollution, benefit public health
and save lives.

Together, diesel particulate matter and NOX from trucks and buses
are taking a very serious toll on the health and well being of
Californians, especially those groups that are most vulnerable:
children and the elderly. In fact, an estimated 4,500 premature
deaths and 71,000 cases of asthma attacks and lower respiratory
symptoms are caused by diesel pollution related to trucks and buses
each year – and these numbers are only expected to rise. In
addition, truck drivers are 1.5 to 2 times as likely as workers not
exposed to diesel exhaust to develop lung cancer during their
lives.

Since 50 percent of all Californians live near a highway, these
pollutants impact each and every one of us. To protect the health
of all Californians, please adopt a strong, effective and health
protective On-Road Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Rule.

Thank you for your consideration.