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Comment 44 for 2013 Investment Plan for Cap-and-Trade Auction Proceeds (2013investmentpln-ws) - 1st Workshop.
First Name: Charlotte
Last Name: Pirch
Email Address: dpirch@socal.rr.com
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Subject: Comments on the ARB Draft Investment Plan
Comment:
I support better alignment with AB 1532’s mandates as it relates to natural resources and conservation strategies as a mechanism to reduce emissions. The Draft Investment Plan mentions natural resources and conservation but does not utilize or identify appropriate tools that reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) through conservation and restoration of habitat lands. AB 1532 states that auction revenues shall be used to facilitate the achievement of reductions of GHG emissions in California. These funds shall be spent in a manner that maximizes economic, environmental, and public health benefits. The Act specifically states the GHG Reduction Fund shall appropriate funds towards one of several items, including the reduction of GHG emissions associated with water use and supply, land and natural resources conservation and management, forestry, and sustainable agriculture. Yet, not a single conservation strategy is outlined in the Investment Plan that furthers this mandate. Please revise the Draft Investment Plan to include land conservation tools as a strategy for emissions reductions.
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2013-03-03 12:59:12
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