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Comment 85 for Design Comments for the GHG Scoping Plan (sp-design-ws) - 1st Workshop.
First Name: Alexander
Last Name: Clayton
Email Address: AlexRClayton@gmail.com
Affiliation: Sierra Club, Coop America
Subject: Additional Education and Comment Period: Taxes vs. Cap & Trade
Comment:
In addition to my previous comments, I would like to see CARB conduct educational sessions to allow citizens to better understand the pros and cons of carbon taxes/fees vs. a cap and trade system, and subsequently, allow for an extended comment period to make our voices heard. The Congressional Budget Office's analysis found a taxation system to be a better fit for reducing GHGs: "...any long-term emission-reduction target could be met by a tax at a fraction of the cost of an inflexible cap-and-trade program. That cost savings stems from the fact that a tax could better accommodate cost fluctuations while simultaneously achieving a long-term emission target." Thus, it seems prudent to opt for more education and information before proceeding, as we need to better grasp our options and choose the one best suited to reach our goal of reducing GHG emissions. Thank you
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2008-08-01 19:54:26
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