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I'm writing to express my support for CARB's diesel truck and bus
regulation to reduce toxic emissions and save lives.  The American
Lung Association has observed that Diesel trucks and buses are the
single-largest source of toxic diesel pollution in the state, and
are responsible for thousands of premature deaths, hospitalizations
and asthma attacks each year. 

I feel the urgency that others feel:  California needs these
regulations to save lives today, protect health and improve air
quality in our communities. 


Practical facts argue for these regulations:  Too many people are
dying every year from air pollution related illnesses in
California, and diesel trucks are a major source of this pollution.
The public health cost of delaying these measures is too much to
bear. Diesel truck pollution alone is responsible each year for
about 4,500 early deaths and thousands of asthma attacks and
hospitalizations for lung illnesses.  These public health
emergencies impact hospitals and emergency rooms throughout the
state that are already overburdened. Diesel soot poses an
especially critical health danger for truck drivers, children, the
elderly and residents living near major freeways, ports, rail
yards, truck stops and other diesel hot spots who bear the greatest
burden of disease. 

Please move forward in implementing this vitally needed regulation
that will save lives and improve the health of all California
residents.