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I am writing to express strong concern about the proposed
recommendation within the AB 32 Scoping plan to target a reduction
of 5 million metric tons (MMT) annually of 
greenhouse gases from Regional Transportation-Related
Targets. Specifically, I understand that the Board is 
being asked to increase that target to something higher,
potentially significantly higher, than 5 million metric
tons.

I strongly urge the Board NOT to increase the Regional
Transportation-Related Targets any further. While we
question whether sufficient scientific information exists
to support quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions
from passenger vehicles at the proposed 5 MMT level, we
know of no credible scientific evidence that would
indicate that larger reductions are reasonably achievable
or sustainable without causing dislocations and extreme
economic hardships.  

The recently-enacted Senate Bill 375 sets out the process
to determine the actual regional transportation-related
GHG targets. That process needs to be given deference and allowed
to work. It should not be preempted at this early
stage by unilateral action by the Board.

Homebuilders have a vested interest in the success of SB
375 and AB 32. Homebuilders also have a vested interest in
assisting the state out of its current and profound economic
malaise. Imposing out-of-proportion burdens on 
California's homebuilders and consumers will neither help
our struggling economy nor realistically achieve our AB 32 goals.


I strongly urge you not to increase the Regional 
Transportation-Related Targets any further.