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Dear Chair Randolph and Members of the Board, 
 
As a long-time California resident, I support new regulations that
phase out the sale of highly-polluting gas-powered leaf blowers and
lawn equipment in California beginning in 2024.
 
CARB's public health benefit analysis determined that these new
regulations, if adopted, will result in: 

    $8.8 billion in health insurance benefits through 2043
    892 premature deaths avoided
    438 fewer emergency room visits for asthma 
    311 fewer hospitalizations for respiratory and cardiovascular
issues

The California Legislature also appropriated $30 million for social
equity issues, allowing small landscapers to transition to new,
zero emission electric and manual equipment. This is in addition to
subsidies and buy back programs already led by air districts
throughout the state.

This regulation will improve air quality, help to slow the climate
crisis, improve human health, and save lives.

Please approve and amend the SORE regulations per the staff
recommendation.

Thanking you in advance for your kind consideration,
Olga Mandrussow