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Comment 87 for Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation (acf2022) - 15-1.

First NamePaul
Last NameWermer
Email Addresspaul@pw-sc.com
Affiliation
SubjectI support the Advance Clean Fleets rule!
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As a chemist, I have been following both climate change science and
the impact of air quality on health and well-being.  The data is
pretty clear - the use of internal combustion engines - regardless
of fuel - generates CO2, as well as soot and NOx - the latter two
creating signifcant AQI problems.

I'm especially concerned about the impact of poor AQI on child
development - both physical and mental.

Which is why I urge CARB to take comprehensive and strong action to
adopt the strongest possible ACF rule! There is no time to waste in
addressing air pollution in our state, especially from the
transportation sector. 

A strong ACF rule implements a zero-emission purchase requirement
for fleets of medium and heavy-duty trucks and would set targets
for 100% electric vehicle (EV) sales by 2036, addressing a huge
source of Californian pollution and making great progress towards
achieving Gov. Newsoms executive order that requires 100% of
heavy-duty truck fleets in California to be zero-emission by 2045.


Adopting the strongest possible ACF rule would also be a large step
towards a more equitable and just future for all. Low-income and
communities of color bear an unfair burden of harmful pollution
from these trucks as a result of generations of systematic
marginalization and this rule would improve air quality in
communities of color in close proximity to warehouses and
distribution centers all the while generating more than $10 billion
in societal benefits.

Please, make sure to adopt the strongest version of the ACF rule
and help California achieve an equitable future free of air
pollution.

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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted 2023-04-07 09:54:49

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