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My name is Kenneth Wertz, and I am a resident of Pine Grove.
Written below are my comments on board item act19. To whom it
may... 
I'm a concerned owner of a diesel truck. I am 71, abuilder for the
last 50 years. Until everyone to benefit from low emissions,
EVERYONE needs to qualify for an electric truck, monetarily. Those
that have bought influence, are wealthy (Trucking companies) have
credit, write off the trucks, (whether diesel, up to current
emission standards) Write off the purchase every two to three
years. Most small business owners cannot afford to do so.
So....Until EVERYONE can get a new electric truck to replace the
older, non/exempt & exempt trucks...This is a non starter.  If
you are really interested in helping with pollution emitted. to
remove the polluters... Subsidize/pay for the replacements. I live
in a county that produces little of the pollution generated in the
state. 39K population in the entire county. What pollution we GET,
is from the Sacramento Valley.... We are paying the price for that
pollution and losing our trucks to the current CARB laws. No help
for us... Loss of making a living by draconian laws.I would like to
continue this conversation... But would be surprised if I receive a
response. Best to you,
Ken



Here in California, its more important than ever that we move
forward with health-protecting, life-saving pollution protections
like the Advanced Clean Truck rule. Weve long known that our air
quality crisis leaves Californians gasping for breath, and worsens
and shortens lives. In light of new research from Harvard that
connects COVID-19 mortality to long-term exposure to air pollution,
shifting heavy polluters like diesel trucks in the state to zero
emissions solutions has taken on a new significance.



I urge you to stay the course and pass a strong Advanced Clean
Truck rule, as well as other transportation regulations that will
promote a zero-emissions future. We cant afford to lose ground on
key public health measures during a public health crisis.  



California has long proven that we can clean up our air and protect
our climate while stewarding a strong economy. Regulations like the
Advanced Clean Truck rule can spur thousands of new clean energy
jobs. They will play an important role in Californias economic
recovery while also saving everyday Californians from the economic
toll of lost workdays and the healthcare costs of pollution-related
illness. Its time for everyone to do their part for Californias air
 and all of our lungs  as we face challenges to public health in
the Golden State like never before.