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    Chairman Nichols and Members of the Board:

    I am pleased that CARB is moving forward on implementing the
Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32). The overwhelming defeat of
Prop 23 last November showed us that the California public is ready
for the state to take the necessary steps to reduce our
contributions to climate change.

    While I agree with many of the steps outlined in the AB 32
Scoping Plan, I am concerned and disappointed by the details of the
cap and trade component. By giving away the vast majority of
pollution allowances, your proposal would financially reward the
biggest polluters. This provides a clear disincentive for polluting
businesses to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, and therefore,
would weaken the impact of California’s landmark climate bill. 

    Please take advantage of the favorable public climate that
California currently enjoys around addressing climate change and
implementing AB 32 by taking much-needed bold actions and removing
the massive allowance giveaways outlined in the current rules.
Thank you.