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Ships are one of the worst air (and ocean) polluters in California,
and harbor boats are one of the top three cancer risks for
Californians living near the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, San
Diego and Oakland. California must stop investing in diesel
operated harbor boats and instead invest in clean technologies and
jobs. 

As someone who lives in LA and grew up in Long Beach, where harbor
pollution is heavy, this is an issue near to my heart. My mother
survived cancer twice so I'd like to reduce her risk of getting it
again. These measures would do that. 

The technology exists to transition commercial harbor craft to 100%
clean fleets today. Already, there are over 300 operating
zero-emission ships powered by batteries worldwide, with another
194 on order. 

Given the climate emergency that we are facing, we need bold
climate leadership. Im asking you to strengthen the Commercial
Harbor Craft rule: 

1. Require a 100% zero-emissions transition for the majority of
harbor boats by 2035, including tugboats and barges, which are
excluded from the current rule 
2. Add language to allow the Board to revisit the rule as the
zero-emissions boat market evolves to ensure the regulation
achieves maximum emission reductions 
3. Increase funding for zero-emissions boat pilots and retrofits to
spur innovation 

This is a critical time to protect the health of port-side
communities, Californian families, and our environment. 

Thank you for your attention to this important issue.