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Dear Chairman Nichols,

I am writing to urge you to support the Administrative Fee
regulation coming up for a vote on June 25, 2009.

A stable funding source is needed in order to continue the
important work of CARB and other state agencies to implement
California's global warming strategies. The proposed AB 32
administrative fee provides that funding in an equitable manner by
imposing a fee on major sources of greenhouse gases in California,
rather than continuing to rely on state funds.

Unfortunately time is not on our side.  Californians cannot afford
to wait until the State is able to get its fiscal house in order
before moving forward on this issue.  Adopting the fee regulation
is a good alternative funding mechanism that will provide the
resources necessary to administer key strategies and regulations to
curb greenhouse gas emissions from all sectors of the economy.

I strongly support adoption of the fee to ensure that CARB
maintains momentum toward meeting the state’s greenhouse gas
reduction goals. Thank you again for your leadership and I again
urge you to adopt the AB 32 administrative fee.

Best regards,

WMR