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Chairman Nichols,

I am writing as a mother, former foster parent and Santa Rosa
Councilwoman to thank you for your leadership as the California Air
Resources Board (CARB) moves forward in the fight against global
warming and 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. 

In light of the state's already dire budget situation, adopting
the fee regulation is a responsible action to provide the resources
necessary to administer key strategies and regulations to curb
greenhouse gas emissions from all sectors of the economy.  This is
an urgent need.

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 and expand it as
needed to cover all costs to reduce our risks from negative
impacts.  It is a huge problem polluters have created and huge fees
are entirely justified... the future is at stake!