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Dear Chairman Nichols,

Thank you for your leadership in developing California's Low
Carbon Fuel Standard. The LCSF will help to improve air quality and
public health for Californians by reducing greenhouse gas emissions
and meeting our reduction goals.  And it will help to reduce our
dependence on petroleum. 

The air quality in California is amongst the worst in the country
and as a result Californians suffer serious health impacts due to
pollution emitted from motor vehicles.  These negative health
impacts include cancer, reduced lung development in children,
aggravated asthma, increased hospitalizations and premature death.


Reducing petroleum consumption through the LCFS is an important
strategy for fighting global warming and improving our air
quality. 

I urge you to move forward with the Low Carbon Fuel Standard and
ensure that it provides the greatest benefit to California by:
- promoting the development and rapid deployment of a new
generation of ultra-low carbon fuels, such as hydrogen and
electricity; 
- accounting for the direct and indirect land use changes
associated with the production low-carbon fuels; and
- ensuring ongoing reviews of air quality and other community
health impacts associated with the introduction of new fuels and
fuel production facilities in California. 

Along with the American Lung Association of California, I urge
you to proceed with the adoption of a strong, sustainable Low
Carbon Fuel Standard without delay, to improve air quality for
all Californians.