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Dear Chairman Nichols,

I driect the pediatric pulmonary center at Children's Oakland. I
thank you for your leadership in developing California's Low
Carbon Fuel Standard. In addition to helping California meet our
greenhouse gas reduction goals, the LCFS will help to improve
air quality and public health by reducing our dependence on
petroleum fuels. 

California kids are subject to some of the worst air quality in
the nation and experience serious health impacts as a result
pollution caused by motor vehicles, including 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.