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Comment 46 for To Consider Proposed Control Measure for Ocean-Going Vessels At Berth (ogvatberth2019) - 15-1.

First NamePatricia
Last NameLamborn
Email Addresspatricia.lamborn@aol.com
AffiliationMs.
SubjectStrengthen CARB regulation- ships at berth
Comment
Ships at berth are a very large source of toxic pollution in our
portside communities like Oakland, Richmond, and the refinery
corridor. I live near the Port of Oakland, near the SF Bay, in
Alameda. I support  stronger regulations on these sources. 
 
I understand that CARB has an opportunity to take action which 
will increase the number of container and cruise ships with
controlled emissions and will extend requirements to ships used to
import and export motor vehicles, oil and chemicals. 

Strengthening regulation will have the following beneficial
effects:
 
1.Regulation reduces harmful pollutants such as diesel particles in
refinery and other vulnerable communities
2.Health benefits are 2x the costs to ship owners, Ports and
refineries
3.Emission Control costs add less than a penny to the cost of fuel
at the pump
4.Bay Area oil terminals should be required to comply by 2025, on
the same schedule as terminals located in Southern California
5.Money from penalties or alternative compliance actions should be
spent in consultation with local communities on local emission
reduction actions.
 
This quarantinne for the COVID 19 pandemic has shown that we could
clean up our air-- and we now know what that could look like. 
Don't back down-- our future is in your hands! Sincerely, Pat
Lamborn

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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted 2020-05-01 12:05:42

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