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I am writing in strong support of the rule that will reduce
pollution from diesel pollution.  I am in support of ANY AND ALL
measures to clear the air.  As such, I try to do my part by
walking, biking, and not burning wood or other materials that
produce particulates. I do not use leaf blowers or other pollution
producing equipment.

Construction equipment is the second largest source of diesel
pollution in the state, accounting for 20% of particulate matter
(soot) and 16% of smog-forming Nitrogen Oxides (NOx). These
pollutants are two of the biggest pollution hazards for public
health in California and throughout the country.

-- Exposure to smog can have serious effects on respiratory
health. 
-- Particulate air pollution or soot can be inhaled and reach
deep into the lungs. 
-- These health impacts result in tens of thousands of premature
deaths in the U.S. 
-- Children are especially vulnerable because their lungs
are still developing.

The good news-- this new rule will:

-- Prevent 4,000 premature deaths;

-- Result in health benefits and reduced health care and
hospital visits of $18 to $26 billion;

-- Help bring the most polluted areas of the state, the Los
Angeles/Long Beach air basin and the San Joaquin Valley, into
attainment with federal air quality standards; and

-- By 2020, prevent 48 tons per day of NOx and 5 tons per day of
particulate air pollution from entering our air.

My neighbors put a diesel RV in the street, and I had trouble with
that. We have the technology to change, please work toward cleaner
air for all.

thank you