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 On May 24, the ARB is scheduled to vote on a new rule toreduce air
pollution from California's construction equipment.This is the
first rule of its kind in the nation, and it couldnot come at a
better time. -- Construction equipment is the second largest
source of dieselpollution in the state, accounting for 20% of
particulate matter(soot) and 16% of smog-forming Nitrogen Oxides
(NOx). Thesepollutants are two of the biggest pollution hazards
for publichealth in California and throughout the country. --
Exposure to smog can have serious effects on respiratoryhealth.
Inflammation and irritation of the respiratory tract cancause
shortness of breath, throat irritation, chest pains andcoughing,
and lead to asthma attacks, hospital admissions andemergency room
visits. -- Particulate air pollution or soot can be inhaled and
reachdeep into the lungs. These tiny particulates can enter
thecirculatory system and damage blood vessels.
Particulatepollution is associated with heart attacks, irregular
heartbeat,asthma attacks, reduced lung function and bronchitis. --
These health impacts result in tens of thousands of prematuredeaths
in the U.S. from heart and lung disease annually, as wellas
hospital admissions, emergency room visits, absences fromschool or
work, and restricted activities related to asthmaattacks. Children
are especially vulnerable because their lungsare still developing.

I support this proposed rule and I hope you will too.