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Comment for In-Use Off-Road Diesel Fueled Engines (ordiesl07) - 45 Day.

First NameVita
Last NameMiller
Email Addressvmmil@charter.net
Affiliation
SubjectStrengthen Air Quality Standards
Comment
Please support the following landmark rule to strengthen state air
standards and reduce air pollution from construction
equipment,known technically as "In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicles."
We have a historic opportunity to cut a major source of
dangerous air pollution in California.  

I support the following statements and ask that you do the same by
enacting these measures. My son and husband suffer from severe
asthma and I am a nurse. I have seen the effects first- hand
hundreds, if not thousands of times, how poor air quality affects
so many by adding to their suffering and increasing health care
costs. What a waste. Spend the money and time on improving air
quality, not trying to reverse the effects of dirty air. 
  
 -- 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. Inflammation and irritation of the respiratory tract can
cause shortness of breath, throat irritation, chest pains and
coughing, and lead to asthma attacks, hospital admissions and
emergency room visits.

-- Particulate air pollution or soot can be inhaled and reach
deep into the lungs. These tiny particulates can enter the
circulatory system and damage blood vessels. Particulate
pollution is associated with heart attacks, irregular heartbeat,
asthma attacks, reduced lung function and bronchitis.

-- These health impacts result in tens of thousands of premature
deaths in the U.S. from heart and lung disease annually, as well
as hospital admissions, emergency room visits, absences from
school or work, and restricted activities related to asthma
attacks. Children are especially vulnerable because their lungs
are still developing.

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.

Please improve these air quality standards as soon as possible.
Thank You. 

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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted 2007-05-10 15:16:50

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