First Name | Maggie |
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Last Name | Wineburgh-Freed |
Email Address | mwfreed@gmail.com |
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Subject | California needs cleaner air |
Comment | I am writing in support of stronger air standards for California's construction equipment: -- 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 to strengthen state air standards and reduce air pollution from construction equipment, the "In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicles" 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. I support this rule. |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2007-05-10 22:44:33 |
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