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As someone who works in the design and construction industry, I am
writing in support of stronger regulations on emissions from
construction equipment.  I recently read that you will vote on
this issue on May 24.  

The soot and smog-forming nitrogen oxides from these vehicles add
substantially to our state's air pollution, and thereby endanger
the health of Californians.  Keeping adults and children safe from
respiratory problems should be a top concern for the ARB.

Construction should not have to involve pollution-spewing
equipment.  For example, I work in a landscape architecture firm,
where I design parks and gardens.  I believe that this work is
generally good for society, but I know that today's methods of
construction cause harm to a job site before my project can
improve it.  Some people will argue that tighter standards on
emissions will raise the cost of construction and cost jobs, but
they will be looking at only part of the picture.  The savings in
health-care (around $20 billion, in an estimate I read), fewer
illnesses, fewer missed workdays, fewer premature deaths, and
other ecological benefits will be worth more.

California is known for leading the nation in protecting our
citizens' health and environment -- a track record to be proud of.
 Please continue our state's leadership on worthy causes like this
one.

Thank you for allowing me to comment.