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I am writing in support of the proposed new regulation of 
emissions from construction 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.

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.