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Comment 211 for Amendments to the Small Off-Road Engine Regulations: Transition to Zero Emissions (sore2021) - 45 Day.

First NamePeter
Last NameParasiliti
Email Addressparasiliti@gmail.com
Affiliation
SubjectPass the Small Off-Road Engine Regulation
Comment
Please for the love of god, regulate these engines. In Los Angeles
alone there are hundreds of thousands, gas powered leaf blowers
being used all day everyday. Not only do they contribute to poorer
air quality for all, but the individuals using them are at greater
risk of dynamic health problems as there is no
protection/regulation in place on these tools. I can't stand
smelling these blowers weekly at my apartment complex and don't
understand why we haven't fixed this simple problem! I am a
California resident and I support the adoption of new regulations
that will phase out the sale of highly-polluting gas-powered leaf
blowers and lawn equipment in California beginning in 2024. 

CARB's public health benefit analysis determined that these new
regulations, if adopted, will result in: 
$8.8 billion in health insurance benefits through 2043
892 premature deaths avoided
438 fewer emergency room visits for asthma 
311 fewer hospitalizations for respiratory and cardiovascular
issues
The California Legislature also appropriated $30 million for your
agency to distribute to small proprietor landscapers to help them
begin to acquire and transition to new, zero emission electric and
manual equipment. This is in addition to subsidies and buy back
programs already led by air districts throughout the state.

This regulation will improve air quality, help to slow the climate
crisis, improve human health, and save lives.

Please approve and amend the SORE regulations per the staff
recommendation.

Thanks,

Peter Parasiliti 

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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted 2021-11-17 10:12:55

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