First Name | Peter |
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Last Name | Parasiliti |
Email Address | parasiliti@gmail.com |
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Subject | Pass 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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