First Name | David |
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Last Name | Griffith |
Email Address | d.m.griffith@charter.net |
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Subject | Support for California's transition to clean lawn care equipment |
Comment | To Chair Randolph and Members of the Board, I am a resident of Southern California and I support the adoption of new regulations that will phase out the sale of gas-powered leaf blowers and lawn equipment in California beginning in 2024. I understand the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers in particular causes health problems, and greatly contributes to California's poor air quality. California continues to fail to meet national air quality standards, which means that millions of Californians like myself breathe unhealthy air everyday. 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. It's quite clear 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. Thank you for your consideration. David Griffith |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2021-11-17 13:21:50 |
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