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Comment 295 for Amendments to the Small Off-Road Engine Regulations: Transition to Zero Emissions (sore2021) - 45 Day.

First NameDavid
Last NameGriffith
Email Addressd.m.griffith@charter.net
Affiliation
SubjectSupport 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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