First Name | Lynn |
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Last Name | Gordon |
Email Address | descommercial@earthlink.net |
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Subject | SORE regulations |
Comment | Dear Chair Randolph and Members of the Board, As a California resident and a public health educator, 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. The use of gas-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers in particular causes numerous 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 breathe unhealthy air everyday. 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 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. Sincerely yours, Lynn Gordon |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2021-11-18 11:37:38 |
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