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Comment 5 for Cap & Trade Public Meeting (may-17-allocation-ws) - 1st Workshop.
First Name: Bill
Last Name: Buchan
Email Address: [email protected]
Affiliation: Graphic Packaging Int., Inc.
Subject: Cost containment/Trade Exposure
Comment:
GPI is glad to see that ARB is sensitive to the impacts of California businesses recognizing issues on one�s ability to pass along GHG costs, emissions leakage, and the ability to reduce GHG while still remaining competitive. As we operate a paperboard mill in Santa Clara, California, our primary competition comes from China and US plants east of the Mississippi, where no similar GHG regulatory policy exists. Our industrial sector is a trade exposed, highly competitive, low margin business. We are glad to see these considerations come into play as the ARB considers whether certain industries can reach 100% auction or may even require free allocation. GPI will be glad to share additional information about our facility and industry as appropriate.
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2010-06-07 08:52:19
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