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Comment 32 for EJAC Community Meeting Comments (ejac-comm-mtgs-ws) - 1st Workshop.
First Name: Samuel
Last Name: Vidrio
Email Address: galleryframesdowney@gmail.com
Affiliation: Gallery Frames
Subject: EJAC Community Hearings
Comment:
I would like to express my concern regarding the current Environmental Justice Advisory Committee - Community Meetings. As I understand these community meetings are meant to inform all community stakeholders on the scoping plan for the reduction of green house gas emissions. These meetings are also intented for committee members to receive input from stakeholders, unfortunately this is not the case. As a community stakeholder I would like my comments to be put on record as this important piece of legislation moves forward. This legislation provides no assurances that an extension of California’s current energy programs will be effective, affordable or have protections in place for consumers and businesses. In addition, this bill will grant the California Air Resources Board (ARB) more authority to mandate new programs, when the current programs have not been resolved, nor a comprehensive accounting of the costs and effectiveness of the programs has been provided. As the Environmental Justice Advisory Committee (EJAC) meetings continue throughout the next few weeks, we need to guarantee that both the industries and the local residents are providing their feedback in order for California to have a comprehensive policy that protects affordability and reliability, and works in symmetry with existing climate programs, while providing appropriate legislative engagement and oversight. I urge you to keep all community stakeholders in mind as this process moves forward. Thank you for your consideration of my views and concerns. Sincerely, Samuel Vidrio Owner-Operator Gallery Frames
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2016-08-10 17:54:41
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