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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: buchan@mktpotential.com
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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