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I am writing as an engineering geologist to express strong concern
about the proposed recommendation within the AB 32 Scoping plan to
target a reduction of 5 million metric tons (MMT) annually of
greenhouse gases from Regional Transportation-Related Targets.
Specifically, I understand that the Board is being asked by some to
increase that target to something higher, potentially significantly
higher, than 5 million metric tons.  

As a geologist, I have studied the geologic history of the earth
including global plate tectonic events, ice ages, climate history
and astronomical history.  It is my strong opinion that global
climate change cannot be altered by man to any significant degree. 
Man is arrogant to believe that such power is within his grasp. 
Therefore, it is absurd to mandate such policies with the global
climate change excuse.

I strongly urge the Board NOT to increase the Regional
Transportation-Related Targets any further. Not only do I question
whether sufficient scientific information exists to support
quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions from passenger vehicles
at the proposed 5 MMT level, there is no credible scientific
evidence that would indicate that larger reductions are reasonably
achievable or sustainable without causing dislocations and extreme
economic hardships.  

The recently-enacted Senate Bill 375 sets out the process to
determine the actual regional transportation-related GHG targets.
That process needs to be given deference and allowed to work. It
should not be preempted at this early stage by unilateral action by
the Board.

I strongly urge you not to increase the Regional
Transportation-Related Targets any further.  In fact, I believe
that you should look toward relaxing those targets altogether.