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I am writing 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.


I strongly urge the Board NOT to increase the Regional
Transportation-Related Targets any further. There is no credible
scientific evidence that would indicate that larger reductions than
those already legislated 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. These bills were supported by the homebuilders
association - administratively bypassing them makes a mockery of
the legislative process that is necessary for the type of broad
based consensus necessary for this legislation to work.
 

I strongly urge you not to increase the Regional
Transportation-Related Targets any further.