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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. While it is in 
question whether sufficient scientific information exists to
support quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions from passenger
vehicles at the proposed 5 MMT level, there isn't any known
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.

Homebuilders have a vested interest in the success of SB 375 and
AB 32. Homebuilders also have a vested interest in assisting the
state out of its current and profound economic malaise. Imposing
out-of-proportion burdens on California’s homebuilders and
consumers will neither help our struggling economy nor
realistically achieve our AB 32 goals. 

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