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Please do not add to the already outrageous cost of new housing any
more.  The term "affordable housing" is already a joke.  Cal ARB
knows the industry has been weakened by the recent economic
debacle.  Please do not allow this group to kick an entire industry
while they are down.  This is not the time to be taking action that
would reduce jobs in our already tenuous economic condition.  

I am writing to express my deep concern over the proposed
recommendation regarding 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,
we understand that the Board is being asked by some to increase
that target to something higher, potentially significantly higher,
than 5 million metric tons.


We strongly urge the Board NOT to increase the Regional
Transportation-Related Targets any further. While we question
whether sufficient scientific information exists to support
quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions from passenger vehicles
at the proposed 5 MMT level, we know of 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.


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.