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Technology exists to transition commercial harbor craft to 100%
clean fleets today. Already, there are over 300 operating
zero-emission ships powered by batteries worldwide, with another
194 on order. 

Its urgent that we do so because  ships are one of the worst air
polluters in California, and harbor boats are one of the top three
cancer risks for Californians living near the ports of Los Angeles,
Long Beach, San Diego and Oakland. California must stop investing
in diesel operated harbor boats and instead invest in clean
technologies and jobs. 

Its also urgent given the climate emergency that we are facing. We
need bold climate leadership now. Im asking you to strengthen the
Commercial Harbor Craft Rule as follows: 

1. Require a 100% zero-emissions transition for the majority of
harbor boats by 2035, including tugboats and barges, which are
excluded from the current rule.
 
2. Add language to allow the Board to revisit the Rule as the
zero-emissions boat market evolves to ensure the regulation
achieves maximum emission reductions.
 
3. Increase funding for zero-emissions boat pilots and retrofits to
spur innovation.

This is a critical time to protect the health of port-side
communities, Californian families, and our environment. 

Thank you for doing all you can!