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As a lifelong Californian, I always have the interest of our health
and environment in mind. 

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.
Because of this, California must stop investing in diesel operated
harbor boats and instead invest in clean technologies and jobs. 

The 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. 

Climate Change is the most dire and most consequential issue of our
time, and we need to everything we can to bring us back from the
point of no return. I am asking you to strengthen the Commercial
Harbor Craft rule: 

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 

In this critical time in our history, let's be the state that sets
an example for the rest of the country to follow in regards to
Climate Action  by addressing all of our polluting factors, not the
least that which pollutes our water. 

Thank you for your consideration in regards to this important
issue.