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I'm writing to express my support for CARB's diesel truck and bus
regulation to reduce toxic emissions and save lives.  Diesel trucks
and buses are the single-largest source of toxic diesel pollution
in the state, and are responsible for thousands of premature
deaths, hospitalizations and asthma attacks each year.

Despite recent controversies, an overwhelming preponderance of
scientific research clearly shows that diesel soot is toxic to the
lungs of every California. Our state needs diesel truck and bus
regulations to save lives today, protect health and improve air
quality in our communities.

People are dying every year from air pollution related illnesses
in California, and diesel trucks are a major source of this
pollution. These deaths are preventable. The public health cost of
delaying these measures is too much to bear. Diesel truck pollution
alone is responsible each year for about 4,500 early deaths and
thousands of asthma attacks and hospitalizations for lung
illnesses.  These public health emergencies impact hospitals and
emergency rooms throughout the state that are already overburdened.
Diesel soot poses an especially critical health danger for truck
drivers, children, the elderly and residents living near major
freeways, ports, rail yards, truck stops and other diesel hot spots
who bear the greatest burden of disease.

California can't wait any longer. Please move forward in
implementing this vitally needed regulation that will save lives
and improve the health of all California residents.