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My name is Sara Hayes, and I am a resident of Long Beach. Written
below are my comments on board item act19. It is most important to
me because I have lung issues, and I am concerned about all the
children who have asthma.

Here in California, its more important than ever that we move
forward with health-protecting, life-saving pollution protections
like the Advanced Clean Truck rule. Weve long known that our air
quality crisis leaves Californians gasping for breath, and worsens
and shortens lives. In light of new research from Harvard that
connects COVID-19 mortality to long-term exposure to air pollution,
shifting heavy polluters like diesel trucks in the state to zero
emissions solutions has taken on a new significance.

I strongly urge you to stay the course and pass a strong Advanced
Clean Truck rule, as well as other transportation regulations that
will promote a zero-emissions future. We cant afford to lose ground
on key public health measures during a public health crisis. Also
then there are people like me who are negatively affected by poor
air quality. 

California has long proven that we can clean up our air and protect
our climate while stewarding a strong economy. Regulations like the
Advanced Clean Truck rule can spur thousands of new clean energy
jobs. They will play an important role in Californias economic
recovery while also saving everyday Californians from the economic
toll of lost workdays and the healthcare costs of pollution-related
illness. Its time for everyone to do their part for Californias air
 and all of our lungs  as we face challenges to public health in
the Golden State like never before. Please act responsibly. Thank
you.