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I'm writing as a Californian, grandmother, mother & concerned R.N.
who takes care of too many people suffering d/t illnesses caused by
poor air quality. 

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. 

California needs these regulations to save lives today, protect
health and improve air quality in our communities. 

Too many people are experiencing major illnesses and dying every
year from air pollution related illnesses in California, and diesel
trucks are a major source of this pollution. 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.