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RE: Support for Expanded Early Action Measures

Dear Michael Robert and Tao Huai:

I am writing in support of CARB’s recently modified early action
measure report.  We support the proposal to add to the discrete
early action list, extending these measures to high GWP consumer
products, SF6 in the non-electric sector, green ports, Smartway
truck efficiency, the tire inflation programs, and PFCs in the
semi-conductor industry.  Also, we support adding refrigerant
tracking, energy efficiency in the cement industry, anti-idling
enforcement, and collaborative research for nitrogen land
application to the Group 2 and 3 early action lists. 
Additionally, we would like to thank you for including a timeline
for implementation of Group 2 and 3 measures; this is essential to
providing a clear picture of how the implementation effort will
proceed.  

As you know, Environmental Defense supported the adoption of the
initial early action measures proposed in June.  We also strongly
support the expanded list of early action measures.  By taking
aggressive early actions to reduce global warming pollution, CARB
will both put California on track to meeting its statewide goal of
reducing 2020 emissions to 1990 levels and bring immediate benefits
to all Californians, particularly in terms of better air quality. 


We look forward to working with you as the implementing
regulations for these measures are developed.  If you have any
questions, please give me a call at (916) 492-4680.  


Sincerely,


Tim O’Connor
Climate Policy Analyst
Environmental Defense