First Name | Robert |
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Last Name | Lassiter and Family |
Email Address | buzznfly@hotmail.com |
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Subject | Reduce Toxic Emissions from Paint Thinners and Multipurpose Solvents on September 24 |
Comment | To: Chairman Mary Nichols California Air Resources Board 1001 "I" Street P.O. Box 2815 Sacramento, CA 95812 Re: Reduce VOCs on September 24th Dear Chairman Nichols: I applaud the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) efforts to reduce the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from consumer products. I strongly encourage you to lead the way in reducing harmful toxics found in consumer and industrial products, specifically multipurpose solvents and paint thinners. By regulating and limiting these chemicals from our products, the state of California would again set a precedent in protecting our environment and the health of families and workers. VOCs endanger the health of those who come in contact with them. We are all vulnerable to the harmful effects of these chemicals, which are often emitted by products used where we live and work, as well as where our children study and play. Many children in our communities suffer from asthma, and the chemicals emitted by consumer and industrial products, only increase the chances of more frequent attacks or develop asthma in the future. Workers, and others on the front lines of exposure, may experience an increased risk of cancer or liver and kidney damage from daily use of these toxic substances. As a consumer and concerned citizen, I urge CARB to adopt tough regulations on consumer and industrial multipurpose solvents and paint thinners. Please take this opportunity to protect the health of our families by significantly reducing these air pollutants that emanate from multipurpose solvents and paint thinners. |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2009-09-21 12:49:57 |
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