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I am writing to express my strong concerns about the direction ARB
seems to be heading on meeting the goal of a 50% reduction in
petroleum usage by 2030. The ideas presented at your recent
symposium are unrealistic and expensive. I strongly APPOSE Governor
Browns concepts of a 50% reduction in that it will place major
economic burden on the people of California, cripple our state, and
pose unrealistic goals on businesses.

Most Californians can't just cut their gasoline use and travel
distances in half. We rely on our cars to get us to work, and don't
have the luxury of quitting our existing jobs just so we don't have
to drive so far every day. And spending billions of dollars on
high-speed rail won't help us with our daily commutes or everyday
mobility needs.

Most of us also can't afford new electric cars, higher taxes or
"carbon pricing" to help subsidize zero emission vehicles and
renewable fuel production, or the infrastructure necessary to
support them.

Under AB 32 California consumers pay some of the highest energy
costs in the country. Please take the economic and practical
impacts on hardworking Californians into account as you proceed
with your transportation planning.

CARB needs to look at the resources, energy and environmental
impact it takes to build electric cars and alternative fuels and
energy. Not just in the US but worldwide. The impacts from our
nation are significant and far more intrusive than our lawmakers
are considering. Honestly, I believe they truly are blinded by
these astonishing facts. 


Bill Senner
Environmental & Regulatory Compliance Specialist
562-728-2056 (office)
562-728-2860 (fax)