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To whom it may concern,

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (Public Works)
thanks you for the opportunity to review the Draft Concept Paper 
for the Cap-and-Trade Auction Proceeds Second Investment Plan
(Plan) for Fiscal Years 2016-17 to 2018-19.

Public Works operates and maintains water conservation facilities
within the Los Angeles region including dams, spreading grounds,
and open channels which provide stormwater to support our local
water supply.  Public Works understands the importance of locally
derived water resources and has been conserving local stormwater
for nearly a century.  On average, Public Works recharges 200,000
acre-feet of stormwater each year which is enough for nearly 1.6
million residents.  Public Works is leading the way to a more
sustainable future by promoting low energy-intensive water such as
stormwater.

We understand that the Plan identifies Low-Carbon Water Systems
(such as improved energy efficiencies, including pumps, turbines,
and existing desalination plants) as one of the draft investment
concepts for the investment of cap and trade auction proceeds.  The
Plan should also clarify that the capture, treatment, and use of
stormwater are eligible for cap and trade auction proceeds.  An
increase of projects related to stormwater capture could result in
an increased net reduction of water-related GHG emissions.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss our comments with you in more
detail.  If you have any other questions or require additional
information, please contact Mr. Lee Alexanderson at (626) 458-4370
or lalexanderson@dpw.lacounty.gov.