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Comment for Workshop to Discuss Possible Revisions to the Cap-and-Trade Regulation (ct-4-26-18-wkshp-ws) - 1st Workshop.
First Name: Carolyn
Last Name: Barkow
Email Address: itzmeee@cox.net
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Subject: Don't let polluters off the hook
Comment:
Dear California Air Resources Board, Continue to protect the health of our communities by implementing strong rules for Californias historic cap-and-trade program. Work to eliminate excess allowances from the market and maintain, not increasing, current industrial assistance factors. Without fair accounting for how many pollution permits should be made available, our cap-and-trade program is toothless. Despite receiving an overwhelming number of pollution permits for free, and a cap-and-trade market that currently issues far too many permits, the fossil fuel industry is asking for additional giveaways at the expense of Californias taxpayers and the climate. This is unacceptable. The fossil fuel industrys demand for a $365 million giveaway over the next three years is indefensible, and their request that CARB offer pollution permits well in excess of what is needed puts our 2030 climate goals at grave risk. California should be holding polluters accountable and investing in clean energy, not caving into the never-ending series of demands from corporations that pollute our air. To stay true to CARBs mission, fulfill the responsibility to safeguard the health of the communities hit hardest by air pollution caused by oil refineries. Sincerely, Carolyn Barkow
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2018-05-07 15:45:10
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