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Comment 91 for Scoping Plan Update Discussion Draft and Workshop Comments Log (draft-update-sp-ws) - 1st Workshop.
First Name: Quentin
Last Name: Foster
Email Address: Quentin@caletc.com
Affiliation: CalETC
Subject: 2013-14 Climate Change Scoping Plan Comments
Comment:
November 1, 2013 CalETC Comments:2013-14 Climate Change Scoping Plan (Revised Staff Draft) Dear Chairman Nichols, The California Electric Transportation Coalition (CalETC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the 2013-2014 Climate Change Scoping Plan, Revised Staff Draft. CalETC is a non-profit coalition with a board of directors that includes: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, San Diego Gas & Electric Company and Southern California Edison. CalETC fully supports the ARB staff’s hard work in taking a more collaborative approach, working with other agencies in addressing emission reductions. We agree with ARB staff that more is needed particularly in addressing heavy duty fleet usage in freight transportation, and support the staff’s approach to incorporate stakeholder involvement in developing a 2014 Sustainable Freight Strategy (page 24). Additionally, we welcome the opportunity to provide assistance with ARB’s upcoming assessments of transportation electrification segments such as off-road equipment, airport ground support equipment, ports and rail in future Scoping Plans. We encourage ARB staff to continue to look at accomplishing the state’s GHG and AQ emission reduction goals from a broad perspective that includes the many benefits, both fiscal and environmental, associated with the electrification of the transportation sector. CalETC also commends the ARB staff for taking a “well-to-wheels” lifecycle approach where the power plants, refineries, and other production facilities are being included in its review of the transportation system impact on the energy sector. Pursuant to the original language in the initial Scoping Plan (page 106, 2008), CalETC anticipates ARB staff will continue to incorporate all information and stakeholder input during the plan development process. The momentum for addressing California’s emissions goals continues to grow with constant collaborative engagement. The ARB will need to consider both stakeholder and participating agency recommendations in order to maintain the progress this momentum has yielded. We recognize there are still many steps to take to accomplish the emissions goals the state has set for 2020 and achieve the goals beyond 2020. CalETC is committed to continual engagement with economic stakeholders, the ARB and other state agencies in progressing towards California’s environmental goals. Sincerely, Eileen Wenger Tutt, Executive Director California Electric Transportation Coalition
Attachment: www.arb.ca.gov/lists/com-attach/98-draft-update-sp-ws-VTZdOlY7AzVSIAFi.pdf
Original File Name: CALETC Scoping Plan Comments (FINAL) 11-01-2013.pdf
Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2013-11-01 16:30:37
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