| First Name: | Kristi |
|---|---|
| Last Name: | Birney |
| Email Address: | kbirney@EnvironmentalDefenseCenter.org |
| Affiliation | Environmental Defense Center |
| Subject | Use of Cap-and-Trade Auction Funds: Vessel Speed Reduction Incentive Program |
| Comment |
Dear Ms. Nichols and Board Members: The Environmental Defense Center (EDC) supports the proposal by the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) to use some of the Cap-and-Trade auction revenue to develop an incentive program that will voluntarily reduce the speeds of large marine ships traveling along the California coast. This proposal, known as the Vessel Speed Reduction Incentive (VSR) Initiative, fulfills multiple objectives of AB 32 (Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006), AB 1532 and SB 535 (Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund) while also meeting California’s clean-transportation goals and sustainable freight strategies. By supporting this initiative the California Air Resources Board (CARB) would be investing in low-carbon freight transportation, a priority identified in the Cap-and-Trade Auction Proceeds Investment Plan Draft Concept Paper (Investment Plan). I have attached a comment letter providing detail. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Kristi Birney Marine Conservation Analyst Environmental Defense Center |
| Attachment |
www.arb.ca.gov/lists/com-attach/252-2013investmentpln-ws-VjBQPwNsWGpXPVIN.pdf Original File Name: Final_EDCltr_re CARB cap and trade 3.08.13.pdf
Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2013-03-08 14:19:45 |
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