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I support better alignment with AB 1532’s mandates as it relates to
natural resources and conservation strategies as a mechanism to
reduce emissions.  The Draft Investment Plan mentions natural
resources and conservation but does not utilize or identify
appropriate tools that reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)
through conservation and restoration of habitat lands.  AB 1532
states that auction revenues shall be used to facilitate the
achievement of reductions of GHG emissions in California.  These
funds shall be spent in a manner that maximizes economic,
environmental, and public health benefits.  The Act specifically
states the GHG Reduction Fund shall appropriate funds towards one
of several items, including the reduction of GHG emissions
associated with water use and supply, land and natural resources
conservation and management, forestry, and sustainable agriculture.
 Yet, not a single conservation strategy is outlined in the
Investment Plan that furthers this mandate.  Please revise the
Draft Investment Plan to include land conservation tools as a
strategy for emissions reductions.

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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2013-03-03 12:59:12