HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCAQMD PR 1410 (Oppose)
City of Diamond Bar
21810 Copley Drive | Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178
(909) 839-7000 | Fax (909) 861-3117
www.DiamondBarCA.gov
Ruth M. Low
Mayor
Carol Herrera
Mayor Pro Tem
Jimmy Lin
Council Member
Nancy A. Lyons
Council Member
Steve Tye
Council Member
February 14, 2018
The Honorable William Burke
Chair of the Governing Board
South Coast Air Quality Management District
21865 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Dear Dr. Burke:
The City of Diamond Bar would like to express its opposition to the South Coast Air Quality
Management District’s (SCAQMD) Proposed Rule 1410 (PR 1410).
Diamond Bar has consistently appreciated the stewardship and openness to integrating
new technologies into the marketplace, including new hybrid and clean air vehicles,
electric lawn mower technology, and participating in City events focusing on education
and outreach efforts. While the spirit of PR 1410 is focused on improved air quality, it comes
at considerable cost to Diamond Bar residents, businesses, and the California economy
that would be significantly and negatively impacted by changes enacted under the
proposed rule.
Based on initial estimates, job losses could be in the tens of thousands, gasoline prices
could increase by up to $.25 per gallon, and fuel shortages could occur due to the lack
of local production of California formulated fuel that is vital to keeping our economy
moving. Clean air and safety are important to our residents and businesses, but having
jobs and a functioning economy are significantly important as well.
For these reasons, the City of Diamond Bar respectfully opposes PR 1410 and urges you to
reconsider the position of the SCAQMD on this important rule.
Should you have any questions, please contact City Manager Daniel Fox at 909.839.7010
or dfox@diamondbarca.gov.
Thank you for your consideration on this matter.
Sincerely,
Mayor Ruth M. Low
CC: City Council
City Manager