Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
 
Board
Air Pollution Control Board
 
chapter
Regulation for Emissions Trading [9 VAC 5 ‑ 140]
Action Reduce and Cap Carbon Dioxide from Fossil Fuel Fired Electric Power Generating Facilities (Rev. C17)
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 7/26/2017
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7/24/17  10:21 pm
Commenter: Sarah Edwards

I am glad to see Virginia taking steps to cut carbon pollution to combat climate change, despite Tru
 

 am glad to see Virginia taking steps to cut carbon pollution to combat climate change, despite Trump’s continued attacks on environmental protections. As a Virginian, I am eager to see the state produce a strong, equitable, and scientifically sound plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

I request that DEQ use its authority to: 

  • Create a rule based on the strongest available science that significantly reduces carbon pollution from Virginia’s power plants. 
  • Ensure that Virginia residents benefit from any profits from carbon standards, especially front-line communities.
  •  Address the disproportionate environmental burdens experienced by vulnerable communities. 
  • Grow the clean energy economy by maximizing investments in zero-carbon wind, solar, and energy efficiency. 
  • Provide accessible public hearing opportunities in the evenings in multiple parts of the state to ensure all concerned Virginians can fully participate in the rule-making process.
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