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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7/25/17  11:28 am
Commenter: Brittany Hollis

Cut Carbon Pollution in Virginia with a Strong, Equitable Trading Program
 

I 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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