Rulemaking - Chapter 173-446 WAC, Climate Commitment Act Program
THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkPlease refuse cap & tradeThank you for the opportunity to com...↓
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkI am against the cap and trade program. Fuel cost are crippli...↓ng me and those that produce fuel will pass the cost to consumers. If lawmaker truly want to make a difference immediately then the the use of natural gas and Propane would make a lot more sense. It's one of the reasons our country has been able to make clean air goals. It works and until the quote on quote transition to electrical happens it makes way more sense. Think before you act please. Let entrepreneurs come up with solutions . I'm just like everyone else in wanting clean water and air but continuing to add more cost to fuel will keep prices of everything to continue to go up please opt out of this.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Jeff HammJefferyhamm@hotmail.com21907 SE 28th St, Issaquah, WA 98075, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkPlease stop this bill from moving forward until there is a cl...↓ear path forward that doesn't cost the people of Washington state billions of dollars. • Many experts believe the emission reduction goals set by this program are too unrealistic. The program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles. - Seriously??? Do you understand the environmental impact not only on our electrical grid but is there clear understanding on the amount of harm to our environment to produce batteries for the electrical vehicles??• When it was first introduced, the state estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Current estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year.2 Washington state is becoming a mini California, do we really want that? I was born and raised here but given the actions of our Governor and elected leaders these last 4-6 years I am disappointed in our direction, excessive taxes to support unsupportable spending. Please stop this madness and realize that the people in this state are looking for our leaders to be fiscally responsible, stick to budgets and stop taxing us.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Kristen Weisekmweise@comcast.net17412 SE 244th Pl, Kent, WA 98042, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkIncreasing the cost of gasoline and diesel will make washingt...↓on state an even more costly environment for business and for those families who can least afford this tax hike. Seems unreasonable to increase taxes at a time when the state has been seeing record amounts of cash coming from current taxes. Your program of constantly increasing taxes for programs that are ineffective in achieving real measurable change for the goals you recite indicates that you have no concern for the people you supposedly represent.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Donald Harrisdonharris396@hotmail.com16325 186th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98058, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Ronald Killianrkillian43@aol.com12524 43rd Dr SE, Everett, WA 98208, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkPlease oppose this rulemaking. We, the citizens of Washington...↓ have suffered from high gas taxes for years and now high gas prices and inflation. Increased expenses from this rule on businesses will have to be passed on to the consumer, adding to the increasing inflation plaguing our region and country. Thank you for your wise choices in representing your constituents.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Curt Burhennclburhenn@gmail.com21 G St SE, Auburn, WA 98002, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkHonorable Representatives Mr. Fortunato, Mr.Stokesbary, and M...↓r. Robertson- Can we please stop with this nonsense? I moved from California 30 years ago to get away from the ridiculous bureaucracy in Sacramento- We as Washingtonians need to set ourselves apart from every other state in America, as we are proud stewards of Our land. Once our Governor began his pursuit of this "West Coast Pact" to follow the lead of California and Oregon, he started us down a road that could ultimately cause a mass exodus from our State. Washington State is unrivaled in its majesty and be I personally have an 7 acre ranch in Enumclaw and professional work in the Trucking industry as a Sales Manager for Mack and Volvo Class 6,7,and 8 Semi Trucks. Passing this Bill would be devastating to our industry- my customers are multiple generation Trucking Fleets Domicile in Wa State, These Fleets Employ thousands of Washingtonians. Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Smokey Point Distributing, Charlies Produce, Graham Trucking to name a few- Please help these and all of our Washington Fleets. We need a fighting chance to compete with multiple trucking companies who are bigger and better capitalized and domiciled in other states who will ultimately come to our Great State and take away our hauls. Thank you all in advance. God Bless America- Carlos Antonio (Tony) Molina, USMC Veteran and Proud WashingtonianThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,TONY MOLINAtmolina@tecequipment.com22919 SE 438th St, Enumclaw, WA 98022, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThe climate change policies of the Inslee administration are ...↓continuing to raise the cost of living on all Washingtonians for a tiny reduction in emissions. At a time of spiraling inflation, soaring fuel prices we do not need another program which will increase costs. Vote NO on this rule.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Margaret Kingmargaretking@whidbey.com4360 Terra Bella Ln, Clinton, WA 98236, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkDear Mr. Joshua Grice WA Dept. of Ecology,Thank you for the o...↓pportunity to comment on this critical rule that will shape implementation of our state’s cap & invest program. The Climate Commitment Act is the strongest carbon pricing program in the country, and I am excited about its potential to reduce carbon, grow the economy, and invest in overburdened communities. The state legislature intentionally integrated environmental justice, tribal sovereignty, and tools to address environmental impacts into the structure of the law. I appreciate the work that Ecology has undertaken to translate this far-reaching statute and faithfully implement its directives.The program rules are important to get right so that Ecology has the clear authority to act, the responsibilities of covered entities are clear, and the people of Washington have clarity on this program. Overall, I support the general direction of the proposed rule and urge Ecology to strengthen it in the following ways:Overburdened communities and environmental harm:- Articulate Ecology’s responsibility to ensure the cap-and-invest program avoids negative impacts to overburdened communities and describe how information will be gathered and used to fulfill that responsibility.- Clarify Ecology’s role in evaluating impacts of all Emission-Intensive Trade-Exposed facilities (EITEs) on overburdened communities, regardless of when each facility becomes a covered entity.- Establish an explicit process to review impacts of program implementation on outcomes relative to overburdened communities, in order to inform Ecology’s mandatory reporting to the legislature required by RCW 70A.65.060(5). The rule must provide information sufficient to conduct a meaningful and thorough review. This process should be separate from the “Improving Air Quality in Overburdened Communities” initiative, be inclusive of the full range of overburdened communities as defined by the law, and focus on disparities of impacts across the entire program.Tribal Sovereignty:- Explicitly incorporate Ecology’s existing obligation to proactively engage and consult with federally recognized tribes.Information to enable review and accountability:- Require all covered entities to provide information about: a) their impacts to overburdened communities and to tribal lands and treaty rights; b) the chemicals and pollutants they process and/or manage; and c) if there are any violations under any permits they hold.- Provide guidance and establish reporting requirements for consumer-owned utilities on the use of the value of no cost allowances and engage with the UTC on its regulation of investor-owned utilities’ use of the value of no cost allowances. - Best available technology: Require EITEs applying for an upward adjustment of no cost allowances to submit information on any excessive environmental impacts of the fuels, processes, and equipment used by each facility. The rule should be clear that if the facility is found to create excessive environmental impacts, upward adjustments should be denied.- Establish requirements for Ecology to publicly share and document data being used to establish baseline information, subtotal baselines, and allocations. Environmental Justice Council:- Include explicit language describing how Ecology will engage with the Environmental Justice Council in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the full program.- Track information about the environmental and health impacts of all covered entities to inform Council review. Offsets:- Establish a process for future modification of offset protocols, including: 1) Adaptation of existing carbon offset protocols in response to lessons learned in California and Washington. For example, updating the existing Urban Forestry Protocol, which is not currently implementable, to provide benefits in urban communities hardest hit by facilities and pollution; and 2) Creation of new protocols to harness climate mitigation potential of other ecosystems and land uses, such as blue carbon or agriculture.- Provide mechanisms for aggregation of landowners who would otherwise face barriers to participation in carbon offsets—particularly Tribal Nations and small forest landowners— in order to maximize benefits to local communities, tribes, and land owners of all sizes.- Clarify the process for reducing offset limits in response to cumulative air pollution burden in overburdened communities, including how data will be gathered and shared.- It is critical that offset rules are guided by feedback from Tribal Nations, designed to facilitate participation of tribal nations, and support tribal sovereignty.I look forward to Ecology’s ongoing work to strengthen and finalize this rule as part of our state’s work to meet our climate goals in an equitable and just way.Thank you, Derya Ruggles 4121 E 16th StVancouver, WA 98661
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkDear Mr. Joshua Grice WA Dept. of Ecology,Thank you for the o...↓pportunity to comment on this critical rule that will shape implementation of our state’s cap & invest program. The Climate Commitment Act is the strongest carbon pricing program in the country, and I am excited about its potential to reduce carbon, grow the economy, and invest in overburdened communities. The state legislature intentionally integrated environmental justice, tribal sovereignty, and tools to address environmental impacts into the structure of the law. I appreciate the work that Ecology has undertaken to translate this far-reaching statute and faithfully implement its directives.The program rules are important to get right so that Ecology has the clear authority to act, the responsibilities of covered entities are clear, and the people of Washington have clarity on this program. Overall, I support the general direction of the proposed rule and urge Ecology to strengthen it in the following ways:Overburdened communities and environmental harm:- Articulate Ecology’s responsibility to ensure the cap-and-invest program avoids negative impacts to overburdened communities and describe how information will be gathered and used to fulfill that responsibility.- Clarify Ecology’s role in evaluating impacts of all Emission-Intensive Trade-Exposed facilities (EITEs) on overburdened communities, regardless of when each facility becomes a covered entity.- Establish an explicit process to review impacts of program implementation on outcomes relative to overburdened communities, in order to inform Ecology’s mandatory reporting to the legislature required by RCW 70A.65.060(5). The rule must provide information sufficient to conduct a meaningful and thorough review. This process should be separate from the “Improving Air Quality in Overburdened Communities” initiative, be inclusive of the full range of overburdened communities as defined by the law, and focus on disparities of impacts across the entire program.Tribal Sovereignty:- Explicitly incorporate Ecology’s existing obligation to proactively engage and consult with federally recognized tribes.Information to enable review and accountability:- Require all covered entities to provide information about: a) their impacts to overburdened communities and to tribal lands and treaty rights; b) the chemicals and pollutants they process and/or manage; and c) if there are any violations under any permits they hold.- Provide guidance and establish reporting requirements for consumer-owned utilities on the use of the value of no cost allowances and engage with the UTC on its regulation of investor-owned utilities’ use of the value of no cost allowances. - Best available technology: Require EITEs applying for an upward adjustment of no cost allowances to submit information on any excessive environmental impacts of the fuels, processes, and equipment used by each facility. The rule should be clear that if the facility is found to create excessive environmental impacts, upward adjustments should be denied.- Establish requirements for Ecology to publicly share and document data being used to establish baseline information, subtotal baselines, and allocations. Environmental Justice Council:- Include explicit language describing how Ecology will engage with the Environmental Justice Council in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the full program.- Track information about the environmental and health impacts of all covered entities to inform Council review. Offsets:- Establish a process for future modification of offset protocols, including: 1) Adaptation of existing carbon offset protocols in response to lessons learned in California and Washington. For example, updating the existing Urban Forestry Protocol, which is not currently implementable, to provide benefits in urban communities hardest hit by facilities and pollution; and 2) Creation of new protocols to harness climate mitigation potential of other ecosystems and land uses, such as blue carbon or agriculture.- Provide mechanisms for aggregation of landowners who would otherwise face barriers to participation in carbon offsets—particularly Tribal Nations and small forest landowners— in order to maximize benefits to local communities, tribes, and land owners of all sizes.- Clarify the process for reducing offset limits in response to cumulative air pollution burden in overburdened communities, including how data will be gathered and shared.- It is critical that offset rules are guided by feedback from Tribal Nations, designed to facilitate participation of tribal nations, and support tribal sovereignty.I look forward to Ecology’s ongoing work to strengthen and finalize this rule as part of our state’s work to meet our climate goals in an equitable and just way.Thank you, Heidi Cody 1506 SE 113th CtVancouver, WA 98664
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkDear Mr. Joshua Grice WA Dept. of Ecology,Thank you for the o...↓pportunity to comment on this critical rule that will shape implementation of our state’s cap & invest program. The Climate Commitment Act is the strongest carbon pricing program in the country, and I am excited about its potential to reduce carbon, grow the economy, and invest in overburdened communities. The state legislature wisely integrated environmental justice, tribal sovereignty, and tools to address environmental impacts into the structure of the law. I appreciate the work that Ecology has undertaken to translate this far-reaching statute and faithfully implement its directives.The program rules are important to get right so that Ecology has the clear authority to act, the responsibilities of covered entities are clear, and the people of Washington have clarity on this program. Overall, I support the general direction of the proposed rule and urge Ecology to strengthen it in the following ways:Overburdened communities and environmental harm:- Articulate Ecology’s responsibility to ensure the cap-and-invest program avoids negative impacts to overburdened communities and describe how information will be gathered and used to fulfill that responsibility. There should be accountability.- Clarify Ecology’s role in evaluating impacts of all Emission-Intensive Trade-Exposed facilities (EITEs) on overburdened communities, regardless of when each facility becomes a covered entity.- Establish an explicit process to review impacts of program implementation on outcomes relative to overburdened communities, in order to inform Ecology’s mandatory reporting to the legislature required by RCW 70A.65.060(5). The rule must provide information sufficient to conduct a meaningful and thorough review. This process should be separate from the “Improving Air Quality in Overburdened Communities” initiative, be inclusive of the full range of overburdened communities as defined by the law, and focus on disparities of impacts across the entire program.Tribal Sovereignty:- Explicitly incorporate Ecology’s existing obligation to proactively engage and consult with federally recognized tribes.Information to enable review and accountability:- Require all covered entities to provide information about: a) their impacts to overburdened communities and to tribal lands and treaty rights; b) the chemicals and pollutants they process and/or manage; and c) if there are any violations under any permits they hold.- Provide guidance and establish reporting requirements for consumer-owned utilities on the use of the value of no cost allowances and engage with the UTC on its regulation of investor-owned utilities’ use of the value of no cost allowances. - Best available technology: Require EITEs applying for an upward adjustment of no cost allowances to submit information on any excessive environmental impacts of the fuels, processes, and equipment used by each facility. The rule should be clear that if the facility is found to create excessive environmental impacts, upward adjustments should be denied.- Establish requirements for Ecology to publicly share and document data being used to establish baseline information, subtotal baselines, and allocations. Environmental Justice Council:- Include explicit language describing how Ecology will engage with the Environmental Justice Council in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the full program.- Track information about the environmental and health impacts of all covered entities to inform Council review. Offsets:- Establish a process for future modification of offset protocols, including: 1) Adaptation of existing carbon offset protocols in response to lessons learned in California and Washington. For example, updating the existing Urban Forestry Protocol, which is not currently implementable, to provide benefits in urban communities hardest hit by facilities and pollution; and 2) Creation of new protocols to harness climate mitigation potential of other ecosystems and land uses, such as blue carbon or agriculture.- Provide mechanisms for aggregation of landowners who would otherwise face barriers to participation in carbon offsets—particularly Tribal Nations and small forest landowners— in order to maximize benefits to local communities, tribes, and land owners of all sizes.- Clarify the process for reducing offset limits in response to cumulative air pollution burden in overburdened communities, including how data will be gathered and shared.- It is critical that offset rules are guided by feedback from Tribal Nations, designed to facilitate participation of tribal nations, and support tribal sovereignty.I look forward to Ecology’s ongoing work to strengthen and finalize this rule as part of our state’s work to meet our climate goals in an equitable and just way.Thank you, Mike Ellison 4303 NE 14th AveVancouver, WA 98663
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkDear Mr. Joshua Grice WA Dept. of Ecology,Thank you for the o...↓pportunity to comment on this critical rule that will shape implementation of our state’s cap & invest program. The Climate Commitment Act is the strongest carbon pricing program in the country, and I am excited about its potential to reduce carbon, grow the economy, and invest in overburdened communities. The state legislature intentionally integrated environmental justice, tribal sovereignty, and tools to address environmental impacts into the structure of the law. I appreciate the work that the Department of Ecology has undertaken to translate this far-reaching statute and faithfully implement its directives.The program rules are important to get right so that Ecology has the clear authority to act, the responsibilities of covered entities are clear, and the people of Washington have clarity on this program. Overall, I support the general direction of the proposed rule and urge Ecology to strengthen it in the following ways:Overburdened communities and environmental harm:- Articulate Ecology’s responsibility to ensure the cap-and-invest program avoids negative impacts to overburdened communities and describe how information will be gathered and used to fulfill that responsibility.- Clarify Ecology’s role in evaluating impacts of all Emission-Intensive Trade-Exposed facilities (EITEs) on overburdened communities, regardless of when each facility becomes a covered entity.- Establish an explicit process to review impacts of program implementation on outcomes relative to overburdened communities, in order to inform Ecology’s mandatory reporting to the legislature required by RCW 70A.65.060(5). The rule must provide information sufficient to conduct a meaningful and thorough review. This process should be separate from the “Improving Air Quality in Overburdened Communities” initiative, be inclusive of the full range of overburdened communities as defined by the law, and focus on disparities of impacts across the entire program.Tribal Sovereignty:- Explicitly incorporate Ecology’s existing obligation to proactively engage and consult with federally recognized tribes.Information to enable review and accountability:- Require all covered entities to provide information about: a) their impacts to overburdened communities and to tribal lands and treaty rights; b) the chemicals and pollutants they process and/or manage; and c) if there are any violations under any permits they hold.- Provide guidance and establish reporting requirements for consumer-owned utilities on the use of the value of no cost allowances and engage with the UTC on its regulation of investor-owned utilities’ use of the value of no cost allowances. - Best available technology: Require EITEs applying for an upward adjustment of no cost allowances to submit information on any excessive environmental impacts of the fuels, processes, and equipment used by each facility. The rule should be clear that if the facility is found to create excessive environmental impacts, upward adjustments should be denied.- Establish requirements for Ecology to publicly share and document data being used to establish baseline information, subtotal baselines, and allocations. Environmental Justice Council:- Include explicit language describing how Ecology will engage with the Environmental Justice Council in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the full program.- Track information about the environmental and health impacts of all covered entities to inform Council review. Offsets:- Establish a process for future modification of offset protocols, including: 1) Adaptation of existing carbon offset protocols in response to lessons learned in California and Washington. For example, updating the existing Urban Forestry Protocol, which is not currently implementable, to provide benefits in urban communities hardest hit by facilities and pollution; and 2) Creation of new protocols to harness climate mitigation potential of other ecosystems and land uses, such as blue carbon or agriculture.- Provide mechanisms for aggregation of landowners who would otherwise face barriers to participation in carbon offsets—particularly Tribal Nations and small forest landowners— in order to maximize benefits to local communities, tribes, and land owners of all sizes.- Clarify the process for reducing offset limits in response to cumulative air pollution burden in overburdened communities, including how data will be gathered and shared.- It is critical that offset rules are guided by feedback from Tribal Nations, designed to facilitate participation of tribal nations, and support tribal sovereignty.I look forward to Ecology’s ongoing work to strengthen and finalize this rule as part of our state’s work to meet our climate goals in an equitable and just way.Thank you, Susan Saul 10102 NE 10th StVancouver, WA 98664
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkDear Mr. Joshua Grice WA Dept. of Ecology,Thank you for the o...↓pportunity to comment on this critical rule that will shape implementation of our state’s cap & invest program. The Climate Commitment Act is the strongest carbon pricing program in the country, and I am excited about its potential to reduce carbon, grow the economy, and invest in overburdened communities. The state legislature intentionally integrated environmental justice, tribal sovereignty, and tools to address environmental impacts into the structure of the law. I appreciate the work that Ecology has undertaken to translate this far-reaching statute and faithfully implement its directives.The program rules are important to get right so that Ecology has the clear authority to act, the responsibilities of covered entities are clear, and the people of Washington have clarity on this program. Overall, I support the general direction of the proposed rule and urge Ecology to strengthen it in the following ways:Overburdened communities and environmental harm:- Articulate Ecology’s responsibility to ensure the cap-and-invest program avoids negative impacts to overburdened communities and describe how information will be gathered and used to fulfill that responsibility.- Clarify Ecology’s role in evaluating impacts of all Emission-Intensive Trade-Exposed facilities (EITEs) on overburdened communities, regardless of when each facility becomes a covered entity.- Establish an explicit process to review impacts of program implementation on outcomes relative to overburdened communities, in order to inform Ecology’s mandatory reporting to the legislature required by RCW 70A.65.060(5). The rule must provide information sufficient to conduct a meaningful and thorough review. This process should be separate from the “Improving Air Quality in Overburdened Communities” initiative, be inclusive of the full range of overburdened communities as defined by the law, and focus on disparities of impacts across the entire program.Tribal Sovereignty:- Explicitly incorporate Ecology’s existing obligation to proactively engage and consult with federally recognized tribes.Information to enable review and accountability:- Require all covered entities to provide information about: a) their impacts to overburdened communities and to tribal lands and treaty rights; b) the chemicals and pollutants they process and/or manage; and c) if there are any violations under any permits they hold.- Provide guidance and establish reporting requirements for consumer-owned utilities on the use of the value of no cost allowances and engage with the UTC on its regulation of investor-owned utilities’ use of the value of no cost allowances. - Best available technology: Require EITEs applying for an upward adjustment of no cost allowances to submit information on any excessive environmental impacts of the fuels, processes, and equipment used by each facility. The rule should be clear that if the facility is found to create excessive environmental impacts, upward adjustments should be denied.- Establish requirements for Ecology to publicly share and document data being used to establish baseline information, subtotal baselines, and allocations. Environmental Justice Council:- Include explicit language describing how Ecology will engage with the Environmental Justice Council in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the full program.- Track information about the environmental and health impacts of all covered entities to inform Council review. Offsets:- Establish a process for future modification of offset protocols, including: 1) Adaptation of existing carbon offset protocols in response to lessons learned in California and Washington. For example, updating the existing Urban Forestry Protocol, which is not currently implementable, to provide benefits in urban communities hardest hit by facilities and pollution; and 2) Creation of new protocols to harness climate mitigation potential of other ecosystems and land uses, such as blue carbon or agriculture.- Provide mechanisms for aggregation of landowners who would otherwise face barriers to participation in carbon offsets—particularly Tribal Nations and small forest landowners— in order to maximize benefits to local communities, tribes, and land owners of all sizes.- Clarify the process for reducing offset limits in response to cumulative air pollution burden in overburdened communities, including how data will be gathered and shared.- It is critical that offset rules are guided by feedback from Tribal Nations, designed to facilitate participation of tribal nations, and support tribal sovereignty.I look forward to Ecology’s ongoing work to strengthen and finalize this rule as part of our state’s work to meet our climate goals in an equitable and just way.Thank you, Sarah Martin 12500 NW 19th AveVancouver, WA 98685
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkDear Mr. Joshua Grice WA Dept. of Ecology,Thank you for the o...↓pportunity to comment on this critical rule that will shape implementation of our state’s cap & invest program. The Climate Commitment Act is the strongest carbon pricing program in the country, and I am excited about its potential to reduce carbon, grow the economy, and invest in overburdened communities. The state legislature intentionally integrated environmental justice, tribal sovereignty, and tools to address environmental impacts into the structure of the law. I appreciate the work that Ecology has undertaken to translate this far-reaching statute and faithfully implement its directives.The program rules are important to get right so that Ecology has the clear authority to act, the responsibilities of covered entities are clear, and the people of Washington have clarity on this program. Overall, I support the general direction of the proposed rule and urge Ecology to strengthen it in the following ways:Overburdened communities and environmental harm:- Articulate Ecology’s responsibility to ensure the cap-and-invest program avoids negative impacts to overburdened communities and describe how information will be gathered and used to fulfill that responsibility.- Clarify Ecology’s role in evaluating impacts of all Emission-Intensive Trade-Exposed facilities (EITEs) on overburdened communities, regardless of when each facility becomes a covered entity.- Establish an explicit process to review impacts of program implementation on outcomes relative to overburdened communities, in order to inform Ecology’s mandatory reporting to the legislature required by RCW 70A.65.060(5). The rule must provide information sufficient to conduct a meaningful and thorough review. This process should be separate from the “Improving Air Quality in Overburdened Communities” initiative, be inclusive of the full range of overburdened communities as defined by the law, and focus on disparities of impacts across the entire program.Tribal Sovereignty:- Explicitly incorporate Ecology’s existing obligation to proactively engage and consult with federally recognized tribes.Information to enable review and accountability:- Require all covered entities to provide information about: a) their impacts to overburdened communities and to tribal lands and treaty rights; b) the chemicals and pollutants they process and/or manage; and c) if there are any violations under any permits they hold.- Provide guidance and establish reporting requirements for consumer-owned utilities on the use of the value of no cost allowances and engage with the UTC on its regulation of investor-owned utilities’ use of the value of no cost allowances. - Best available technology: Require EITEs applying for an upward adjustment of no cost allowances to submit information on any excessive environmental impacts of the fuels, processes, and equipment used by each facility. The rule should be clear that if the facility is found to create excessive environmental impacts, upward adjustments should be denied.- Establish requirements for Ecology to publicly share and document data being used to establish baseline information, subtotal baselines, and allocations. Environmental Justice Council:- Include explicit language describing how Ecology will engage with the Environmental Justice Council in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the full program.- Track information about the environmental and health impacts of all covered entities to inform Council review. Offsets:- Establish a process for future modification of offset protocols, including: 1) Adaptation of existing carbon offset protocols in response to lessons learned in California and Washington. For example, updating the existing Urban Forestry Protocol, which is not currently implementable, to provide benefits in urban communities hardest hit by facilities and pollution; and 2) Creation of new protocols to harness climate mitigation potential of other ecosystems and land uses, such as blue carbon or agriculture.- Provide mechanisms for aggregation of landowners who would otherwise face barriers to participation in carbon offsets—particularly Tribal Nations and small forest landowners— in order to maximize benefits to local communities, tribes, and land owners of all sizes.- Clarify the process for reducing offset limits in response to cumulative air pollution burden in overburdened communities, including how data will be gathered and shared.- It is critical that offset rules are guided by feedback from Tribal Nations, designed to facilitate participation of tribal nations, and support tribal sovereignty.I look forward to Ecology’s ongoing work to strengthen and finalize this rule as part of our state’s work to meet our climate goals in an equitable and just way.Thank you, Stephen Hulick 16607 NE 197th AveBrush Prairie, WA 98606
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkDear Mr. Joshua Grice WA Dept. of Ecology,Thank you for the o...↓pportunity to comment on this critical rule that will shape implementation of our state’s cap & invest program. The Climate Commitment Act is the strongest carbon pricing program in the country, and I am excited about its potential to reduce carbon, grow the economy, and invest in overburdened communities. The state legislature intentionally integrated environmental justice, tribal sovereignty, and tools to address environmental impacts into the structure of the law. I appreciate the work that Ecology has undertaken to translate this far-reaching statute and faithfully implement its directives.The program rules are important to get right so that Ecology has the clear authority to act, the responsibilities of covered entities are clear, and the people of Washington have clarity on this program. Overall, I support the general direction of the proposed rule and urge Ecology to strengthen it in the following ways:Overburdened communities and environmental harm:- Articulate Ecology’s responsibility to ensure the cap-and-invest program avoids negative impacts to overburdened communities and describe how information will be gathered and used to fulfill that responsibility.- Clarify Ecology’s role in evaluating impacts of all Emission-Intensive Trade-Exposed facilities (EITEs) on overburdened communities, regardless of when each facility becomes a covered entity.- Establish an explicit process to review impacts of program implementation on outcomes relative to overburdened communities, in order to inform Ecology’s mandatory reporting to the legislature required by RCW 70A.65.060(5). The rule must provide information sufficient to conduct a meaningful and thorough review. This process should be separate from the “Improving Air Quality in Overburdened Communities” initiative, be inclusive of the full range of overburdened communities as defined by the law, and focus on disparities of impacts across the entire program.Tribal Sovereignty:- Explicitly incorporate Ecology’s existing obligation to proactively engage and consult with federally recognized tribes.Information to enable review and accountability:- Require all covered entities to provide information about: a) their impacts to overburdened communities and to tribal lands and treaty rights; b) the chemicals and pollutants they process and/or manage; and c) if there are any violations under any permits they hold.- Provide guidance and establish reporting requirements for consumer-owned utilities on the use of the value of no cost allowances and engage with the UTC on its regulation of investor-owned utilities’ use of the value of no cost allowances. - Best available technology: Require EITEs applying for an upward adjustment of no cost allowances to submit information on any excessive environmental impacts of the fuels, processes, and equipment used by each facility. The rule should be clear that if the facility is found to create excessive environmental impacts, upward adjustments should be denied.- Establish requirements for Ecology to publicly share and document data being used to establish baseline information, subtotal baselines, and allocations. Environmental Justice Council:- Include explicit language describing how Ecology will engage with the Environmental Justice Council in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the full program.- Track information about the environmental and health impacts of all covered entities to inform Council review. Offsets:- Establish a process for future modification of offset protocols, including: 1) Adaptation of existing carbon offset protocols in response to lessons learned in California and Washington. For example, updating the existing Urban Forestry Protocol, which is not currently implementable, to provide benefits in urban communities hardest hit by facilities and pollution; and 2) Creation of new protocols to harness climate mitigation potential of other ecosystems and land uses, such as blue carbon or agriculture.- Provide mechanisms for aggregation of landowners who would otherwise face barriers to participation in carbon offsets—particularly Tribal Nations and small forest landowners— in order to maximize benefits to local communities, tribes, and land owners of all sizes.- Clarify the process for reducing offset limits in response to cumulative air pollution burden in overburdened communities, including how data will be gathered and shared.- It is critical that offset rules are guided by feedback from Tribal Nations, designed to facilitate participation of tribal nations, and support tribal sovereignty.I look forward to Ecology’s ongoing work to strengthen and finalize this rule as part of our state’s work to meet our climate goals in an equitable and just way.Thank you, Arthur Ungar 612 W 36th StVancouver, WA 98660
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkWe cannot afford to increase the price of fuel in this fashio...↓n. And EV's are simply not the answer to helping the environment! Electricity production and batteries are not free of environmental impacts of their own.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Geoff Latimergeofflatimer@comcast.net3322 Sunny Cove Ct, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkAs a senior citizen who is living on a reduced income, these ...↓new taxes are going to put a strain on my budget. This tax is unfair to the lower income people of this state who are already struggling due to inflation and increasing state fees, gas prices, etc.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,George Sillivansillimike43@gmail.com11819 SE 54th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98006, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThis is totally insane. There is not enough lithium out there...↓ to make the batteries necessary for this proposal and the electrical grid will not support this pie in the sky feed good idea. Oil and natural gas will be required for a long time in the future.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Joseph Hunt21huntelk@gmail.com725 Lindsay Rd, Colville, WA 99114, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkStop passing on taxes to poor people. Stop the nonsense.Thank...↓ you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Jon eliasonEliasonjee@gmail.com6519 69th St NE, Marysville, WA 98270, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThis tax is expensive and will be very hard on fixed income p...↓eople. And why are electric vehicles always exempt from taxesThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Steve JohnStevenbrucejohn@gmail.com16206 SE 24th St, Bellevue, WA 98008, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkNot only do I concur with the general tone of the below messa...↓ge I am also concerned that WA State is for ever getting the cart before the horse. Charging users more bucks just becaue they don't hve electric vehicles while not even being remotely ready to entertain mass numbers of those EV's tells me the State has not thought this whole Climate Crisis fight. Until I see chaging stations as plentiful as today's gasoline and diesel stations I'll never believe the true effort is to fight climate c hange, but rather to just fill the State's covvers with more tax money to experiment with. Surplus tax receipts died not refund any to the payers, It just encourated the State to spend more and so goes this efforr.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Richard Styrwolddextyr@centurytel.net663 Boistfort Rd, Curtis, WA 98538, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkAs a small business owner trying to manage work and family I ...↓am opposing costly, regressive and ineffective fuel policies that would unfairly increase fuel costs, burdening our economy and struggling families at a time when we can least afford it.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Teresa Neal Walshtwalsh331@comcast.net4209 51st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Tilek ShopokovShopokov.tilek@mail.ru3100 125th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98005, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThe Climate Commitment Act is another moronic piece of legisl...↓ation that will add another insult to injury to Washington taxpayers whom are already overburdened with inflation at every turn. This legislation will only increase the cost to consumers will dong nothing for the environment .Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Philip Lanelanenatureimages@gmail.com18016 Greywalls Dr, Arlington, WA 98223, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Sally Southworthsaddlebumsal@gmail.com4737 Maytown Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the link:Y: cant our governor give us a tax holiday on fuel he has ne...↓ver supported senior citizenshow much will he give to welfare and homelessi am retired military and a disabled veteran .... if he caresThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,s.f. pangerlpangerl@yahoo.com2212 W Holyoke Ave, Spokane, WA 99208, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThe majority of the people can not afford an expensive electr...↓ic car as a second vehicle, and that is what they are, a second vehicle, what happens to ALL those batteries when you need to replace them? My vote, my families votes, and all of my friends votes are going to fiscally responsible candidates in the upcoming elections, we will definitely be watching the choices of our lawmakers, thank you for your consideration, JeanieThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Jean SatherJeaniesather@gmail.com330 Adelma Beach Rd, Port Townsend, WA 98368, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThis is a gas tax that is hidden from the public.Thank you fo...↓r the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Luke ChermakLiberty4u@gmail.com6608 SE Skycrest Ln, Port Orchard, WA 98366, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThis won't DO ANYTHING to help/change climate, it's only a wa...↓y to tax control people.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Robert Cannoncannorwcp@comcast.net1706 NW Outrigger Loop, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThis is another scheme to further erode our ability to make a...↓ living, travel freely, and keep enough of our hard earned money for groceries, fuel, housing and all of the other things that keep a family going. I strongly urge you to oppose this with enthusiasm.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Charles McCarthygreasepin44@msn.com1134 Satsop Rd W, Montesano, WA 98563, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkAnother real bad plan that will only hurt the taxpayers, agai...↓n!Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Dale Weiryellowcub@msn.com17626 SE 291st St, Kent, WA 98042, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkIn order to have consent of the governed, you must understand...↓ that the special interests involved in the political topic of "climate change" are not the same as scientific climate change related to grand solar minimum periods, which never stop, are not caused by humans, and very much related to solar activity.That said, doing anything that makes our lives miserable to satisfy special interests that hold these political beliefs does not serve your constituents. It is not your job to enable unelected regulatory entities to take money out of your constituents pockets. The price of gasoline is high because of democratic politics. It has nothing to do with Russia, a frequent scapegoat for a particular party. However, that price of gasoline and diesel is effecting everything including the food chain and economy, and you are playing with fire.Please stop this insanity.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Kevin Coynekevco@cruzio.com5404 Beach Rock Loop, Blaine, WA 98230, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Mildred FerrisMichael_Ferris07@comcast.net3604 E 9th Ave, Spokane, WA 99202, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkPlease do the right thing in these challenging economic times...↓, One more straw could break the camels back.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,ken staudingerkentechautorepair@spocom.com2323 E Glass Ave, Spokane, WA 99207, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkWith the looming recession and recent announcements of layoff...↓s across industries, not to mention the highest inflation print in recent history, adding an additional tax on fuel will squeeze my budget that much harder! I drive hundreds of miles every week. At $5.60 per gallon, fuel in Washington is already among the highest costing in the nation. If it were to go even higher due to this added tax, that my just crush me financially.I understand the idea is to help us live in a more environmentally clean world. But that goal must be put in perspective of people having the ability to make a living and put food on the table. All of the regular things we typically do have gotten much costlier recently, but our wages haven't risen to match the costs.The government's job is to do that which is in the benefit of its constituents, not to their detriment.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,GEORGE PETROVgeorge.petrov@outlook.com31109 NE 114th Ct, Carnation, WA 98014, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkWe don't need the cap-and-trade policies; fuel is too costly ...↓now.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Paul Halephale925@gmail.com102401 E Tripple Vista Dr, Kennewick, WA 99338, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkI am a teacher, who for a job has to drive significant distan...↓ces in order to both make a living and teach children. The cost of fuel however has made my job effectively worthless, with gas sometimes costing more than what I get paid. I know that I am not the only one experiencing this pain from gas and fuel prices. Everything is going up in price, and it is negatively impacting me and those in my family. Please put an end to this.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Hannah Sturtzhannah@sturtzfamily.net2302 NE 11th Ct, Renton, WA 98056, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThese new energy policies will impact inflation, which is alr...↓eady escalating at a rapid rate. This in turn affects many other areas of life: sustainable business, those who live in rural communities, etc. From all I've read on this subject, these policies are not sustainable. We live in a very small rural community that requires a commute of an hour just to do normal shopping for food and necessities. Raising prices that are climbing will make even necessity travel unaffordable.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Rebecca Smallplumbsmall@gmail.com1711 Duckabush Rd, Brinnon, WA 98320, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Yvonne Pipkinpipkinsea@msn.com1120 N 38th St, Renton, WA 98056, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkWe already pay enough tax on fuel. One of the highest in the ...↓Nation. Why is this going through. Taxation without representation of the people of Washington. Please put a halt on this carbon tax!Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Mark WaslohnMark.waslohn@outlook.com9641 Flambeau Rd, Blaine, WA 98230, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkHow about you let us vote on this ! I’m sure since the cost f...↓or my fuel is more tha double from a year ago and inflation is around 9 or 10 % you should be doing something to help out your people !Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Shawn Jay Creaseyshawn.jaycreasey@gmail.com844 Parklyn Way, Ferndale, WA 98248, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkInflation is out of control so you want to ADD to it ?. Do yo...↓u want employment lay offs ect .? Please have some common sense.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,alan kainalriver1@yahoo.com9113 20th St E, Edgewood, WA 98371, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,kevin bannonkabannon54@gmail.com4637 S 168th St, SeaTac, WA 98188, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkTaxes in Washington state are already so high that it is real...↓ly hurting the average and poor families in the state. It seems we get taxed on everything and it is really taking a bite out of our everyday living costs. Please do not implement this new tax.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Linda CourtneyLincourtney@msn.com129 Creekside Rd, Longview, WA 98632, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkSuspend all new taxes. Low emission fueled vehicles already m...↓ake sense.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Mike NykreimMnykreim@live.com4958 126th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkAfter many successful years of regular monitoring fuel emissi...↓ons from vehicles, I question the motives of those who believe that this transition to "green" energy can be done overnight and we, the taxpayer needs to again pay for it. This change can occur over time as the necessary infrastructure is added however it is not even close to fruition. It is a unrealistic BS.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Philip Georgeancphil@comcast.net5234 N Allen Pl, Spokane, WA 99205, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkDear Mr. Joshua Grice WA Dept. of Ecology,Planning for climat...↓e change will save us money in the long run.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this critical rule that will shape implementation of our state’s cap & invest program. The Climate Commitment Act is the strongest carbon pricing program in the country, and I am excited about its potential to reduce carbon, grow the economy, and invest in overburdened communities. The state legislature intentionally integrated environmental justice, tribal sovereignty, and tools to address environmental impacts into the structure of the law. I appreciate the work that Ecology has undertaken to translate this far-reaching statute and faithfully implement its directives.The program rules are important to get right so that Ecology has the clear authority to act, the responsibilities of covered entities are clear, and the people of Washington have clarity on this program. Overall, I support the general direction of the proposed rule and urge Ecology to strengthen it in the following ways:Overburdened communities and environmental harm:- Articulate Ecology’s responsibility to ensure the cap-and-invest program avoids negative impacts to overburdened communities and describe how information will be gathered and used to fulfill that responsibility.- Clarify Ecology’s role in evaluating impacts of all Emission-Intensive Trade-Exposed facilities (EITEs) on overburdened communities, regardless of when each facility becomes a covered entity.- Establish an explicit process to review impacts of program implementation on outcomes relative to overburdened communities, in order to inform Ecology’s mandatory reporting to the legislature required by RCW 70A.65.060(5). The rule must provide information sufficient to conduct a meaningful and thorough review. This process should be separate from the “Improving Air Quality in Overburdened Communities” initiative, be inclusive of the full range of overburdened communities as defined by the law, and focus on disparities of impacts across the entire program.Tribal Sovereignty:- Explicitly incorporate Ecology’s existing obligation to proactively engage and consult with federally recognized tribes.Information to enable review and accountability:- Require all covered entities to provide information about: a) their impacts to overburdened communities and to tribal lands and treaty rights; b) the chemicals and pollutants they process and/or manage; and c) if there are any violations under any permits they hold.- Provide guidance and establish reporting requirements for consumer-owned utilities on the use of the value of no cost allowances and engage with the UTC on its regulation of investor-owned utilities’ use of the value of no cost allowances. - Best available technology: Require EITEs applying for an upward adjustment of no cost allowances to submit information on any excessive environmental impacts of the fuels, processes, and equipment used by each facility. The rule should be clear that if the facility is found to create excessive environmental impacts, upward adjustments should be denied.- Establish requirements for Ecology to publicly share and document data being used to establish baseline information, subtotal baselines, and allocations. Environmental Justice Council:- Include explicit language describing how Ecology will engage with the Environmental Justice Council in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the full program.- Track information about the environmental and health impacts of all covered entities to inform Council review. Offsets:- Establish a process for future modification of offset protocols, including: 1) Adaptation of existing carbon offset protocols in response to lessons learned in California and Washington. For example, updating the existing Urban Forestry Protocol, which is not currently implementable, to provide benefits in urban communities hardest hit by facilities and pollution; and 2) Creation of new protocols to harness climate mitigation potential of other ecosystems and land uses, such as blue carbon or agriculture.- Provide mechanisms for aggregation of landowners who would otherwise face barriers to participation in carbon offsets—particularly Tribal Nations and small forest landowners— in order to maximize benefits to local communities, tribes, and land owners of all sizes.- Clarify the process for reducing offset limits in response to cumulative air pollution burden in overburdened communities, including how data will be gathered and shared.- It is critical that offset rules are guided by feedback from Tribal Nations, designed to facilitate participation of tribal nations, and support tribal sovereignty.I look forward to Ecology’s ongoing work to strengthen and finalize this rule as part of our state’s work to meet our climate goals in an equitable and just way.Thank you, Mary Ferm 465 Ambrose Ln NWBainbridge Island, WA 98110
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkNo on Cap and Trade. A bad idea with bad consequences!!Thank ...↓you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Lynn Flaatenmamacita@whidbey.net24968 WA-525, Greenbank, WA 98253, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThe voters of Washington have twice voted against cap and tra...↓de, only to be overridden by our elected officials who are supposed to represent us. Ease listen to your constituents and block implementation.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Karen S Sillivansillikaren@outlook.com11819 SE 54th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98006, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Robert FranceRcfrance2@comcast.net1750 E Sunset Hill Rd, Shelton, WA 98584, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Margaret Narteamnartea@hotmail.com14006 163rd Pl SE, Renton, WA 98059, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Douglas Angelldogo74cid@gmail.com33121 82nd Ave S, Roy, WA 98580, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Terry Aspbellinghamster@comcast.net3769 Beazer Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkI don't believe you could provide a coherent explanation of h...↓ow cap and trade benefits anyone. Anyone with a science or engineering background would grind you up and spit you out, exposed as a fraud, parroting party-line mumbo jumbo that you think will "help the environment." It's all bullshit and I would think you of all people would recognize that when you see it. Stop the insanity. End any further discussion of cap and trade before you permanently destroy the economy. I know that's what the governor wants, but now you know that we know that - so it's time to grow a spine and send that bastard to hell where he belongs. You don't represent the governor or the people who own the governor. You represent the people who are leaving Washington for anywhere else as fast as they can.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to reject this bullshit policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.All cap and trade does is move money around. You could do something right now to actually "help the environment" but all this does is move money into your account.Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,David DeForddeforddk@msn.com14613 Three Lakes Rd, Snohomish, WA 98290, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Joshua GonzalezMayorgonzo@hotmail.com12425 48th Dr SE, Everett, WA 98208, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Lindsay GillVintageelectric@hotmail.com12425 48th Dr SE, Everett, WA 98208, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,carl zarellicarlzarelli@comcast.net4630 Memory Ln W, University Place, WA 98466, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,john belangerjbelang@comcast.net30522 12th Pl SW, Federal Way, WA 98023, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,mary belangermarybelanger54@comcast.net30522 12th Pl SW, Federal Way, WA 98023, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkI strongly oppose this rule, which will significantly add to ...↓the cost of gas and other fuels in Washington State. Like other states, I inflation is rampant in Washington State. This rule will add to the inflation burden borne by Washington State citizens.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Gary Kindnessgskindness@gmail.com212 Skyline Dr, Edmonds, WA 98020, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Timothy Gordonmusicmuzac@comcast.net1312 27th St, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkI am retired and on a fixed income. I cannot afford to contin...↓ue to pay for policies that don’t work. Your job is to lower taxes and work to HELP the people of Washington State. All that I’ve seen Olympia do is throw money at our problems with nothing happen like crime, homelessness, cost of fuel, food, not protecting our borders.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Patricia KnochPcknoch@comcast.net2801 Morton Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkPlease consider this: the industrial age has been here for so...↓me 200+ years. Do you think that this amount of time can influence "thousands" of years of existence? NO. We as humans have no, significant, affect on the "climate". God has set the limits of "green house gasses" and there are no more and no less than when He has created. Please do not force these exorbitant expenses on us at a time of huge inflation levels.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,George Robinsonrobgeo2015@gmail.com4301 N Gove St, Tacoma, WA 98407, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThe issue if climate change is not settled science. Fossil fu...↓el is a critical element to the economic well being of the citizens of this state. An unnecessary financial burden on top of increasing inflation and damaged chain efforts will cause an historic and unpresudented financial hardship on we the people. You were elected as our voice. Listen!Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Stephen J Turnerturnerstephen@comcast.net10535 Interlaaken Dr SW, Tacoma, WA 98498, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkIt is always important to balance the effect of legislation w...↓ith the cost to constituents. While it important to protect the environment, what is the real benefit. Negligent at best while putting a bigger financial hardship on your constituents. Your priorities are out of balance!Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Glayde Larsengslarsen47@gmail.com1108 V St NW, Auburn, WA 98001, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for your work but we are having troubles with high ...↓gas prices and adding to them is harmful.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Philip Maddalossopmaddalosso@comcast.net624 Gardiner Ct, Steilacoom, WA 98388, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Lindsey Johnlindseymjohn@gmail.com5663 11th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkPlease take action to stop or delay implementation of the Cap...↓ and Trade rule. It will harm Washington's economy by increasing the costs of already too expensive fuel supplies. We have no readily available alternative energy sources, including electricity. We need more time to prepare. Be a hero to your constituents. Delay the implementation of the Climate Commitment Act.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Cecil Tomlinsonnosnilmotc@msn.com29003 176th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkOur gas taxes are high enough! Implementing cap & trade would...↓ make them higher & chase more businesses out of the State. Concentrate on the ever growing violent crime & homelessness in our State! Our freeways are a disgusting mess! We the people care more about these problems than "climate change"!Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Claudia Olsonsecondsister@comcast.net3820 Gravelly Beach Loop NW, Olympia, WA 98502, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkI only get SS benefits of $838.19 a month hardly enough to pa...↓y for housing I cannot afford any new bills.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Sandra Halehalesandra5@gmail.com102401 E Tripple Vista Dr, Kennewick, WA 99338, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThe belief that EV's are the answer to greenhouse gas emissio...↓ns is ludicrous! The amount of greenhouse gasses produced to provide for all electric autos far exceed the emissions of hybrid-electric and all gas autos. Do your homework and see how much energy is required to manufacture solar panels and windmills...and this energy is not coming from "green" sources! The world is not prepared for going all electric and the new cap and trade program is too costly!Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Jerry Heitzmanhomeranch2@comcast.net4728 Bend Ct NE, Lacey, WA 98516, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Gary Swartoutk7gs@msn.com2309 W Carlisle Ave, Spokane, WA 99205, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Brad Starkeybradstarkey7@gmail.com3218 W Queen Pl, Spokane, WA 99205, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkI feel the Biden administration has hurt myself and this coun...↓try enough. Do we need to do it in our back yard. I have had enough of the Biden / Inslee crime families and their minions!Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Joseph Gatchellpollywogs78@comcast.net2020 E St Andrews Dr N, Shelton, WA 98584, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Kent HendricksHARMONYHOMESLAND@GMAIL.COM16607 1st Ave SE, Bothell, WA 98012, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,David Costerdjtc2011@gmail.com21634 SE 256th Pl, Maple Valley, WA 98038, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Christina Woodcockrealtweety99@gmail.com6408 S Ferdinand St, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThis regulation is poorly timed and not needed. I urge to vot...↓e against this bill which will hurt the citizens of Washington state!Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,George Schreibergjschreiber4@comcast.net14427 232nd Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98077, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkOur State of WA legislature and Governor have decided to deci...↓mate the WA economy. The majority of citizens live paycheck to paycheck (including me) so this huge gas tax increase will remove the majority's disposable income. Restaurants, retail stores, recreation, etc will be severely affected. Not sure how, with any good conscience, this was passed. The only explanation is that the WA State elected officials are so out of touch with the common WA citizen that they have no understanding of our current struggles that will only be magnified come January 1, 2023. Simple rule for me when voting for my HoR and Senate representatives, will be to vote against anyone that voted for this legislation. I don't vote for my own pay cut and this one party state is being destroyed. I am 55 years old and this state has been under Democrat control since I was a senior in high school. We need checks and balances in this state that we have been lacking for many years now.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,David Sheehandavidsheehan1967@gmail.com30043 129th Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkWe are already suffering from high prices for everything we n...↓eed to live our usual lives. Please do not add to our problems by adding this tax on the average Washington state citizen.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Margaret SchauerPegbob@comcast.net14523 SE 167th St, Renton, WA 98058, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThis proposal is insane. We are paying enough for fuel and yo...↓u want to add this enormous tax on the retired, working class and the poor. Yea who's looking out for the small guy? Certainly not Jay Ensley.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Ross Watkinsonross.watkinsoon@outlook.com402 S 32nd Pl, Mount Vernon, WA 98274, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Troy Coxcoxequipmentinspections@gmail.com36903 NE 41st Ave, La Center, WA 98629, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Dwight MotzBubba5557@gmail.com18316 SE 279th Pl, Kent, WA 98042, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkLook we already pay enough in gas prices and not only having ...↓one of the highest gas taxes in the US. Im so tired of our voices not being heard! This state already takes enough money from the hard working blue collar people and now they want more money? Unless the state is going to personally buy me and my family and electric car and pay for the outlet to get put in my house, sure go ahead. But I don't see that happening. There are a ton of people who and gear heads and what will happen now? They can't have a hobby? Just like the whole magazine ban. All of this is getting old. Let's us have our rights, let us be heard, and we need people to stand up for us middle class blue collar workers who work hard everyday for this state to just take almost 1/3rd of our checks.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Zach HastingsZhastings17@gmail.com3628 188th St NE, Arlington, WA 98223, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkClimate change is natural. Washington states contribution to ...↓it is VIRTUALLY ZERO, and you either need to educate yourself, or you already know this but are simply using this scam to extort more money and power from citizens. Government screws-up virtually EVERYTHING it touches. Cut the crap and DO NOT support this political-agenda driven bill. Of course, you’re all Democrats, so OF COURSE you’ll support it. Try re-reading your oath of office and DO YOUR DAMN JOB for once.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I DEMAND that you NOT support this costly new policy that once again screws Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. ENOUGH!DO YOUR DAMNED JOB.Sincerely,Sean Lewisesslewis@yahoo.com22125 284th Ave SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkSo will you be contributing to the death of democracy by supp...↓orting this ill conceived and voter rejected measure? You do realize climate change has been on going for the last 1 to 2 billion years and anything we humans try to do, doesn't do much. Also be aware that there is more to climate changes than CO2. Do some research on the Maunder Minimum or the mini ice age of the 1600's and you will learn that many things drive climate changes. Please be aware that I am a retired Astrodynamicist and had to deal with the effects of sunspots on the Earth's atmosphere throughout my 36 year career. Somehow the popular press and our Governor just want climate change to be a simple function of CO2 values. It is notThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Stephen Parissparis@parisaerotek.com12211 SE 219th Pl, Kent, WA 98031, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkWA CCA other wise known as Cap-and- Trade should beter be kno...↓wn as Cap and Tax(or Crap). This is just another excuse to impose a tax that will serve no real purpose to improce the environment.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,david erwindacar100@msn.com3001 Dove Dr, Clarkston, WA 99403, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThe cap-and-trade program is too expensive for Washingtonians...↓. I understand the urgency to deal with climate change, which used to be called global warming. However, I have a question that no one I have asked has been able to ansewer. The years between 1500 and 1700, the world experienced very cold temperatures. What did human beings do then to cause the world to get colder? Then what did human beings do in the 1700's to cause the world to warm up again. It certainly wasn't greenhouse gases. If there were no human causes to cooling the planet in how can humans cause the planet to warm? In the early 1900's, temperatures were extremely cold. What did humans do to cause the temperatures to go down? If we can't cause the temperatures to go down, how can we cause the temperatures to go up? Can you answer this for me?Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Bob Marionpastorbobby@juno.com4030 Blossom Dr NE, Tacoma, WA 98422, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkPlease stop this plan which will make my cost of living even ...↓worse that it already is. I simply cannot afford any more wallet rape.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Robert Davisrad360@r-davis.net8110 140th St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkWhen is enough,enough ? 15 billion over in tax collection and...↓ still grabbing more in this poor fiscal environment.Knock it off ! Leave the people and their money alone.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Eric Wilsonwilsoneiccindy@gmail.com11828 SW 146th Pl, Vashon, WA 98070, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkClimate is not Washington’s fight to fight alone. This state ...↓is absolute lawlessness, unfair to small business amongst a multitude of other issues. Pleas stop making this the highest priority legislation thinks they need to tackle. How about you do something about crime, drug use, rampant oversight of state prosecutors, failure to hold criminals accountable, repeat offender laws that are meaningful.. do your JOBS and stop with this stupid climate change agenda..Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Kyle Kuhnaukakuhnau76@yahoo.com1717 31st St Ct NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Taylor Sharrartaylor@dinosaurcomputers.com3855 S 306th Pl, Auburn, WA 98001, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkno on cap and tradeThank you for the opportunity to comment o...↓n rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Chuck Meyercfmeyer54@aol.com3242 K St, Washougal, WA 98671, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkI urge you to step back and realize that we just cannot affor...↓d these measures. Families are struggling to feed , house and clothe their families. Who can afford a $60,000 electric car. Finally, we do not have the infrastructure to supply these vehicles with power.Thank you for listening to my concerns.Respectfully, Susan BondThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Susan Bondlikealily6413@reagan.com140 Jupiter Loop, Brinnon, WA 98320, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Wa...↓shington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Michael Zellerjohnboy2km@hotmail.com719 37th St, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkOur bills are going up every day. To name a few: Water, telep...↓hone, property taxes, food, doctors and medical care, gasoline and, … electricity. The government, today, reports that inflation over the past year was 9.1 percent - and it has been reported that the true inflation rate, the rate that everyone actually encounters, is higher than 9.1 percent - closer to 12 percent. Who can afford this? Already people are choosing between food and gasoline; visits to relatives are being cancelled. The economy, the businesses, the people can not afford this additional cost on top of everything else.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,James Ziemannjeziemann@yahoo.com5741 179th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkNow is not the time to increase the cost of fuel in our state...↓, especially for folks dependent on autos and trucks to get to work and/or conduct business/commerce. Such an action will be detrimental to the well-being of low and middle income citizens and their families.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Mark NewboldNewbie7@aol.com944 E 18th Ave, Spokane, WA 99203, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkWe are retired and on a fixed income. This horrific bill you ...↓are considering will definitely trickle down to consumers and will be devastating in so many ways not only to us retired people but to our state as a whole. I love this state and do not wish to leave, but may have to if this comes to be.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Pamela Andersonpamjam2@msn.com13320 211th Pl NE, Woodinville, WA 98077, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThis is not logical you haven't looked at all that is needed....↓ You can't expect people to have to spend more money especially for older houses that won't be able to support the electrical outlet. Do you expect people especially those of us who are close to retirement and have most likely paid off our cars to have to buy and finance a new vehicle? We are not in support of this any way. It is not realistic.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Eileen Fitzgeraldefitzgerald64@comcast.net11325 SE 208th St, Kent, WA 98031, USA
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THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND were expecting the attachment or the linkThese bills will cost me a lot. I'm retired and on a fixed in...↓come. The big increase in fuel price will limit lifestyle opportunities for my spouse and I.Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rulemaking for Washington’s new cap-and-trade program.I urge you to adjust this costly new policy to help minimize the impacts on Washington families, small businesses and working people across our state.Studies estimate that this program could increase the cost to manufacture gasoline and diesel fuels by as much as 47 cents per gallon in 2023. (Cap and Trade Program Analysis, Washington Research Council, Memo on E2SSB 5126, June 6, 2022.)This is on top of record high fuel prices that consumers are already paying at the pump!Washingtonians are burdened enough right now with skyrocketing inflation and an economy that is still suffering the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gas prices in Washington state are already some of the highest in the nation.Please consider delaying the inclusion of gasoline and diesel fuel for at least the first few years – as California’s program did in order to delay the impacts on consumer fuels.Many experts believe the goals set by this program are too unrealistic. In order to meet its goals the program relies on a total ban of new gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2035 – starting in 2026 with a requirement that 35% of new vehicles sold in Washington must be electric vehicles.Surveys show that a majority of Washington voters believe the state legislature needs to go back to the drawing board and revise the Cap-and-Trade program to make sure it will work as intended without placing such enormous cost burdens on Washington families and businesses. When it was first introduced, the state originally estimated that the Cap-and-Trade program would cost up to $500 million per year – which the state would spend on a variety of climate-related programs. Recent estimates indicate that the program could now cost up to 4 times more – close to $2 billion a year. (OFM Fiscal Note 2021, Ecology Preliminary Analysis, May 2022)Please do everything you can to reduce the costs of this new program to minimize burdens on Washington families and working people across our state.Thank you.Sincerely,Charles Smithcdsmithjp@hotmail.com4202 39th Ave Ct NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, USA
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