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 linkI fail to understand what the rush is to destroy the lives of...↓
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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,Dennis Ainsworthdennis299@sbcglobal.net7631 113th St E, Puyallup, WA 98373, 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 inflation skyrocketing prices, WA labor wage to jump $1 ...↓to $1.50/hr, life in our state is in peril. Please take whatever action needed to stop this climate change taxation that provides no benefit to its alleged intent.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,Dennis FlabetichDennyf1@msn.com714 Canyon View Pl, Yakima, WA 98908, 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 need to stop chocking out the harding working people of th...↓is great state. The cost of everything is related to the cost of fuel to deliver 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,Dwayne Owensdfowens@comcast.net5050 WA-303, Bremerton, WA 98311, 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 work to revise Cap-and-Trade and not place such a larg...↓e burden on the families and businesses in the state. Work to reduce any more excessive taxes on the people of Washington especially in this time of high inflationary prices. We are trying to come back from the pandemic. Make some changes to reduce costs to families in Washington. We need some relief.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 legislaure 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,MICHELE BELCHERbookeep1013@yahoo.com78 Foreman Rd, McCleary, WA 98557, 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 as constituents of yours can't take much more of this. Esp...↓ecially those of us who are on fixed incomes. Sure would appreciate some help. Oh, and did I mention that elections are coming up?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,Michael Holzmanmnamzloh@msn.com9 Satsop Ct, 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 linkI am opposed to these burdening fuel policies.You need to cal...↓l for a special session and get relief for Washington 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,Neal Padurnpadur@nventure.com6202 26th St 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 linkGood Morning, This is not the time to put in place rules that...↓ will increase our gas tax. The price of fuel is higher that it has ever been, and any increase is bad. This whole climate change movement needs to be reigned in and looked at in a different light. One state is not going to change the the outcome and Washington is already above other states. No new rules that will increase the tax. Thank you, Roy BartonThank 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,Roy Bartonrbarton2022@gmail.com7529 Grahns Ln NE, Bremerton, WA 98311, 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 Representatives Van de Wege, Chapman and Tharinger:Our f...↓amily is very concerned about the cap and trade program currently being considered by the Department of Ecology. There are serious flaws in the rule as proposed and the costs to families like ours are staggering. This is truly an example of ill conceived, ineffective and regressive lawmaking. Please do all within your power and scope of influence to oppose the cap and trade program and help us avoid the irreversibly damaging effects of this law.Thank you for representing our family and others who will be hurt by policies like the cap and trade program and opposing this rulemaking effort. With sincere appreciation for your help in our behalf, Chris and Laurie MalanThank 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,Chris Malancjmalan@gmail.com3135 Oak Bay Rd, Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA 98339, 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,Cynthia LeBruncyndileb@yahoo.com3620 NW Shadow Glen Blvd, Silverdale, WA 98383, 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,Patrick Alexanderpalexander10@gmail.com2109 N Shore 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 linkThe modern world was built on fossil fuels, and restricting t...↓heir use without a viable replacement will not only harm the economy but lead to great human suffering when we don't have enough electricity to meet demand.Please cancel the Cap-and-Trade program. Allow the green energy to grow organically without government involvement. Let the market move at its own pace. Truly, energy use is outside the sphere of government anyways. The purpose of government is to protect its citizens from criminals and o maintain the rule of law, not social engineering.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,Lorinda Newtonlorinda@clan-newton.com4261 Sorrel 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 linkPlease help the people of Washington State! As, written, this...↓ bill will be an onerous burden on all of us. You can do much better than 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,Jeffrey Buttkebuttke@gmail.com6640 NE 154th St, Kenmore, WA 98028, 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,Dwane Gugelerdagmail@comcast.net8340 132nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052, 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,Nora ChinMercygracr@frontier.com5422 189th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, 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 carbon cap nonsense is just another form of taxation. Th...↓ese woke legislators are destroying the American dream.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 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 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,Linda Fischerrandlfischer@comcast.net13001 E 34th Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206, 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 past year and a half have been the most costly in my life...↓time. This program you are trying to push through is far more expensive than you originally thought, so please don’t just ram it through! There are a lot of people just struggling to get by already. Higher prices and taxes effect is all.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,Sarah Beiersbeiers4@comcast.net1124 E Pine Tree Dr, 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 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, Sue Lepore 3918 N Defiance StTacoma, WA 98407
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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,Tony Tamacciotamaccio@yahoo.com5138 Blacktail Ct NE, Olympia, 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 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, Roger Schmidt 250 Femrite DrMonona, WI 53716
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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 whole "not in my backyard" virtual signaling garbage nee...↓ds to stop! These mandates only force fuel manufacturing to countries that cannot do it as clean and as safely as we can in the US. Why do you regulate refining to the point that newer, better and cleaner technology is near impossible to get through regulatory hoops to the point it is not economically feasible? Do you have any idea how much of everything you own involves fossil fuels? My guess is no. Thank you for your time.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,Shane RobleyOutright123@yahoo.com1117 McLean Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, 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 see message below!Thank you for the opportunity to com...↓ment 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 Phillipsmike.phillips32@hotmail.com8512 Diamond Point Cir NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 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 the strain that increasing an already expensi...↓ve gallon of gas by another 50 cents per gallon will place on our already burdened blue collar family. We are struggling significantly with inflation as it is, adding an additional significant tax will not only increase our costs to commute to and from our jobs, but increase the costs of having goods shipped to our homes and stores, increase the costs to our schools to transport our children on buses, and much much more. Unrealistic, and in the eyes of voters like me, unjust taxes like this one feed the anti-taxation trolls who submit popular but equally unrealistic propositions that radically cut funding to our government. Please be wiser than them. Propose realistic survivable tax plans that give voters like me a reason to ignore the various tax revolt proposals that periodically come around. If you are incapable of this wisdom, then I’ll have no recourse but to join in with my vote, against unfair, excessive taxes and against those who support them, contrary to the will of the voters.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,Andrew Popeskydyvyr@hotmail.com13730 SE 23rd Ln, 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 linkPlease reconsider this legislation. I believe it's impacts on...↓ regular families in our communities is larger than can be accepted.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 Moaneric.moan@gmail.com271 Guy Kelly Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98362, 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 only people that will not suffer greatly from these extre...↓me fuel taxes are the very wealthy. For average Washingtonians these proposed taxes will be an unbearable burden. The very rich can afford electric vehicles, the ordinary 90% of us cannot. Pleas have mercy and spare us this onerous burden.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,John Haddickjehaddick@msn.com8511 116th St SW, Lakewood, 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 linkWe cannot afford this commitment to add another nearly half d...↓ollar tax onto gasoline. Price has over doubled since Joe Biden took office. Somehow everyone has forgotten that Candidate Biden said he would phase out fossil fuels over time- did any American take that to really mean day 1 of coming into office? He has screwed anyone that bought a vehicle in the last 10 years because of one special interest lobby.This bill needs to be defeated until southern border is secured (stop the flood of immigrants, terrorists, drugs, gangs), employment is back real 3% rqnge- including those that lost their jobs due to COVID shutdowns (small businesses that will never return, and employees no longer getting unemployment benefits, rehire: medical, firefighters, pilots, military that lost job, pension, benefits),Get the heck out of Paris Climate Accord, this is a disaster to the US economy- as it was foretold to do.Stop all the spending, and printing of money, we cannot afford any more. You are making us slaves in our own country. This is not representative government.Vote all of this down the toilet where it belongs!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,Ray Michligrlmichlig@comcast.net4219 W Tapps Dr E, Lake Tapps, WA 98391, 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. I believe the timing on this is burdensome and will adversely affect our economy.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,Louis Lowed.n.lowe1974@gmail.com23420 262nd 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 linkThis act and many others were passed without the legislature ...↓physically meeting in Olympia without the public present. You may as well met in a barn in the middle of the night to pass bills with no public present. This is an expensive "feel good I did something" bill that will cost the citizens dearly when we are already paying more for everything thanks to law makers that don't understand the impact of their actions. Finally, do you think the people of the world will actually be better off because the people of Washington are getting soaked, again.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,John Lesserjdlesser@comcast.net3360 NE Arrowhead Dr, Bremerton, WA 98311, 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,Theodore Leutschafttedleutschaft@msn.com5315 138th Pl NE, Marysville, WA 98271, 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 linkWho's money is it.You went on a spending extravaganza of epic...↓ proportions in 2022 with over 10 billions dollars that should have been returned to the people of Washington State. An now you want to conveniently double the gas tax after the election this fall.You seem to have no shame.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,Patrick LeBrunptlebrun@wavecable.com3620 NW Shadow Glen Blvd, Silverdale, WA 98383, 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,Daniel ShierDShier@aol.com417 W Mansfield 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 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, Jennifer Valentine 10601 5th Ave NESeattle, WA 98125
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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 which restricts my quality...↓ of life, any new taxes and fees will make it even worse for me and many other people with low income, cap and trade cannot happen, it's unbelievable how many unwanted and unneeded taxes and fees there are already, some are senseless, it has seemed to me and the majority of this states citizens that our Legislature has totally lost it and has failed to represent the people who voted for them for a long time, it's time to give us some consideration and do your job like we thought you would..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 Ladelydonnyl46@yahoo.com3722 94th Pl 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 linkI am completely against this bill. It is very harmful to all ...↓people you represent attacking their monthly budget as inflation is also raising..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,Leonard McKinnonlwmckinnon4588@yahoo.com36527 31st Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003, 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 disabled veteran, we cannot afford an additional $100 pe...↓r month for gasoline. Not to mention our power bill would likely triple because "you care".We have no clue who you are listening to, but it isn't We The 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,Howard Hadleyhowardandsandy@q.com1910 8th St, Bremerton, WA 98337, 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 linkQuit passing laws that hurt family finances. This is a outrag...↓eous tax that will do nothing positive. I know that the democratic party is the party of brute force that will do anything they want. I hope your all voted out and replaced by better candidatesThank 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 OlsenOlsenkg@msn.com13513 SE 251st 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 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,Igor Kushykovigor.kushykov@gmail.com1801 NW 4th Ave, Battle Ground, WA 98604, 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 everything going on, inflation outstripping pay raises, ...↓and our gas reserve being sent to foreign countries, adding a tax even though it isn’t supposedly really a tax to our gas is a real slap in the face.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 Hooyerdahooyer@gmail.com16622 Euclid Ave NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, 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, please, please stop reaching into our wallets with en...↓dless thirst for money, this includes the Climate. Inflation, fuel, taxes & fees you all keep voting for is making it unaffordable to live in King County much less Washington State. I am unable to print my own money and am working two jobs now! For God's sake, please stop!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,Sean Hoganhogansr@gmail.com17525 237th 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 linkThere is no excuse for this crisis, under the last administra...↓tion the Country was energy independent. I blame the war on fossil fuel by Joe Biden for creating this problem.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,Harv Hauschildthauschildt1@comcast.net24821 SE Mirrormont Pl, Issaquah, WA 98027, 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,KENNETH DULANEYblowchowski@yahoo.com1200 Marian Dr, Cle Elum, WA 98922, 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 linkRe: Rule-making for cap & trade, specifically gasoline. Go ah...↓ead and hike fuel prices for people in a western state with relatively large distances to travel and limited efficacy of public transit. Go ahead and penalize everyone who cannot afford to ditch their sunk-cost existing vehicle and purchase an EV even with subsidy. Go ahead with penalties even though YOU DO NOT HAVE A PLAN FOR GETTING THE GRID TO SYNCH UP WITH YOUR ARBITRARY DEADLINES. You think theres a plan? You seen it? Ask for it like I have. Get nothing but a wish list. So go ahead and kowtow to Inslee even though EVERY ONE OF HIS CLIMATE CHANGE MEASURES HAS FAILED TO MEET HIS OWN STATED OBJECTIVES. Go ahead, break trail and be the No. 1 state in steamrolling citizens with excessive regulatory and cost burden, with very dubious benefits. After all, we have to "do something," right? Never mind the pain.Sincerely,JUDY SMITHjhspacnw@gmail.com131 S Meadow Ln, Lynden, WA 98264, 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 linkRecently retired and was looking forward to traveling; now de...↓layed due to high fuel costs. Hopefully, farmers will be able to afford fuel so that food prices don't go even higher as I'd like to stay retired.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,A. CHRIS AND LOUISE LEWIS Lewislewisac3@GMAIL.COM23018 NE 25th Way, Sammamish, WA 98074, 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,Thomas O'Nealmovin64@centurytel.net24861 U St, Ocean Park, WA 98640, 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 O'Nealmovin64@centurytel.net24861 U St, Ocean Park, WA 98640, 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 ridiculous! The "Green" movement is living in a bubbl...↓e of Ideology that has no basis in reality! The technology does not exist to achieve their goals and instead will result in the transfer of "Green House Gas" production to the highly polluting Chinese industry. and the destruction of the U.S. economy!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.Gary HallenbeckChehalisSincerely,Gary Hallenbeckhardlylook@gmail.com1049 Shorey Rd, Chehalis, WA 98532, 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 know we’re currently out numbered, but please do everything...↓ you can to stop this cap and trade program.Thank you,Terry LinvilleThank 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,Terry linvilleterry.linville06@icloud.com19209 112th St E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391, 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 linkMy wife and I are on a fixed retirement income. Any new tax e...↓ventually trickles down to all of us and is riff with economic penalties compounded by our current of control inflation. Please demonstrate good economic judgment and oppose all portions of any Cap and Trade proposal.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,Ronald Hahnrohnhahn@comcast.net1301 N Sherwood St, Spokane, WA 99201, 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 Keefemichaelckeefe@gmail.com18 118th Dr NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, 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 more taxes!Thank you for the opportunity to comment on rul...↓emaking 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 VanderWaaleric@vanderwaalappraisal.com27021 292nd Ave SE, Ravensdale, WA 98051, 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 message below is prudent given extremely high inflation a...↓nd deep recession that may become a depression. The voters are paying attention to your decision.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,Nola CostonGovstf@icloud.com9122 122nd Pl SE, Newcastle, 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 linkImplementation of these cap-and-trade taxes will have a negat...↓ive impact on the economy of Washington State taxpayers and businesses that will have minimal if any real tangible reduction on CO2 emissions in the State or Worldwide. Additionally, since these taxes are not part of the Gasoline Tax structure, the funds will not improve the current transportation infrastructure and in turn reduce CO2 emissions from increased efficiency in the movement of the taxpayer or goods within the 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,James HubbelingJHUBBELING@WAVECABLE.COM3900 SE Salmonberry Rd, 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 linkThe gas tax should be removed completely, but adjusting this ...↓policy would be a good start.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,Luke Stibbsluke.stibbs.usa@gmail.com180 E Kellogg 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 linkDear Mr.Hackney.I'm kindly ask you to vote against this ne ca...↓p-and-trade program that will make life oaf many old people as me, here very difficult and will force many of us to move out of the state.Today's gas prices are already 2nd highest in the country and with official inflation rate above 9% and much higher real one it will make our life here unaffordable.Thank you VladimirThank 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 Hackneydavid.hackney@leg.wa.gov16936 143rd 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 linkThese climate goals are unrealistic, and quite frankly coming...↓ at a horrible time. This legislation will hurt the average resident more than it will help. This is not the overreaching commitment we need to be making at this time.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,Chris Sheehychristopherjsheehy@gmail.com5931 Clair St, Vancouver, WA 98661, 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 an HVAC contractor it’s already bad going away from clean ...↓natural gas. The new electric bills my customers are receiving is not what they expected. Now a new “gas tax” when will it end? We need more republican representation here on the west side! So glad I left king county after 58 years! Thank you. Greg HintonThank 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,Greg Hintongreghinton@msn.com8414 88th St Ct NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, 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,Storm Shearonstorm.shearon@comcast.net21213 NE 14th Pl, Sammamish, WA 98074, 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 not implement this onerous new tax on gasoline and ...↓diesel fuels at this time when inflation has reached a forty year record of 9.1% and we on fixed incomes have to get to the grocery store. We can't afford an expensive new EV and must depend on conserving the transportation available to live.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 smithhison@reagan.com21632 34th Ave S, SeaTac, WA 98198, 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’m disabled and low income. I have to travel by car long dis...↓tances for dr appointments and treatments. Rent has increased beyond the 35% (even with housing voucher) utility costs have gone up and I cannot afford gas prices to stay alive! This needs fixed ASAP! Rent prices, food, everything is way too much! I’m left with $0 at the end of the month just to pay my basics. I can’t afford vehicle upkeep, a haircut, clothing, shoes, a rain coat…I can’t cook but can’t afford to get take out, ever. Zero money for any hobbies which is degrading my mental health. This has gotten out of hand. We are being taxed to death in this 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,Kyle Wardmisskyle0615@yahoo.com4831 55th 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,Matthew BjorkmanSluggy4000@hotmail.com1605 197th St Ct E, Spanaway, WA 98387, 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 linkWashington taxpayers, especially seniors and low income, are ...↓being taxed to death. With inflation continuing its historic rise, Washinton needs to severely limit additional drains on the limited funds available.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 Fortierklfortier@yahoo.com28129 Florence Acres Rd, Monroe, WA 98272, 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 entire green deal is a method to destroy the economy of W...↓ashington state. It is totally unrealistic in every way. The legislature has ignored reality and gone ahead with plans that will hurt all Washington State citizens. It has been stated we will start having rolling blackouts like California already has. Wind and solar will never be able to provide the electricity needed if we go along with our emperor Inslee idea of electric cars. We can not provide the electricity needed and the restriction of using natural gas is ludicrous. the only viable solution for energy needs is to use nucellar power and forget removing 8-10% of electricalgeneration by removing the dams on the rivers.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,Jospeh Morelandjoseph_moreland@yahoo.com193 E Sleeper Rd, 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 linkStop with all the taxes.Thank you for the opportunity to comm...↓ent 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,Jeremy Smithjeremyds@comcast.net2129 Sunday Lake Rd, 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 linkAs senior citizens on a fixed income that really doesn't make...↓ ends meet with the recent surge in inflation that has greatly effected the cost of fuel and food, I can't see pushing up fuel costs for any reason as being beneficial to citizens or the plight of the country's economy as a whole. I strongly oppose this legislation and hope that you would act accordingly on our behalf.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,Glenn Martinskipper2690@gmail.com401 210th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, 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's hard enough to make ends meet (financially) being on soc...↓ial security retirement , Price of fuel right now is ridiculous which has put a damper on my driving anywhere 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,RICHARD MAZZEIrdownunder@msn.com36 Melbourne Rd, 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 linkThank you representatives Wagoner, Eslick, and Sutherland for...↓ your continued efforts to resist of the left, particularly those efforts to increase financial pain to 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,Vaughan Hougervphouger@gmail.com14414 84th St NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, 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 concerned minority dri er, I worry that by taxing fuel t...↓hose who make a living by driving their vehicles (example: gardeners) will be severely penalized. Most of us cannot afford to Rive EV cars and own vehicles over 15 years old.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,Mariko Saumcobeauche@aol.com5871 Oak Bay Rd, Port Ludlow, WA 98365, 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 each of you to STOP destroying the ability of Washingt...↓on State families to make a living and afford to continue to live in 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,Ralph McCotterki7bb@comcast.net10426 NE Brackenwood Ln, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, 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 all that you can to STOP this unfair Climate Commit...↓ment Act Program. Disastrous and Ridiculous.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,Loren Salingllsaling@aol.com1001 W 32nd Ave, Kennewick, WA 99337, 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 give the fossil fuel companies and us tax payers a bre...↓ak. Need to wait until a more efficient means of clean energy is able to be produced. Today's clean energy has a much more devastating impact on our enironment and economy to produce and sustain than fossil fues does. One large volcanic eruption pollutes far more than all the fossil fuel usage combined.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 Colecoledonc@gmail.com905 S 293rd St, Federal Way, WA 98003, 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,Ray Stewartrbs4658@yahoo.com1731 SW 359th St, 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 believe that this will impact the most vulnerable of our co...↓mmunity. I would like this proposal to be revisited for an option that keeps our gas prices in line with neighboring states and considers the impact on lower wage earners. Also, this should be evaluated for the impact on those producing our fuel as decreasing supply due to disproportionately impacting suppliers would be horrific in the current pricing environment.Thanks!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,Amy Quinseywsuamy@yahoo.com515 114th Ave E, Edgewood, WA 98372, 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 linkEnough with Inslee’s insane and endless list of tax increases...↓. These new taxes are unfair to the middle and lower income folks that work hard for what little money we get. The high income middle Puget Sound people don’t really care as they can easily afford it. Please push back on these new fuel taxes. The state does not need the extra money.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 CowmanCOWMANJR@GMAIL.COM26130 36th Ave 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 linkGreetings,Please do not vote for or support the Cap- and-Trad...↓e program for Washington State. The increase in fuel costs will hurt the folks and the increased cost to the state will not solve the climate issues at hand. There are other more reasonable ways to fight climate issues without implementing this new and unwanted policy. Thank you for the opportunity to voice my opinion.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,Fredrick Whiterdtoad57@gmail.com14220 Crown Point Pl NW, Silverdale, WA 98383, 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 a time where record inflation, rising fuel prices and incr...↓easing property taxes are crippling the budget of the residents you represent, I encourage you to act on our behalf and reject any additional taxes. This proposal underscores the reckless tax and spend pattern that continues to run rampant across the region.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,Keith ConoverKeconover@hotmail.com1120 Heron Ridge Ave, 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 linkI can't believe anyone in their right mind would suggest rais...↓ing fuel costs when today we just received the CPI of 9.1% inflation. We already have one of the highest gas taxes in the US and this would only exacerbate the tax burden on 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,Jay Kinzeljay_kinzel@msn.com6515 146th St SE, Snohomish, WA 98296, 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 linkClallam county is very large and spread out. Auto travel is r...↓equired….no one here can possibly afford the high priced cars the wealthy say we must have. The disconnect from reality our legislators show, reveals none of you care one iota about your constituents.. I don’t agree with “delaying the inclusion” of gas and diesel…don’t do this at any 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,Patricia CoePatcoe1@yahoo.com633 King St, Port Angeles, WA 98363, 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 linkFossil fuels are here to stay for a few more decades. This ta...↓x will hurt everyone, especially those with low incomes who rely on their inexpensive automobile for work, shopping, transporting children to social events etc. At this point it is silly to further burden the citizens of Washington with the cap and trade 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,Henry Babcockavcm89@gmail.com7208 67th 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 linkPlease, please, think of us who live on a fixed income and th...↓e crazy cost of fuel, inflation, please consider delaying this cap and trade inclusion on 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,bill pickensbuckshotbill_07@comcast.net18429 196th 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 linkThis tax scheme is based on unrealistic goals and hurts citiz...↓ens of our state! It’ll accelerate inflation and gas price increases. We have large tax surpluses already. Voters are NOT happy, and that will be reflected in the polls!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,Ed Troppedtropp@cbbain.com1502 S Mountain View Ave, Tacoma, WA 98465, 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 massive increase in gas cost on top of the other tax inc...↓reases and property value increases makes living in this state unaffordable. This regressive tax is the opposite of what you propose to be for. It will hurt lower income people the most. Please relook at what you are doing to this 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,Steven Frankesteven.franke2@frontier.com24220 15th Pl SE, Bothell, WA 98021, 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 Legislators, I am a 74 year old widow who drives my vehi...↓cle less than 50 miles per month. The proposed Cap and Trade policy is harmful to our state. Not everyone has the luxury of using public transportation to 6to and from work. With the horrendous rise in gas and fuel, many are having to cut their customer base in half, thereby losing revenue and which ultimately cuts tax contributions to State coffers. Try actually representing your constituents for a change and rethink your actions.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,Marguerite Hiatttwo4now64@gmail.com2505 I St NE, 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 linkStop this insanity! These policies will do nothing for the en...↓vironment and is not based on any realistic science. Quit playing partisan politics and do something for the people of this 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,Ken Johnsona777dude@aol.com30 Greene Point Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229, 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 being taxed to death along with record prices and infl...↓ation! Please stop.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 Warnerg.wayne.warner@gmail.com7731 168th Pl SW, Edmonds, WA 98026, 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 citizens do not need any more price increases. Inflation ...↓is doing enough damage to the economy and people's everyday lives. Additional unnecessary costs would be cruel and irresponsible.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,John Lunkesjlunkres@wamail.net8210 49th St Ct W, Tacoma, WA 98467, 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 onerous bill is about to destroy what's left of Washingt...↓on's economy and the lives of many citizens. It will drive the already high costs of living through the roof and is frankly unsustainable and foolish. I along with many others will be watching your individual courses of action as your failure to support the will of your constituents may cost you their support in the near future. Thank you!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 Lampemarklampe3079@gmail.com10524 NE 189th St, Bothell, WA 98011, 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 backing off on this proposal. As an alternati...↓ve, delay the imposition of the fees until our economy improves and gasoline prices come back down. Inflation is above 9% per this morning's news. We can't afford more costs.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,Dave Croonquistdcroonquist@gmail.com43 E Emerald Forest Ln, Sequim, WA 98382, 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,Michelle Fedoredenmichellefedore@comcast.net253 N Legacy Ridge Dr, Liberty Lake, WA 99019, 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 retired April 1, 2022 after 21+ years at Snohomish County. ...↓Every day since then I have seen prices increase while my income remains unchanged. I think the needs of the average person are being ignored to promote lofty unsustainable objectives. November will tell.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,John AllenALLENJOHNB@HOTMAIL.COM2723 92nd Pl 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 stop this insanity. This measure would add another bur...↓den to people and businesses suffering from inflation. There are better ways to pursue the conversion to electric vehicles, but forcing the issue before the national energy grid can accommodate the demand while putting unnecessary financial strain on individuals and small businesses is not the way to go.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,WILBUR SCHMITTpgtsndcpl@embarqmail.com5271 NE Falcon Ridge Ln, Poulsbo, WA 98370, 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 don't pass legislation which will increase fuel costs!...↓ Let the free market decide what energy should be used, not government mandates. The big polluters and India and China, our efforts won't make much difference to the environment, but will cause severe hardship for Americans!Thank you.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,Christopher KimballChrisvkimball@gmail.com6313 75th Ave Ct W, Tacoma, WA 98467, 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 does nothing to reduce "greenhouse Gas" It just imposes ...↓an additional cost of the citizens of Washington. We are already over taxed as it is. Washington has enough money. Live within your meansThank 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,Ed Botttsebotts12@comcast.net5613 NE 90th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662, 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 not make daily expenses more costly for your consti...↓tuents. It is already harder than every for average Washingtonians to "make ends meet".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,Sydney Wisselsydneygw@gmail.com8725 S Southfork Ln, Spokane, WA 99223, 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,Andrew Herndonahemb@comcast.net5431 Preston-Fall City Rd SE, Fall City, WA 98024, 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 vote/work against this program, the last thing we need...↓ is more expensive Anything! It's pretty clear that if everyone owned electric cars the grid would not be able to support it. This program is too rushed for the current situation. We need to have inflation under control, and the electrical infrastructure in place/or cars that use less electricity or burn fuel more cleanly/efficiently.Also, it seems that the state is running a surplus and should not increase taxes or costs for citizens, or businesses.Thank you for your time and consideration.Sunnie McAdamsThank 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,Sunnie McAdamssunnspot7@reagan.com32322 24th Ave 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 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,Rand Asarandyasa@gmail.com225 SW 196th Pl, Normandy Park, WA 98166, 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 linkDo not add to the current mess we have regarding fuel and ene...↓rgy costs in this state. This is too much for families to afford.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 KESSELRINGJkracing3@comcast.net13934 Bisquet Ridge Ln, Bow, WA 98232, 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 laws that are going to add to the existing tax ...↓burden particularly now when we are at a 9.1% inflation rate. You need to take this off the table at least until we get back on a Level Playing Field. NO NEW TAXES OR TARIFFS until inflation quits taking a bite out of our lives!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,Jeanine Mackenziemackenziejeanine7@gmail.com13029 46th Dr NE, Marysville, WA 98271, 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,Clarence DeBruincdebruin@comcast.net2234 N Belt St, Spokane, WA 99205, USA
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