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4/2/2021 |
David |
Stevenson |
Caesar Rodney Institute |
Lewes |
Delaware |
Please see attached file Please see attached file |
Comments on TCI Model Rule April 2021.pdf |
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5/16/2021 |
Philip |
Hosken |
Bio Engine Technology Ltd |
Redruth |
Iowa |
I'm not in Iowa but in the UK. Your form does not welcome overseas contributuions!
In the face of all the development of electric and hydrogen technology, here in the UK, we... read more I'm not in Iowa but in the UK. Your form does not welcome overseas contributuions!
In the face of all the development of electric and hydrogen technology, here in the UK, we have developed the simple, cheap Rankine Cycle engine to use bioethanol rocket fuel to produce the high torque required by HGVs and buses. It can, of course be used effectively in smaller vehicles but the greatest demand is as a power source for the larger and off-road vehicles. I don’t have to explain bioethanol to you, that the US is the world’s largest manufacturer and that the industry works at the behest of the oil companies. The two-cylinder engine may require some simple explanation and we’ll be pleased to answer queries.
The reference to rocket fuel is because, in WW2, the Germans bombed Britain with V2 (A4) rockets that travelled at a height of 128 miles at a speed of 3,500 mph fuelled by 75% bioethanol, the other 25% was water! Please ease up on natural gas, it’s far from clean.
Looking forward to hearing from you
See www.cleanclimate.co.uk
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4/3/2021 |
Russell |
Donnelly |
JCAN |
FRAMINGHAM |
Massachusetts |
I find the proposed structure of this proposal dubious and annoying.It seems to posit that through a complicated structure that pressures the sources of transportation carbon emission we will... read more I find the proposed structure of this proposal dubious and annoying.It seems to posit that through a complicated structure that pressures the sources of transportation carbon emission we will decrease carbon emissions while protecting lower income folks.Simultaneously its proponents,like Governor Baker, downplay any affect upon the actual price of gasoline and diesel fuel. If you want to do this,I suppose it's better than nothing,unless it's an ineffectual distraction. What is the goal,anyway?The goal is to copy Norway and S.Korea,which will outlaw the sale of gasmobiles in 2025. How is Norway doing this?It's quite simple.When one visits the car dealership in Norway one is presented with two versions of the same car,one electric,one gasoline.The electric one is cheaper to drive off the lot.(Not even considering cost of ownership,lack of repair,etc).So,it's not rocket science.By 2025 in Norway buying a gasmobile will be like now,in the US,buying a Blackberry instead of an I-phone.I suppose it's possible to buy a Blackberry,but why would you? My proposal to add to the TCI? Every day I drive on the Turnpike and see cars,at least as expensive as mine to buy,consuming gasoline.Are they quicker than my car?Likely not.Safer? Likely not,since my car is the safest.Are they more in a hurry and needing to drive 200plus miles without stopping to refuel.Likely not. So here is my proposal,which should not affect lower income folks.Anyone rich enough to buy a gasoline car,new,in 2021 for more than $35,000 should have to pay a yearly pollution tax of $1000 .We don't want pollution,right?(as opposed to employment,investment,etc).We are indirectly paying for all this pollution now.These polluters are increasing my risk of Alzheimer's disease and heart attack.If they want to pollute,let them pay for the privilege.
Use the fee collected to pay for ev rebates for lower income folks. Or for electric school buses. In 2022 raise the fee to $2000 yearly,2023 to $3000,etc. This only applies to cars selling for more than $35,000.That use gasoline.The alternative to paying such fees,for a car costing new $35,000,after rebate,doesn't take a Google search. This would not affect lower income folks,although ultimately,as is true now,low mileage used ev cars will become more available. What will happen to gasoline prices?Unclear.Fewer people will be driving gasomobiles,less demand? But if everyone drives an ev,who will care what gasoline is?Or will we care more to not put up with its stink?And tax its pollution accordingly? |
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4/7/2021 |
Jordan |
Stutt |
Acadia Center |
Boston, MA |
Massachusetts |
Please find the attached comments on the TCI-P Draft Model Rule and plan for public engagement, submitted on behalf of 84 transportation, health, environmental, business, and community... read more Please find the attached comments on the TCI-P Draft Model Rule and plan for public engagement, submitted on behalf of 84 transportation, health, environmental, business, and community organizations. We offer feedback intended to ensure an equitable and ambitious TCI program.
Thank you for leadership on this issue. |
Joint Comments_TCI-P Model Rule and Public Engagement_4_7.pdf |
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4/13/2021 |
Eleanor |
Fort |
Dream Corps Green For All |
Boston |
Massachusetts |
Please see Green For All's attached public comment in response to the Draft TCI-P Model Rule and Update on Public Engagement Planning documents. Thank you for your consideration. read more Please see Green For All's attached public comment in response to the Draft TCI-P Model Rule and Update on Public Engagement Planning documents. Thank you for your consideration. |
GFA Model Rule and Update on Public Engagement Planning Comment Letter 4_13_21 (1).pdf |
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4/20/2021 |
Sean |
Flynn |
Flynn's Truck Plaza |
Shrewsbury |
Massachusetts |
Please see the attached for our comments on Massachusetts and the TCIP Please see the attached for our comments on Massachusetts and the TCIP |
TCIPPublicComments.pdf |
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4/23/2021 |
kevin |
weeks |
Trucking Assn of Massachusetts |
Boston |
Massachusetts |
Please accept our comments in the attached document. Thank you. Please accept our comments in the attached document. Thank you. |
TCI P working document.pdf |
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5/7/2021 |
Tony |
Rogers |
Pelham MA Energy Committee |
Pelham |
Massachusetts |
Please understand that I offer my comments in the spirit of someone who really wants the TCI-P to be successful and to make a big difference in our climate emissions. We need it to be successful!... read more Please understand that I offer my comments in the spirit of someone who really wants the TCI-P to be successful and to make a big difference in our climate emissions. We need it to be successful! But, as proposed, it is an embarrassment. 1) The claims of on the order of 25% reductions of transportation emissions over 10 years is based, by your own admission, on overly optimistic projections of the effect of other transportation policies. TCI-P itself will have a miniscule effect on transportation emissions. The over-selling of TCI-P is totally transparent and will only lead to effective opposition. 2) The amount of funding produced by TCI-P pales in comparison with the funds that will be needed to address transportation climate emissions in the member states. 3) Limiting transportation fuel price increases to levels that will be undetectable within the normal fluctuations of fuel prices reveals the lack of political will on the part of TCI-P states to step out and lead on climate change. The proposal is an embarrassment from the point of view someone who is rooting for NE states to address climate emissions. It is time for TCI-P participants to look in the mirror and decide if they have the courage to lead at a time when we need honest leadership or if they can, with a clear conscience, continue to sell a failure of leadership with deceptive claims of wonderful results. |
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5/7/2021 |
Brian |
Moran |
New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association |
Stoughton |
Massachusetts |
New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association |
NECSEMA Comments TCI Model Rule 5-07-21 (FNL).pdf |
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5/7/2021 |
Staci |
Rubin |
Conservation Law Foundation |
Boston |
Massachusetts |
Please see the attached comments of Conservation Law Foundation regarding the Draft Model Rule and Public Engagement. Please see the attached comments of Conservation Law Foundation regarding the Draft Model Rule and Public Engagement. |
Comments on TCI Model Rule, Public Engagement Planning 5.7.21.pdf |
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5/10/2021 |
Sofia |
Owen |
Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE) |
Boston |
Massachusetts |
Please see attached for comments from the Climate Justice Alliance. Please see attached for comments from the Climate Justice Alliance. |
CJA NE comments on TCI model rule 4_21.pdf |
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6/6/2021 |
Russell |
Donnelly |
HPS |
Framingham |
Massachusetts |
I have just read that Conn. seems to be leaving the TCI process too.It seems that they are afraid that adding $.05-$.06 to the price of gas will be just too much .According to Wood Mackenzie and... read more I have just read that Conn. seems to be leaving the TCI process too.It seems that they are afraid that adding $.05-$.06 to the price of gas will be just too much .According to Wood Mackenzie and some other sites (international?)in order to have any hope of keeping global warming to 1.5 degree Celsius,the price of carbon has to move from $22 per ton to $150 per ton by 2030.That's roughly $1.25 more per gallon of gasoline.Big deal.But for Conn. adding a nickel more to the price of a gallon is too much.As far as I can see we are laboring to produce a mouse of a change,instead of an elephant. The whole premise of this initiative is flawed.It's based on the idea that magically by pressuring producers of gas and diesel on their carbon output they will somehow decrease it,provide funds to incentivize renewables for local groups,etc.,and it won't translate to higher prices at the pump which will hurt lower income groups. There are so many better ways to do this.Such as a carbon fee and dividend returned progressively. Or,we could apply the same tax policy we use for everything else in order to find money to fund desired ends.Do we use the Pigou theory of taxation? No,we use the Willy Sutton theory of taxation. Willy Sutton,the bank robber of the thirties,when asked why he robbed banks,he answered-that's where the money is. Now,regarding the federal income tax,we apply this principle.We tax the rich,because that's where the money is. So,if the goal is to move to a carbon free future,we should tax rich polluters.Tax those who choose to commute. So,anyone who can buy a new gasmobile car,in 2021,should pay $1000 for the privilege to pollute.In 2021.In 2022 he should pay $2000 per year.In 2023 he will pay $3000 per year ,and so on.O any car selling for more that $35,000,new. Use the money collected to buy ev school buses first. |
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8/3/2021 |
Margaretha |
Eckhardt |
Retired |
Waltham |
Massachusetts |
Attractive, convenient public transportation is needed throughout the Boston area, which requires increased frequency and additional train and bus lines. I believe SMART growth principles can... read more Attractive, convenient public transportation is needed throughout the Boston area, which requires increased frequency and additional train and bus lines. I believe SMART growth principles can bring housing and business into a configuration in which shared transportation is more efficient. Maintenance and upgrade of bridges and tracks used by trains is critical. |
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8/12/2021 |
Thomas |
Matuszko |
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission |
Pittsfield |
Massachusetts |
Attached is BRPCs comment letter on the Model Implementation Plan, Framework for Public Engagement and Strategies for Regional Collaboration. Our concerns relate to rural areas being specifically... read more Attached is BRPCs comment letter on the Model Implementation Plan, Framework for Public Engagement and Strategies for Regional Collaboration. Our concerns relate to rural areas being specifically mentioned as an overburdened and underserved community, the unique challenges facing rural areas and maximizing the use funds for actual emission reductions. |
TCI_P MIP Comment Letter v2 signed.pdf |
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8/13/2021 |
Staci |
Rubin |
Conservation Law Foundation |
Boston |
Massachusetts |
Please see the attached letter from Conservation Law Foundation. Please see the attached letter from Conservation Law Foundation. |
Comments on TCI Model Public Engagement 8.21.pdf |
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8/20/2021 |
Jordan |
Stutt |
Acadia Center |
Boston |
Massachusetts |
Please see the attached letter from members of Our Transportation Future and additional partners. Please see the attached letter from members of Our Transportation Future and additional partners. |
OTF Joint Comments on TCI-P Public Engagement, MIP and Regional Collaboration.pdf |
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9/30/2021 |
Kent |
A Bourgault |
republican |
Fitchburg |
Massachusetts |
I would like to submit my disapproval for the Commonwealth of Massachusett's participation in the TCI. read more I would like to submit my disapproval for the Commonwealth of Massachusett's participation in the TCI. |
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3/29/2021 |
Paul |
Verchinski |
Zero Emissions Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council (MD), member representing the Public |
Columbia |
Maryland |
I am copying what you are proposing to do. You call yourselves The Metropolitan Group. Well there is a Federally mandated planning group established in all the metropolitan areas of the US that... read more I am copying what you are proposing to do. You call yourselves The Metropolitan Group. Well there is a Federally mandated planning group established in all the metropolitan areas of the US that already do what you are proposing to do. How do I know that? I used to be the Director of Planning for the Federal Transit Administration and all transportation planning and related air quality issues were addressed by the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO). Each MPO has a Public Advisory Committee that is pulled from communities in their planning areas. I also serve on the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board - Public Advisory Committee representing Howard County, MD. MPOs are also funded by the USDOT to deal with the car and transit areas. Both areas contribute 40% of CO2 emissions.
1. Facilitate critical equity conversations with environmental, climate and transportation justice groups and other stakeholders regarding how to ensure that their considerations are at the center of the implementation phase of TCI-P.
2. Work with communities to co-create and develop a TCI-P model framework for public engagement.
3. Provide technical assistance to equity and environmental justice stakeholders to support their meaningful and informed engagement in the design and implementation of TCI equity proposals, decarbonization strategies and investments. For example, this will include support for enhanced public engagement and communications to ensure equity and environmental justice principles are embedded into TCI-P documents and materials, public engagement processes, targeted investment strategies and proposed projects.
4. Facilitate the collaborative engagement of equity and environmental justice stakeholders in designing, implementing, and participating in TCI-P Equity Advisory Bodies. 5. Create plain language communication materials that seeks to make the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program more understandable and accessible to a broader cross section of stakeholders. Translated materials will also be made available |
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3/31/2021 |
Leslie |
Bellas |
Citizen |
Oakland |
Maryland |
Please see the attached comment letter. Please see the attached comment letter. |
FINAL Comments on TCI-P_LB.pdf |
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4/13/2021 |
Scott |
Wilson |
EV Driver |
Silver Spring |
Maryland |
TCI is not a tax on gasoline and diesel. TCI is a more accurate accounting of the true cost of gasoline and diesel. It is an elimination of the free-ride subsidy gasoline and diesel have enjoyed... read more TCI is not a tax on gasoline and diesel. TCI is a more accurate accounting of the true cost of gasoline and diesel. It is an elimination of the free-ride subsidy gasoline and diesel have enjoyed for years. It’s time for us to stop pretending that using gasoline and diesel has no cost to society: it does.
The funds collected don’t just vanish, either. TCI directs them in a productive way to clean up the transportation system, which benefits us all, and will begin paying off immediately.
Gas prices will not skyrocket. Any increases the distributors pass on will be well below the normal fluctuations we all live with. Even setting the highest cap with 25% reduction will be almost unnoticeable at the pump. Distributors will continue to compete with each other on price. Let the free market rule!
Some say this will have a negligible effect on reducing emissions. This argument assumes a baseline that already has a huge uptake of EV’s, which we are no where close to yet. We should think of TCI as insurance against the mischief and backsliding supported by fossil fuel interests.
It’s time to start being responsible for our actions. |
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