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I would like to know what the TCI does to help the American Taxpayer/ homeowner. If we are to pay more for the price of fossil fuels which we use to heat our homes and get to work. I would like to know what the reward is or the benefit of us paying more. I would greatly appreciate a reply. Thank you

How will you account for retail stations that could bring in fuel to the TCI jurisdictions from non-TCI jurisdictions via rail or truck? Is there a true up of amounts capped and amounts delivered to gas stations in the TCI jurisdictions?
Gas stations can sell fuel for off-road use for instance to use in farming. How will those deductions be accounted for as the fuel supplier/distributor may not be aware of these deductions?
Is there a fine, penalty or fee associated with a supplier using more allowances than they hold? What happens if demand outnumbers the capped amount? Is it possible for jurisdictions to trade capped amounts in a situation where MA needs has reached its cap and still has demand but RI has a way to go before it reaches their cap. Could RI reallocate allowances to MA?
Will every state use the same allowance (EATS) system?
It seems that the allowances could be traded or sold similar to RINS in biodiesel space. Is that an accurate assumption? If so this creates a another market for fuel suppliers to make profits, is there a means that the states benefit from such market (such as income tax)?
Has this information been sent to fuel suppliers and terminal operators in the TCI jurisdictions for feedback?

I think this is a very thorough and well thought out plan. Great job!!

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?

TCI is a cleverly designed and carefully rigged machination that will
1. Kill working class jobs.
2. Raise taxes and reduce consumer spending.
3. Create a new level of inefficient and wasteful government bureaucracy.
4. Unconstitutional since only Congress can regulate interstate commerce.
5. Anti American due to the Marxist origins.
I call on citizens to boycott and demonstrate against the money changers in government that have put forth this insidious scheme.

This is nothing more than the creation of a bloated bureaucracy.

If you want to reduce pollution, tax the source of the pollution: fuel. Period. Increased taxes on fossil fuel will eventually make 'green' power more affordable and it will do it in a controlled fashion without the waste associated with your bloated bureaucracy.

Incentives for home owners to install roof top solar power would be a nice addition to fuel taxes.

We in Virginia do NOT need this approach to pollution reduction.
Regards,
Bls

I live in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont in the border town of Norton. Our primary industry is maple syrup production and tourism both very dependent on local state managed roads, not the interstate. I ask for support of local connectivity projects that will help our local economy and improve the local climate impacts.

Please do whatever you can to provide green transportation to reduce carbon emissions.

Thanks
Pam

Thank you for reaching out to the public as the Draft Model Rule is in development. I have read a number of comments with attention and, speaking as a Vermonter, it is clear that a regional public transportation initiative will benefit Vermont as well as the Northeast in vital ways. I note that as we have a growing older population the value of public transportation will only increase. Well-planned public transportation is of value locally—which cannot be overemphasized, as we are so far behind in this area as a country, but high-speed train service, as in Europe, for longer distances should be included if we want the Northeast to boom economically in the post-fossil fuel age we are entering. What’s more, in a post-Covid era, with office workers likely to work from home much more often, we have a chance to boost rural areas that have been suffering population drain by at long last planning a truly effective network for public transportation. Train—and electrical bus—commuting can, if properly designed, reduce CO-2 emissions, but they alsoo have other benefits, suh as reduced stress and increased effective working hours for those who commute. I speak as someone who commuted by bus and train for ten years. We humans have constructive capacities. This Draft Model Rule reflects that, especially in its regional rather than state-based thinking. It’s time to move on to a healthier and also more economically sound transportation system. I hope Vermont will soon join the coalition.

Please join the TCI-P. Aside from the overt climate advantages, this will stop the flow of money leaving Vermont's economy for the purchase of fossil fuels. We need to push toward more sustainable modes of transportation ASAP. Thank you!