## AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION,

Fighting for Air

February 11, 2014

President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Washington DC 20500

Dear Mr. President:

We write today to urge you to support cleaner, healthier air and direct the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to adopt the Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Standards no later than February 28, 2014. The nation needs these stronger public health protections urgently to reduce dangerous air pollution from cars, light trucks and SUVs.

We have seen first-hand the effects of these harmful emissions. Motor vehicles are a major source of ozone-forming pollution which triggers asthma attacks, worsens lung disease and shortens life. Cars, light trucks and SUVs contribute to particle pollution which threatens heart and lung health, as well as increases the risk of premature death. Emissions from these vehicles also add to the toxic burden of those who live or work near the nation's busy highways.

The new standards will protect our children, the elderly, those with chronic lung disease, heart disease or diabetes, and those who have low incomes. We strongly urge you to direct EPA to adopt fina) Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Standards by February 28, 2014,

Sincerely,

American Lung Association in Alabama American Lung Association in Alaska American Lung Association in Arizona American Lung Association in Arkansas American Lung Association in California American Lung Association in Colorado American Lung Association in Connecticut American Lung Association in Delaware American Lung Association in the District of Columbia American Lung Association in Florida American Lung Association in Georgia American Lung Association in Hawaii American Lung Association in Idaho American Lung Association in Illinois American Lung Association in IndianaAmerican Lung Association in lowa

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Cc: Gina McCarthy, Administrator, U,S. EPA Janet McCabe, Acting Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation, U.S. EPA Christopher Grundler, Director, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, U.S. EPA Howard Shelanski, Administrator, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB Nancy Sutley, Chair, Council on Environmental Quality Daniel G. Utech, Special Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change