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<DIV><SPAN class=H3><SPAN class=784170623-23092008><FONT face=Arial>Governor's
Office News Release</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial><SPAN class=H3>Statement by Governor Kulongoski on Western
Climate Initiative Plan</SPAN><BR> <BR><I>(Salem)</I><I>–</I> “Today the
Western Climate Initiative released <SPAN class=784170623-23092008>a
framework</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial> for the most ambitious cap and trade
program in the world, covering the broadest scope of emitters of greenhouse gas
that includes the participation of seven states and four Canadian
provinces. <BR> <BR>“The framework released today provides
Oregon with a solid starting point for developing a comprehensive cap and trade
program that works for Oregon – both environmentally and economically – and
helps Oregon meet our state greenhouse gas reduction goals.<BR> <BR>“There
are areas in the framework, such as auctioning of allowances, where the WCI
provided flexibility for states to ensure the plans adopted work for each
jurisdiction’s economy and delivers meaningful greenhouse gas
reductions. <BR> <BR>“I will work with the state legislature,
stakeholders and other jurisdictions to expand the scope of auctions because the
ten percent minimum is just that – a minimum – and I believe we can achieve a
balanced program that meets both our environmental and economic
goals.<BR> <BR> “I remain committed to the WCI process and will
continue to work with the WCI partners and the Oregon legislature to put forward
a cap and trade proposal that will ensure Oregon continues to be aggressive in
its reduction of greenhouse gas emissions while also strengthening energy
efficiency and creating economic opportunities for the state.”<BR> <BR>For
the materials released today, go to: </FONT><A
title=http://www.westernclimateinitiative.org/
href="http://www.westernclimateinitiative.org/"><FONT
face=Arial>http://www.westernclimateinitiative.org/</FONT></A></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=784170623-23092008><FONT face=Arial>For questions about the
Private Forests News service, contact:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=784170623-23092008><FONT face=Arial>Kevin
Weeks</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=784170623-23092008><FONT face=Arial>Oregon Department of
Forestry</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=784170623-23092008><FONT face=Arial>ODF Agency Affairs /
Private Forests Division</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=784170623-23092008><FONT face=Arial>(503)
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