I strongly urge you to allow…

I strongly urge you to allow municipalities to continue requiring and using all reports/studies needed to meet their Green Development Standards (GDS). These standards are an important tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for the effects of climate change. Municipalities have a responsibility to protect public health and safety, to ensure their economic well-being and to promote sustainable development. It is essential for meeting those responsibilities that municipalities are able to implement GDS which necessitates studies from builders to ensure the standards are being met.