First Name | Ron |
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Last Name | Svinth |
Email Address | rsvinth@nbcinc.net |
Affiliation | North Bay Construction Inc. |
Subject | Proposed In-Use Off-Road Diesel Regulation |
Comment | I'd like to make a few comments regarding the proposed Off Road Diesel Regulation. We need to take another look at the time table by which the Off-Road Diesel Powered equipment must comply with the proposed state limits. The "If we build it they will come" thinking is not practical. In other words if this law is passed the manufacturers will build the product to be compatible. Due to delays and changes to the proposed rule, i.e. Adding NOx reductions late last year, manufactures and contractors will have a difficult time meeting the standards. The tier 4 Engine will not be available until maybe 2015, current VDECS are not readily available, too expensive and impractical to use on large construction equipment. I believe the manufactures and contractors are doing everything they can but are limited to the latest technology. The standards being set by this rule, as the are written, will be expensive for everyone from the contractor to the tax payer, possibly forcing some businesses to shut down completely. Yes, we need to be proactive in doing our best to clean up the environment, including the air we breathe, however the time table of this regulation is not reasonable. Please vote NO on the proposed regulation then go back and draft a revised regulation that will allow a more realistic time for compliance. Thank you Ron Svinth |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2007-05-16 14:54:54 |
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