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I am writing to request the CARB back off on shutting down the
sport fishing and whale watching industry with the over the top new
engine requirements.  I am a San Diego Native, I remember going on
whale watching trips as a school child and now I am a sport fishing
enthusiast.  These boats are generally small family owned
operations that provide great opportunities for people of all ages,
races, and financial situations to see the great outdoors and enjoy
sportfishing on an equal basis.  Not everyone can afford to buy,
maintain, and store a fishing boat and the new rules proposed would
put most of the sport fishing fleet out of business.  Those that do
survive would be required to raise fares substantially, pricing
many people out of the opportunity for this unique activity.