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Dear CARB, 
It is to my understanding that CARB is proposing new requirements
on whale watching and Sportfishing vessels which will require 
businesses to either replace their current Diesel engines and/or
purchase new vessels. Despite the negligence of a minority of
recreational fishing enthusiasts most anglers and nature observers
do care about the environment and can respect your position on this
issue; however, there needs to be a sense of realism in addressing
air and water pollution when addressing commercial vessels. As a
life long resident of California and a passionate angler I too want
clean air for myself and family but I must way the alternative.
Passing these changes will likely lead to the forced closing of
many businesses in California. Fishing and whale/wildlife observing
in the ocean brings families and friends together. It's a safe
place for people with like interest to spend time together, harvest
their own healthy meals and/or observed natures beauty in person.
If this board is going to move forward despite our pleas not to
then I ask that you at least delay this requirement to look at
alternative cheaper methods to help reduce air pollution or to find
an appropriate amount of funding to provide to these affected
businesses to help them purchase new equipment or boats. Not a loan
and not some minuscule amount of money which helps no one,  but
legitimate financial funding to purchase the required equipment to
meet your unrealistic requirements. 

Sincerely,
Paul De La Hoya
Riverside Country resident