| First Name | Nicholas |
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| Last Name | Morenc |
| Email Address | nickmorenc@gmail.com |
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| Subject | chc2021 Proposed Amendments to the Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation |
| Comment | I want to express my concern over some of the content of your proposed ammendments. While completely in favor of the need to improve air quality, I believe that the ammendment should not put hard-working people out of work. Requiring all boats to be retrofiited will likey be cost prohibitive to whalewatching and fishing boats currently operating. I believe the approach should be to require all new boats to comply but to grandfather existing boats that are currently operating in our harbors. By new boats I mean not only newly built boats, but any boat applying for a new license that is currently not in operation. I believe that all currently licensed boats should be allowed to continue operations. This will protect CA citizens currently employed in the industry. It will also allow hundreds of CA residents to continue to enjoy the ocean via whale watching and affordable sportfishing. I can afford and enjoy the multi-passenger fishing boats operating in the $50 - $100 price range. I cannot afford the small 4-6 passenger boats that cost $500 - $1500 for a 1 day trip.Please consider an exemption to existing boats that are currently licensed and operating. |
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| Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2021-11-13 09:37:20 |
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