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I understand the need to enforce air quality standards but feel
that the focus on the Sportfishing fleet at this time may have a
detrimental impact on an industry already hammered by the pandemic.
The Sportfishing fleet can be looked at as an efficient, safe
platform where multiple enthusiasts can participate in an activity
that otherwise may involve  multiple private owned vessels that
collectively may create worse environmental harm and be tougher to
regulate. Additionally, the Sportfishing fleet provides access to
disadvantaged enthusiasts that may not otherwise have the resources
to participate in offshore fishing. If as stated by the industry,
ticket prices are likely to increase threefold,,I would purchase a
vessel or fish less. I would be concerned about seniors and others
who would lack the resources to be out in the water. I consider the
service provided by the Sportfishing fleet to be one of the great
equalizers of society where all can participate and see humankind
all collectively having a good time. I consider my party boat
Sportfishing to be therapeutic, my "Church of the Pacific" and ask
that the intangible benefits to society be considered.