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 As a sport boat operator this would be detrimental to my
livelihood and many others in the fishing industry. Not to mention
the economics that this industry creates. What is being asked of us
is not feasible to install on our vessels without creating a safety
hazard to the crew and passengers. Every aspect of our vessels are
regulated by the United States Coast Guard which you have been
negligent in the process of your actions. If you had done the
proper research you would have concluded that the equipment
required to meet your standards is not manufactured to work
effectively at the low RPMs and low loads on our engines at the
normal operations of our engines. This regulation would put the
entire Sportfishing industry out of business. If that is your goal
I ask that you consider a buyout plan that would include a payment
of a minimum of 5 year gross income of every vessel that cannot
comply due to in affective equipment you are requiring to meet your
standards. If not please consider a tier3 engine sufficient to meet
your goal.