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It's clear that CARB clearly does not understand nor did not take
time to learn about the affected vessels' operations and business
environment. They also don't understand the demographics,
motivations and financial abilities of their customers. Assuming
the customers of the affected vessels, who commonly hail from lower
income environments, will simply accept higher prices and not
decrease their days of fishing is ludicrous. If these amendments
are passed as proposed, the results will significantly reduce the
revenue California receives for oceans and fisheries conservation,
impact lower income communities and cost the state economy nearly
over $13 million in state tax revenues 1,500 jobs and $37.8 million
in income. 

There are serious shortcomings in CARB's statements and claims as
presented in its economic analysis (SRIA). The State of California
needs to carefully considers the potential impacts before making
decisions that can potentially harm businesses, their employees and
California residents who want to access the ocean. Thank you. 

Sincerely, 

Rob Lynn