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I'm emailing a request to eliminate, or modify pending emission
decisions, so they better meet the needs of business owners and the
general public.  If business owners are forced out by costly
upgrades, the general public will be excluded from ocean
experiences.  We usually choose fleet sportfishing/whale watching
boats because we can't afford our own boat.  The economics go well
beyond the boats on the water.  You know that restaurants, hotels,
Gas stations, sporting goods dealers, and even the states ability
to generate money to enhance State recreation opportunities would
be affected negatively.  If emissions and greenhouse gas reduction
is the goal, allow a phase out over time, as existing engines die
and need replacement.  Re-powering marine engines is already a
fairly frequent thing.  Or maybe consider emissions testing for
boats (to remain licensed) to manage gross polluters...  There
shouldn't be an industry wide mandated repower date.  Phase it in.
Thanks, Mark Stillians