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I am writing today to please reconsider the proposal that Gavin
Newsom's administration has proposed that would require new engines
and technology that is not feasible from a safety, financial or
operational standpoint.

California Air Resources Board's (CARB) has acknowledged the
proposed regulations will likely remove passenger boats made of
wood and fiberglass from service. This would apply to over 80% of
all boats! If boat owners can't afford to spend millions of dollars
for new metal boats --- or you can't or won't pay twice as much for
boat tickets to pay for the new boats, boat owners will be forced
out of business.I grew up on the water in Southern California and
have fished these Charters that would be affected for 45 years and
still do several times a year as many others do as well, we are a
tight group of fishermen that would have no other means to
participate in a sport that we love! we gladly contribute our hard
earned money to the Captains of these charters that provide a
service not only to us that fish but to those that enjoy Whale
watching and School outings that more than likely would be cut
because the cost would not be faceable. I please ask that you would
reconsider this proposal that would financially devastate many and
take tourist money away from the community.Thank you