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This is Government overreach in the worst form! To even think about
putting these regulations on this industry will be catastrophic for
the state of California! I grew up working on these vessels and
still have a lot of friends and family who rely on this industry.
These are not semi trucks that have engines available to convert to
DEF. Which you have already ruined that industry as well. Look at
how many Owner Operators have been put out of business due to your
Port Regulations. You are doing the same here with no legitimate
reason whatsoever. These vessels operate under generator power for
a high percentage of the time while fishing, similar to a Tripac on
a Semi Truck. They also don't operate year round!They also mostly
operate in International Waters 80% of the time. Why is CARB trying
to regulate a law for boats that are under power in the State of
California for maybe 45 minutes before entering International
Water. Once again this would be the nail in the coffin for this
industry, which is unacceptable! If you want to pass laws like
these you need to get with engine manufactures on creating a
reliable Marine engine to suit the States needs. Carb is once again
getting ahead of affordable technology. There is nothing wrong with
wanting this conversion but this is not the right time.