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Please CARB members considering new proposed regulations on
passenger boats keep in mind all the livelihoods that are directly
and indirectly affected by these proposed changes.  The economic
toll will be devastating for many coastal communities which benefit
greatly from the money spent in order to enjoy the ocean and all of
the interesting natural wonders associated with it.  I'll admit
that I am an avid fisherman, but it is not selfish reasons that I
want to preserve ocean passenger boats.  First I think the services
make the public more interested in protecting everything associated
with ocean by giving them a connection to the ocean. Second I feel
affordable experiences provide an equal opportunity for all people
to develop a respect and caring attitude of the ocean and all it
has to offer all of us. Lastly I believe we all benefit when an
experience is afforded to all within reason.  By not making an
experience feasible for people I feel more are affected negatively
than the benefits.  I urge you to consider the above statements
when considering the proposed regulations.  Thank you,   John T.
Richter