First Name | Ruben |
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Last Name | Ayala |
Email Address | tippystow@sbcglobal.net |
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Subject | Requirements for Diesel engines |
Comment | First of all, let me say that the workers from the transportation industry are not evil. Contrary to popular belief, we do not want to destroy the planet. If you can find a way to gradually phase in new standards that would not force us out of business, we would be willing to comply. You may think that the current proposed requirements are just that, but they are not. How can they be, when a the findings you presented were based on a false study. Why don't we start by conducting a real study with real numbers, in our area. I think that changes in the design and performance of diesel engines should be incorporated at the manufacturing level. I, as a business man, understand that as technology changes and new products become available, I may have to pay a little extra when purchasing something new. What you guys want to do is change the standards, making our current fleet non compliant. This forces us to spend money on our existing fleet to comply, or buy new equipment to replace a unit that is a productive part of our business. I do not have to explain that these are tough economic times, and these standards will force people out of business. Any good business owner will upgrade their fleet, over time, when it is necessary. We would voluntarily upgrade our fleet to current standards as we gradually phase out the older units. All of the units we purchased in the past, met the guidelines and standards set during the time of purchase. I always though that my biggest competition in business would come from other companies in my industry. I never thought that my government would be my biggest competitor, killing me with taxes, standards and requirements. Thank you for your time. Ruben Ayala |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2010-12-13 08:36:58 |
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