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I am writing on behalf of my agricultural clients in the Central
Coast of California in the Monterey Bay, we have worked
cooperatively with our local Air District Board and Staff, our
area currently meets Federal Air Standards, and most State
Standards.
Many of the operations on the Central Coast have been proactive
replacing there Stationary Ag engines through the Carl Moyer
program and their own capital budgets of their farming operation. 
The concern is that the only engines available to purchase are Tier
2 engines, and will need to be replaced within a short window.  The
normal, well maintained diesel engine can easily have a forty year
life.  We would request that the State review the timelines of 
replacement of this engines- many of the engines needed are NOT
YET available in Tier 3, and we have been informed that Tier 4 has
not yet received approved manufactures’ standards.  My clients have
supported the solution to come from the manufacture as the source
providing a “cleaner” engine for the consumer to purchase.