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I operate 2 older pieces of equipment in my business.  One is a
1984 Backhoe 63hp and the other a 1998 Skid Loader 61hp.  Both of
these machines are used approximately 100 hours per year.  It
would not be cost effective to retrofit or replace these machines
due to the low usage.  If the new regulations proposed are adopted
I would be forced to retire the machines with no resale value and
use rental equipment.  My ability to be competetive in the small
amount of work I do with these machines is based on low equipment
costs.  I would be forced out of the small contractors market.  I
feel there should be some sort of exemption for small fleets and
small business.

Thank You