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I am the co-owner of a new construction company the specializes in
underground utilities.  Like many Californians, I am concerned
about the environment and support measures to protect it.  The
proposed legislation, however, is a problem, not a solution.  As
lawmakers, you have an obligation to put forth legislation that
gives business owners a chance to succeed.  Requiring businesses
to replace entire fleets with technology that does not yet exist
is ridiculous.  It doesn't make sense and it can't be achieved. 
Additionally, it is unfair to retroactively go after equipment
that is already in use.  That is not the way the auto industry or
any other transportation or equipment industry is regulated.  

You must propose realistic emissions reduction requirements that
target equipment manufacturers with time frames that can be met. 
After a reasonable waiting period, and after manufacturers are
able to produce equipment the complies with emissions
requirements, you could begin to assess annual fees to contractors
owning equipment older than a certain age.  This will give
contractors an incentive to modernize to equipment that is
available on the market.  

Please be realistic and vote no on the proposed regulations, then
go back and draft revised regulations that make sense.