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I'd like to make a few comments regarding the proposed Off Road
Diesel Regulation.

We need to take another look at the time table by which the
Off-Road Diesel Powered equipment must comply with the proposed
state limits. The "If we build it they will come" thinking is not
practical. In other words if this law is passed the manufacturers
will build the product to be compatible. Due to delays and changes
to the proposed rule, i.e. Adding NOx reductions late last year,
manufactures and contractors will have a difficult time meeting
the standards.  The tier 4 Engine will not be available until
maybe 2015, current VDECS are not 
readily available, too expensive and impractical to use on large
construction equipment.

I believe the manufactures and contractors are doing everything
they can but are limited to the latest technology. The standards
being set by this rule, as the are written, will be expensive for
everyone from the contractor to the tax payer, possibly forcing
some businesses to shut down completely.

Yes, we need to be proactive in doing our best to clean up the
environment, including the air we breathe, however the time table
of this regulation is not reasonable.

Please vote NO on the proposed regulation then go back and draft a
revised regulation that will allow a more realistic time for
compliance.

Thank you
Ron Svinth