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It continues to amaze me that our state, which is in serious
financial trouble, would impose yet another "tax" on it's
citizens.  While the proposal is not a direct "tax", it will in
fact seriously tax the construction industry, and bring to a halt
many construction projects.  Both the long term and short term
effects of such regulation will cause financial hardship on our
industry.  Reduced construction activity means reduced profits for
construction companies (like mine) and ultimately reduced tax
revenues to the state government--which is already in dire
straits!  

If we want to reduce diesel emissions, fine.  But let's do it over
time, as technology allows it.  Slamming our industry--as well as
the Ag industry, and just about anyone else who uses off-road
diesel vehicles, with a regulated emissions level they can't
achieve, is simply unproductive.

Furthermore, out all of the countries I have visited in this world
of ours, the USA and specifically California already had far
cleaner air than any!  Why do we need to make it any cleaner?

I can see the issue in certain areas such as the South Eastern
parts of the states.  But here in the central valley, our air is
quite reasonable.  

I assure you that a time is coming when the citizens of this state
will no longer tolerate such over-regulation as we now see.   
Furthermore, will stop trying to fix it with the political
process, and a revolt will be brought about that will bring
government and all of its oppression to a halt.  Stop making
government bigger!  We don't need it!

Stop this silly proposal now!!!

In His Service,

James E. Hobbs
Director of Engineering
MTM
Thank you for your time and consideration.