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The Amendments as laid out in the proposal and attachments seem
fair and balanced in meeting economic and environmental needs
relating to electric vehicles and conversion of vehicles to
electric power.  Manufacturers have options to meet the fuel vapor
emissions requirements that will allow both for accurate testing
and less cost.  One example is the choice builders have between the
95% fuel tank fill and vehicle drivedown steps or the bench purge
allowance.  The important safety issues are also recognized by
placing battery charging for vehicle testing at the car soak
pheriod for off-vehicle charge capable hybird electric vehicles. 
The vehicle conversion process also seems fair in that it allows
different converter companies to submit different plans and each
company to submit multiple plans for the first 50 cars while
ensuring that current emissions controls on the cars will not be
downgraded as a result of conversion.  But once 5,000 conversions
have been done conversion tiers 1 and 2 go away and all makers must
satisfy tier 3 requirements.  These proposals are needed to improve
air quality.  California air quality was recently downgraded by the
state in several districts including Southern California.  Electric
powered vehicles will play a major role in cleaning up the air
while these amendments work to make sure electric cars don't add
any more additional pollution.  The amendments should be passed.  I
am a member of People First, California, Orange County Chapter. 
People First works with and for disabled persons.  Thank you and
best wishes Michael E. Bailey, 25801 Marguerite Parkway, No. 103,
Mission Viejo, CA 92692.