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As an operator of over 65 full-size motorcoaches out of 3 locations
(Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara) I support your efforts
to improve air quality in California through the implimentation of
new regulations.

The financial impact to my company, Silverado Stages, will be
significant but not unmanageable. 

The one provision that will harm my operations is the proposal to
allow small operators additional time in which to comply. These
operators are already provided a 5% bidding advantage over larger
companies through the 'California Small Business Certification'
program. Allowing them to avoid the increased expense of upgrading
their equipment will further expand that advantage.

Do your studies not show that the small companies operate a
proportionally larger percentage of the older diesel equipment that
is causing the most harm to the environment?