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I own 21 dump trucks that range in age from 1984-2007. My pratice
is to replace the oldest trucks first. However the rate that I can
afford to replace these vehicles is quite a bit longer then the
proposed rules.

I understand the need to meet Federal air regs, however the
financial burden cannot be born during this economic climate.

Yes, I know that the economy will return to a normal growth rate
sometime in the future. But please consider how most companies
weather the recession; spending cash to retain employees, tapping
credit lines to cover daily operating costs. This debt requires
some time to "Catch up". Cash and debt that would otherwise be used
for equipment replacement. This translates to more then just a year
or so after the economy rebounds. That rebound is predicted to be
no sooner then 2011 for the construction industry.

Should California appeal to the Federal Government for an
extention of time to meet air regs? Considering what the government
is doing to prop up various private companies, the state of
California should be entitled to this consideration.

Please consider the livelyhood of the families this rule will
effect.

Sincerely,
Blain Stumpf
Blain Stumpf Trucking
BST Services, Inc.