First Name | John |
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Last Name | Olagaray |
Email Address | colagaray@aol.com |
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Subject | Special Provisions for Livestock Haulers |
Comment | The Honorable Mary Nichols Chair, California Air Resources Board 1001 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Chair Nichols, As a Califoronia sheep producer and livestck hauler, I am writing to voice my strong support for your staff's revisions to the Truck and Bus Regulation that would classify trucks that exclusively haul livestock as specialty farm vehicles. The proposed provisions will ensure ranchers have access to enough trucks to move their livestock by delaying retrofit and replacement requirements for dedicated livestock haulers until January 1, 2023. My sheep operation requires me to haul my livestock from ranch to ranch within state, as well as out of state. When time allows I also haul livestock for other ranchers. Owning a truck and trailer rig allows me to get into tight areas where semis cannot, therefore putting my type of truck in demand. Hauling livestock is an integral necessity of my sheep business, but not a daily job or main source of income. Because of my sporadic use of my livestock truck, the inconsistent sheep market, rising costs, drought conditions, and feed and water shortages, I am not financially able to meet the costs associated with the retrofit. The proposed revision and January 1, 2013 date would allow me to continue my sheep operation and over time be able to replace my truck as necessary with age. Please do not delay in supporting this important and critical provision as proposed by staff at your hearing on April 24, 2014. Sincerely, John M. Olagaray Five-O Ranch 11888 N. Davis Rd. Lodi, CA 95242 |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2014-04-21 16:39:45 |
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