First Name | Gabriel |
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Last Name | Benavides |
Email Address | gcore714@yahoo.com |
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Subject | CHC2021 Save Our Boats |
Comment | I am a fisherman in southern California and I enjoy going out on sport boats to fish often. I think that if these new amendments are put into place they will devastate the sportfishing industry all over California not only for sport boat owners who cant afford to make the changes for these proposed amendments but also for their customers like myself who will not be able to afford the cost increases that will happen due to the changes. I'm sure other commercial fishing boats will be affected as well which will cause prices to rise for the consumer. I feel that the number of commercial boats in CA is minimal compared to the number of vehicles the road and forcing them to make expensive changes that aren't feasible for most boat operators will cause more harm than good. It will deprive people of work, income, opportunities to fish, cost increases etc. If any changes are to made they need to consider the livelihoods of not only the boat operators but also their consumers. I think the current proposed amendments doesn't do any of that since the feasibility report stated that vessel replacement will be likely especially for wood or fiberglass boats. regards, Gabe Benavides |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2021-10-19 11:40:36 |
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