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Hello,
I would like to urge you to reconsider the proposal to ban diesel
engines used by boats in the sportfishing industry, as this will
irrevocably harm many that are essentially small business owners.
While I understand the spirit of the proposal, and agree that
cleaning up our environment is of paramount importance, now is not
the time to enact these regulations. Having fought to keep their
businesses alive due to the Covid pandemic, to now enact these
regulations will definitely put many out of business who simply
cannot afford the new technology required. I would hate to raise my
kids in a world where access to the ocean is limited by a lack of
available boats, and I think this access is essential in motivating
the next generation to preserve the environment.
Thanks so much for your attention.
Lloyd Harris