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Please read this and don't just drop it in the "opposed" response
count.  I took a lot of time to think about this.  I do not have a
vested economic interest in any boats that would be affected. 

Having said that, the upcoming legislation to require major
modifications to boat engines on currently operating vessels is
unfortunate and poorly thought through.  The phase in for these
requirements is prohibitive for the industry and unfairly targets
these boats compared to commercial fishing  vessels.  As an avid
outdoor enthusiast, I applaud the intent to continue to clean the
air.  However, this new regulation will have devastating impacts on
the industry, but perhaps even more importantly, an indirect but
undeniable impact on those who use these services.  This new
requirement is much less expensive to implement on new boats.  As
existing boats are taken out of service (eventually), the problems
they cause will go away by default.  
 
I was a scout leader for 17 years.  My three sons, now adults, are
Eagle Scouts.  I'm 68 years old and have a backpacking trip planned
for next week.  It may be curtailed because of wildfire smoke
concerns.  I am very sensitive to air quality issues.  As a scout
leader, I organized many, many trips out of Newport Harbor for
charter fishing and whale watching.  These were some of the most
highlighted trips of many scouts' experience.  They were also
educational and provided great conservation learning opportunities.
 These regulations will force operators to raise prices.  The cost
has to be passed through (if they even survive).  Raising funds for
ticketing to include the diverse economic condition of our scout
troop was always of concern.  Higher prices will shut out even more
young people (both in youth organizations and in the public at
large), from affording this special experience, be it fishing or
whale watching.  For those who say it is worth it to clean up the
air are well intentioned, but that sentiment doesn't reflect the
significant effect that higher prices will have on those least
likely to be able to afford even a modest price increase.   
 
I am opposed to these new regulations.  I strongly recommend that
this action affecting existing boats be tabled or vetoed.  Should
you have any questions or comments and wish to contact me, my
contact info is provided.