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On behalf of my company, Royal Coach Tours, and pursuant to Section
11346.8 of the California Government Code, I write to request the
California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) hold a public
hearing on its proposed amendments to the Heavy-Duty Engine and
Vehicle Omnibus (Omnibus) regulation, per the Board's notice posted
on August 1, 2023.  We would seek the hearing to be scheduled prior
to the close of the comment period or, alternatively, seek to have
the comment period extended beyond September 18 to accommodate a
public hearing.

As a Motorcoach Operator, we have a vital interest in CARB's
proposed action to amend the Omnibus regulation, and believe it is
important for the Board to hold a public hearing on this matter to
fully assess both the proposed amendments and their impact, as well
as the steps leading to the development of these amendments.

The Board's action appears to be predicated solely on heavy-duty
truck engine manufacturer product plans,  and we believe it
important for the Board to provide for the exchange of additional
information from the end users of these engines, in a public
forum.

Further, a public hearing is warranted to ensure the Board and
heavy-duty vehicle operators, such as the bus and motorcoach
industry, along with the public, fully understand the impact of the
proposed amendments on the end users of heavy-duty engines, and in
turn the impact on the state's transportation network and emissions
goals.

For these reasons, Royal Coach Tours requests the Board to schedule
a public hearing before moving forward with the proposed amendments
to the Omnibus regulation.  I may be reached at 408-279-4801 or
earl@royal-coach.com, for any questions concerning this request.

Respectfully submitted,

Earl Reed
General Manager
Royal Coach Tours