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 The only  way CARB will help the small fleet owner in Northern
Calif. who operate entirely in the north is to exempt them from
these rules. Ag, Log and construction Trucks operating in the
northern mountain areas of Calif. that work seasonal shouldn't be
included in regulations that are intended to improve air quality in
the southern portion of the state.
 Forcing fleet owners who's trucks travel less than 50,000 miles a
year to comply to these regulations is unreasonable. they are
already reducing their emissions by two thirds or more of what
trucks traveling the interstate Highways do. 
 It is not financially possible to replace trucks with new trucks
that cost $150,000 when they are used for such short operating
seasons. Used trucks that will comply with the regulations  are not
available and the cost of filters can be as much as many of these
trucks are worth.