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First I would like to share my concern about what CARB is doing and
their role in confusing the regulation even more. Since the rule
was rolled out we have tried to be a sound board for our customers,
trying to explain and help our customer base understand and do what
was deemed neccessary to get and stay in compliance. Part of this
was explaining that with time, by getting into compliance early
they would relieve undue stress and the pressure by CARB to meet
these regulations. Now with consideration of extensions for small
fleets additioanl pressure is being put on guys who have already
extended themselves financially to comply. In addition it is giving
an uneven playing field to large out of state companies competing
in California, with these large companies hiring small non
compliant companies, with extensions, to haul goods at reduce rates
against carriers that have been responsible and complied. 

CARB made amemendments to the regulations in the beginning, in an
effort to relieve pressure faced by the down economy. Everyone
testified to this fact, shared this concern and was relieved
knowing then that they were getting additional time. 

Now that time has run out and it is time to make decision about
upgrading, they again are pleading for additioanl time. These same
few will again be back in the room pleading for more time, if new
extensions are developed for compliance down the road.

I support the California Trucking Association position opposing
futher extensions to the small fleet provisions.