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Thank  you for this new proposed rule that gives Small fleet a
chance at survival. I have a small fleet of 3 trucks. I did replace
1 truck last year to stay in compliance, but with the slow economy
I can't figure how I can afford to take on a second new truck
payment by years end and still stay somewhat profitable in
business. Down sizing would put my contract in jeopardy by not
being able to fulfill my customers demand as well as put one of my
drivers out of a job. I am a California based carrier but
predominately run freight out of CA to the Midwest and back . That
being said there are no programs that I am qualified for to receive
any grants for truck replacement or retrofits . This proposed rule
change alleviates a lot of pressure and gives me ( a small business
guy)  a chance to stay compliant , in business and not jump in debt
over my head to fast. Clean air is in mines and hopefully
everyone's best interest. Please keep in mind while the decision is
made to enforce the new proposed rule small businesses are a
driving force of the economy and in order to compete with large
fleets, we need added help keeping up with compliance of the new
carb rule.