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Dear CARB,

    Mr. Ehoff writes a very compelling letter and good argument as
to why CARB should not allow any changes. All of us in trucking 
are in the business for economic gain. Unfortunatley for Mr. Ehoff
he got stuck with the Clearaire Long mile and likewise I would be
upset too. I agree with Mr Ehoff. Clearaire customers should be
compensated. However CARB is not back pedalling when trying to
"improve" the rules resulting in  more compliance of air quality
regulations. 

     There are comments from instsallers claiming large inventory
and cancelled orders. If that's the case they would lower their
prices. They too are in it for economic gain. The entire trucking
community is aghast at the Truck and Bus rule. Sure there are gross
polluters which I believe the majority of us despise. But to all of
us from an operational standpoint this rule is less about air
quality and more about staying in business (please do not take that
statement out of context. Trucking IS pro clean air and vehicle by
virtue of the posted comments), and because you implemented it, it
is your responsibility to make compliance feasible for ALL of
trucking.

     We believe it is a tangled web. Could you believe that DPF
retrofit is uncalled for in the majority of trucks? Can CARB single
out gross polluters by  focusing on individual roadside
enforcement? Those are not the points of your proposed rule change.
It is for you to bring ALL truck  owners into legal status.

    . 

Sincerely,

Tim Trotter