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My name is John C Edwards born and raised in California.  I am an
owner/operator of a one truck and trailer operation _ J&T Transport
LLC based in La Mesa California.  My primary operation is
interstate heavy haul leased to Combined Transport INC based in
Central Point Oregon.  85% of my business is conducted outside the
state of California.  
I purchased a 2005 Freightliner in November of 2010 which complied
with California regulatory requirements.  Being an environmentally
conscious operator I replaced the engine with a new Detroit Diesel
factory engine to ensure all of the equipment was operated as
intended at a cost of $28000.00.  In addition I have installed an
auxiliary power unit to reduce idling time to practically 0 at a
cost of $9000.00.
The proposed retrofitting with a particulate filter would be more
than my business could sustain and has cut me off from my home
base.  
Exceptions have been made for operators who essentially conduct all
their business in California and operate their business in and out
of California ports.
When compared with these operators and the amount of particulates
emitted within the state of California, their operation vs mine, my
operation would have a far far less deleterious effect on the
California environment.
As a California tax paying resident operating a California based
tax paying business I am asking to be included in these exceptions
so that I may remain in business while being able to come home
occasionally.