b'Continued from page 4:INNOVATIVELetter from the presidentregulationwhichsetsstringentemissionsUNIQUE limits for passenger vessels operating in Cal- PROVENifornia.WhiletheCleanAirActgenerally preempts state and local governments from promulgating emissions rules, it does allow EPAtoauthorizeCaliforniatoadoptand enforce emissions reduction rules that are at least as protective of public health and welfare as applicable Federal standards.PVAs letter stated, PVA acknowledges that EPA has issued two prior waivers for the orig-inal and current versions of the Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation, but the new pro-posal departs in significant ways from the two prior versions. Technologies to satisfy the pro-posed requirements are not currently available at a cost that can be absorbed by passenger vessel operators, and they are not likely to be developed by the deadlines established by the proposed rule. Consequently, PVA members will be confronted with the need to replace existing vessels that cannot accommodate new engine designs and associated emissions reduc-tion technologies. This result is not reasonable or feasible. It will likely cause existing vesselsBellingham, WA | 360.647.7602to be removed from service without replace- Sales@allamericanmarine.comment due to the higher cost of new vessels and inability of vessel operators to pass that signif-icant cost on to the consumer. PVA operators would like the opportunity of a virtual hear-ing to explain this to EPA directly.PVAestimatesthatapproximately37PVA membersoperatingpassengervesselsinCaliforniawillbeimpacted.Clickhereto read PVAs letter.APRIL PVA/COAST GUARD QUALITY PARTNERSHIP MEETINGFinally, PVA members and staff will meet with the Coast Guard in Washington, D.C., at the twiceannualQualityPartnershipMeeting next month. This gathering allows each or-ganization to discuss pending and emerging topics and identify non-regulatory solutions for these issues.Please accept my best wishes for a safe andWhen you need productive spring season. to design modern crew and passenger At Your Service,accommodations for increased comfort and sustainability.Jim SwindlerPVA President, 2023crowley.com/interiordesign37 APRIL 2023'