As I have stated before, making sure that the Federal regulations are targeted, fair, and reasonable is necessary to ensure that the ongoing recovery of the U.S. economy continues to gain traction and that the U.S. maritime industry…

It is important that we understand how the rule is working, how the industry is adapting during its transition to meet the low-sulfur fuel standards.

I want to be very specific here.

I want to know specifically where it is not going to be able to be done that way.

The issue of the air quality is one that is keenly felt in California.

I fail to see why they couldn't be coordinated.

I thank you for conducting the hearing. I look forward to working with you as this hearing proceeds.

The issue is that California has onshore winds. And so whatever is out there is coming on shore, and it creates a very substantial problem for all the industry in California.

But that is an industry issue trying to develop a specific solution, that is, technology, to address the problem.

That is a major economic problem for the area that I represent, the San Francisco Bay and the delta.

It is our business to change statutes.

I think that is what I heard.