The state hopes to put 5,000 on the road in the next few years.
He said the state hopes to begin the program this year.
At about the same time, the state hopes to have its draft plan ready as well.
In all, the state hopes to save up to $115 million a year from the proposed changes.
He said the state hoped to have the revised plan in hand within six months.
The state hoped to increase the chance that they would find steady work.
By next year, the state hopes to have three officers on the river full-time.
The state hopes to close the transaction by January 2001.
And the state hopes the port will encourage other development on the island.
All told, the state hoped to get $90 million from the surcharges.