Please Co-Sponsor S. 2766 or H.R. 5949 – they are identical bills – the "Clean Boating Act of 2008." Committees on BOTH houses have PASSED this BI-PARTISAN Legislation!

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  1. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 1:07 PM    link Fred L. | Kemah, TX

    This law has nothing to do with the receational boating group .If you realy want to help dredge the intercoastal waterways .Keep them open for all to use .

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  3. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 1:55 PM    link Robert R. | Lorain, OH

  4. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 1:56 PM    link Geoffrey S. | Marlborough, MA

    I've owned a sailboat for 10 years and have sailed over 30,000 miles on it crossing many oceans and visiting many countries. While I firmly believe in "leaving a clean wake", I believe that this exemption is absolutely necessary. Without I only foresee a bureaucratic and legal nightmare for boat owners and I suspect that it would have minimal positive environmental impact.

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  6. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 1:56 PM    link Ken H. | Wharton, NJ

  7. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 1:57 PM    link Walt G. | Port Charlotte, FL

  8. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 1:59 PM    link Joyce R. | Lorain, OH

  9. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 2:02 PM    link Bud C. | Kailua-Kona, HI

  10. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 2:05 PM    link James D. | Park Forest, IL

    As a recreational boater, citizen, taxpayer, and registered voter, I wish to make it known that I am adamantly opposed to Bill S. 2755, the Clean Boating Act of 2008. To restore a 35-year permit exemption for recreational boat incidental discharge, would severely damage not only the boater ability to enjoy boating, but also the boating industry. There is a good reason why recreational boaters were exempt to begin with. To impose the same rules and restrictions as commercial craft on recreational boaters would just serve to limit and discourage us from enjoying our weekend boating and spending our dollars on boats, equipment, state and local registrations fees, fuels, and stores and restaurants. It would be a curse on the entire industry and not soon forgotten during election time. I strongly urge you to support your boating constituents by voting against this Bill. Thank you for your support in this matter.

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  12. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 2:15 PM    link Jason S. | Noblesville, IN

    With the rising cost of gasoline, rising cost of food and durable goods, taking the stance by not increasing yet another fee us boaters have to pay for in both time and money is a small but welcome reward in this day or rising prices. I welcome your support of this bill and its effect on the American recreational boating pastime. Thanks again!

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  14. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 2:41 PM    link Mark M. | Duluth, MN

    My wife and I enjoy boating on Lake Superior and would hate to see it end because of unnecessary and expensive permits. The added expense and hassle would drive many out of boating, perhaps permanently. Boating is a great family activity, and as such, should be supported. This is a great way for you to help out the boating public with common sense legislation.

    Than you very much.

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  16. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 2:52 PM    link Jonathan H. | Harrisburg, NC

    While many view boating as a wealthy person's sport where add'l fees will go unnoticed, the reality is that for every yacht there are multitudes (read millions) of recreational boating families plying the nation's lakes, rivers, and coastal waters in craft of all types, sizes, and costs.

    Boating in all it's forms is one of the few family recreational pastimes left in this electronic era and not only reinforces such traits as responsibility, conservation, and fitness but provides direct and indirect jobs and tax revenue in areas such as manufacturing, retail, restaurant/hotel, real estate development, tourism, and more.

    The Clean Boating Act of 2008 is absolutely necessary to the survival of this national pastime, especially in uncertain economic times but also in terms of setting the standard for how misplaced government intrusion and control of our family time will not be tolerated.

    Please vote in favor of America families and support the Clean Boating Act of 2008.

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  18. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 3:24 PM    link Mike P. | Discovery Bay, CA

  19. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 3:27 PM    link William B. | Sunnyvale, CA

    I fully endorse this bill.

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  21. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 3:35 PM    link Paul H. | Livonia, MI

    As a Great Lakes boater, I feel the original EPA permit proposal did nothing more than penalize recreational boaters for the improper operating conduct of the commercial carriers. After all, it wasn't a recreational boater who introduced the invasive species that currently plague our lakes. It isn't a recreational boater who is going to "terrorize" the waters by discharging waste or allowing for "weather run-off" of mined mineral dust that accumulates on a deck.

    Senate Bill 2766 recognizes that the average boater is diligent and committed to their passion for safe, clean boating.

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  23. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 3:40 PM    link David P. | Naples, FL

  24. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 4:03 PM    link Julia S. | Port Clinton, OH

    Please pass the S.2766, the Clean Boating Act of 2008.

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  26. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 4:08 PM    link Joe R. | st clair shores, MI

    Please pass this Bill. Because I would like to have my sons enjoy boating in their young age as I did.

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  28. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 6:45 PM    link John A. | Denver, CO

  29. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 6:56 PM    link John T. | San Leandro, CA

    I fully Endorse this Bill.

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  31. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 7:49 PM    link Chris W. | Odessa, FL

  32. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 7:55 PM    link Tom P. | Long Beach, NY

  33. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 10:12 PM    link Julia V. | St. James City, FL

    Please pass this bill, which is so important to millions of American boaters.

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  35. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 10:40 PM    link keith k. | Spring Hill, KS

  36. Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 10:47 PM    link James M. | Redondo Beach, CA

  37. Thu., Mar. 20, 2008 1:09 AM    link Kelly B. | Mesa, AZ

  38. Thu., Mar. 20, 2008 8:19 AM    link LUIN B. | COVINGTON, LA

  39. Thu., Mar. 20, 2008 9:36 AM    link Eugene L. | Acworth, GA

  40. Thu., Mar. 20, 2008 10:10 AM    link Rod O. | Crestline, CA

    I can't belive that you poeple in congress that think up these stupid bills. If you all had brains in your heads you would find out that most boats run the water that the boat is sitting in(lakes, river,ocean) for coolent and the run off is the samething. You all are unbeliveable,If you want to do something good why don't you look into the gas company's gouging of prices and try to help people. Most people can't aford to do anything because of the prices and can't hardly aford to go to work. Why don't you do something right for once and foreget this bill and go find something that is real important!!!!!!

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  42. Thu., Mar. 20, 2008 10:18 AM    link Robert S. | North Baldwin, NY

  43. Thu., Mar. 20, 2008 10:26 AM    link Jeffrey F. | Dana Point, CA

    After seeing what the luxury tax did to the boating industry in 1990 - I strongly support the passage S.2766

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  45. Thu., Mar. 20, 2008 10:30 AM    link Dana E. | Ventura, CA

  46. Thu., Mar. 20, 2008 11:23 AM    link Gary S. | Las Vegas, NV

  47. Thu., Mar. 20, 2008 12:48 PM    link Kim F. | Castro Valley, CA

  48. Thu., Mar. 20, 2008 12:55 PM    link Ed G. | Marco Island, FL

  49. Thu., Mar. 20, 2008 2:13 PM    link Brian R. | Capron, IL

  50. Thu., Mar. 20, 2008 5:16 PM    link Kurt B. | Pine Grove, CA

  51. Thu., Mar. 20, 2008 6:37 PM    link Edward T. | Mastic, NY

    The Recreational Boating Community is possibly the SMALLEST contributer to Marine Pollution. The responsiblity for funds required for prevention and cleanup should lie with those responsible.
    A-Lawn Care Industry
    B-Industrial Sector (Chemical Manufacturer's)
    C-Agriculture
    D-Cormmercial Shipping

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  53. Thu., Mar. 20, 2008 7:02 PM    link David C. | Gainesville, FL

    There are millions of gallons of untreated municipal and industrial sewage going into US waterways every year. The EPA now aims a punitive law at a few small boat owners out on weekends, and even fewer larger boat owners, most of whom are responsibly using sewage holding tanks. The EPA regulations seem to me like massive overkill. Which Elected Group was it that said they were promising to get Government off the backs of the people?

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  55. Thu., Mar. 20, 2008 8:34 PM    link Ronald M. B. | Medina, OH

  56. Thu., Mar. 20, 2008 9:38 PM    link Roger C. | Macungie, PA

    I would ask that you co-sponsor this bill because common sense must prevail. Consider a boat owner being liable for the water that washed off the boat during a rain shower, how about you being liable for the water that ran off your car during that same rain shower. Thank you for your consiideration . Please help this bill pass before sept 15.

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  58. Thu., Mar. 20, 2008 10:07 PM    link joe e. | CAMP HILL, PA

    NO Added Fees!!!GAs is killing us enough!!!

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  60. Fri., Mar. 21, 2008 7:55 AM    link Thomas W. | Helena, OH

  61. Fri., Mar. 21, 2008 1:10 PM    link Bill L. | Brea, CA

  62. Fri., Mar. 21, 2008 4:35 PM    link ernie m. | Southampton, NJ

  63. Fri., Mar. 21, 2008 11:53 PM    link Andrew K. | Sterling Heights, MI

  64. Sat., Mar. 22, 2008 9:59 AM    link Kevin A. | Fritch, TX

    Pass the bill. Let's quit putting the burden of the rest of the world on the backs of hard working Americans.

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  66. Sat., Mar. 22, 2008 2:16 PM    link jerry s. | platteville, WI

    I fully support exempting recreational boats. This would otherwise be like curing dandruff by decapitation. The effect would be devastating on everyone as taxes will have to fund more programs that boating supports. Tourism will suffer in most states and it will cost many jobs and revenue that would be taxed. Everyone in the midwest knows the biggest threat to water quality here and we are reminded every time it rains.

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  68. Sat., Mar. 22, 2008 4:31 PM    link Dennis M. | Perham, MN

    In thes west central Minnesota area boating is a large part of our economic base. We have a large boat manufactor and many visitors who come to our area to enjoy boating. With a permit that has been stated to cost hundreds of dollars annually this would surely impact the number of visitors as well as the the number of good jobs at the boat manufactor. Please vote to extend the exemption for recreational boating.
    Thank you for reading this.

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  70. Sat., Mar. 22, 2008 5:44 PM    link Anton R. | Channahon, IL

    Mr. Congressperson
    This is a voting year. As a proud recreational boat owner I profoundly oppose any more taxes, restrictions or laws against my right to use my boat. I am all for preserving the environment and leave a place cleaner than when I arrived there. I have a 4 stroke motor and carry all legal equipment in my boat when I use it. This law is meant for the large commercial craft and not the small recreational boats we all use. I find this another intrusion in my privacy and right to enjoy the pleasures of boating. Please make this right for the millions of boaters who share this privilege.

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  72. Sat., Mar. 22, 2008 10:58 PM    link Kirk O. | Jamestown, NY

    I appreciate your service to this nation, to our state, and to our industry. I would kindly ask that you give this Clean Boating Act of 2008 S. 2766 serious consideration and vote in favor of it. Your vote will impact the boating industry for years to come. Thank you.
    Sincerely,
    Kirk Oakes

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  74. Sun., Mar. 23, 2008 6:01 AM    link Ronald N. | Chaska, MN

  75. Sun., Mar. 23, 2008 8:07 AM    link Robert H. | Oak Harbor, OH

    This bill is critical to Ohio's and especially the Lake Erie counties' economy and you MUST act to make sure pleasure boaters are protected. You all are aware of the impact boaters and anglers have on tis area and how devastating this bill could be. You all talk all the time about our great "North Coast", now you have a chance to protect that great Ohio asset, please act.

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  77. Sun., Mar. 23, 2008 10:41 AM    link Christopher F. | Rochester, NY

    Recreational boating is big in Upstate New York. Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, the Thousand Islands, the Finger Lakes, and the Adirondacks all have large boater populations. As boaters, we care deeply about preserving the quality and cleaniness of our waters and our environment. But requiring individual boating citizens to secure EPA permits for small boats and watecraft adds only layers of beauracracy and does nothing for the environment itself.

    Instead, the focus of environmental regulation for boating should be directed toward the boat manufacturers. Consider as an analogy the automotive industry, where the federal government has many environmental, energy, and safety objectives. These have been acheived by requiring the manufacturers to adopt various design standards and acheive various performance requirements. The same approach would work with boating.

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  79. Sun., Mar. 23, 2008 12:11 PM    link Greg M. | Elgin, IL

    Recreational boating is a significant economic activity in Illinois. Please help out a large portion of your constituentcy by supporting this Bill.

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  81. Mon., Mar. 24, 2008 6:33 PM    link Alexis B. | Torrance, CA

  82. Tue., Mar. 25, 2008 2:02 AM    link Rick M. | Boise, ID

  83. Tue., Mar. 25, 2008 7:39 AM    link Lester R. | Burlington, KY

    The boating industry helps a lot of areas economically each year. Boaters and fishermen already pay a lot of money to enjoy the hobby and sport. With hard economic times already facing us as a country, this is something that we do not want to have happen. Boat owners are not going to be able to afford to pay for an EPA permit. What's next, EPA permits for cars???

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  85. Tue., Mar. 25, 2008 7:44 AM    link Max L. | Mayfield Heights, OH

    With the rising costs of everything, an additional tax on the use of my boat will take it away from me. Depriving me the great pleasure and gratification that comes from spending good times and creating lasting memories with my children.

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  87. Tue., Mar. 25, 2008 10:53 AM    link richard h. | valparaiso, IN

  88. Tue., Mar. 25, 2008 11:36 AM    link Jeff C. | Liberty Hill, TX

    Dear Senators,

    It is my belief that recreational boaters are not a major contributor to lake and river pollution. Two much more harmful actions are run-off from roadways and farm/lawn runoff ( phosphates ).

    The EPA permits are another back door tax aimed at an easy target with little organizational clout.

    Thank you for your consideration and support.

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  90. Tue., Mar. 25, 2008 12:00 PM    link Eric E. | La Salle, CO

    I respectfully request that you vote yes on this measure in order to not burden the recreational boater as well as bog down the EPA which has bigger fish to fry.

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  92. Tue., Mar. 25, 2008 3:19 PM    link Micah K. | sioux falls, SD

    Dear Senator,
    Please do not burden us with more costs to a hobby that is becoming more and more expensive. Gas and insurance prices are already dampening the ability of citizens to pursue their hobbies.

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  94. Tue., Mar. 25, 2008 7:41 PM    link Rebecca P. | New Bremen, OH

  95. Tue., Mar. 25, 2008 7:44 PM    link Rebecca P. | New Bremen, OH

  96. Tue., Mar. 25, 2008 7:45 PM    link Rebecca P. | New Bremen, OH

  97. Tue., Mar. 25, 2008 7:46 PM    link Rebecca P. | New Bremen, OH

  98. Tue., Mar. 25, 2008 9:16 PM    link Ronald B. | Zanesville, OH

  99. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 10:32 AM    link CASEY G. | DOWAGIAC, MI

  100. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 10:53 AM    link Richard L. | Woodruff, WI

  101. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 10:58 AM    link Brian J. | Arlington, TX

  102. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 11:00 AM    link Anthony L. | Aldie, VA

  103. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 11:00 AM    link Anthony P. | Franklin Lakes, NJ

  104. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 11:01 AM    link Albert W. | Oceanville, NJ

    Please sir,

    I'm a father of ten who suppports my family by selling recreational fishing and crusing vessels. As you know; gas prices and the current economy have already led to a huge decline in the industry. Marina's have been turned into waterfront condos by developers; further exascerbating the industry's decline. I strongly feel that EPA Permits and/or Saltwater fishing licenses would simply add an unwarranted burden on an industry that needs a jump-start. I'd appreciate any help you can give to ensure our industry is not harmed further.

    I'm a retired NJ State Police, Marine Bureau, Trooper. I understand inherent environmental issues within the recreational boating industry. My expert opinion is this: Manpower within the Coast Guard and NJ State Police will not permit enforcement of the EPA rules on recreational boaters....not without taking away from port and coastline security efforts by these understaffed agencies. Please look at the big picture here. The revenue created WILL NOT fund the enforcement needed.

    Sincerely, Al Waldron
    609-513-5918

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  106. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 11:05 AM    link Frank V. | Jacksonville, FL

  107. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 11:07 AM    link Randy W. | Denver, CO

    The EPA (and government in general) is getting a little bit too invasive into our everyday life activities. It's time to stem this tide, don't you think? Thank you.

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  109. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 11:09 AM    link James W. | Richardson, TX

    Not only will the requirement for permits be a pain, how will it possibly be enforced, and by who? Please do not allow Homeland Security to be compromised by tying the Coast Guard up checking the water discharge on every boat it sees! We need to spend our personal and government resources on much more important issues!

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  111. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 11:09 AM    link J M. | Copiague, NY

    Dear Senator:
    With all the real problems of this country,and the cost of living,and the cost of fuel, my boat gives me and others a small escape from day to day problems,and expences. Please find it in your heart to Co-sponsor the Clean Boating Act of 2008 S.2766.

    Thank you, James Mastrodomenico

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  113. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 11:16 AM    link Charles R. | Tampa, FL

    Please support this bill (S. 2766, the Clean Boating Act of 2008) as we Floridian have had enough grief already between the tax issues, the insurance issues and the outrageous price of fuel. The last thing Florida boaters need is another fee and permit mess from the EPA. By the way, I have another issue with gas at Marinas for boats. Why do we have to pay road taxes on gasoline unlike the Marine diesel fuel? Gas is so expensive these days it will likely top $ 4 per gallon on the street which would make the marina price more like $5 per gallon. My boat is too big to trailer and there are almost no marinas left on Tampa Bay due to the over taxes, insurance and developers who got thing rezoned so they could create waterfront condominiums, “dock-cu-miniums” and private yacht clubs. Why does it seem that the average boater can never get a break from government these days? Gas should be made available for off road use at Marinas without road taxes just like what is done for diesel. Before you say it would be too easily abused or too costly please remember waterfront home owners and boaters pay taxes too!

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  115. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 11:26 AM    link Dave L. | Oakley, CA

  116. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 11:29 AM    link Martin R. | Atlantic Beach, NY

  117. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 11:30 AM    link Martin R. | Atlantic Beach, NY

  118. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 11:36 AM    link Isaac A. | Brooklyn, NY

  119. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 11:39 AM    link Brad M. | Lynbrook, NY

    The pollution caused by more agents trying to enforce the law would far outweigh any benefits. Recreational boaters are in the water all the time . Why would they want to pollute it when they swim in it.
    Manufacturers can find ways to improve boats to reduce the effects but the boater should not be required to have permits like commercial vessels. The operators of commercial vessels are motivated by profit and are more likely to cut corners and cause pollution, then a recreational boater.

    Think of just the pollution in just printing the regulations on paper alone. Cutting down trees, hauling them to mills, sending inspectors driving around checking every boat. Please stop the madness.

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  121. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 11:40 AM    link Joseph W. | Prior Lake, MN

    Please act now and Co-sponsor S. 2766, my wife and I are very concerned about getting this bill passed in time.

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  123. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 11:45 AM    link David M. | Eagle River, AK

    As you know, Alaskans already depend on recreeational-class boats for not only recreation, but transportation. Please prevent another tax (in the form of another permit) from crippling boating activities in Alaska!

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  125. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 11:48 AM    link John H. | Victoria, VA

    As if boating is not already expensive with the fuel cost and maintainence. Recreational boaters know the importance of water quality. If not, there would be no sport. Crack down on the commercial boat traffic and make them accountable for their toxins.

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  127. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 11:48 AM    link Randall N. | Kansas City, MO

    This only makes common sense. The EPA doesn't have the time or money to enforce the permits for all recreational boaters. As boaters we are all concearned about the waters we boat in and do everything we can not to dump in the Lake that we swim in. Please vote for this bill.

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  129. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 11:59 AM    link David B. | Ponchatoula, LA

    We are slowly putting more chain out on the anchor thats dragging America down, With all of these stupid bills and laws, look most of the industrial jobs are going overseas, we are becoming a Service Nation, We need to be industrialized and release the chains from our sinking Ship

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  131. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 12:04 PM    link David L. | Hastings, MN

    Dear Senator,being an avid boater who takes personnel responsibility for my actions and use of our water ways.I would hope you would support THE CLEAN BOATING ACT OF 2008.2766.As small craft boaters I see no reason to have this segment of water users to fall under the rules designed for large vessels.

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  133. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 12:06 PM    link Gary S. | Saint Petersburg, FL

  134. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 12:06 PM    link Lee H. | Lincoln, RI

    Recreational boating is an important part of our economy and way of life here in Rhode Island. It would be unfortunate if the Clean Boating Act of 2008 is not passed and undue permitting becomes required for all recreational boats.

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  136. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 12:06 PM    link Harlan A. | Shreveport, LA

  137. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 12:21 PM    link Michael P. | Lakewood, NJ

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  139. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 12:47 PM    link charles d. | hackberry, LA

    It is this kind of legislature that has undermined the public's opinion and trust of our federal government.

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  141. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 12:48 PM    link Naif K. | Gibert, AZ

    To our State leaders:
    Please take this issue seriously boating is one of Americas favorite past times. Boating in America strengthens family's in that it promotes spending time together without any of the distractions of this artificial age we live in. I'm family man who enjoys spending time with my wife and kids in the natural habitat that we are so fortunate to have. The amazing thing about our country is that you don’t have to be rich to enjoy boating, as is the case in most countries around the world. My wife and I have a modest salary and we saved a long time to be able to afford a boat so that we can enjoy our natural habitat it with our kids I urge you to not take this away from us. Today many kids spend their time indoors with video games and not out doors, as was the case when we grew up. We have a responsibility to our children to promote nature and it’s importance to protect it. I assure you, boaters take the wellbeing of our lakes and waterways very seriously. It is ultimately our responsibility to teach them how to protect it, but if they are not exposed to it they will never have the need or the desire to protect it. If this law goes into affect many boaters who are not rich will have to give up their favorite past time. This will not affect the rich because either way they will pay for it because they can. I can’t, and I know many other hard working boat owners who cant. Please support our families by helping us pass the Clean Boating Act of 2008. S. 2766

    Naif Kojah
    A very concerned citizen

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  143. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 12:49 PM    link Naif K. | Gibert, AZ

    To our State leaders:
    Please take this issue seriously boating is one of Americas favorite past times. Boating in America strengthens family's in that it promotes spending time together without any of the distractions of this artificial age we live in. I'm family man who enjoys spending time with my wife and kids in the natural habitat that we are so fortunate to have. The amazing thing about our country is that you don’t have to be rich to enjoy boating, as is the case in most countries around the world. My wife and I have a modest salary and we saved a long time to be able to afford a boat so that we can enjoy our natural habitat it with our kids I urge you to not take this away from us. Today many kids spend their time indoors with video games and not out doors, as was the case when we grew up. We have a responsibility to our children to promote nature and it’s importance to protect it. I assure you, boaters take the wellbeing of our lakes and waterways very seriously. It is ultimately our responsibility to teach them how to protect it, but if they are not exposed to it they will never have the need or the desire to protect it. If this law goes into affect many boaters who are not rich will have to give up their favorite past time. This will not affect the rich because either way they will pay for it because they can. I can’t, and I know many other hard working boat owners who cant. Please support our families by helping us pass the Clean Boating Act of 2008. S. 2766

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  145. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 12:59 PM    link James W. | N Fort Myers, FL

  146. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 1:07 PM    link Kenneth S. | Josephine, AL

    The EPA is run amook again. Stop this ridiculous requirement immediatelu

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  148. Wed., Mar. 26, 2008 1:07 PM    link Tim H. | Pompano Beach, FL

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