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., May. 14, 2008 9:30 PM    link Scott G. | boonton, NJ

    The amount of discharge from private boats is miniscule relative the amount of discharge
    from land based activities. I highly suggest you look at road sewers and measure
    the amount of pesticide, calcium chloride, oil, septic, solid waste and other pollutants which are produced year round that feed our streams lakes and bays.. The boaters are generally more concerned with keeping the waters clean than discharging waste. How about an incentive for clean acts verses another tax/fee !

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  3. Wed., May. 14, 2008 9:28 PM    link Scott G. | boonton, NJ

    The amount of discharge from private boats is miniscule relative the amount of discharge
    from land based activities. I highly suggest you look at road sewers and measure
    the amount of pesticide, calcium chloride, oil, septic, solid waste and other pollutants which are produced year round that feed our streams lakes and bays..

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  5. Wed., May. 14, 2008 9:28 PM    link Scott G. | boonton, NJ

    The amount of discharge from private boats is miniscule relative the amount of discharge
    from land based activities. I highly suggest you look at road sewers and measure
    the amount of pesticide, calcium chloride, oil, septic, solid waste and other pollutants which are produced year round that feed our streams lakes and bays..

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  7. Wed., May. 14, 2008 9:23 PM    link Scott G. | boonton, NJ

    The amount of discharge from private boats is miniscule relative the amount of discharge
    from land based activities. I highly suggest you look at road sewers and measure
    the amount of pesticide, calcium chloride, oil, septic, solid waste and other pollutants which are produced year round that feed our streams lakes and bays.. The boaters are generally more concerned with
    keeping the waters clean than discharging waste. How about an incentive for clean acts verses another tax/fee !

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  9. Wed., May. 14, 2008 9:23 PM    link Scott G. | boonton, NJ

    The amount of discharge from private boats is miniscule relative the amount of discharge
    from land based activities. I highly suggest you look at road sewers and measure
    the amount of pesticide, calcium chloride, oil, septic, solid waste and other pollutants which are produced year round that feed our streams lakes and bays..

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  11. Wed., May. 14, 2008 9:22 PM    link Scott G. | boonton, NJ

    The amount of discharge from private boats is miniscule relative the amount of discharge
    from land based activities. I highly suggest you look at road sewers and measure
    the amount of pesticide, calcium chloride, oil, septic, solid waste and other pollutants which are produced year round that feed our streams lakes and bays..

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  13. Wed., May. 14, 2008 9:14 PM    link Michael P. | Biddeford, ME

    Our Government is bleeding us to death. Please, let's use a little common fricken sense and keep things as they are.

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  15. Wed., May. 14, 2008 8:26 PM    link Charles C. | Athol, ID

    As an avid boater and fisherman I was shocked to hear that we might have to be permitted by the EPA to stay on the water. With the cost of fuel rising everyday, it is hard enough to by fuel and still pay my monthly bills. If we have to pay for a permit from the EPA, i'm not sure if i can stay on the water and enjoy my boating or fishing. Please help us save our fishing and boating.

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  17. Wed., May. 14, 2008 8:03 PM    link Stephen P. | North Myrtle Beach, SC

  18. Wed., May. 14, 2008 7:05 PM    link james k. | apple valley, MN

    Please support this , small boaters of Minnesota don't need additional regulation, espically regulation with out benifit.

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  20. Wed., May. 14, 2008 5:50 PM    link Mark C. | Newton, MA

  21. Wed., May. 14, 2008 5:03 PM    link DONALD W. | SPRING CITY, TN

  22. Wed., May. 14, 2008 5:00 PM    link GERARD P. L. | Brookline, MA

    Overboard discharges from a motorboat are considered "grey water", which, in most states, is considered acceptable for tent campers, as well as homeowners in discharging on to the ground. I feel less regulation is less restrictive, as well as more helpful in assissting an already hurting tourism and recreational economy.

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  24. Wed., May. 14, 2008 4:28 PM    link John Wade W. | Cullman, AL

    I use one inland lake. I live on this lake. My boat goes nowhere else. Obviously, I should not have to acquire an EPA permit or buy a system to treat ballast water which my boat doesn't even use. I would consider this an extremely expensive waste of money for zero gain toward the intent. Please support S.2766

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  26. Wed., May. 14, 2008 4:21 PM    link John S. | Boyne City, MI

    Senator Levin,

    Please support the exemption for pleasure boats in the new "Clean Boating Act of 2008. Not exempting pleasure boats will kill the boating here in the Great Lakes. We cannot afford this legislation.

    I vividly remember the 10 percent "Luxury Tax" for boats over $100,000. The result of that tax put many small boat yards out of business. Please exempt us from this new legislation.

    Sincerly,

    John Staats
    Capt. Cristina Staats

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  28. Wed., May. 14, 2008 4:14 PM    link terry b. | aztec, NM

  29. Wed., May. 14, 2008 3:27 PM    link Garry S. | Huntington, NY

  30. Wed., May. 14, 2008 2:25 PM    link Robert A. | Westerville, OH

  31. Wed., May. 14, 2008 2:09 PM    link Daniel P. | New York, NY

    with the cost of fuel more than doubling, we boaters don't need another substantial cost.
    Dan Paul, New York, N.Y.

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  33. Wed., May. 14, 2008 1:20 PM    link John F. | Plantation, FL

    Please join your fellow senators in co-sponsoring S2776 "Clean Boating Act." If this bill is not approved, recreational boating as we know it will cease to exist. Your small recreational boater will not be able to afford the EPA permits or to comply with the regulations. Currently recreational boaters are struggling with high fuel costs, decreasing access to public waters, and existing environmental regulations. If this bill is not passed, it will be the death of recreational boating for many middle class families.

    In Broward County, there are 137,000 people employed in the recreational marine industry generating over $11 billion in economic impact for our county. We cannot afford any new federal regulations that would put people out of work in these tough economic times. As you know, Broward County/Fort Lauderdale is the boating capital of the world. If S2776 is not passed, we will be known as the area that use to be the boating capital of the world. Your support of S2776 would be greatly appreciated.

    John R. Fiore
    Staff Liaison
    Broward County Marine Advisory Committee

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  35. Wed., May. 14, 2008 1:06 PM    link Travis L. | Houston, TX

    Please get with it ! Boating in Texas is very good for our economy. There are thousand of voters that would be effected if you don't do the right thing.

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  37. Wed., May. 14, 2008 1:03 PM    link James B. | Atlantic Beach, NC

    Please do not let this opportunity pass. we need to promote boating for North Carolina economic and recreation reasons. Boating, both manufacturing and as an adjunct ot recreation, drive much of our economy in Eastern North Carolina. i hope i can count on you.

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  39. Wed., May. 14, 2008 12:38 PM    link raymond d. | Castleton, NY

  40. Wed., May. 14, 2008 12:10 PM    link MICHEL B. | GEORGIA, VT

  41. Wed., May. 14, 2008 12:01 PM    link tim l. | bayville, NY

    ????????

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  43. Wed., May. 14, 2008 11:53 AM    link charles r. | stafford, VA

  44. Wed., May. 14, 2008 11:41 AM    link Steven L. | Macomb, MI

    Our lakes have never been cleaner than they are right now since man settled the country.

    Don't completely wipe out all industry and recreation by compelling citizens to comply with one more non-safety related regulation. I am a working captain on the Great Lakes waterways, and I can state that there much more important pollution causing events in boating, (waste/toilet discharge) that are much more of a concern to the health of the lakes.

    Thank you,

    Steve Lawrence

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  46. Wed., May. 14, 2008 11:36 AM    link David C. | Gainesville, FL

    Please continue this battle. Additional EPA permitting regulations make no sense to me at all in the face of egregious violations by municipal systems. This is particularly the case if National Security elements are interested in having American citizens act as patriotic watchdogs for illegal/unlawful entrants to the USA, particularly if hostile elements are expected.

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  48. Wed., May. 14, 2008 11:36 AM    link William L. | New Martinsville, WV

    At the present time our Nation needs all the jobs it can keep in the US--- It appears EPA legislation iis killing our great Country---

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  50. Wed., May. 14, 2008 11:32 AM    link Alfred C. | Pikeville, TN

    Boating on Tennessee's many freshwater lakes and rivers is a vibrant and robust part of the economy. Do not stifle this economic asset with overly restrictive regulations. Boating in Tennessee in particular shouldn't require this EPA permitting process because most of our boats are dayboats, leaving little environmental impact. Please Co-sponsor the Clean Boating Act of 2008 and preserve our boating happiness!!
    Thanks for listening..

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  52. Wed., May. 14, 2008 11:24 AM    link Joseph E. | Delray Beach, FL

    I sell boats for a living please save my job

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  54. Wed., May. 14, 2008 11:08 AM    link Greg K. | Dubuque, IA

    I'm asking that you to add your name to co-sponsor S2766 to save recreational boating as we know it.

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  56. Wed., May. 14, 2008 11:08 AM    link James B. | Kemah, TX

  57. Wed., May. 14, 2008 11:02 AM    link Zachary G. | Gilbert, AZ

  58. Wed., May. 14, 2008 10:44 AM    link Brian C. | Stafford, VA

    I am a new boater and have fallen in love with it.

    I can handle the rising cost of fuel and the other costs associated with boating, but I fear that having to get EPA permits would mean the end of my boating before it really gets started.

    Please join your fellow Senators in sponsoring this bill. Virginia's waters will not be the same without us on them.

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  60. Wed., May. 14, 2008 10:40 AM    link Anthony F. | Fisherville, KY

    Combined with the added cost of fuel for our boat and vehicle to pull the boat, this really could sway whether or not my family and I continue to be part of Kentucky's great boating experience. We feel like we our very responsible on the water when it comes to the Env. Health of our lakes and waterways. Implementing more permits (and consequently more costs) to utilize our lakes and rivers will more than likely force us to seriously reconsider boating as a summertime recreation for our family.


    Our family asks you to please support the Clean Boating Act of 2008.

    Anthony Finley

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  62. Wed., May. 14, 2008 10:35 AM    link Scott J. | Medina, OH

  63. Wed., May. 14, 2008 10:34 AM    link J M. | Copiague, NY

  64. Wed., May. 14, 2008 10:32 AM    link Marshall E. | Mobile, AL

    Please take care of this. I do not want to see recreational boating destroyed.

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  66. Wed., May. 14, 2008 10:27 AM    link Peter S. | Easley, SC

    Senators

    I encourage you to endorse this bill.

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  68. Wed., May. 14, 2008 10:26 AM    link Peter S. | Easley, SC

    Senators

    I encourage you to endorse this bill.

    Pete Stevenson
    226 Sitton Road
    Easley, SC 29642

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  70. Wed., May. 14, 2008 10:13 AM    link robert h. | huntsville, AL

    richard, please support the clean boating act s. 2766, i am a boater [ carver 406, 43' aft cabin ] at ditto landing in huntsville , al. please come by and have a cool one some day!! best, bob hodges

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  72. Wed., May. 14, 2008 9:40 AM    link Bucky B. | Palos Hills, IL

    As a water based state, Illinois should encourage and promote fun recreational boating, not a restricted, permitted, and governmental chore. We should do things to promote the use of the Mississippi River, Lake Michigan, and the other countless lakes and rivers A better use of governmental monies is to research ways to reduce dumping land based garbage in the lakes and oceans. That material goes in a land fill to develop ski slopes or other recreational developments, or a recycling system to make the waters cleaner and boating even more enjoyable. Our governmental spending is already an issue. To add another duty to an agency, that I am sure is already busy, will require more spending in enforcement officials and clerical personnel than a reasonable permit fee will provide. To charge accordingly and cover the expenses, will devastate the industry that is already being choked and will suffer this year due to the "gouging" fuel prices. Which is another area where the goverment should focus efforts and let well enough alone.

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  74. Sun., May. 11, 2008 8:26 AM    link Phyllis D. | Southfield, MI

    Dear Senators/Rep.'s of MI,

    I am asking that for the sake of the people, please assist in the passage of this bill. The american people have been taxed enough financially gas, taxes, food, and etc. all of which will have an effect on boating. Please assist us in some pleasures without any more added expenses.

    Thank You A Concern American and Boater.

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  76. Sat., May. 10, 2008 10:59 AM    link Carol S. | Lewiston, NY

    New York State is bordered by two of the Great Lakes, the Niagara River and the Atlantic Ocean, not to mention the hundreds of lakes, rivers, canals (Erie Canal!) and reservoirs with navigable waters within her boundaries. It is imperitive that you support the passage of this bill for the sake of the taxpayers of this state!

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  78. Sat., May. 10, 2008 9:35 AM    link C D M. | WHIPPANY, NJ

    As New Jersey is a coastal state with a large amount of boating activity, we ask that you support
    S. 2766, the clean boating act of 2008.

    Boating is vital to the N.J. economy and in these hard times it is important to save jobs of the many people working in that industry.

    Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.

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  80. Sat., May. 10, 2008 12:33 AM    link Calvin W. | Kahului, HI

    We in Hawaii are trusting your judgement on boating issues.
    Please don't be undecided, but stand by your recreational
    boaters. We care about our environment very much and don't
    need the EPA gouging us for money. There are better and more
    effective ways for them to concentrate their energy.
    Much Mahalos!

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  82. Fri., May. 9, 2008 7:23 PM    link twila h. | Poland, OH

    I would really appreciate your help in this manner.

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  84. Fri., May. 9, 2008 7:22 PM    link twila h. | Poland, OH

    I would really appreciate your help in this manner.

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  86. Fri., May. 9, 2008 6:03 PM    link Bill F. | Delanco, NJ

  87. Fri., May. 9, 2008 4:51 PM    link kevin h. | port neches, TX

    We American citizens have seen the government systematically eliminate many natural rights
    of the law abiders,in a broad sweep covering the previous decades.
    Please help us reclaim our American Citizen rights , even if it is one at a time .

    We need this clean boating act to be enacted. Thank You, from one citizen to another.

    Kevin Harlow

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  89. Fri., May. 9, 2008 12:11 PM    link Joseph M. | Brooklyn, NY

    As a constituent I urge you to co-sponsor this bill. It is very important to me as well as many small boat owners that utlize our waterways recreationally. If not passed it will be but another tax that we'll have to pay. Please help.

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  91. Thu., May. 8, 2008 7:56 PM    link Mark D. | Ballwin, MO

    Please help out, if not will hurt Missouri boaters in a big way.

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  93. Thu., May. 8, 2008 7:18 PM    link John C. | Sulphur, LA

    This again is insane goverment. recreational boating has little or no effect on the waterways, except the trash the leave behind on beaches and sandbars and there are already laws against that just enforce them, put the blame where it belongs, on large commercial boats. soon we'll all need an epa permit to use the restroom.This is just another attempt to pass the cost on to the working middle class. And with gas prices going sky high it's not going to matter anyway because we wont be able to afford to go boating

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  95. Thu., May. 8, 2008 4:54 PM    link David A. | North Augusta, SC

    I apologized to your old friend, Congressman Charlie Norwood once, telling him that since I live in SC I couldn't vote for him. He told me, "David, A vote for Lindsey is a vote for me!" Senator, Please pass this bill.

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  97. Thu., May. 8, 2008 2:06 PM    link Harold S. | Rutherford, NJ

    Please do not add another burden to recreational boaters. We operate under enough restrictions and all pay enough taxes now, why try to drive us off the water? My 24' deck boat is along way from a 200' tanker etc..

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  99. Thu., May. 8, 2008 1:26 PM    link HOMER E. | PEORIA, IL

  100. Thu., May. 8, 2008 11:58 AM    link seth y. | TAHLEQUAH, OK

    Being a newcomer to boating in the last several years I can say that there are not many things that my family enjoys doing together more than going out on the lake. Oklahoma is such a rich diverse region, and boating is enjoyed by many of it's citizens. Please do not allow another beaurocratic hurdle prevent us from enjoying the beautiful lakes of this state.

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  102. Thu., May. 8, 2008 10:59 AM    link William C. | Homestead, FL

    To outlaw the use of seawater to cool engines and air conditoning, when it is just passing through the system is insane, nothing is added or subtracted from the seawater but heat.

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  104. Thu., May. 8, 2008 8:22 AM    link Jim M. | Antioch, IL

    I've boated for over 30 years and this is by far the silliest law anyone could come up with. This is not the change I'm sure your campaign stresses. When you are elected President, I'm sure you'll come up with more reasonable ways to save our planet. Thank you

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  106. Thu., May. 8, 2008 8:17 AM    link Chris C. | Afton, OK

    I know our state waters are very important to the health and wellfare of the residents of Oklahoma. I feel if this bill is not passed, the small communities and businesses that rely on our recreational boating industry will be detrimentally impacted. Along with rising fuel prices and the EPA permits that will be required if this bill is not passed will cost our state millions of dollars and jobs. Please give this bill serious consideration. Thank you, Chris Creekmore

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  108. Thu., May. 8, 2008 8:05 AM    link David C. | Indianapolis, IN

  109. Thu., May. 8, 2008 7:55 AM    link Robert C. | Eagan, MN

    We are a typical middle class family that works hard to be able to afford one of Minnesota's geatest assets - our beautiful lakes. As gas, oil and other expenses continue to increase, adding a permit fee will is another step towards reducing the amount of time we can spend on the water which is already going down. As third generation boaters in Minnesota we feel the permit requirement misses the point by including small pleasure crafts. My family, as much as all of the other citizens that visit the great lakes in our state including the Great Superior want clean water. Please help keep this great tradition strong and encourage legislation that focuses on the big picture and not one that is over encompassing and punitive to many.

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  111. Thu., May. 8, 2008 7:44 AM    link Andy R. | Jupiter, FL

    Senator Nelson - as an avid boater thank you for your support and sponsorship of this bill!!

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  113. Thu., May. 8, 2008 5:28 AM    link Donald B. | Hilton head, SC

  114. Thu., May. 8, 2008 5:03 AM    link Jeffrey L. | Howellq, NJ

  115. Wed., May. 7, 2008 10:33 PM    link Tim M. | Ashburn, VA

  116. Wed., May. 7, 2008 10:19 PM    link Stephen C. | Carnegie, PA

  117. Wed., May. 7, 2008 9:33 PM    link BILL G. | Jupiter, FL

  118. Wed., May. 7, 2008 8:51 PM    link Ron Y. | Snellville, GA

    What is wrong with you???????????Do something for the people you represent!!!!!!!!!!! Pass the damn bill

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  120. Wed., May. 7, 2008 8:44 PM    link Joe D. | Indian Harbour Beach, FL

  121. Wed., May. 7, 2008 8:36 PM    link Paul W W. | Center Moriches, NY

    This will kill what little joy we will have from our boats in the future. With the price of fuel through the roof, now we can't even wash our craft? Don't let the EPA do this!

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  123. Wed., May. 7, 2008 8:29 PM    link Lawrence C. | New York, NY

  124. Wed., May. 7, 2008 8:01 PM    link Bill B. | Yukon, OK

  125. Wed., May. 7, 2008 7:18 PM    link Ezra M. | Fayetteville, NC

  126. Wed., May. 7, 2008 7:15 PM    link Paul K. | Albany, MN

  127. Wed., May. 7, 2008 7:14 PM    link richard k. | Dawsonville, GA

  128. Wed., May. 7, 2008 6:44 PM    link matthew p. | staten island, NY

  129. Wed., May. 7, 2008 6:26 PM    link Everett F. | Hebron, KY

    Get Off these Stupid BILL,S And DO SOMETHING About These.s OIL COMPANY,s RIPPING OFF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

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  131. Wed., May. 7, 2008 5:48 PM    link ted j. | elkview, WV

  132. Wed., May. 7, 2008 5:22 PM    link Barry A. | Westport, CT

    I voted for you guys and now you can return the favor by keeping idiotic government regulations from ruining our recreational small boating pleasure. Thank you.

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  134. Wed., May. 7, 2008 4:51 PM    link Fred Z. | marysville, WA

    WITH THE FUEL PRICES SKYROCKETING,I HAVE ALREADY DECIDED TO CUT BACK ON MY BOATING
    ACTIVITIES THIS SUMMER IN THE PUGET SOUND, SIMPLY BECAUSE I WON'T BE ABLE TO AFFORD
    IT. WITH ALL THE MONEY I SPEND,(AND OTHER BOATERS LIKE ME) TO KEEP MY BOAT SAFE AND OPERATING CORRECTLY, ANOTHER PRICE INCREASE WILL CERTAINLY KEEP ME ON SHORE FOR
    EVEN ANOTHER DAY. BUT I GUESS THE BIG QUESTION IS, WHY ARE WE EVEN THINKING OF CHARGING A FEE FOR SOMETHING THATS BEEN LAW FOR 35 YEARS.

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  136. Wed., May. 7, 2008 4:47 PM    link Lawrence C. | Miami, FL

  137. Wed., May. 7, 2008 4:05 PM    link george o. | Jupiter, FL

    ok

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  139. Wed., May. 7, 2008 3:31 PM    link John S. | Manhattan, IL

    Bravo, please get help from your other Great Lakes senators

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  141. Wed., May. 7, 2008 3:29 PM    link Rachel M. | Baton Rouge, LA

  142. Wed., May. 7, 2008 3:28 PM    link Debbie M. | Baton Rouge, LA

  143. Wed., May. 7, 2008 3:26 PM    link Terry M. | Baton Rouge, LA

  144. Wed., May. 7, 2008 3:13 PM    link Ryan K. | Minneapolis, MN

    This is my second request, I see that Senator Coleman has moved off the fence to the boating side. Please do the same.

    Thanks

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  146. Wed., May. 7, 2008 2:36 PM    link Roger H. | Keithville, LA

    This is just another fee for the federal government. There will be no monitoring or changes just pay more fees to enjoy boating and fishing. We are already cut back on enjoyment of our sportsmans paradise because of the gas and oil prices. We cant afford them let alone another do nothing fee.

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  148. Wed., May. 7, 2008 2:15 PM    link Richard C. | Wilmington, NC

  149. Wed., May. 7, 2008 2:12 PM    link Whit W. | Richmond, VA

    Please clean up the MAJOR pollutants into our waters and PARTICULARLY the CHESAPEAKE BAY. It's all cumulative is a true statement but you'll never get the Bay cleaned without MAJOR effort and money to do what's necessary with our agricultural communities, public sewer treatment systems, unbridled and lightly regulated developement of the ates that impact our waterways. We don't need more fees...we need RESULTS.

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  151. Wed., May. 7, 2008 2:01 PM    link Frank A. | Austin, TX

  152. Wed., May. 7, 2008 1:59 PM    link David Z. | Yardley, PA

    As owners of two boats and two wave runners on Lake Wallenpaupack in Hawley, PA, we recognize the need to keep our inland lakes and waterways clean for future generations. However, we believe that failure to pass the Clean boating Act of 2008, S. 2766 would be a travisty. We ask your support of this bill.

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  154. Wed., May. 7, 2008 1:38 PM    link Larry S. | Paducah, KY

  155. Wed., May. 7, 2008 1:33 PM    link Stephen K. | Mullica Hill, NJ

    I am a long time NJ boater and voter. NJ is expensive enough without additional permits and fees. Please restore the exemption for recreational boaters. I see no real logical explaination for charging a citizen for rainwater that runs off the deck of his 21' family boat. Please have some common sense and some consideration.

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  157. Wed., May. 7, 2008 1:27 PM    link John H. | Clarksville, TN

    Senator, a bill designed to curd pollution from international commercial vessels is about to be set upon your constitutents with dire consequences. I see you are up for reelection. So either poop or get off the pot....We need you now. Not next January.

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  159. Wed., May. 7, 2008 1:11 PM    link Daryl O. | Mifflinburg, PA

  160. Wed., May. 7, 2008 12:55 PM    link Michael R. | Richmond, VA

  161. Wed., May. 7, 2008 12:44 PM    link Christopher T. | Gainesville, GA

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