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., Jun. 4, 2008 6:50 PM    link Jane M. | MELBOURNE, FL

    Please do all you can to stop this bill from being passed. It will essentially mean a significant end of the boating industry - not only for the boating public who won't be able to afford a day out on the river with their family, but also boat manufacturers. We're counting on you to support this all time favorite leisure activity for families and fisherman who just want to continue enjoying this beautiful state and it's magnificent waterways.

    Thank you.

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  3. Wed., Jun. 4, 2008 3:59 PM    link David S. | TAWAS CITY, MI

    IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE SETTING IN THIER OVERSTUFFED CHAIRS IN OUR NATIONS CAPITOL CAN NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IMPACT THE EPA PERMITS WOULD HAVE ON THE RECREATIONAL BOATERS. THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, WHICH RELIES SO HEAVILY ON THE INCOME CREATED BY THE USE OF THE GREAT LAKES, IS ALREADY SUFFERING FROM HIGH UNEMPLOYEMENT AND EXCESSIVE GAS PRICES. MANY BOATERS ARE STAYING DRY DOCKED OR CUTTING WAY BACK ON THIER PLANNED USAGE. IT IS A SHAME THAT WE WORK SO HARD IN LIFE TO GET TO A POINT THAT WE CAN ENJOY LIFE IN OUR RETIRMENT YEARS ONLY TO SEE IT WASHED AWAY BY NEW TAXES, FEES AND UNCONTROLLED INFLATION. THIS ADDED FEE WOULD JUST BE ANOTHER SLAP IN THE FACE TO THOSE ALREADY SUFFERING.

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  5. Wed., Jun. 4, 2008 3:42 PM    link jim r. | Janesville, WI

  6. Wed., Jun. 4, 2008 8:21 AM    link Scott R. | Riverhead, NY

    It is rediculous to think that small fishing boats and recreationsl craft should be lumped in with commerical vessels. Please see the nonsense that this is and support this bill.

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  8. Tue., Jun. 3, 2008 10:09 PM    link Alexander B. | Clifton Park, NY

    Listen,......I'm a disabled Veteran and I fish!!...why do you people want to take fishing away from me???......I fought for this country,........and now you say I cant fish???.....MY boat DOES NOT have a bilg pump!!!!.....I'm NOT POLUTING like the comercial fisherman!!!........

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  10. Tue., Jun. 3, 2008 7:39 PM    link Tom C. | Chicago, IL

  11. Tue., Jun. 3, 2008 6:39 PM    link Nick C. | N.Syracuse, NY

    I can't imagine what the thought was to do this to the recreational boating business. Between docking/storage, fuel (at maybe close to $5 or more soon), insurance and maintenance (I do my own and it still adds up), the minimal use of my boat would be bordering a waste of both time and money. Remember, ALL things in that business are relative to use and have an effect on both the local and country-wide economies. I participate in several activities year round and they add to the success of those related businesses as well. The industry has addressed quite rapidly to clean emissions, etc., and are still doing their best to go further. I cannot see where EPA permits are anything but a money grabbing scheme, and dealing with the global portion regarding environmental impacts is where the real problems originate. Please stop what may be the destruction of an industry, and one more step to over-controlling American life and some freedoms we still have. Thank you.

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  13. Tue., Jun. 3, 2008 1:18 PM    link BOYD M. | MELBOURNE, FL

    Please stop the EPA permits we the boaters can not bare anymore than we pay now. You will
    kill boating and the states will suffer from loss of tax,Job's will be lost,this will hurt a lot of people.
    I boat less now because of the cost . Don't kill it for me/everybody else.!!

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  15. Tue., Jun. 3, 2008 1:12 PM    link BOYD M. | MELBOURNE, FL

    Please stop the EPA permits we the boaters can not bare anymore than we pay now. You will
    kill boating and the states will suffer from loss of tax,Job's will be lost,this will hurt a lot of people.

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  17. Tue., Jun. 3, 2008 1:12 PM    link BOYD M. | MELBOURNE, FL

    Please stop the EPA permits we the boaters can not bare to anymore than we pay now. You will
    kill boating and the states will suffer from loss of tax,Job's will be lost,this will hurt a lot of people.

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  19. Mon., Jun. 2, 2008 2:55 PM    link David G. | Hamburg, NY

    Enough of laws made by the Judical system, They have no idea what or how they effect citizens nor do they care. This must end, no industry is safe , and we the private employees will have no play to work.

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  21. Mon., Jun. 2, 2008 12:39 PM    link Joan S. | Staten Island, NY

    The passage of this bill is very important to me. Please Co-sponsor s-2766 or H.R. 5949 which is the clean boating act os 2008.

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  23. Sun., Jun. 1, 2008 2:40 PM    link Shawn F. | Corpus Christi, TX

    Recreational boating is a big part of life in our great state of Texas. This is especially true down here in the coastal bend. Now I don't mind paying for a registration fee for my boat. I also understand the need to tax the gas that goes into it. But to pay another fee to the EPA? This is just another way of gotcha-ing the general public. For the most part, hard working everyday folk who just want to enjoy a day on the water. An additional fee for boating at this point is like another stab in the heart of the average Joe who is already being bit by high gas and food prices. Please be reasonable and sign onto these bills. It's the right thing to do.

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  25. Sat., May. 31, 2008 8:33 PM    link Krista R. | Glendale, NY

  26. Sat., May. 31, 2008 6:20 PM    link FRANCIS J. W. | CAROLINA BEACH, NC

  27. Sat., May. 31, 2008 4:52 PM    link Yaman S. | gilbert, AZ

    Please don't take our only outdoor activity that we have with our kids. Our kids need to be out of homes and play in the water under Arizona's hot summer months instead playing PS3 or similar games on the couch all day long or go to the malls and get in to trouble. Please help us pass this bill so we don't have to sell our boats, don't take this away from us by charging $700 - $800 a year no one will effort this except the rich. Thank you all.

    Warm regards,

    Yaman Sezener

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  29. Sat., May. 31, 2008 12:16 PM    link ginny s. | Fresno, CA

  30. Fri., May. 30, 2008 1:13 PM    link Dennis C. | Lithopolis, OH

    As the former Mayor of the Village of Lithopolis I have supported all 3 of you in your personal quests for office and other fine matters and now comes the time that I am asking for your support for an important matter that not only affects the recreational industry but also can have a serious affect on the State of Ohio as boating is a major industry and the support of this industry is vital to our State's economy.
    So now I am asking you to show your support for our fine state and do the right thing for our economy by supporting this issue.

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  32. Thu., May. 29, 2008 3:20 PM    link Wayne B. | Oakton, VA

  33. Thu., May. 29, 2008 10:02 AM    link David K. | Wilmington, DE

    This is very important for all states to pass but especially important for all coastal states and states with boatable waters such as ours! Please consider this carefully and pass this bill!

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  35. Thu., May. 29, 2008 6:25 AM    link Marlana B. | Watkins Glen, NY

    Gas is so expensive now we can barely afford to go boating. We cannot afford to pay for permits in addition. Please help us to continue enjoying our boat and our recreation time.

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  37. Wed., May. 28, 2008 10:35 PM    link Jason P. | San Antonio, TX

  38. Wed., May. 28, 2008 10:08 PM    link Samuel V. | Elkins Park, PA

    Senators, the scope of the EPA law was to attempt to regulate the ballast dumping to prevent pollution and the transfer of invasive species, not hosing down bird poo off a recreational vessel. If not modified the EPA would require permits for just such activities. Please support these initiatives.

    Thank you

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  40. Wed., May. 28, 2008 8:37 PM    link Robert R. | Springfield, VA

    Senator Warner: I'm very surprised to see your name still on the list of undecided supporters of this bill. I've already heard back from Sen. Webb, he is onboard; and I urge you to move quickly to join him.

    I am a big fan of the Chesapeake Bay and back that up with my own contributions through the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Virginia's own "tax set aside provisions." I'd much rather contribute to organizations directly trying to help this great body of water than to another Washington bureacracy run amok which I suspect would readily happen if EPA permits intended to stop foreign vessels from further destroying our natural waterways with more parasites and invasive species were applied to recreational boaters who seldom venture more than 10 miles from their home ports.

    Please act decisively and positively to support this measure. Time is of the essence!

    thank you

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  42. Wed., May. 28, 2008 7:37 PM    link Roger C. | Macungie, PA

    With all the complex decisions your called upon to make, this one is E-Z. Please support this bill prior to Sept 15th.
    Thank you

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  44. Wed., May. 28, 2008 7:20 PM    link Gary S. | Crosby, TX

    I ask you to please vote for this bill and to help bring it up for a vote, the EPA did not intend for this to be in the law and it will put an undue burden on private boaters that are already having a hard enough time with expenses due to gasoline prices.Thank you for your time.

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  46. Wed., May. 28, 2008 6:39 PM    link Edward D. | Lagrangeville, NY

  47. Wed., May. 28, 2008 6:12 PM    link Chet W. | Staten Island, NY

  48. Wed., May. 28, 2008 3:31 PM    link Ken A. | Long Beach, CA

  49. Wed., May. 28, 2008 2:23 PM    link Frank H. | Springfield, PA

    This is not a permit, this is just another way to tax the little guy. Just because a judge made a mistake and did not read the entire bill we will be taxed again.

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  51. Wed., May. 28, 2008 1:47 PM    link wayne G. | Glen Mills, PA

    we already pay for road tax and do not use the roads. a little help with this new penalty may help us a little.

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  53. Wed., May. 28, 2008 12:30 PM    link Luke G. | Union Bridge, MD

  54. Wed., May. 28, 2008 12:16 PM    link Rolin G. | Roseville, MI

    We are counting you to do the right thing for once. I have been boating for 35 years, and would like to shair it with my grand kids someday. help keep the little guy in the game, please pass the legislation to keep cost with in reach of the every day person, or is boating to become only for the rich!

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  56. Wed., May. 28, 2008 11:50 AM    link Gary W. | Seneca, SC

    Being a retired Police Detective and a past resident of California for over 56 years we need your support in getting these bills passed & into Law.

    We now reside in SC and we love the south!

    Thanks for your time and efforts,

    Gary L. Williams

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  58. Wed., May. 28, 2008 10:52 AM    link John V. | Anna, TX

    It's about time you got off of top dead center. I vote and I am tired of big government mucking up the works. You also need to get a handle on gas prices as well before this country goes down the tube.

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  60. Wed., May. 28, 2008 10:42 AM    link Daniel H. | Fort Pierce, FL

    With the cost of operating a boat for pleasure rising, everything from fuel, to insurance,to dockage, we don't need to pay another tax to the government. Pleasure boaters are not discharging ballast from overseas; my 17' outboard does not even have water on board ,but it has a bait tank that draws and discharges water to keep my bait alive, surely you can see that permits for pleasure boats to discharge water back into it's source virtually unchanged is foolish.

    Thank you, Dan Herrmann

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  62. Wed., May. 28, 2008 10:22 AM    link Anthony T. | Revere, MA

  63. Tue., May. 27, 2008 12:58 PM    link David W. | Pelham, NY

  64. Mon., May. 26, 2008 7:32 PM    link Dave S. | Berlin, NJ

  65. Sun., May. 25, 2008 8:59 PM    link Don W. | Killeen, TX

    This is just another way for the State to suck up more of my hard earned money.

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  67. Sun., May. 25, 2008 4:49 PM    link Wayne J. | Memphis, TN

    God Bless America

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  69. Sun., May. 25, 2008 11:57 AM    link Anthony H. | Riverview, FL

    As an avid, long time boater, I will not only sacrifice my favorite pastime, I will be subject to a change in my entire lifestyle should the EPA 'water discharge permits' become mandatory. Please save recreational boating!!

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  71. Sat., May. 24, 2008 2:58 PM    link Ed S. | Howell, NJ

  72. Sat., May. 24, 2008 10:47 AM    link Tommy T. | Tulsa, OK

    I urge you to exempt recreational boats from this requirement of obtaining a special permit issued by the EPA for engine cooling water discharge, wash down water, rain run off water, bilge water, and other non-toxic water. By not passing this Clean Boating act of 2008, you will be eliminating the majority of the pleasure boats on the US Water Ways, and therefore killing the boating industry.
    The is more pollutants in rain runoff from pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals used by farmers and others.

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  74. Sat., May. 24, 2008 10:47 AM    link Ruby D. | Tulsa, OK

    Please pass the Clean Boating Act of 2008. Very few of the boaters that I know can afford another permit to put their boat on the water. The high cost of gasoline has grounded most of us already.

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  76. Fri., May. 23, 2008 4:02 PM    link Glenn G. | Easton, PA

  77. Fri., May. 23, 2008 3:27 PM    link Robert H. | michigan city, IN

    Please "save boating" and vote YES for bills S.2766 and H.R.5949 . And NO on potentially required EPA permits for pleasure boaters.. thanks

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  79. Fri., May. 23, 2008 1:23 PM    link Eric H. | Greenport, NY

    As a long time boater I am well aware we need s.2766. Please consider this in your deliberations on the issue.
    Thank you
    E. Hasselman

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  81. Fri., May. 23, 2008 11:02 AM    link Daniel P. | New York, NY

    What should be mandated is a self service, no charge pumpout station at every marina. That will keep our waters clean.

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  83. Fri., May. 23, 2008 7:17 AM    link Thomas R. | Raleigh, NC

    No boater small or large should be allowed to intentionally discharge sewage, oil and other hazardous materials over board into the oceans, gulfs, bays, lakes, ponds, streams and/or rivers. Incindental rain water and lake water collected from swimming activities, fishing, and run abouts is just lake water and no permit even if by rule with no application or registration requirement should be allowed. Absent enforcement it does not matter if you have a permit that allows somethings and prohibits others. Virtually all boaters are ecominded and recognize that you dont spoil what is fragile and precious.

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  85. Thu., May. 22, 2008 11:24 PM    link Terence C. | Floral Park, NY

  86. Thu., May. 22, 2008 10:09 PM    link Gregory J. | Cold Spring, KY

    Please listen to those of us that are avid pleasure boat owners and come to our rescue concerning this unfair attempt to require additional permitting. Boaters contribute millions of hard earned dollars to the economies in every state and feel additional permitting/regulations will only have an adverse impact on the communities we support. We make a concerted effort to follow all established regulations pertaining to keeping our lakes clean without non-boaters trying to interfere. We're certain you have visited Lake Cumberland & Dale Hollow Lake and have seen first-hand that we're trying very hard to keep these lakes clean.

    Thank you so much for your time & consideration.

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  88. Thu., May. 22, 2008 10:05 PM    link Gregory J. | Cold Spring, KY

    Please listen to those of us that are avid pleasure boat owners and come to our rescue concerning this unfair attempt to require additional permitting. Boaters contribute to the economies in every state and feel additional permitting/regulations will only have an avverse impact on the communities we support.

    Thaank you so much for your time & consideration.

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  90. Thu., May. 22, 2008 9:47 PM    link Steve T. | Southold, NY

  91. Thu., May. 22, 2008 8:59 PM    link Stephen M. | Waukesha, WI

  92. Thu., May. 22, 2008 8:17 PM    link William K. | Nesconset, NY

  93. Thu., May. 22, 2008 7:08 PM    link Luke S. | Newfield, NY

    My small boat has no potential to discharge anything that can harm the environment. Please, don't make small craft owners such as myself get an EPA permit to legally operate. The entire reason I own a small boat is to keep costs down while still enjoying my state's waterways. I can't see spending money on a permit I shouldn't be required to have in the first place!

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  95. Thu., May. 22, 2008 7:02 PM    link James C. | Huntington Beach, CA

  96. Thu., May. 22, 2008 6:36 PM    link Steven R. | Middletown, DE

    As a professional angler, these bills must be passed. It is bad enough with the gas prices going through the roof. I applaud these Senators and Congressmen for introducing these bills. Now let's join together to get them passed before the Sept. 15th.

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  98. Thu., May. 22, 2008 5:28 PM    link gary l. | tavernier, FL

  99. Thu., May. 22, 2008 5:25 PM    link gary l. | tavernier, FL

  100. Thu., May. 22, 2008 4:30 PM    link David M. | Freeland, WA

    As one of the one in six Washington residents that owns a boat, I strongly urge you to support Senate Bill 2766, the “Clean Boating Act of 2008. As a resident of Whidbey Island and a frequent boater on the Puget Sound, I sincerely hope that you will lend your support to this bill, and help preserve a way of life so important to so many Washington residents.

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  102. Thu., May. 22, 2008 3:38 PM    link agnes b. | Brooklyn, NY

    please do not allow this to happen as we boaters are getting out of boating enough over gas costs.
    higher boating expenses will not help this economy at all and will just take away more of lifes enjoyments in this country.

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  104. Thu., May. 22, 2008 2:12 PM    link george L. | Long Beach, NY

  105. Thu., May. 22, 2008 12:48 PM    link Joseph B. | Flushing, NY

  106. Thu., May. 22, 2008 11:05 AM    link Stephen M. | Rockville Centre, NY

  107. Thu., May. 22, 2008 11:01 AM    link Gerald K. | Baltimore, MD

  108. Thu., May. 22, 2008 10:52 AM    link Vincent D. | Long Beach, NY

  109. Thu., May. 22, 2008 10:26 AM    link Kathleen G. | Lindenhurst, NY

    Please... don't you think the American Public has had enough!

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  111. Thu., May. 22, 2008 10:22 AM    link Gregg R. | Champlain, NY

    We boat on lake Champlain in upstate NY and I feel that I am a responsible boater and I want to keep our lake clean and free of pollution. Permits are not the answer,responsible boaters are!!

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  113. Thu., May. 22, 2008 10:17 AM    link Trevor M. | New York, NY

  114. Thu., May. 22, 2008 9:59 AM    link Raymond U. | West Islip, NY

    Please ensure that congress doesn't damage the boating community further by passing legislation that effectively forces us off the water.

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  116. Thu., May. 22, 2008 9:58 AM    link Tom C. | Franklin Square, NY

  117. Thu., May. 22, 2008 9:55 AM    link Thomas Q. | Southold, NY

    Recreational boaters are facing out of control fuel costs that are limliting significantly their time on the water. What we don't need is our government further penalizing the boater and the industry that serves this predominately family activity with nothing more than a new tax.

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  119. Thu., May. 22, 2008 9:45 AM    link Robert E H. | Greenport, NY

    This adds another problem for the recreational boat owner. With the high price of gas this will drive more boat owners to sell their boats and cost more jobs in the industry.

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  121. Thu., May. 22, 2008 9:40 AM    link Anthony K. | Hoboken, NJ

    I just don't see the point

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  123. Thu., May. 22, 2008 9:36 AM    link Edward M. | New York, NY

  124. Thu., May. 22, 2008 9:33 AM    link Carl E. | Holbrook, NY

    It takes a real genious to figure out that this just does not work. He folks in government. Time to wake up and get with the program. You've picked the bones dry already.

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  126. Thu., May. 22, 2008 9:31 AM    link John M. | Manhasset,, NY

  127. Thu., May. 22, 2008 8:37 AM    link preston s. | Southside, AL

  128. Thu., May. 22, 2008 8:28 AM    link Michael B. | Live Oak, FL

    I hope you know how many boaters are in the our state!!!!!!!

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  130. Thu., May. 22, 2008 8:07 AM    link Richard M. | Norfolk, VA

    Virginia has a lot of recreational boaters, many already suffering from the EPA's decision to put ethanol in gas. Please co-sponsor S. 2766.

    Thanks,
    Rick Milner

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  132. Thu., May. 22, 2008 8:04 AM    link STEVEN W. | MOORESVILLE, IN

    With gas prices and food prices skyrocketing the boating industry and boating enthusiast are suffering enough almost to the breaking point, along with the marina's. Please do pass this clean boating act of 2008 this will help without heurting the already suffering people and industry,
    Thanks Steve

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  134. Thu., May. 22, 2008 7:47 AM    link curt t. | Greensboro, NC

  135. Thu., May. 22, 2008 7:12 AM    link Larry H. | Williamsburg, VA

    I'm not sure why you are holding back on supporting this legislation. Please don't wait till the last minute. Take the time to read this bill and support it.

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  137. Thu., May. 22, 2008 6:56 AM    link Noreen M. | Ingleside, IL

  138. Thu., May. 22, 2008 6:52 AM    link Ernest P. | Chesapeake Beach, MD

    I realize that there are many other important issues that you folks are trying to deal with but this is a no brainer with no downside for you to add your support. Please help bring common sense back to government regulations.

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  140. Thu., May. 22, 2008 6:29 AM    link William F. | Boston, MA

    In such uncertain economic times, let's not introduce legislation that could kill an industry that employs hundreds of thousands of Americans and adds billions of dollars to our economy every year.

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  142. Thu., May. 22, 2008 4:56 AM    link Mark L. | Mayfield Village, OH

    Thank you for your support of this bill.

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  144. Thu., May. 22, 2008 2:09 AM    link RONALD E. | HAMILTON TWP, NJ

    If this passes it might push me out of boating and fishing

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  146. Thu., May. 22, 2008 12:34 AM    link Brian D. | Snohomish, WA

    I pay to license my boat. I pay to license my trailer. I have to pay for a marine operators license. I pay federal and state gas tax that is primarily meant for road tax which my boat does not use. I pay to launch my boat, I pay to fish with my boat, I pay a sin tax if there is any alcohol or tobacco consumed on such boat. WHEN IS THIS CRAP GOING TO END.

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  148. Thu., May. 22, 2008 12:19 AM    link Steven F. | Stony Brook, NY

    Because you represent a huge boating community I would expect you to add your name to those supporting the passage of this bill. I appreciate your response that you are keeping my thoughts in mind as you consider the issues but it is time to stop considering the issues and make a statement that you support the boating constituents you represent. Please add your name as a supporter and pass this bill. Thank you.

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  150. Wed., May. 21, 2008 11:39 PM    link Tommy T. | Grapevine, TX

  151. Wed., May. 21, 2008 11:37 PM    link George J. C. | Lynnfield, MA

    Please Note:

    The above was written by BoatTest.com. How I personally feel about this issue is expressed below:

    The EPA permitting is intended for commercial vessels and NOT recreational boating. Please do your part to support the Clean Boating Act of 2008.

    This bill is a practical solution to the looming 9/30/2008 EPA permit deadline for recreational boaters, anglers, and charter boats. This bill does not turn back any existing environmental restrictions on boating. This bill will reduce bureaucracy currently being created to administer and implement an EPA permit program for more than 15 million recreational vessels.

    We are getting taxed to death in this state and I work VERY HARD for my money to support my family. With the little left over money I save and with my extra late night efforts I just bought my first boat at age 45. We cannot afford more taxes. This EPA permitting for recreational boating will do nothing for the environment and will only further tax the already over burdened WORKING FAMILY who harder and harder every day and receives LESS AND LESS for their hard earned efforts.

    Please support this effort to end this senseless taxation on ME AND MY FAMILY!

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  153. Wed., May. 21, 2008 11:29 PM    link Robert J. | Brentwood, CA

  154. Wed., May. 21, 2008 11:23 PM    link Lee R. | Cherry Hill, NJ

  155. Wed., May. 21, 2008 11:23 PM    link elizabeth o. | Collierville, TN

  156. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:22 PM    link florin v. | westland, MI

  157. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:05 PM    link matt L. | Lake Villa, IL

  158. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:35 PM    link Monte M. | Federal Dam, MN

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