Recreational Boating Act 2007

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In September, 2006, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a 34-year-old exemption for recreational boats from an EPA regulation intended to stop ballast water discharge from ocean-going freighters and tankers in U.S. waters.

If a higher court or the U.S. Congress does not act, 18 million boats will be required to have special EPA permits that could cost $800 or more. 		Recreational Boating Act 2007

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  1. Sat., Oct. 24, 2009 11:04 AM    link William T. | Stuart, FL

    A sad example of the stupity of our court system.

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  3. Mon., Apr. 20, 2009 8:00 PM    link Anthony L. | Cleveland, OH

  4. Tue., Apr. 7, 2009 8:03 AM    link Richard M. | Fort Myers, FL

  5. Tue., Jan. 27, 2009 11:35 AM    link Nathan V. | Greensboro, NC

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  8. Fri., Jan. 16, 2009 8:11 PM    link Name not displayed | ,

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  10. Sun., Aug. 17, 2008 1:22 PM    link Dave F. | Cardington, OH

    I encourage you to vote down this insane legislation that would cost recreational boaters $800 per year. This would create a ripple effect through our economy and effect millions of people. Please lobby your fellow legislators and make sure this doesn't happen.

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  12. Tue., Jul. 22, 2008 1:21 PM    link Steve C. | Columbus, OH

    The current, and more importantly future, generations of boaters would be negatively impacted should a costly EPA permit system be put in place. The interest in boating, recreational watersports, angling, and water biology/ecosystems will he harshly neglected if the public cannot afford to roam all the great outdoor activity that Ohio has to offer! The public also recognizes the need to stop invasive species into our public waters, and backs our congress in doing so. But penalizing out recreational boaters for this purpose will only have lasting negative consequences. Thank you for your time.

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  14. Sun., Jul. 6, 2008 12:04 PM    link William B. | Mt. Sinai, NY

    Please this bill your immediate attention.
    Thank you.

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  16. Wed., Jun. 11, 2008 1:10 PM    link john m. | Lindenhurst, NY

    Please support the the recreational boating act. Ballast water discharge has got nothing to do with rec boaters. The price of gas is sky high now im gona have to pay out for a 800.00 permit, there is no point to owning my boat anymore. This is really painfull, im active duty coast guard here on long island and serve the boating public. Everyday we listen to the boating public and how there upset about the price of gas and the increassing size limits on fish, now we are all going to have to regulate the permits. the boating public is going to flip out next season after they get a fine from the coast guard or D.E.C. Do you want to be giving a fine to a rec boater because he dosent have a ballasting permit? Im thinking NO! please vote to keep the rec boaters exempt from being permited. This is the first time i have ever writen to a congressman, this is a subject that concers me deeply. Please help us. thank you very much

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  18. Sat., Jun. 7, 2008 6:06 AM    link Henry H. | Chicago, IL

    I agree we do not need a law like this.

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  20. Thu., May. 22, 2008 7:55 AM    link John M. | Salem, OH

  21. Thu., May. 15, 2008 1:59 PM    link Andrew C. | Omaha, NE

    To the United States Congress, and all Conserned parties

    My Family and I strongly urge The lawmakers at all levels of government, especially the U.S. Congress, to support any and all measures against requiring EPA permits on the pleasure boating communities. As a middle class family with two parents working full time to support our household, we quite simply can not afford this proposed permit. We do understood that boating at any level is an expensive sport, but as a family we have optioned to give up other non-neccesity items so that we can enjoy our boat. With the cost of operating our boat sharply increasing, the cost of this permit alone, would simply make it too expensive too maintain. Please give careful consideration to the very negative affect this permit will have on the 18 million plus boat owners and their family's. For my family and many many others, A boat is not a status symbol. A boat is a focus point, a place were we come together, too share and just be a family.

    Thank you in advance, for your vote against any laws requiring EPA permits on the pleasure boating communities.

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  23. Wed., May. 14, 2008 11:03 AM    link Dan G. | Harrison Township, MI

    In addition to the common-sense appeal of HR 2550, there are also important economic considerations. I don't need to remind you of the state of the economy - especially here in Michigan. Recreational boating is an important industry in this state - and in the nation. The last thing we need on top of a sluggish economy and $4.00 (or more) per gallon gas prices, is yet another blow to that industry. If HR 2550 is not passed, it could very well be the death knell of the industry - and could also begin a whole new phase of the "foreclosure crisis" as boaters find themselves unable to afford to use their boats, and unable to sell them.
    I urge you to support HR 2550.

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  25. Thu., May. 8, 2008 11:04 AM    link Pat N. | Shoreview, MN

    Please do whatever it takes to reverse this decision. I am an avid angler and I spend approximately $2000 annually on various fishing and boating accessories. In addition, I spend about $4000 on boat payments and such. I tow my boat and buy at least $2000 in fuel for my vehicle and boat each year. I feel the government is collecting more than enough form me for a hobby just off of sales tax.
    I am a safe boater, I flush my boat after each uyse and clean it at the landing. I do everything in my power to insure I am not harming the environment.

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  27. Tue., May. 6, 2008 12:58 PM    link Aaron S. | West Fargo, ND

    It makes no sense to require recreational boats to have special and expensive equipment on small fishing boats just to process the water that either leaks into a boat or washes over the side.

    Please intervene and correct this issue.

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  29. Mon., May. 5, 2008 11:43 PM    link shane h. | Blaine, MN

    this is stupid, shouldn't cost us more money to own a boat and fish. stop trying to get everyone to pay for stupid stuff and stupid rules.

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  31. Fri., May. 2, 2008 11:32 AM    link Mark B. | Upper Holland, PA

    Please help enact this law, it would otherwise be an unfair, unnecessary and expensive for recreational boat owners.

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  33. Wed., Apr. 30, 2008 12:50 PM    link Roger C. | Bolivia, NC

  34. Sun., Apr. 27, 2008 2:54 PM    link Garry G. | Dorr, MI

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