catalina27-talk: BoatUS Alert re: EPA discharge permits

[Chris Maddox]

I'm not one for forwarding things to the entire list, but this one is worthwhile, as I'm permitted up to my neck as it is... Cheers, Chris Aria #2393 1976 www.ariasails.com March 19, 2008 Dear BoatUS Member, We need your help now to pass NEW federal legislation in the Senate that would provide a permanent exemption for recreational boats from the upcoming EPA discharge permit requirement. Remember that if we don't get legislation passed, we all need to get EPA permits to operate our boats effective 9/30/08! We appreciate the time that many of you have already taken to let your Senators or Representatives know your support of S. 2067 or HR 2550 "The Recreational Boating Act of 2007." Now there is a new Senate Bill #2766 "The Clean Boating Act of 2008", which is more politically viable, and our best chance to eliminate the permit requirement before it comes in effect on September 30, 2008. Please pick up the phone or email today and ask your Senators to sponsor and vote YES for S 2766. Although Congress is on recess this week and next, we need their staff to hear from us so that this bill can move as soon as the Senators are back in Washington. Remember to contact both of your Senators: (Georgia, Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia) State Phone  Email  Georiga           Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) (202) 224-3521 Visit BoatBlue.org       Senator Johnny Isakson (R) (202) 224-3643 Visit BoatBlue.org Maryland           Senator Ben Cardin (D) (202) 224-4524 Visit BoatBlue.org       Senator Barbara Mikulksi (D) (202) 224-4654 Visit BoatBlue.org Ohio           Senator George Voinovich (R) (202) 224-3353 Visit BoatBlue.org       Senator Sherrod Brown (D) (202) 224-2315 Visit BoatBlue.org Tennessee           Senator Lamar Alexander (R) (202) 224-4944 Visit BoatBlue.org       Senator Bob Corker (R) (202) 224-3344 Visit BoatBlue.org Virginia           Senator John Warner (R) (202) 224-2023 Visit BoatBlue.org       Senator Jim Webb (D) (202) 224-4024 Visit BoatBlue.org Your Senator that is in bold print is especially important to contact because they are a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee. For more information: Background What's the timing? Why a new bill? What are the differences in the bills? What does S 2766 include? View a copy of the bill Speaking points To contact your Senators electronically Thanks for your ongoing help with this issue. Margaret Podlich Vice President, Government Affairs BoatUS [EMAIL PROTECTED] 703-461-2878 x8355 ***** PLEASE NOTE: This email was sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you prefer not to receive information such as this in the future, click here to unsubscribe. © 2008 Boat Owners Association of The United States 880 S. Pickett St. Alexandria, VA 22304 All Rights Reserved