I spoke with an aid for Congressman Ron Paul today and he indicated that this was currently failing due to a lack of interest in congress... <BR> <BR>Read here: <BR><a href="http://www.sportsmenslink.org/issues/legislation/pdf/07NMMABoatingActRelease.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.sportsmenslink.org/issues/legislation/pdf/07NMMABoatingActRelease.pdf</a> <BR> <BR>and watch here: <BR><a href="http://www.boattest.com/nmma.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.boattest.com/nmma.aspx</a> <BR> <BR>Write your congressmen unless you want a $800-$2000 yearly boating permit to be required by the EPA! <BR> <BR><font size="-2">BTW, I think this is a positive post on my part...</font>

that is the biggest bunch of BS.

i would rather pay for the fine when i get caught then pay for that stupid permit. send your letters now! whats next, you have to have a permit to breeth fresh air.

2 words <BR>CARBON TAX! <BR> <BR> <BR><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/07/washington/07carbon.html" target="_blank">http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/07/washington/07carbon.html</a> <BR> <BR><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSN0619342520070707?feedType=RSS&amp;rpc=22&amp; sp=true" target="_blank">http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSN0619342520070707?feedType=RSS&amp;rpc=22&amp; sp=true</a>

Letters sent. I don't understand why permitting recreational boats would be so expensive, though? You know what they do, and how they are used - just hand out permits as long as your boat is a normal recreational-use boat. I suppose I missed the part where they say periodic detailed inspections are required in all cases?

Sent email from link to my house rep and senators. Easy to send. Thanks for the info guys.

Yo, Robert, <BR>What boat are you in? I'm at Bartlett every chance I get and don't think I have ever met you. Have you seen my white and red SAN? Anyhow, if you ever need a pull just hit me up! ****icacca Riders Unite!

i sent in my emails

Send some more! TTT