Merrily
Administrator
Here an announcement from US Sailing. Yes, they do do something for us. The ruling includes Lasers. If recreational boats don't get the exemption, then you will have to buy a permit for each boat that you own. Contact your Senators!
Over 18 million recreational boats – including yours – could soon be required to comply with a new permit system if Congress does not pass the Clean Boating Act of 2008 before September 30th. Due to a 2006 U.S. District Court decision, the federal Environmental Protection Agency is required to design and implement a discharge permit system for every vessel in the country before September 30, 2008. Current federal legislation, Senate Bill #2766 and House Bill #5949 "The Clean Boating Act" would reinstate a 35-year permit exemption for recreational boats.
Full story here:
http://www.ussailing.org/News/2008/discharge_permit.asp
Court Ruling Poses Threat to Sailors:
Sailors need to act NOW to avoid
pending permit requirements
pending permit requirements
Over 18 million recreational boats – including yours – could soon be required to comply with a new permit system if Congress does not pass the Clean Boating Act of 2008 before September 30th. Due to a 2006 U.S. District Court decision, the federal Environmental Protection Agency is required to design and implement a discharge permit system for every vessel in the country before September 30, 2008. Current federal legislation, Senate Bill #2766 and House Bill #5949 "The Clean Boating Act" would reinstate a 35-year permit exemption for recreational boats.
Full story here:
http://www.ussailing.org/News/2008/discharge_permit.asp