[D28] Clean Boating Act of 2008 (S.2766).

[Van Diehl]

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Van
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From: senator at boxer.senate.gov [mailto:senator at boxer.senate.gov]
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Dear Mr. diehl:

Thank you for writing to me about recreational boating. I appreciate hearing
from you.

I am pleased to inform you that on May 21, 2008, the Senate Committee on
Environment and Public Works (EPW) unanimously approved the Clean Boating
Act of 2008 (S.2766). As Chairman of the EPW Committee, I proudly joined
Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) in introducing this bill to establish measures
that ensure the protection of water quality while minimizing any burdens for
recreational boaters under the Clean Water Act.

The Clean Boating Act makes it clear that recreational boaters will not have
to get a permit under the Clean Water Act, while also requiring the
Environmental Protection Agency and the Coast Guard to develop management
practices, outside of any permitting programs, to assist boaters in
minimizing adverse pollution impacts. By helping boaters to maintain and
improve water quality, the boating experience can be enhanced for all users.

In developing this bill, I worked closely with boat user groups and
recreational boat manufacturers to meet the needs of boaters and our mutual
goal of clean water.

The National Marine Manufacturers Association, which is leading the efforts
on behalf of boaters everywhere, said, "This legislation takes a balanced
approach which protects the American marine manufacturing sector, boaters
and anglers, and the nation's aquatic resources."

Rest assured that I will continue working with my colleagues to see that
Congress passes this legislation to protect recreational boaters and improve
water quality.


Again, thank you for writing to me. Please feel free to write to me in the
future about this or any other issue of concern to you.


Barbara Boxer
United States Senator

Please visit my website at http://boxer.senate.gov
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