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Legislative and Administrative Recap 2011

Old Dominion Boat Club   "The Battle Continues"2011

Legislative Wrap Up - Virginia - Knight Feb 2011

Legislative and Administrative Recap 2010

Boating Industry Task Force Report - 2009
CBYCA and the Patuxent River - In 2009
Legislative Bills Directly Affecting Boating or Marine Industry - 2008
FERC Testimony Against Proposed Sparrow's Point LNG Project - Brawley  2008
Issues of LNG in the Chesapeake

View important LNG Links

New Jersey Dept of Environment Commissioner Speaks
CBYCA Maryland Legislative Report - April 2007
Chesapeake Bay Dredge Materials - 2005
Testimony of Courts of Justice - DSLVA Knight - Feb 2005
Save Old Dominion Boat Club - 2004
Public Hearings on House Resolution 15 - 2003
Update on Bills and Resolutions in the House and Senate PA - 2003
Status of Senate Bill 463 - 2002
Notice to Mariners

 

 

VIRGINIA

Legislative Wrap Up - Feb 2011

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MARYLAND

Boating Industry Task Force Report - 2009

A task force to study the Boating Industry in Maryland was established by Chapter 523, Acts of 2007, the purpose of which was to evaluate and make recommendations to grow the industry in Maryland.

Read the report: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/dnrnews/pdfs/boating_task_force_report.pdf

 

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MARYLAND

CBYCA at the Patuxent River Wade-In 
June 2009

 

On the 2nd Sunday in June, CYBCA Q/O John Zalusky was worked with local and state politician to bring attention to the pollution of our waterways at the Patuxent River Wade-In.  Former Maryland State Senator Bernie Fowler held his 15th annual Patuxent River Wide-In.   Bernie has been stubbornly calling attention to the pollution of the Patuxent River for 20 years and has joined the suit against the EPA and the State of Maryland alleging failure to clean up the Bay and more particularly the Patuxent River.   This wade-in occurs annually on the 2nd Sunday in June at Brooms Island, left on MD Route 2/4 South of Prince Frederick.    CBYCA should be seen here as it is a major Southern Maryland political event, generally attended by U.S. House Majority Leader, Steny Hoyer, Mike Miller, President of the Maryland State Senate and others. There were numerous Maryland VIPS present and all waded-in. This is one of the most prestigious political events on Chesapeake Bay events, and it is well attended by those who can make a difference

 

Mark June 13, 2010, 2 P.M. as next year it will be at the Jefferson/Paterson State Park (St. Leonard).  Try to attend  as it is a major Southern Maryland political event, generally attended by U.S. House Majority Leader, Steny Hoyer, Mike Miller, President of the Maryland State Senate and others.  The CBYCA should be seen here wearingr white tennis shoes, white shorts, and your CBYCA uniform shirt and hat, as all attendees are expected to wade-in.  On top of its value - it is a fun event.
 

                             

CBYCA Qualifications Officer and Burney Fowler  .jpg                   CBYCA Qualifications Officer John Zalusky, Fred Tuttman, the Patuxent Riverkeeper .jpg

 

 

                                                 

Former State Senator Burney Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley.jpg            Governor O'Malley, Senator Roy Dyson, Sue Kullen, State Delegate and speaker of the House.jpg

 

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MARYLAND
Issues of LNG in the Chesapeake
 

Since 2005 the CBYCA has been the resource of information, raising the flag, to protect the Chesapeake Bay against the havoc of LNG tanker shipments to Sparrows Point.  In 2006 the CBYCA, led by P/C(o6) Jerry Donofrio, developed a "Position Paper", outlining various Federal and State code requirements and other considerations affecting the boating community. After pursuing our position through the continuous efforts  of CBYCA's Board of Governors  leadership (07,08 & 09), in concert with others, pounding the issues at local, state and federal levels  - we have triumphed! Our message has been Heard.

Shortly after the  distribution of our Position Paper, local citizen groups, municipal, state and federal agencies began to investigate these avenues of litigation.  Much of the success is based upon several of the issues outlined within our position paper. Matters such as CZM Act, EPA Air and Water Pollution Standards, Environmental impact requirements, Dredging restrictions by Federal Agencies and ship traffic restrictions imposed by the US Coast Guard on the boating community. (See News Clip of announcement March 09) East County Times.

Recently the US Army Corp has placed restrictions on AES and denied permits to dredge stating that they (AES) must start the process over - from the beginning.  The US Coast Guard (see notice) has told them (FERC & AES) that based upon their study and suitability report (see report), the Chesapeake Bay port is not suitable for the type and frequency of LNG traffic.  Further that the Captain of the Port may expel from US waters, any of their ships attempting to enter the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. The EPA has looked closely at the air and water emission finding that the AES LNG facility fails dramatically in meeting a huge majority of the minimum requirements.

The latest denials were imposed due to the pipeline that is critical to the path of distribution. The Army Corps of Engineers said it will not issue a permit for a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal at Sparrows Point and a pipeline through Maryland to Pennsylvania until the project's developer has complied with federal wildlife regulations.  See news article.
 View important LNG Links

 

MARYLAND 

Letters on FERC June 12, 2008

 Testimony Against the Proposed Sparrows Point LNG Project  

Dr. Kay Brawley

Re: Docket Nos CP07-62-000 CP07-63-000 CP07-64-000 CP07-65-000

Read More About Testimony

 

 

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June 2008

Legislative Bills Directly Affecting Boating or Marine Industry

It wasn't easy, but CBYCA interests held its own as legislators struggled to balance a budget hit hard by revenue shortfalls and a looming recession. The 425th Session began January 9, 2008 and adjourned April 7, 2008.

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NEW JERSEY
On Environmental Issues
NEW JERSEY’S DEP COMMISSIONER   – Lisa Jackson

In her first public speaking engagement since being nominated to the post of Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Lisa Jackson outlined the major initiatives her administration intends to tackle in the year ahead.  Ms. Jackson stressed that she expected a period of increased environmentalism under the new Governor Jon Corzine.  Ms. Jackson indicated the following are the issues that will be some of the priorities of the new administration and the NJDEP staff considered the issued listed below as very important to the administration.  Ms. Jackson cautioned that a full agenda had not yet been formulated:

·         Environmental Justice

·         Tough mandatory safety standards for chemical plants

·         Air quality -- including implementation of the new diesel statute and regulations, as well as the California car regulations

·         Drinking water resources -- look for more Category 1 designations, controlled growth around riparian corridors and minimizing impacts from non-point pollution

·         Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act implementation

·         CO2 Model Rule (draft due out in March) and continued progress on the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

·         Energy efficiency and renewable - 'greening' older residential structures and investing in the Clean Energy Fund

·         NRD - a fresh look is warranted for the Passaic River Initiative and industry is owed a rule that is long overdue

·         Site remediation -- the Brownfield and Land Use Programs must work together

·         TMDLs -- implementation is as important as setting the standards

·         Wildlife criteria should be part of the surface water quality standards

Ms. Jackson is the first Commissioner, who has worked in various levels of Federal and State employment.  At this new level she will have to make certain political decisions and balance environmental consciousness on hot topic issues.

Senate Republican leader, Leonard Lance, from Flemington, announced that the non-partisan Office of Legislative Services, (OLS), is drafting a Senate Resolution, at his request urging the incoming Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection, (DEP), to reconsider accepting the donation of Petty’s island from the Citgo corporation. Why would a Senator from Flemington be interested in the Delaware River?  It must be a test for the new Commissioner.

The incoming Commissioner is deep in politics after only her first breath.  Lance states that the island should have a $ 2 million trust to fund for greater public access to a 400-acre island.  An island located in the middle of one of the most densely populated areas in the world that is prime for development within the community. Now a hotel marina on an island might be a novel idea.  He went on to say that the island currently is home to a wide variety of wildlife including blue herons and a pair of Bald Eagles.  Well hello Senator, so is the shoreline of Camden and Pennsauken.  Should we make these areas wild too?  The birds have been living here for generations.  The like it the way it is now. 

The area behind the Island and Camden/Pennsauken is the Back Channel.  Currently, it is the only navigatable area on the river protected from the main stem channel traffic.  With the grand redevelopment of Camden and the Pennsauken Harbor, this entire area is ready for tourism dollars with the design of a Recreational Maritime zone. It would provide the access to the water for the public as well entices boaters to travel the extra 40 miles from the inner-coastal waterway C&D canal to the Camden area.  The Boater Voter Coalition believes that the area of Petty’s Island, Camden’s Cramer Hill and the harbor area of Pennsauken be developed as the only recreational maritime resource on the Delaware River.

By: Jerry Donofrio, Chairman
Boater Voter Coalition, Inc

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CBYCA Maryland Legislative Report

April 2007
Dr. Kay Brawley, CBYCA Legislative Director-Maryland

LNG SB 996: Critical Area-Construction of a Facility-Prohibition. Status: Stalled in Maryland Senate Committee

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CHESAPEAKE BAY DREDGE MATERIALS
Sept 20, 2005

 Don Burton  -  RC@CBYCA.Org    mailto: donburton@dmv.com  

In addition to serving as your Rear Commodore, I also serve as the CBYCA  representative to the State of Maryland’s Dredge Material Management Program (DMMP) , and since 2001 have been a member of the DMMP’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC).  DMMP leadership is comprised of representatives of agencies of the State and Federal Government, including the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (Corps).  The Corps has the responsibility for maintaining the Federal waterways including bridges, navigation aids, channel dredging and disposal of dredged material (spoils). 

CBYCA had a significant role influencing the final decision in 2001 to discontinue future “Open Bay Dumping” of dredge spoils into the Chesapeake Bay. The Hart-Miller and Pooles Island  sites will soon be filled to capacity with Bay spoils, hence  Bay spoils will go to a newly established site, Poplar Island. The Poplar Island site will differ from Hart-Miller Island in that it has been mandated by the Government to be environmentally friendly. When completed, it will contain landscaped upland areas with planted vegetation and wetlands to promote habitat for waterfowl. 

The dredge spoils from Baltimore Harbor are handled differently. Considered to be potentially contaminated, they cannot be disposed of in the Chesapeake Bay except at Hart-Miller-Island. (MD law).  Also, they are allowed to be used as “fill material” in restoration areas within the harbor.  Over 10 potential harbor disposal sites have been considered by the DMMP over the past several years.   The Cox Creek and Masonville sites have now been selected and will be used for future harbor spoil disposal. As part of the projects, the  areas will be cleaned up, reclaimed and improved for specific recreational purposes. 

We will keep you posted on progress on these issues. 

If you have any questions regarding dredging issues in the Bay, please do not hesitate to contact me. (410-885-2492) 

R/C Don Burton, 9/23/05

Additional Information on Baltimore Area Dredging Operations:

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TESTIMONY COURTS OF JUSTICE
Feb 1, 2005 - DSLVA Knight

I went to Richmond again today and learned at 8:45 a.m. before the scheduled opening of the Committee that the bill was to be referred to the Committee on Courts of Justice!  Senator Lucas was there and was told at the same time as others who were also there to testify: Jack Nourie, Richard Cook speaking as an individual but also a Coast Guard officer, Charles Sledd of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.  The two NBF reps who were there last week were not there today.  Did they know of the referral?

Senator Lucas was surprised and let the chairmen know that we had come the second time to testify, only to be turned away.  The Committee on Courts of Justice will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m., but I will leave for Florida that morning.  So, I am going to forward my testimony to them.  Senator Puller, who I know quite well, is on the Committee.  Do you know of anyone else who could go?  Senator Norment, sponsor of SB 909, serves on Courts of Justice too, and Senator Lucas says he may think it has a better chance in this committee than on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources.


George Bruner was also at the session and talked to Jack Nourie afterwards, asking if Lucas would consider lowering the age to six, same as Maryland.  Nourie said no

TESTIMONY  VIRGINIA by DSLVA KNIGHT -"sent to" the VA Committees on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and Courts of Justice.

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VIRGINIA


The Never Ending Battle for take over of Old Dominion Boat Club continues to struggle.

Submitted by P/C Jerry Donofrio Sr. (webmaster CBYCA)

Since 1973,ODBC has been battling attempts to seize its riverfront property. At that time, the federal government tried to claim all land east of a 1791 high-water mark to be part of the Potomac River.

 The U.S. Court of Appeals rejected the federal government's ridiculous argument On Jan. 11, that the court "refer to Maryland courts a question of whether panels of this court in the mid-twentieth century misinterpreted the dictum of a Maryland nineteenth century case applying a mid-eighteenth century Maryland statute that modified sixteenth century common law" -- and they sided with Old Dominion BC. Firstly because the boat club has clear title to its riverfront boathouse and marina, and secondly, the federal government cannot claim public access, the appellate court ruled.

So it should stand that, if the feds have no legal rights to the property, nor should the City of Alexandria. However, four months later, the Alexandria Planning Commission voted 6-1 to pass a $50 million Waterfront Plan that includes the parking lot areas of ODBC.

Here we are again trashing the apparent rights of the Fifth Amendment of property rights by using eminent domain for seizure of rightful ownership to increase tax revenue.  Both the public officials and city residents should be ashamed of their disturbing actions and attempts to reduce the Flag Ship Organization to ashes.

Any plan should first respect the desires of the rightful ownership of the waterfront property and that is clearly the members of Old Dominion Boat Club who have stood this ground for centuries.

How will the effects of our elected officials rest the arguments of eminent domain for Old Dominion Boat Club? Possibly it may be found in the quote of John Adams,   "I have accepted a seat in the House of Representatives, and thereby have consented to my own ruin, to your ruin, and to the ruin of our children.  I give you this warning that you may prepare your mind for your fate."

The question - Is this the same fate for everyone?


 


November 20,2004

CAMPAIGN TO SAVE OLD DOMINION BOAT CLUB FROM CITY OF ALEXANDRIA

[Old Dominion Boat Club]


The status of the campaign to save Old Dominion Boat Club from the City of Alexandria is a current topic.  Jacque Knight State Legislative Director of Virginia briefed the Chesapeake Yacht Clubs Association Board and membership of the status of the issue at a meeting on Saturday November 20,2004, at the Kent Island Yacht Club.  Members agreed that our association will participate in letter-writing in support of ODBC.   Your letters will be posted on this site.  

Website Old Dominion Boat Club ODBC<<<Go to "Keep ODBC" for address information!!!

CBYCA SUPPORT LETTER TO CITY

Chesapeake Boaters Support Historic Alexandria Club- Press Release

SB 1271 Condemnation authority; definition of public uses.
Patron - Ken T. Cuccinelli, II (all patrons)    .....    notes The Chesapeake Bay Yacht Clubs Association (CBYCA) with 65,000 members in five states, including Virginia, supports this bill. We are alarmed at the possibility of the City of Alexandria's takeover of the property owned by the Old Dominion Yacht Club.

More ODBC Website

History and Background of Old Dominion

Washington Post Article Nov. 10th

Washington Post Article Nov. 18th

To have your letter posted to this page, please email your letter to the Webmaster@cbyca.org or mail to the Webmaster.

Special Links to Alexandria Virginia are provided for your background or research.  Use your Back Button to Return here!

For interested clubs who wish to send letters of their support of Old Dominion Boat Club in its campaign to save its building and parking lot from a forced purchase by the City of Alexandria, the e-mail address of the  Council and Mayor is- 

CITYMAIL@CI.ALEXANDRIA.VA.US

Alexandria Home Page

FYI City Report Paper

Alexandria Planning

Planning Presentation-King Street-Old Dominion YC

City Board Appointments 2002 Three Year Term

King Street Planning Guide includes Retail areas.

Picture Tour Waterfront

Old Photos of Waterfront

Potomac Waterfront Tour Picutres

Sample Letter for Old Dominion Boat Club from DSLVA Jacque Knight. Please edit your letter to not be exactly the same as the draft letter. Example below

November 20, 2004

Paul C. Smedberg, Councilman Alexandria, Virginia

Dear Councilman Smedberg:

On behalf of the members of the Corinthian Yacht Club, DC (1903-2004) and as Commodore we would appreciate your time to hear our opposition regarding Alexandria's plans to acquire ODBC property.

Our Yacht Club has been in existence since 1903. CYC is one of the many boating visitors who use ODBC facilities, docks and also contribute tourism to the historic town of Alexandria.

ODBC, as you know, has occupied their building since 1923 and added their parking lot and ramp in 1935. This address of ODBC has enhanced membership and for all these years proved a vital asset to the financial growth of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Since 9/11 our world has changed dramatically and ODBC has increased our safety by allowing law enforcement, fire/rescue and now Homeland Security patrols to train at ODBC facilities to better protect the City of Alexandria and their residents and all who visit ODBC.

We urge you to take a more positive view of ODBC and give this prestigious Club a continuing vision in bringing safe boating, recreation and economic growth to the City of Alexandria and their long standing members.

Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to the many reasons why ODBC should be able to maintain their current address of S Strand & King Streets, Alexandria, Virginia.

Sincerely,

Darrell Derrington, Jr. Commodore Corinthian Yacht Club, DC (1903-2004)

cc: ODBC, Commodore Richard Lloyd - hr13@erols.com CBYCA, Commodore Betty Stahler - CBYCAQO@aol.com PRYCA, Commodore Marv Storey - MTSTOREY@aol.com

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 PUBLIC HEARINGS ON HOUSE RESOLUTION 15
2003

PUBLIC HEARINGS ON HOUSE RESOLUTION 15
PROPOSES STUDY OF COMBINING THE PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION AND THE GAME COMMISSIONS.
PLACE: HYATT REGENCY
ADDRESS:PENNS LANDING PHILA PA
DATE:JUNE 12,2003
TIME: 7:00pm

Come out and speak on this resolution. We need the support to get this turned down
and to keep the commissions apart. Lets change the people who are running the commissions on a day to day event. And give the commission a no vote of convidence.
For information on this call (215) 725-9665 or e-mail us at pbase2004@aol.com

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UP DATE ON Bills and Resolutions in the House and Senate PA

House Resolution 15. Provides for an examination of pros and cons of merging the Game Commission and Fish and Boat Commission, as well as funding issues.

UPDATE: Date for hearing is June 12,2003 at 7:00pm at the Hyatt Regency Penns Landing

House Resolution 222. Calls on the Joint State Government Commission to study the feasibility of transferring the law enforcement functions of both the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to a new Bureau of Law Enforcement within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

UPDATE: Reported as committed May 13,2003

Senate Bill 38. Amends the Fish and Boat Code to provide for "gift vouchers" for fishing licenses.

UPDATE: Referred to Game & Fisheries Jan 23,2003

House Bill 156. Amends the Fish and Boat Code to provide for one-half price boat registrations for senior citizens.

UPDATE: Referred to Game & Fisheries Feb 10,2003

Senate Bill 216. Amends the state's motor vehicle "Lemon Law" to include motorboats, including personal watercraft.

UPDATE: Referred to Consumer Protection and Professional Licenser Feb 6,2003

House Bill 656. Amends the Fish and Boat Code to exempt owners of lakes and ponds, their families, and persons authorized by them from license and other requirements if they stock the lake or pond.

UPDATE: Third consideration and final passage May 12,2003 (197-0)

House Bill 807. Amends the Fish and Boat Code to provide for a new class of regulated fishing lake (Class C lakes) for membership organizations.

UPDATE: Referred to Game & Fisheries March 11,2003.

House Bill 746. Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact. Authorizes Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.

UPDATE: Laid on the table May 5,2003

House Bill 748. Amends the Enforcement Officers Disability Benefits Law to extend benefits to waterways conservation officers and others.

UPDATE: Referred to Game & Fisheries March 6,2003.

Senate Bill 724. An Act amending the act of November 26,1978 , known as the dam safety and encroachment act, abolishing annual charges for the use of commonwealth’s submerged lands: and making an editorial change.

UPDATE: Referred to Environmental Resources and Energy MAY 9, 2003

Senate Bill 621. An Act providing for the imposition and collection of fee for disposal of municipal waste: authorizing the Department of Community and Economic Development to utilize fees collected for the Delaware River Channel Deepening Project; and establishing the Delaware River Channel Deepening Project Fund.

UPDATE: Referred to Environmental Resources and Energy April 22,2003

House bill 1363
An act amending Title 30 (fish) of Pennsylvania wich would add a eleven citizen to the board of commission. The member will come from lake Erie. This will help if the commision has a tie vote. which it has in the past.

Senate bill 724
An Act amending the act of november 26,78 Known as the dam safety and encrochment act, abolishing annual charges for the use of commonwealth;submerged land and making an editorial change

Update: Referred to Environmental resources and energy may 9,2003. )

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STATUS of Senate Bill 463

On December 9, 2002, Governor Mark Schweiker signed Senate Bill 463 into law as Act 199 of 2002. At about 10 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, the Senate concurred in the House amendments to Senate Bill 463 and sent the bill to the Governor. The vote was 47 to 1. Earlier, at about 5 p.m. on November 27, the House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 463 by a vote of 170 to 24. The House added an amendment to the bill on the definition of passenger-carrying boats. The House Game and Fisheries Committee approved Senate Bill 463 on November 25, 2002. The Pennsylvania Senate approved Senate Bill 463 by a 48-1 vote on November 20, 2002. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved Senate Bill 463 on November 19, 2002. The Senate Game and Fisheries Committee approved Senate Bill 463, with amendments, at its meeting on November 12, 2002. Background: Senate Bill 463, sponsored by Senator Richard Kasunic with broad bipartisan support, provides that on or after January 1, 2003, it will be illegal for a person born on or after January 1, 1982, to operate certain motorboat unless the person completes a boating safety course and receives a boating safety certificate. PFBC Position: The Fish and Boat Commission supported enactment of legislation to provide for mandatory boating safety education for operators of motorboats. Senate Bill 463 represents a major step forward in seeking to ensure that operators of motorboats have completed a basic boating safety course and have a sound familiarity with the rules of the road of boating and safe boating practices. The PFBC endorsed this legislation. According to Peter A. Colangelo, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, "Pennsylvania boaters have something extra to be thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend. The actions of the General Assembly in approving Senate Bill 463, which provides for a new mandatory boating education program, means that our waterways will be safer and our boaters better informed. I want to give special thanks to Senator Rich Kasunic for his hard work on this bill. Senator Kasunic has introduced similar legislation at least three times before but it never won final approval by both houses of the General Assembly. But Senator Kasunic just would not give up his efforts to improve boating education in Pennsylvania. With the help of Senator Ed Helfrick and leaders of the House and Senate, this time the bill passed and was approved by Governor Schweiker. Senator Kasunic has launched us toward to goal of expanded boating safety education in Pennsylvania," Colangelo concluded. Major Provisions: Act 199 of 2002 will expand and improve Pennsylvania's boating safety education programs. It provides that persons born on or after January 1, 1982 shall not operate certain motorboats on Pennsylvania waters without first obtaining a boating safety education certificate. The bill contains exemptions for non-resident visitors, landowners operating boats on their own ponds which lack public access, and operators of motorboats powered by electric motors or motors of 25 hp or less. It provides for various courses of instruction. Boating safety certificates, good for a lifetime, will carry a $10 fee.
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NOTICE TO MARINERS

INTERFERENCE TO GPS RECEIVERS FROM CONSUMER ELECTRONICS-GRADE ACTIVE VHF/UHF MARINE TELEVISION ANTENNAS

It has come to the attention of the U.S. Coast Guard and Federal Communications Commission that certain consumer electronics-grade active VHF/UHF marine television antennas are causing operational degradation in the performance of GPS receivers.

This interference may be realized as a display of inaccurate position information or  a complete loss of GPS receiver acquisition and tracking ability and the interference interactions have been reported up to 2000 feet from the interference source.  This interference has been associated in some instances with temperature extremes or proximity to a television broadcast site.

If you are experiencing recurring outages or degradation of your GPS receiver you should perform an on-off test of your TV antenna.  If turning off the power to the antenna results in improvement in the GPS receiver performance, the antenna may be the source of interference in the GPS band.  In that case, you should contact the manufacturer of the antenna and identify the symptoms.  If the test is not positive and the GPS interference persists, you may contact the Coast Guard, Office of Spectrum Management via email at CGComms@comdt.uscg.mil or through the Coast Guard Navigation Information Service at 703-313-5900/email: nisws@navcen.uscg.mil.

BOATER VOTER COALITION WEBSITE http:/SPORT.NJ.COM/SPORT/BOATERVOTER
Jerry Donofrio Sr., Chairman
11 Needlepoint Lane
Willingboro, NJ 08046
Tel 609-877-2561 voice mail box #3
Visit our Boater Voter Coalition Web Page !!!!
Information on Boating in New Jersey and PA.
Join The BVC. http://sport.nj.com/sport/boatervoter

 

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