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I guess California finally did something right. Now lets hope Washington DC does the same thing!!
From Boats US Magazine:
California News
May 31, 2012
Sponsor of SB 623 withdraws bill California State Senator Christine Kehoe has withdraw Senate Bill 623, legislation which would have banned the use of copper anti-fouling paint on recreational boats in California. Working with the Recreational Boaters of California, Boat U.S. and representatives of the coatings industry, Senator Kehoe determined that it was appropriate to defer consideration of this legislation pending the outcome of several different studies and regulatory actions by the Federal Environmental Protections Agency and other California agencies.
From Boats US Magazine:
California News
May 31, 2012
Sponsor of SB 623 withdraws bill California State Senator Christine Kehoe has withdraw Senate Bill 623, legislation which would have banned the use of copper anti-fouling paint on recreational boats in California. Working with the Recreational Boaters of California, Boat U.S. and representatives of the coatings industry, Senator Kehoe determined that it was appropriate to defer consideration of this legislation pending the outcome of several different studies and regulatory actions by the Federal Environmental Protections Agency and other California agencies.