Federal Agencies — Do you know what regulations are being developed today that may impact your business? When was the last time you read the Federal Register? NMMA’s Government Relations staff has you covered. Here we alert you to federal agency actions that can impact your business.
USCG Boating Advisory Committee Resolution On Coast Guard Mandate [PDF - 18.48Kb]On April 2, 2011, NBSAC told the Coast Guard to begin a rulemaking project to mandate that boaters in boats less than 18 feet in length wear life jackets while underway.
- Army Corps Life Jacket Test Update [PDF - 366.88Kb]
March 2011
- Regulatory Alert - What are Deceptive Advertising Claims? [PDF - 370.84Kb]
What Can I do if my Competition is Doing it? June 2012
- Credit Unions Can Now Offer 20-Year Loans for Residential Boats [PDF - 37.8Kb]
Credit Unions are now able to offer 20-year loans for boat purchases in some circumstances. Read this member update to learn more.
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit Opinion 7-23-08 [PDF - 167.95Kb]
Opinion affirming Distrct Court ruling that vessels are not exempted from the Clean Water Act NPDES program
- Clean Boating Act [PDF - 38.58Kb]
- Commercial & Fishing Vessel Act [PDF - 34.83Kb]
Bill to postpone the NPDES permits for small commercial vessels and fishing vessels
- Clean Boating Act Senate Report [PDF - 88.23Kb]
- NMMA 8/1//2008 Comments to EPA Re Clean Boating Act [PDF - 261.61Kb]
- NMMA 8/1/2008 Comments re Engines and CWA [PDF - 242.95Kb]
- IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee --MEPC 57/INF.18 [PDF - 128.61Kb]
Submitted by the United Kingdom -- Providing a balanced approach to addressing the potential impacts of the recreational boating sector on the marine environment
- IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee MEPC 57/20 [PDF - 137.62Kb]
Submitted by Friends of the Earth -- The impact of small craft on the marine environment -- potential effects and possible action required by IMO
- IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee -- MEPC 58/22 July 4, 2008 [PDF - 319.26Kb]
Submitted by Barbados, Croatia, New Zealand and FOEI -- The impact of small craft on the marine environment - proposed draft IMO guidelines
- NMMA Comments 4/7/10 on EPA Draft Report to Congress on Certain Vessel Discharges [PDF - 132.14Kb]
- NMMA comments to EPA on Clean Boating Act Best Practices [PDF - 246.73Kb]
June 2, 2011
- NMMA Comments on proposed amendment to FMVSS 110 [PDF - 130.44Kb]
- NHTSA - Requirements for Manufacturers of Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment Items [PDF - 8839.78Kb]
Updated March 3, 2011
- Recommended Best Practices for Boat Transporters [PDF - 381.79Kb]
The National Marine Manufacturers Association Transportation Task Force has developed this document to provide boat manufacturers and professional boat transporters with a clearly defined set of recommended best practices.
- NMMA Asks for Support to Change Boat Transportation Rules [PDF - 195.81Kb]
Letter from NMMA to AASHTO dated 3/29/2007 seeking a change to the boat specialized equipment rule
- NMMA Proposal to Update U.S. DOT and State Specialized Boat Transportation Regulations [PDF - 67.15Kb]
NMMA Proposal dated March 29, 2007
- NHTSA Requires Electronic Stability Control Systems [PDF - 55.31Kb]
NHTSA equires ESC systems on all new passenger cars and trucks and asked for comments on how these systems interact with trailers.
- NHTSA Tire Placard Petition and Response [PDF - 878.43Kb]
- NMMA Comments on NHTSA Placard Rulemaking [PDF - 105.75Kb]
- NMMA Comments on Surge Brakes to NPRM [PDF - 263.04Kb]
- Nondivisibility Requirement for Vehicle Width [PDF - 12.4Kb]
Email to NMMA from the Federal Highway Administration Office of Freight Management and Operations Clarifying that: Regarding Oversize Permits, Federal Law Imposes No Nondivisibility Requirement for Vehicle Width
- Recommended Industry Practices for Wheel Mounting and Application for Boat Trailers [PDF - 79.8Kb]
The Trailer Safety Industry Coalition has prepared the following "recommended practices" to be used as guidelines for assembly of the fastening systems for aluminum and steel wheels on trailers." These guidelines, if followed, are expected to reduce the rate of claims for torque loss on wheel fasteners and the number of wheel separation incidents within the trailer industry. The technical committee which prepared these guidelines is comprised of representatives from NMMA, National Association of Trailer Manufacturers, Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, National Truck Equipment Association, and a range of steel wheel, aluminum wheel, axle and trailer manufacturers.
- Tire Safety Placard Rule for Trailers [PDF - 90.91Kb]
- NHTSA Confidentiality of Early Warning Reporting Data [PDF - 53.87Kb]
Reg Alert -- NHTSA has announced the procedures that must be followed by manufacturers to ensure that their Early Warning Reporting Data Remains confidential
- Tennessee Boat Trailer VIN Requirement [PDF - 96.63Kb]
The Tennessee Department of Safety has issued a response to NMMA regarding the state’s VIN stamping requirement, clarifying that this does include and apply to boat trailers. Tenn. Code Ann. 55-5-106(f)(3), effective December 31, 2004, requires any trailer sold in the State of Tennessee, to have the VIN stamped onto the metal body or metal tongue. This includes those trailers manufactured in TN for sale in state, as well as any trailer manufactured out of state but sold in TN. NMMA sought clarification because of member questions arising from some ambiguity in the definition of “trailer” in the legislation.
- Trailer Regulatory Alert Jan 2008 [PDF - 61.68Kb]
New Vehicle Capacity Weight and Tire Information Regulations & New final rule on lamps and reflective devices issued by NHTSA
- NHTSA Importer Best Practices 12-24-08 [PDF - 116.79Kb]
This notice provides guidance concerning best practices to be followed by importers of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment to reduce the likelihood of importing products that contain defects related to motor vehicle safety or do not comply with applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.
- Example of NMMA Trailer Statistics [PDF - 67.62Kb]
- Documentation Center Renewal Fee Proposed [PDF - 131.74Kb]
April 26, 2013
- Model Year NBSAC Resolution 2012-90-04 [PDF - 20.87Kb]
November 11, 2012 Watsonville, CA
- Emergency Locator Beacons NBSAC Resolution 2012-90-01 [PDF - 15.47Kb]
November 11, 2012 - Watsonville, CA
- On-Water Instructor Licensing NBSAC Resolution 2012-90-03 [PDF - 14.25Kb]
November 11, 2012 Watsonville, CA
- Scope & Frequency of the National Recreational Boating Survey NBSAC Resolution 2012-90-04 [PDF - 14.62Kb]
November 11, 2012 Watsonville, CA
- Life Jacket Carriage Requirements Terminology Update - NBSAC Resolution 2012-90-05 [PDF - 14.31Kb]
November 11, 2012 Watsonville, CA
- USCG Presentation on 2011 National Recreational Boating Survey [PDF - 605.18Kb]
November 2012
- USCG Letters to NMMA RE Model Year [PDF - 180.47Kb]
October 2012
- NMMA & NICB Memorandum of Understanding regarding boat information database [PDF - 1038.27Kb]
Feb. 12, 2009
- IAMI Support Letter for NMMA/NICB Boat Information Database [PDF - 225.95Kb]
Aug. 8, 2012
- NMMA Comments to Coast Guard on its request for input on how to prevent recreational boating casualties caused by propeller strikes and CO -- specifically deeper boarding ladders & gate interlocks [PDF - 496.35Kb]
Nov. 25, 2011 - Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
- NMMA Comments on Life Jacket Reform - Inflatable Rulemaking [PDF - 195Kb]
Nov. 15, 2011 -- proposed rule.
- PFDMA Comments on Life Jacket Reform [PDF - 146.75Kb]
Nov. 2011
- NMMA Comments to USCG on Installation and Use of Engine Cut-Off Switches on Recreational Vessels [PDF - 236.29Kb]
September 6, 2011 - included two attachments
- NMMA / ABYC / BoatUS Test Report on Use of Lanyards [PDF - 1692.31Kb]
August 2011 -- an attachement to NMMA's Sept. 6th comments to USCG
- NMMA Report on Survey of Manufacturers RE Installation of Emergency Stop Lanyards (Cut-Off Switches) [PDF - 137.99Kb]
September 2011 - Attachment to NMMA's Sept. 6th Comments
- USCG ANPRM on Installation and Use of Engine Cut-Off Switches on Recreational Vessels [PDF - 204.82Kb]
Advanced Notice of Rulemaking published on June 8, 2011 - comments are due on September 6, 2011
- NMMA Comments to USCG Supporting Life Jacket Reform [PDF - 191.33Kb]
May 27, 2011 regarding Direct Final Rule on Inflatable Personal Flotation Devices
- USCG Recreational Boating Safety Program Strategic Plan [PDF - 1127.53Kb]
Dated March 10, 2011 -- includes the USCG plan of action for numerous areas of interest to the boating industry.
- NMMA letter to USCG urging privacy for boater's AIS data. 2/16/2010 [PDF - 121.32Kb]
Interim Policy for the Sharing of Information Collected by the Coast Guard in the Nationwide Automatic Identification System
- NMMA 8-14-08 Letter to Coast Guard on Hull Identification Number Proposal [PDF - 214.52Kb]
- NMMA Position Paper on Expanded Hull Identification Number (HIN) Aug. 2008 [PDF - 114.64Kb]
- NMMA Comments to Coast Guard on Domestic Vessel Passenger Weights [PDF - 248.45Kb]
NMMA offers the following comments in response to the U.S. Coast Guard’s announced voluntary interim measures for certain domestic passenger vessels to account for increased passenger and vessel weight when determining the vessel passenger capacity.
NMMA Presentation at Small Vessel Security Summit 6/2007 [ - 3463.5Kb]NMMA Presentation at Small Vessel Security Summit June 2007
- NMMA Sends Letter to Coast Guard on New Hull Identification Number Proposals [PDF - 86.65Kb]
On March 31, 2005, NMMA sent the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety a letter outlining our members’ concerns with changing the current 12-digit hull identification number (HIN) format, which could result in significant costs for our members.
- NMMA_Comment_Letter_NMFS_ESA_s_4d_Rulemaking_Request_for_Information [PDF - 50.55Kb]
On June 2, 2006, NMMA sent the U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration comments on critical habitat designation for elkhorn and staghorn corals.
- NBSAC Resolution on Effectiveness Measures [PDF - 11.49Kb]
Nov. 2008 NBSAC Resolution on grantees need to have objective measurements of effectiveness
- NBSAC Resolution on HIN Alternative Project [PDF - 14.91Kb]
Nov. 2008 Resolution supporting HIN expansion alternative project with manufacturers and NICB
- NAVSAC Resolution on Recreational Vessel Alternative Lighting Scheme [PDF - 44.09Kb]
NAVSAC Resolution 10-02 adopted on June 23, 2010 recommending that no changes to the Inland Navigation Rules are necessary and recognizing ABYC A-16.
- NMMA Comments to the USCG On Proposed Changes to Numbering System VIS and BARD Databases (Oct. 15, 2010) [PDF - 60.51Kb]
- NMMA Comments on Proposal to list 66 Coral Species under ESA [PDF - 164.07Kb]
- NMMA Tells NOAA to follow clear process to designate marine sanctuaries as no discharge zones 2/2010 [PDF - 125.53Kb]
NOAA proposes to establish the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary as a no discharge zone. 2/17/2010
- NMMA Comments on Revised Draft Marine Protected Areas Framework May 16 2008 [PDF - 240.82Kb]
- NMMA Comments on Draft Marine Protected Areas Framework [PDF - 301.76Kb]
NMMA on February 28 submitted comments to the National Marine Protected Areas Center of NOAA regarding its Draft Framework for Developing the National System of Marine Protected Areas.
- NMMA Comments on Coral Critical Habitat Proposal - May 6, 2008 [PDF - 244.88Kb]
- NMMA Comments on Coral ESA Plan 3-13-08 [PDF - 492.39Kb]
NMMA Comments to NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service on plan for elkhorn and staghorn corals as threatened species under the Endangered Species Act
- Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary Expansion Proposal [PDF - 82.24Kb]
NMMA submitted comments on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) proposal to establish marine reserves in the Channel Island National Marine Sanctuary. NOAA is proposing to increase the size of the sanctuary by roughly 20%. NOAA also proposes to institute limited and no-take zones throughout the area that would prohibit fishing and other “extractive activities” in the area through designations of marine reserves, marine parks and marine conservation areas.
- NMMA_Comment_Letter_NMFS_ESA_s_4d_Rulemaking_Request_for_Information [PDF - 50.55Kb]
On June 2, 2006, NMMA sent the U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration comments on critical habitat designation for elkhorn and staghorn corals.
- NMMA Comments on Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuaries Management Plan [PDF - 54.54Kb]
NMMA on April 15, 2005 filed comments with the National Marine Sanctuaries Program regarding the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Draft Revised Management Plan, which details already implemented management strategies and charts the Sanctuary’s upcoming management strategies, including scientific research, community involvement, education, and vessel regulations.
- NMMA Comments on Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan [PDF - 35.29Kb]
On April 1, 2005, NMMA filed comments with the National Marine Fisheries Service on the Pre-Draft of the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan.
- NMMA Comments on Right Whale Draft Environmental Impact Statement Notice of Intent [PDF - 109.21Kb]
On July 22, 2005, NMMA filed comments with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration regarding its Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a Right Whale Ship Strike Reduction Strategy. In the comments, NMMA urged the Agency to refrain from placing undue restrictions on recreational boaters, which do not pose a significant risk to Right Whales.
- NMMA Comments on Proposed NMFS Noise Guidelines [PDF - 35.29Kb]
On March 14, 2005, NMMA filed extensive comments with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in response to its Notice of Public Scoping and Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement on New Criteria for Sound Exposure Threshold Guidelines for Marine Mammals under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act.
- Marine Mammals & Ocean Noise: Implications for Recreational Boating, An NMMA White Paper [PDF - 82.24Kb]
On January 11, 2005, the National Marne Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced it is drafting an Environmental Impact Statement considering new criteria related to human-caused noise in the marine environment and its impacts on marine mammals. This White Paper explains the current NMFS process and explores the implications this effort will have on the recreational boating community. NMFS is holding a series of hearings on this issue during January, and NMMA encourages members from the boating community to attend.
- NMMA Comments on U.S. Ocean Commission Preliminary Report [PDF - 53.27Kb]
NMMA on May 26, 2004 filed comments with the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy, a 16-member commission mandated by Congress and appointed by President Bush to assess the management of U.S. national ocean policy. Although NMMA broadly supports the Commission’s findings, isolated aspects of the report deserved clarification.
- NMMA Comments on Ocean Commission's Final Report [PDF - 47.42Kb]
On Nov. 1, 2005, NMMA filed comments with the White House Council on Environmental Quality Interagency Ocean Policy Group regarding the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy's Final Report.
- Nat. Invasive Species Management Plan 3-12-08 [PDF - 212.64Kb]
NMMA’s comments to the National Invasive Species Council’s National Invasive Species Management Plan
- NMMA Comments to National Park Service on Proposed Everglades GMP [PDF - 362.85Kb]
- NMMA Comments on National Park Service Draft Management Plan [PDF - 263.04Kb]
On February 17, 2006, NMMA filed comments with the National Park Service on the 2005 Draft Management Plan.
- NMMA Comments on the June 2006 Revised National Park Service Draft Management Plan [PDF - 250.39Kb]
NMMA on June 30, 2006 filed comments with the National Park Service on the revised June 2006 Draft Management Plan.
- NMMA Comments to FS Draft Management Planning Rule [PDF - 507.73Kb]
May 16, 2011
- American Recreation Coalition Comments to FS Management Planning Rule [PDF - 140.11Kb]
May 16, 2011
- Coalition for Recreation in the National Forests Comments to FS Draft Management Planning Rule [PDF - 133.14Kb]
May 16, 2011
- NMMA Comments on 5-Year Review of Florida Manatee [PDF - 85.74Kb]
On June 13, 2005, NMMA filed comments with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the Service's 5-year review of manatee protection and management policies. NMMA encouraged the Service to consider important bioacoustic research on manatees which may call into question the wisdom of slow-speed zones for boats in some circumstances.
- NMMA Comments on Lake Berryessa Visitor Services Plan [PDF - 75.14Kb]
On April 4, 2006, NMMA filed comments with the Bureau of Reclamation regarding the Lake Berryessa Visitor Services Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement. NMMA urged the Bureau to fully consider the economic and social impacts any changes would have on recreational boaters.
- NMMA Comments on Bureau of Reclamation Facilities - 1006-AA45 [PDF - 77.23Kb]
- NMMA Comments on Revised Bureau of Reclamation Facilities, Land and Waterbodies Proposal Sept. 2008 [PDF - 222.01Kb]
- NMMA Comments on First Bureau of Reclamation Facilities, Land and Waterbodies Proposal Oct. 2007 [PDF - 248.01Kb]
- NMMA Comments on California Coastal National Monument Draft Resource Management Plan [PDF - 76.33Kb]
On Dec. 16, 2005, NMMA filed comments with the Bureau of Land Management regarding its draft management plan for the California Coastal National Monument. The plan proposes several management approaches to a vast area off the entire California coast. The monument includes nearly 20,000 rocks, small islands, and pinnacles--about 1,000 acres in all. NMMA's comments focused on boating access, noise, water quality and other issues.
- NMMA Comments on EPA Pesticides General Permit [PDF - 94.85Kb]
- NMMA Comments to EPA & NHTSA On CAFE Standards Oct. 2010 [PDF - 206Kb]
NMMA tells EPA & NHTSA to consider towing capacity in new CAFE Standards.
- NMMA/NMCA Request to Extend Comment Period for ADA Rulemaking [PDF - 58.41Kb]
NMMA and the National Marine Charter Association on Jan. 26 sent a letter to the Dept. of Transportation request a 90-day extension of the comment period for its ANPRM on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Passenger Vessels.
Proposed Americans with Disabilities Act Vessel Standards: Industry Input Needed [DOC - 426.5Kb]The Access Board is developing Passenger Vessel Accessibility Guidelines to establish the standards for vessels under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Department of Transportation will adopt these guidelines as its minimum standards in regulations requiring nondiscrimination and accessibility in passenger vessel service. These proposed standards would apply to all kinds of passenger vessels including charter boats and potentially boat rentals or bareboat charters. NMMA is seeking information from its members so it can be a strong advocate for the industry on these new requirements.
- Proposed Americans with Disabilities Act Vessel Standards [PDF - 180.98Kb]
The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board is developing Passenger Vessel Accessibility Guidelines to establish the standards for vessels under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- NMMA Testimony on Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines [PDF - 79.47Kb]
On July 25, 2005, NMMA testified regarding a proposed rule to develop guidelines which address accessibility under the American with Disabilities Act to and within newly constructed or altered passenger vessels.
- NMMA Comments on Proposed rule for ADA rule to protect against discrimination by passenger vessel op [PDF - 224.81Kb]
NMMA comments to the U.S. Deparment of Transportation on its proposal to establish new anti-discrimination rules under the Americans with Disabilities Act for vessel operators.
- NMMA Paper to NTSB on Mandatory PFD Wear Legislation [PDF - 90.77Kb]
NMMA on July 30 sent a paper to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) registering its opposition to federal legislation which would require adults aboard recreational boats (except personal watercraft) to wear a personal flotation device (PFD). NMMA expressed its steadfast commitment to reducing boating accidents and related injuries and fatalities though a series of effective safety measures short of a legislative mandate on adult PFD wear.
- MVSA Comments [PDF - 115Kb]
- NMMA/MOAA Comments on Shelter Island Total Daily Maximum Load for Copper Rulemaking [PDF - 254.22Kb]
NMMA and MOAA on Nov. 12 filed a second round of comments with the California Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding its resolution to adopt an amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Region to incorporate a total daily maximum load for dissolved copper in the Shelter Island Yacht Basin. NMMA and MOAA had jointly filed comments previously on Dec. 9, 2003.
- NMMA/MOAA Comments on Total Maximum Daily Load for Dissolved Copper in Shelter Island Yacht Basin [PDF - 199.07Kb]
NMMA and MOAA on Dec. 13, 2003 filed comments with the California Regional Water Quality Control Board for the San Diego Region during the Public Review phase of its Draft of the Total Maximum Daily Load for Dissolved Copper in Shelter Island Yacht Basin, San Diego Bay. NMMA filed a second round of comments on this issue on Nov. 12, 2004.
- Nat. Invasive Species Management Plan 3-12-08 [PDF - 212.64Kb]
NMMA’s comments to the National Invasive Species Council’s National Invasive Species Management Plan
- NMMA Comments on European Union - United States Trade Agreement Negotiations [PDF - 125.56Kb]
- NMMA Comments to HPVA on Draft Due Diligence in Procuring / Sourcing Legal Timber Standard [PDF - 440.97Kb]
Jan. 3, 2013
- Draft HPVA ANSI National Standard for Due Diligence in Procuring / Sourcing Legal Timber [PDF - 585.28Kb]
Nov. 1, 2012
- Ukraine Tariff Increases Noticed [PDF - 2608.63Kb]
September 2012
- Burmese Sanctions Update [PDF - 513.04Kb]
November 2012 U.S. Government is moving to ease the ban on imports from Burma.
- Boat Tariff Chart [PDF - 148.24Kb]
August 2012
- Slides from May 15, 2012 Webinar New Market Export Initative 101 [PDF - 2346.48Kb]
- Important information on Canadian Trailer Import Change [PDF - 316.75Kb]
Feb. 9, 2012
- NMMA Response to Adding Mexico, Canada and Japan to TPP Negotiations [PDF - 273.63Kb]
January 13, 2012
- NMMA Tells APHIS that Lacey Act Declaration Needs Reform [PDF - 234.79Kb]
Apr. 17, 2010 - NMMA members are concerned about the cost and time spent on Lacey Act import declarations.
- NMMA Regulatory Alert on Lacey Act [PDF - 132.4Kb]
Alert for Manufacturers and importers on new Lacey Act requirements for certain imports - updated Sept. 2009
- NMMA Comments to APHIS on Lacey Act Nov. 2, 2009 [PDF - 189.66Kb]
NMMA urges agency to slow down and not impose a Lacey declaration requirement on imported boats
- NMMA Comments on Lacey Act Common Cultivar Proposed Definitions October 2010 [PDF - 199.09Kb]
- "EU Lacey Act" regulation adopted by the Council of Ministers Sept 30, 2010 [PDF - 215.41Kb]
This is the recently adopted EU regulation. It is simpler than the U.S. Lacey Act as it only covers the placing of timber products in the EU market for the first time. It does not include any finished products containing wood. So boats as products are not covered by the scope of the regulation, and only the import of wood as raw material will be covered. Dates of entry into force will be published in the EU Official Journal.
- CBP Alert on Beginning of Lacey Act Import Declaration Requirement -- April 1, 2009 [PDF - 38.54Kb]
- NMMA Comments to APHIS on Lacey Act Declaration Form Mar. 6, 2009 [PDF - 217.84Kb]
- Lacey Act Amendments [PDF - 69.71Kb]
This new law passed as part of the 2008 Farm Bill goes into effect on December 15, 2008 and will effect declarations made for all imports of plant and wood products
- APHIS Feb. 3, 2009 Federal Register Notice [PDF - 54.77Kb]
Includes APHIS schedule for declaration requirement under Lacey Act
- APHIS guidance on composite materials Sept. 2009 [PDF - 36.32Kb]
- NMMA Joins Coalition Letter to USTR Kirk on Strong Counterfeiting Enforcement [PDF - 8.63Kb]
NMMA on July 9, 2009 joined its partners in the business community applauding U.S. Trade Representative Kirk's plans to resume negotiations on an Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA).
- Mexico Retaliatory Tariff List Mar. 2009 [DOC - 143Kb]
Mexico has released a list in Spanish (including HTS codes) of products that will be subject to tariff's if the U.S. does not change its policy regarding Mexican truck travel in the U.S.
- NMMA Comments on 2006 National Trade Estimate [PDF - 87.58Kb]
- NMMA Comments on National Trade Estimate Report of Foreign Trade Barriers [PDF - 35.51Kb]
On Dec. 21, 2005, NMMA filed comments with the Dept. of Commerce identifying significant barriers to U.S. exports of goods for inclusion in the National Trade Estimate, specifically with respect to Japanese regulatory barriers for recreational boats and engines.
- NMMA Comments to USTR On Japan Trade Barriers for National Trade Estimate Report [PDF - 223.12Kb]
Japan continues to maintain an inspection system for imported boats and marine engines which is unique in the world in its severity and complexity and which has the effect of seriously impeding market access for American manufacturers. NMMA comments to assist the Trade Policy Staff Committee in identifying significant barriers to U.S. export of goods for the inclusion in the National Trade Estimate (NTE)
- Letter to USTR regarding Doha Round May 2009 [DOC - 33Kb]
The Honorable Ron Kirk, United States Trade Representative May 2009 etter to encourage Doha Discussions
- Do You Sell to Brazil? Be aware of new tariffs. [PDF - 360.61Kb]
Boats and personal watercraft on retaliation list. March 2010
- Conflict Minerals Amendment and Summary [PDF - 1815.56Kb]
- CPSC Portable Marine Fuel Tank FAQ [PDF - 20.33Kb]
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that portable outboard marine fuel tanks are not subject to its regulation under the Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act (“the Act”) (Pub. L. 110-278, July 17, 2008). The Act requires that certain portable gas containers have child resistant caps. See question #5.
- CPSC Guidance on Life Jackets [PDF - 660.94Kb]
CPSC's Nov. 2008 letter stating that the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act does not change the exemption for boats and associated equipment in particular for life jackets
- NMMA Letter to CPSC asking for ruling on life jackets [PDF - 215.66Kb]
- Q&As on the Vessel Hull Design Protection Act [PDF - 352.11Kb]
September 2012
- Copyright Office Powerpoint Explaining the VHDPA [ - 62.5Kb]
This Powerpoint presentation gives a wealth of information about the VHDPA. Note that this was written before the 2008 amendments.
- 2008 amendments to VHDPA [PDF - 105.2Kb]
These amendments allow vessel designers to more clearly opt for protection of a vessel's hull and deck.
- Cert Petition to U.S. Supreme Court to Review Capitol One State Tax Nexus Decision [PDF - 223.12Kb]
- Appendix to Capitol One Cert Petition [PDF - 230.08Kb]
- COST, NMMA and NAM Amicus Brief in Support of Capitol One Cert Petition 4/20/2009 [PDF - 135.01Kb]
- Lozman vs Riviera Beach Case - What is a Vessel? [PDF - 417.88Kb]
Will be argued before the Supreme Court on Oct 1, 2012. Memo provides an overview of the case and how it impacts the recreational marine industry.
- SBA Press Release on New and Improved Dealer Floor Plan Program Feb. 4, 2011 [PDF - 150.38Kb]
- SBA Factsheet on New and Improved Dealer Floor Plan Program Feb. 4, 2011 [PDF - 123.46Kb]
- SBA Federal Register Notice of New and Improved Dealer Floor Plan Program Feb. 9, 2011 [PDF - 62.48Kb]
- SBA Issues New Procedural Manual for Dealer Floor Plan Program Feb. 9, 2011 [PDF - 175.17Kb]
- SBA Announces New Permanent Size Standards Effective Nov. 5, 2010 [PDF - 73.49Kb]
Boat and PWC dealers now have a threshold of $30 million in receipts to qualify for Small Business Administration loans. Dealers can use this standard or the alternative size standard to qualify.
- NMMA Letter To Herb Allison, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury [PDF - 584.45Kb]
- NMMA Comments on SBA Dealer Floor Plan Initiative [PDF - 314.04Kb]
Filed August 5, 2009
- Letter to SBA Administrator Karen Mills on Changes to SBA DFP Program [PDF - 107.16Kb]
- NMMA Comments to SBA on Size Standard Change [PDF - 600.58Kb]
- SBA New Alterantive Size Standard for 7(a) and 504 Loans Effective 9/27/2010 [PDF - 53.22Kb]
- SBA Summary of Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 Provisions [DOC - 71Kb]
- SBA Pre-Publication version of DFP Program Notice 2-8-2011 [PDF - 41.92Kb]
- NMMA Supports EPA Updating MSD Standards to Reflect Current Technology 11-9-10 [PDF - 299.08Kb]
- EPA Notice on Petitions to Change Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) Standards July 12, 2010 [PDF - 209.48Kb]
- EPA FAQ on MSD Notice July 12, 2010 [PDF - 27.71Kb]
- Friends of the Earth Petition on MSD Performance Standards & Recordkeeping [PDF - 1042.03Kb]
- Recreational Boater (Husick) Petition to Update MSD Performance Standards [PDF - 161.87Kb]
- The New Longshore Insurance Requirements: What Changed and How it Could Affect You [PDF - 310.23Kb]
June 2012, NMMA Backgrounder
- Webinar Get the Facts on the New Longshore Recreational Vessel Regulation [PDF - 7266.28Kb]
May 3, 2012 with Miranda Chiu, Director of the Longshore & Harbor Worker's Compensation, DOL & Patrick Duggan, Merrimac Marine Insurance
- Summary of New Recreational Longshore Rule [PDF - 853.32Kb]
January 12, 2012
- Department of Labor Final Recretional Longshore Rule [PDF - 198.79Kb]
Dec. 30, 2011
- Department of Labor Proposed Rule to amend Longshore Exemption [PDF - 246.37Kb]
August 17,2010
- Department of Labor Letter to NMMA on Longshore Exemption Rule Change Aug. 2010 [PDF - 72.61Kb]
- NMMA Comments to DOL on Changes to Longshore Insurance for Marine Industry. 11-12-10 [PDF - 638.9Kb]
- NMMA Comments to NLRB on Quickie Elections Proposed Rulemaking [PDF - 164.68Kb]
August 19, 2011
- Attachment to NMMA Comments to DOL 11-12-10 (OSHA letter to NMMA) [PDF - 36.63Kb]
- Small Business Administration Office of the Advocacy tells Labor to go Back to the Drawing Board on the Longshore Proposed Rule. 11-17-10 [PDF - 76.01Kb]
SBA OA cites NMMA comments in letter to the Department of Labor.
- DOL Proposes Changes to Longshore & Harbor Workers Compensation Program Regulations [PDF - 456.51Kb]
Deadline is Nov 17, 2010! Use this letter to tell the agency you oppose the proposed rule.
- DOL Proposes Changes to Recreational Exemption to Longshore [PDF - 506.29Kb]
Understand the proposal here.
- Small Business Health Care Tax Credit [PDF - 69.5Kb]
The Small Business Health Care Tax Credit helps small businesses and small tax-exempt organizations afford the cost of covering their employees. To determine if your small business or tax exempt organization qualifies for the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit, follow the three simple steps on this Fact Sheet. For more information go to www.irs.gov.
- NMMA & Others Question RFA's Misfueling Mitigation Plan [PDF - 240.62Kb]
April 18, 2012 letter to EPA
- U.S. Court of Appeals Schedules Oral Argument in E15 Waiver Case [PDF - 40.99Kb]
Slated for April 17, 2012
- NMMA Petition for Reconsideration in light of NREL Studies [PDF - 454.8Kb]
Oct 24, 2011 filed in EPA's misfueling rule docket to provide the agency information on the recent NREL studies.
- NMMA & others legal brief on challenge to the EPA E15 Waiver Decisions [PDF - 182.29Kb]
Filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit on July 13, 2011
- Legacy Fuels Petition asking for an EPA Rulemaking to Ensure that E15 Cannot be the Only Fuel Sold by a Retailer [PDF - 48.11Kb]
March 23, 2011
- Exhibit A to Legacy Fuels Petition [PDF - 214.26Kb]
- Exhibit A-1 to Legacy Fuels Petition [PDF - 1409.51Kb]
- Exhibit B to Legacy Fuels Petition [PDF - 2561.97Kb]
Lead Gasoline Misfueling Controls
- NMMA comments to EPA on its Proposed Misfueling Controls for E15 [PDF - 340.99Kb]
Jan. 3, 2011
- EPA Fact Sheet on E15 Waivers [PDF - 510.12Kb]
Jan. 2011
- EPA Fact Sheet on First E15 Waiver & Misfueling Controls [PDF - 529.15Kb]
Oct. 2011
- EPA Advisory Letter on legality of selling E15 post waiver [PDF - 262.38Kb]
Mar. 29, 2011
- Powerpoint from May 10 2011 Webinar [PDF - 2028.85Kb]
Webinar gives an overview of the NCCUSL drafting project, the draft Act and its branding provisions
- NMMA Comments to FCC on LightSquared GPS Interfering Proposal [PDF - 298.4Kb]
July 29, 2011