EPA-Its not over yet

[Superfan1]

Done, thanks Mike.

[426Fred]

Sent and posted it on my Facebook page to hopefully alert others to do the same.

[STK1217]

April 20, 2016

Dear Mario,



Thank you for contacting me to express your support for the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act. I appreciate hearing from you about this important issue.

On July 13, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its intention to establish carbon dioxide emission standards for new on-road heavy duty vehicles. EPA anticipates the regulation would go into effect in 2018.

I have heard from a number of constituents, like you, who are concerned that the regulation would prohibit the conversion of on-road vehicles into racecars. To address this issue, on March 9, 2016, Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) introduced S.2659, the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016. This bill would amend the Clean Air Act exempt the modification of motor vehicles into racecars from regulations pertaining to greenhouse gas emissions. S.2659 is currently pending before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, of which I am a senior member.

The Environmental Protection Agency has clarified that the proposed regulation would not affect the conversion of street cars into racecars. The agency is now reviewing public comments on the proposal and is expected to issue a final rule in the coming months.

Please be assured that I will continue to monitor this issue as S.2659 and the EPA's rulemaking process moves forward. Should there be a need and the opportunity to consider the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act, I will be sure to keep your views in mind.

Thank you again for contacting me. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future about other matters of importance to you.

With best personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,

Tom Carper
United States Senator

This is the reply I got from my Senator.
Mario

[Ed Fernandez]

Sen. Menendez's office sent an email that he would be responding to my email. I'm waiting.

[CMcAllister]

Congress people always "keep your views in mind" while voting whatever is in their best interest.

Congress people beating their chests, claiming victory because the EPA threw them a few carrots. If the industry hadn't gone apoplectic about it, they would have never even noticed. These are the people who gave EPA all the power to begin with.

https://theshopmag.com/news/congress...e-mod-reversal

I still don't see anything addressing protections for companies making non-street legal parts or for people with older street legal cars that aren't bone stock.

[Kenny Bomar]

Gotter done thanks for info mike

[bnsfmachinist]

Signed, sealed and delivered. Passed it on as well.

Actually got a response today from Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) which is nice I suppose. She (or someone from her office) said she'd "keep my views in mind". Guess we'll see about that!

[John Leichtamer Jr]

Thanks Mike

Done and sent.


Hammer

[Bryan Worner]

Done!

[Bernie Cunningham]

This is the disturbing reply I got !!
Member of Congress Riverside, Ca.


April 22, 2016

Dear Mr. Cunningham,

I want to thank you for sharing your concerns with me regarding automobile modification. As your representative, I need to know what issues affect you in order to serve you best.

For decades, the Clean Air Act has protected our precious atmosphere and the air we breathe from pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Clean Air Act are instrumental to defending our environment from the effects of air pollution.

Among other things, the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act would exclude select motor vehicles from the EPA’s regulations. Vehicles made and modified for organized racing events would no longer be included in the Clean Air Act’s definition of a “motor vehicle.” American’s affection with the sport of automobile racing goes back to the 19 th century, and has grown exponentially over the years to claim a special place in the heart of many Americans. This legislation opens up a conversation regarding automobile classification, how EPA would implement the proposed changes, and what intended – and unintended – intersections it could have with other federal and state laws. However, Congress must balance our obligation to protect air quality while ensuring that the EPA has the ability to enforce measured and fair environmental standards. Please know that I will continue to work with my colleagues to protect public health and preserve our environment.

Thank you for passing along your concerns on automobile modification. I will take them into consideration if this bill comes to a vote. Please email me with further concerns. If you would like to receive periodic updates on issues affecting the Inland Empire, please follow me on Twitter , “like” my Facebook page, and sign up for my newsletter .


Sincerely,

MARK TAKANO
Member of Congress


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