I recieved this letter from mine recently
September 10, 2010







Dear Mr. White,



Thank you for contacting me regarding the effect of lead bullets and lead fishing tackle on the environment. I appreciate hearing from you.



Currently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not regulate the use of lead ammunition or fishing tackle, such as weights and lures. However, a number of groups recently petitioned the EPA to address the potential environmental effects of lead-based products used for hunting and fishing. The EPA has stated that it does not have the authority to regulate lead in ammunition, though it will evaluate
whether
to regulate lead-based fishing tackle. Comments regarding this proposal can be submitted to the EPA at
www.regulations.gov
through September 15, 2010. While I am not a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, which provides oversight to the EPA, I will be sure to keep your thoughts in mind should any legislation related to this issue come before the full Senate.



Again, thank you for contacting me. I value your input. Please do not hesitate to contact me or my office regarding this or any other matter of concern to you.




Sincerely,

Mark Pryor
United States Senate