Letter Received By My Senator

Mr. IFISH
Madisonville, Kentucky 42431


Dear Mr. IFISH
Thank you for contacting me regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) recent ruling regarding lead.
Like you, I am concerned about many of the rules that are being suggested by the EPA and how they will impact Americans and their businesses. I share your desire to make sure that any rule that EPA implements allows for our economy to adjust so that it does not unnecessarily impact jobs, hunting, or recreational activities. It is my understanding that the rule being implemented could dramatically impact several areas of our economy because there are currently not enough accredited trainers to fulfill this rule. Because of this concern, H.R. 5177 was introduced to delay implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) rule regarding lead for a period of at least one year. This bill has been referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. As a Member of that Committee, I look forward to thoroughly reviewing this legislation and working with other Members of the Committee to see if they are having similar problems in their Congressional Districts. Thank you again for bringing this issue to my attention.
As our Nation continues to face great challenges, both at home and abroad, it is essential that Members of Congress hear from the people they have the great privilege of representing. Thank you for taking the time to contact me.


Ed Whitfield Member of Congress

This letter is about the "Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program", not fishing tackle. Unless your Congressman thinks that fishing lures are painted with lead paint, he paid no attention to your comment (assuming it was about tackle.)

Here's what I got from my senator:

Dear Mrs. Pauls,

Thank you for taking time to contact my office to share your concerns about ammunition containing lead-core components. Your input is important to me, and I appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts.

I understand your concerns that EPA has received a petition calling for a ban on traditional ammunition containing lead-core components and is considering taking such action. Also, thank you for making the points and including the information you did in your letter about possible inaccuracies contained in the petition. My staff and I will certainly look into any EPA action on traditional lead-core component ammunition and the information contained in your letter will undoubtedly be helpful to us in doing so.

Thank you again for your letter. I hope you will continue to share your thoughts with me.

Sincerely,

Bob Corker
United States Senator

Here's what I sent back:

While I appreciate your automated response, you have completely missed the point. I was not complaining about ammunition. That was already "shot" down. My letter was in reference to that part of the petition regarding lead in fishing tackle. Maybe you should read my email again . . . slowly and without distractions . . . better yet . . . actually read it yourself instead of a staffer . . . . hmmmm


Active voter and constituent,


Vonna Pauls

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Here's what I got from my senator:

Dear Mrs. Pauls,

Thank you for taking time to contact my office to share your concerns about ammunition containing lead-core components. Your input is important to me, and I appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts.

I understand your concerns that EPA has received a petition calling for a ban on traditional ammunition containing lead-core components and is considering taking such action. Also, thank you for making the points and including the information you did in your letter about possible inaccuracies contained in the petition. My staff and I will certainly look into any EPA action on traditional lead-core component ammunition and the information contained in your letter will undoubtedly be helpful to us in doing so.

Thank you again for your letter. I hope you will continue to share your thoughts with me.

Sincerely,

Bob Corker
United States Senator

Here's what I sent back:

While I appreciate your automated response, you have completely missed the point. I was not complaining about ammunition. That was already "shot" down. My letter was in reference to that part of the petition regarding lead in fishing tackle. Maybe you should read my email again . . . slowly and without distractions . . . better yet . . . actually read it yourself instead of a staffer . . . . hmmmm


Active voter and constituent,


Vonna Pauls

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Vonna,
I got the same email today from Mr. Corker!!:(

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

i got the same email as vonna and lynn too

Here's what I got from mine

Dear Mr. :

Thank you for contacting me about the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rule change addressing lead in fishing tackle. As a supporter of hunters and anglers, I appreciate the opportunity to address this important issue with you.

I am aware that the Center for Biological Diversity, the American Bird Conservancy, and few other organizations petitioned the EPA to ban lead in ammunition and fishing tackle.

The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA) is the current law that regulates chemicals and certifies chemicals as safe for use. It allows the EPA to require reporting and record keeping, and to restrict certain chemicals and mixtures; accordingly, standards of environmental health have improved significantly. Lead is an extremely toxic substance that is dangerous to people and wildlife, and the EPA has addressed major sources of lead in our society for years. In recent years the United States has witnessed recalls and deaths due to the contamination of numerous items ranging from animal food, to children's toys, to toothpaste. For instance, children have died and thousands more were sickened worldwide due to lead-tainted Chinese-made toys such as those of the toy giant Mattel Inc., which has recalled nearly a million lead-tainted products.

It is my understanding that EPA has denied the petition regarding lead ammunition due to an exemption in TSCA, but is taking public comments regarding lead in fishing tackle through September 15th. Thank for drawing my attention to this issue. I recognize the importance of hunting and fishing as activities that thousands of Vermonters and millions of Americans enjoy, and I will continue to support rights and needs of sportsmen and sportswomen as I have in the past.

Currently, this is an issue being addressed by EPA, a federal agency: there is no legislation in the United States Senate. Please know if legislation does arise, I will keep your comments and concerns in mind.

Again, thank you for contacting me about this important issue. Feel free to contact me again in the future about this or any other subject of interest to you, or for up-to-date information

Lead paint,lead jighead,lead sinkers,Corker,does it really matter?

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Corker,does it really matter?

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Huh? (Depends on what "it" is.) :confused:

Lets not forget the administration that gave the authority to the EPA.

Guess I should have posted mine here, but I started a thread before I read this...........

I got this response today.

Dear Mr. Parker:


Thanks very much for getting in touch with me and letting me know what's on your mind regarding efforts to ban lead in fishing tackle.


I grew up hiking, hunting, and fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains, and I know how important these activities are to the people of Tennessee and our way of life.


In August 2010, a coalition of environmental groups petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban all lead in fishing tackle and hunting ammunition under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). That same month, the EPA denied the proposed lead hunting ammunition ban because the agency does not have the legal authority to regulate ammunition under TSCA. However, the EPA is still considering the petition to ban lead in fishing tackle.


The EPA's evaluation of this petition should be made on the basis of sound science, taking into account both the economic and recreational impact of a ban. I look forward to carefully reviewing EPA's decision in this matter.


I'm grateful you took the time to let me know where you stand. As a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, I'll be sure to keep your comments in mind as this issue is discussed and debated in Washington and in Tennessee.


Sincerely,




Lamar

Same letter I received. Secretary must be reading a teleprompter and typing.

Yea it seems all the states have about the same reply but I never see that they are for us using the lead,simply they will keep our veiws in mind.

You notice none of the Elected Toady's ever cite any logical reason for the suggested ban?

If there was a good reason, we'd know about it by now.

This is what i got from my Senator and sent hime this response tonight.

I have not heard any thing but this computer generated messaged??????
Ray Carter


-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 6:44 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Your Message

Thank you for taking the time to contact me. I appreciate the opportunity to hear from you.

In spite of the high volume of mail I receive daily, I look forward to reviewing your correspondence and providing a personal response as soon as possible.

As we continue our work in the 111th Congress, I look forward to supporting our troops in the War on Terror, repairing our economy and creating jobs, strengthening Social Security, lowering the tax burden on American families, and making the federal government more accountable and efficient.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if I may be of further assistance to you or your family, and if you need immediate assistance, please call my office at 202-224-5972. If your correspondence pertains to a scheduling request, please fax your request to (202) 224-3808.

Sincerely,

Lindsey Graham

The EPA is not bad it just needs to be controlled. They banned DDT which came close to killing the B Eagles but now that is why New York is eat up with Bed Bugs. DDT didn't need to be banned just controlled better.

At least you guys received a response, Even though most are a "we know what is best for you" reply. I have not heard from any of them in Indiana

I don't care which group of fed agencys it is doing what. The one thing that I think that needs to be done to control all of them is this: "No agency is are will be allowed to make up their on rules as they go along. Any and all rule changes may only be allowed to become rules or be enforced until after they have been voted on by the Senate and the Congress, then placed on the ballot in every state." These agencies make up their on rules to suit themselves regarless of who it effects. What are these idiots go to do if they pass such stupidty and no one bought fishing or hunting license,Trailer tags, or gear for one yr. Is this when they have and O.S. what have we done moment. Because we know a lot of the gov employees that depend on these fees will no longer have a job.:banghead