Fwd: FW: [CoDSM] SEMA Action Network URGENT Federal Legislative Alert

[Joe Elliott <jee@domain.elided>]

This is pretty freaking ironic.  Of all the European vehicle laws the
USA could copy to improve the safetly of our roads and the quality of
our air, they had to choose the one completely assanine one.

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>Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 14:47:32 -0500
>Subject: FW: [CoDSM] SEMA Action Network URGENT Federal Legislative Alert
>From: David Miller <millerds@domain.elided>
>To: Joe Elliott <jee@domain.elided>
>
>
>----------
>From: Robert Deis <rdeis@domain.elided>
>Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 09:10:32 -0600 (CST)
>To: quattro@domain.elided
>Subject: [CoDSM] SEMA Action Network URGENT Federal Legislative Alert (fwd)
>
>
>Got this from another car club- since we're more dependent on junkyards
>than they are, I thought it would be of interest:
>
>---------- Forwarded message ----------
>Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 19:27:06 -0700
>From: James LaMere <floorinspector@domain.elided>
>To: codsm@domain.elided
>Subject: [CoDSM] SEMA Action Network URGENT Federal Legislative Alert
>
>Please contact the committee members and your Senators.
>James La Mere
>
> >From: "Brian Caudill" <bcaudill@domain.elided>
> >Reply-To: <bcaudill@domain.elided>
> >To: <brianc@domain.elided>
> >Subject: SEMA Action Network URGENT Federal Legislative Alert - U.S.
Senate
> >Bill Would Fund Scrappage Programs Nationwide
> >Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 17:52:53 -0500
> >
> >URGENT FEDERAL SCRAPPAGE ALERT
> >
> >U.S. Senate Bill Would Fund Scrappage Programs Nationwide
> >
> > A bill (S. 1766) has been introduced in the U.S. Senate containing a
> >provision (Section 803) that would federally fund state scrappage programs
> >for vehicles over 15 years old.  Owners who turn in vehicles for crushing
> >would receive a minimal payment and a future credit toward purchasing a
> >newer vehicle, all in a misguided attempt to improve the overall fuel
> >economy of the countrys vehicle fleet.  This bill represents the most
> >formidable Federal legislative threat to the vehicle hobby in many years.
> >
> >Oppose the Use of U.S. Taxpayer Dollars for Scrappage
> >
> >7  Section 803 of S. 1766 would give states that dont currently operate
> >scrappage programs an extra incentive to create a program due to generous
> >federal funding.
> >
> >7  Section 803 of S. 1766 requires that federally funded state scrappage
> >programs crush every car.  It threatens enthusiasts nationwide with the
> >loss
> >of valuable parts and parts-cars for repair, restoration, and
customization
> >projects.
> >
> >7  Section 803 of S. 1766 does not require states to determine the fuel
> >efficiency of vehicles being scrapped or that scrapped vehicles are being
> >replaced by more fuel-efficient vehicles.
> >
> >7  Section 803 of S. 1766 ignores the fact that cars turned in for
> >scrappage
> >often barely run or are rarely driven second or third vehicles that have a
> >minimal impact on overall fuel economy.
> >
> >7  Section 803 of S. 1766 will diminish the availability of affordable
> >transportation and repair parts to low-income drivers as more and more
> >older
> >cars are crushed.
> >
> >7  Section 803 of S. 1766 does not guarantee that low-income individuals
> >will be able to afford to purchase new vehicles  let alone more fuel
> >efficient vehicles  with the money provided by scrappage programs.
> >
> >7  Section 803 of S. 1766 ignores more socially responsible and
> >cost-effective policy options like voluntary vehicle repair and upgrade
> >programs that maximize the fuel efficiency of existing vehicles.
> >.
> >Contact Your U.S. Senators to Oppose Section 803 of S. 1766
> >
> >Protect American vehicle enthusiasts and low-income drivers. To find out
> >who
> >your U.S. Senators are, call the SEMA Washington, D.C. office at
> >202-783-6007 or access this information via the Internet at
> >www.enjoythedrive.com/legislative/contact_legislator.asp.  For assistance
> >in
> >turning this alert into a letter to your Senator, consult the SEMA
document
> >"How to Lobby Elected Officials."  This guide is available at
> >www.enjoythedrive.com/san.
> >
> >Please fax a copy of your letters to us at 202/783-6024 or mail to:
> >
> >SEMA Washington Office
> >1317 F St., NW, Ste. 500
> >Washington, D.C.  20004
> >Attn:  Brian Caudill/ Steve McDonald
>
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