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THoward
Wed Aug 3rd, 2011, 09:26 AM
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11NR24 - MRF News Release - Congress Exempts Youth Motorcycles, ATVs and Snowmobiles from Lead Ban
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3 August 2011
Contact:Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Ralations and Public Affairs

Congress Exempts Youth Motorcycles, ATVs and Snowmobiles from Lead Ban
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has learned that earlier this week, both the US House and US Senate passed a measure to clean up the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). HR 2715, sponsored by Mary Bono-Mack (R-CA), takes aim at reforming the issue of banning youth products due to lead content percentages. Also known as the Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act (CPSCIA), this bill addresses a number of issues; but first and foremost is the language to fix the lead law.
HR 2715 specifically addresses the issue of youth motorcycles, other off road vehicles, and snowmobiles, effectively exempting them from the lead certification rules. The measure sailed through both the Senate and House by unanimous consent in both chambers. The MRF applauds Congress for addressing this import issue.
The legislation will need the President’s signature before becoming law. The MRF encourages you to contact the President and ask him to sign HR 2715 into law.
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Ricky
Wed Aug 3rd, 2011, 11:21 AM
:up:

Bueller
Wed Aug 3rd, 2011, 03:52 PM
How long did it take those backslappin' retarded jerkweeds to finally figure this one out?

Wow, I would say good job if it wasn't such a ridiculous travesty to start with.
Now if the Obama doesn't fuck it up we will finally get this one behind us.

Sarge
Wed Aug 3rd, 2011, 04:44 PM
Maybe there's hope for Democracy afterall. :dunno:

Vellos
Sat Aug 6th, 2011, 10:51 PM
Saw a little guy (5 maybe) riding down Bear Creek on a mini dirt bike. His dad and sister on an ATV following behind him. Pretty awesome, and glad this measure is being addressed.

OUTLAWD
Mon Aug 8th, 2011, 04:23 PM
what if they are running leaded fuel though ;)

DW
Tue Aug 9th, 2011, 07:24 PM
How long did it take those backslappin' retarded jerkweeds to finally figure this one out?

Wow, I would say good job if it wasn't such a ridiculous travesty to start with.
Now if the Obama doesn't fuck it up we will finally get this one behind us.


+1!!!! This stupid ass effing thing. I've been pissed to no end on this dumb ass CPSCIA since it first came about and I don't even have kids. Kids have lost out, kids have gotten hurt for riding machines too big for them, and small shops have had to shut down over it. And I wrote in to the wing dings multiple times (in a much kinder, diplomatic way) begging them to turn this thing over. So after all that rant, I'm super stoked for the little ones. Ride on little brotha's and sista's, RIDE ON!!!!!!!!!!! :headbang:

longrider
Mon Aug 15th, 2011, 08:49 AM
Obama actually did something right and signed the bill: link (http://motorsportsnewswire.wordpress.com/2011/08/12/obama-signs-cpsia-amendment-into-law-ending-ban-on-youth-ohvs-0812119/)

Wrider
Mon Aug 15th, 2011, 10:10 AM
Obama actually did something right and signed the bill: link (http://motorsportsnewswire.wordpress.com/2011/08/12/obama-signs-cpsia-amendment-into-law-ending-ban-on-youth-ohvs-0812119/)

Obama did something logical and right???
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