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Old 12-10-2012, 01:46 PM
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Thumbs down Diane Black's Response <'TK><

Pretty much what I expected ... She's not going to get involved yet and wants us to contact the Corps .. ... She doesn't have a clue .. I received this today ... Most of you probably did as well ... <'TK><



Dear Mr. Walker,



Thank you for contacting me regarding boat access to Nashville District Dams. As a proud member of the Congressional Sportsman's Caucus, and a boat owner myself, I recognize the importance of access to waterways for fishing and other recreational activities. I am proud to have worked to uphold Tennessee's rich outdoor tradition both on the state level as well as the federal level.



Upon receiving your correspondence, I contacted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to learn more about this proposal. The Corps indicated that their Nashville district is developing a plan to restrict access to hazardous waterways beginning early next year, with a public release of the plan expected sometime this month. I am hopeful that this plan will strike a balance between respect for the rights of boat owners and fisherman while upholding public safety and security. I look forward to reviewing the plan once it is released and urge you to do the same.



I also encourage you to contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly so that they may know your thoughts on this issue as well. They can be reached by phone at 615-736-7161 or via US mail at the address listed below:



CELRN-PA

P.O. Box 1070

Nashville, TN 37202-1070
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