Here is some information on how you can support & contribute positive ideas to help OHV access. You can use the websites to register to “vote” and make more positve comments on the President’s Great Outdoor Initiative . . . .
“Thank you for contacting my office to convey your views regarding Senate Bill 435 (Pavley), a bill that originally would have incorporated some motorcycles into California’s smog check program. I appreciate hearing from you and having the opportunity to update you on the status of this legislation.
SB 435 passed the full Senate on June 1 by a vote of 22-17. The bill subsequently passed the Assembly Transportation Committee on June 28 by a vote of 8-4 and is now awaiting a hearing in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. I voted in opposition to this bill when it came before me.
As amended by the author on June 30, the bill would now make it a crime for a person to park, use, or operate a motorcycle registered in the state that is manufactured on and after January 1, 2011 or a motorcycle, registered in the state, with aftermarket exhaust system equipment that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2011, that does not have a U.S. EPA emission label confirming that the exhaust emission systems for those motorcycles meet specified noise emissions standards.
A peace officer would be prohibited from stopping a motorcycle solely on a suspicion of a violation of this labeling requirement. A violation would be deemed a secondary, mechanical violation and a citation may be dismissed by a court with proof of correction. Nevertheless, I am still inclined to oppose the bill as amended. Current law already identifies legal noise limits and provides for enforcement and penalties for violations relating to excessive noise from motorcycles and other sources.
If you are interested in tracking the progress of this legislation, you may access the status, votes, bill text and analyses of this and other legislation from my Senate home page at www.senate.ca.gov/cox.
Ken again, thank you for taking the time to relay your views. Please feel free to communicate with me on other issues of interest.
Sincerely,
DAVE COX
Senator, First District”
Below is an email from Senator Cox regarding SB 435:
“Subject: RE: No on SB 435
Thank you for contacting my office to convey your views regarding Senate Bill 435 (Pavley), a bill that originally would have incorporated some motorcycles into California’s smog check program. I appreciate hearing from you and having the opportunity to update you on the status of this legislation.
SB 435 passed the full Senate on June 1 by a vote of 22-17. The bill subsequently passed the Assembly Transportation Committee on June 28 by a vote of 8-4 and is now awaiting a hearing in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. I voted in opposition to this bill when it came before me.
On June 10, the author significantly amended the bill, which now requires significant financial penalties for violations associated with modifying, disconnecting, or removing any smog-related devices on motorcycles. Should the bill pass the Assembly, it will have to return to the Senate for concurrence with the Assembly amendments. As amended, I am inclined to oppose the bill as written. Current law already identifies legal noise limits and provides for enforcement and penalties for violations relating to excessive noise from motorcycles and other sources.
If you are interested in tracking the progress of this legislation, you may access the status, votes, bill text and analyses of this and other legislation from my Senate home page at www.senate.ca.gov/cox.
Again, thank you for taking the time to relay your views. Please feel free to communicate with me on other issues of interest.
Sincerely,
DAVE COX
Senator, First District”
From an AMA email alert: (Go to the AMA website - www.ama-cycle.org - to find the “Take Action” link)
“Senate Bill 435 (motorcycle emissions) has been amended and is now scheduled for a hearing on June 21st.
Take Action!
This bill would require stock exhaust on all bikes manufactured after January 1, 1983.
California Senate Bill 435 (Pavley, 23rd District, D) is back. Despite repeated failure to garner support for past versions, Senator Pavley continues to unfairly target motorcycle owners. The latest version of the bill would require only stock exhaust systems on all motorcycles constructed since 1983, and mandates a $300 fine for any owner who is found to be in violation.
Once again riders throughout the state are asked to contact their Senators and let them know that this is simply unacceptable. The newest version of this bill, which previously mandated smog testing, would result in thousands of currently legal motorcycles to be removed from the road, or their owners being forced to spend hundreds (or thousands) of dollars to reinstall OEM exhaust. Also, in the case of older models, many owners would be left in an all but impossible situation, as OEM exhaust systems will simply be no longer available from the manufacturer, therefore rendering the bike both illegal to ride and all but impossible to sell.
Furthermore, the lack of a labeled exhaust system does not mean a motorcycle is out of compliance with the federal law. After-market exhaust systems that comply with RSA 266:59-a are available from a number of manufacturers and often installed by their owners for a number of different reasons:
1) after-market exhaust systems are available when OEM exhaust parts are no longer, especially for older motorcycles;
2) Exhaust systems can rust out or be damaged in a minor accident, requiring replacement
3) after-market exhaust systems cost less than OEM systems, even when they are available; and
4) OEM exhausts systems are not available for custom motorcycles and kit motorcycles constructed by individuals from non-OEM components.
Lastly it is simply unfair to expect a motorcycle owner to display a ‘readily visible’ label if one is not delivered that way from the factory. Many EPA stamps are very difficult to locate on new motorcycles. Is it reasonable to expect a motorcycle owner to partialy dismantle his or her motorcycle on the side of the road to prove the exhaust system is labeled?
AmericanMotorcyclist.com”
Here is a link to find out information about where OHV Grant money for the 2009/2010 “Intent to Award” has been distributed: click here
NEW DATE FOR THE 49er FAMILY ENDURO - SUNDAY JUNE 6th 2010
The 49er Family Enduro has been postponed due to the Forest Service extending the seasonal closure of the Eldorado National Forest, tentatively until May 14th. Since that encompasses our original date of May 8th, we had no choice but to postpone the event. After considering all of our alternatives, the Polka Dots are rescheduling the event to Sunday June 6th. This is the earliest date that we could manage with no D36 conflicts and a minimum of other conflicts, so that we can put on a quality event. I would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding on this matter and hope to see many of you out there enjoying another great 49er Family Enduro.
Due to the postponement, we are also extending the pre-entry period until Friday May 21st, so there is still plenty of time to get your entries in!
Curt Backhaus
49er Family Enduro Event Chairman
Attention off road enthusiasts,
We have all seen the effects of the legal battle that continues to rage against the OHV community. The closing of Clear Creek, an attempt to close down the Carnegie State Recreational Vehicle Area, delayed and cancelled events, increased fees and dwindling areas to ride in are just a few of the recent events. Numerous times the call to stand up and fight goes out and this is one of those times.
Anti-OHV groups have filed a law suit against the current travel plan in the El Dorado National Forest. These groups are attempting to have all of the current trails in the forest closed down until each and every trail can be surveyed for environmental impact. The case is Case 2:09-cv-02523-LKK-JFM Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation, et al., v. United States Forest Service, et al. The California Enduro Riders Association (CERA) has been granted intervenor status on this case. We are forcing any action to include the interests of all OHV activity in the Forest. The AMA District 36 LAO has seen the importance of this law suit and donated to the cause. They are looking for matching donations from corporate sponsors. Jeepers have also stepped up and donated to protect their rights to the Rubicon Trail. The Blue Ribbon Coalition has provided an experienced attorney to stand up for our rights. But, the Costs of this legal battle are not cheap. Literally tens of thousands of dollars and counting. This brings me to the point of this letter:
CERA is going to attempt to meet the needs of this lawsuit by soliciting and accepting donations on behalf of any OHV enthusiast or other OHV friendly source.
In order to do this, as CERA Treasurer, I am setting up a separate spreadsheet to keep track of all donations. These donations will solely be used for and forwarded to the BRC as CERA’s legal fund contribution. I will keep a running total of all donations including the person or organization donating the money. All of this money will be tracked separately from our normal business operations with the cumulative balance announced at the club meetings (no names). All information will be completely confidential. You can even make arrangements to have donors make anonymous contributions directly to our bank account.
To make your donation to the BRC legal defense fund, write the check to BRC, make sure to note on the check that this is a Eldorado Legal Defense Fund Donation, and send it to:
CERA
c/o Anthony J. Godrich
5746 Daphne Drive
Livermore, CA 94550
Thank you,
California Enduro Riders Association
Friends. Please take a minute to do this simple thing.
As you know, another Unintended Consequence has popped up concerning lead in childrens OHV off highway vehicles.
Please take a minute and let your voice be heard.
Our future OHV community depends on your involvement.
You should be compelled to engage also. Only takes a minute of your time.
Thanks.
Dave
Use this URL to take action now:
http://capwiz.com/amacycle/
Dave Pickett
D36 LAO
IMPORTANT ALERT TO REVERSE CLOSURE OF PUBLIC LANDS
Dear Everyone,
I thought you would want to hear about President Obama’s recently released, but little known America Great Outdoor Initiative, which has the potential to lock you out of millions of acres of public lands, as well as take away your private property rights. The good news is this Initiative has just started and if lots of people like you speak up and take two minutes to send letters it can be turned around.
Thanks for taking action.
Chris Horgan and your friends at Save the Trails
America Great Outdoors Initiative seeks to Close Public Lands-
Due to the leak of internal White House document showing secret plans to designate 13 million of acres as National Monuments and Wilderness without public input, President Obama announced on 3/29/10 his America Great Outdoor Initiative to encourage local involvement in the crafting of this new plan, which will supposedly encourage urban youth to get out and enjoy the Backcountry and preserve access to the outdoors.
This is more Washington double talk since locking the majority of the public out of their public lands via Wilderness and Monument designation will discourage the most popular forms of outdoor recreation, such as Off Road Vehicle use and in many cases Mountain Bikes. This will clearly discourage the public from enjoying the backcountry. There is just no way reducing access can be preserving access.
President Obama held a last minute conference on 4/16/10 in Washington DC to encourage local partnerships, but after polling over 60 local organizations we could not find one who had been invited. The folks who were invited and who are partners, were those who support closure of public lands such as Sierra Club, Wilderness Society etc.
Of particular interest is Government Landscape Wide Planning (including private property) and designation of Wildlife Corridors, as proposed in the President’s Outdoors Initiative, are also key elements in the United Nations Wildlands Project, which seeks to make 50% of America off limits to humans (Yellow and Red on the Wildlands Project map). It appears that all those invited to the DC Conference also support the Wildlands Project. If you don’t then ACT NOW by clicking here to send your letter!
TAKE ACTION NOW
SEND YOUR LETTERS IN JUST TWO MINUTES HERE
Click here to create your two mintue Outdoor Initiative letter or use the link below
http://www.savethetrails.us/Default.aspx?PetitionID=47
The good part is this Initiative has just started and you can help get it back on track by sending a letter using our two minute letter generators link above
After you send your letter please see the Take Back Your Public Lands-Extra Credit at the end of this email
The goals of the America Great Outdoors Initiative is laudable, to encourage local involvement, increase access to public lands and Encourage the Public to get our in the Backcountry, but as you may have guessed the proposed policies are heading in the opposite direction.
The President has asked for public involvement, so let’s take advantage of his offer and speak up to ensure this Initiative stay true to the goals. Please send your letter now and ask your friends to send a letter too
You can read more about the United Nations Wildlands Project and see the map at
http://www.savethetrails.us/WildlandsProject.html
You can read the President’s 4 page outline for this Outdoor Initiative at
http://doi.gov/americasgreatoutdoors/upload/2010outdoors-mem-rel-2.pdf
TAKE BACK YOUR PUBLIC LANDS-EXTRA CREDIT
The President has created a website where the public can post topics and comment on his proposed America Great Outdoor Initiative. Normally this kind of forum is taken over by the vocal minority who seem to favor closure, but lately the silent majority, which probably includes you, have been speaking up. However we need more people to comment or we will lose ground. Please take a few minutes to register and most importantly vote for topics you support. Threads have been started on the topics of removing financial barriers, improving agency accountability, sustaining rural communities, and promoting forest health among many other good ideas. You can also post your own comments.
Remember the world is run by those who speak up.
This alert sent by your friends at www.Save The Trails.us
GRANT MONEY FOR ROCK CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Possible new trails, bridges and permanent restrooms.
Comments needed.
Click Here
Tickets are going fast!!!! There are only 500 tickets available to win a NEW 2007 KTM 50 SX Jr. The bike will be raffled off at the 2010 Hangtown MX, between pro motos.
100% of the funds from this bike raffle will go to the Clear Creek / BRC Legal Defense Fund.
Thank you Moore & Sons Motorcycles of Santa Cruz!!!
Here is the flyer with information about how to get your tickets!
BLM Extends Comment Period on Clear Creek Draft Plan (03-05-2010)
http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/info/newsroom/2010/march/cc1048_clearcreek_comments_extended.html
Copy/paste this url in your web browser.
Here is a photo of the bike (and how to get tickets) that will be raffled in January, 2011 at the 2010 D36 Series Awards Banquet . . . before all the extras that our generous sponsors donate to add to it. Thank you KTM North America and Mach 1 Motorsports!!!
Click Here to Redeem your D36 KTM 2009 Contingency.
All Enduro, Cross Country, Family Enduro and Youth Cross Country programs qualify.
Carnegie Update – State Water Quality Control Board Speaks
This document was just passed along from D36’s LAO, Dave Pickett . . . . click here: parks-v-superior-court-carnegie-svra-1-11-2010-signed.pdf
Don’t forget to sign up for the 2010 Rider Contingency - The sooner you get signed up, the sooner you start earning points that turn in to $$$!!!
This link can take you to a news story about the BLM/EPA and Clear Creek closure:
http://www.kionrightnow.com/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=4461140&at1=News&h1=Hollister%20Residents%20Discuss%20Land%20Closure&flvUri=&partnerclipid=&rnd=97968434
Don’t forget to attend the Jan. 20th meeting if you can -
January 20, 2010: Santa Clara Convention Center, Great America Meeting Rooms, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara All public meetings will take place from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
20091229 2010_D36_Operations_Manual
The new 2010 District Operations Manual, also known as “The Rulebook” is now available on-line.
Printed copies of the 2010 Operations Manual will be available from your Steward after the January 20, 2010 District Meeting.
If you should have any questions, please contact either your Steward, or the Rulebook Chairman at d36rulebook@live.com
News links of the Carnegie Rally:
http://www.ktvu.com/video/22076779/index.html
http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=videoplayer&vid=673
http://www.kcra.com/news/22076348/detail.html
An update on CARNEGIE:
Carnegie to stay OPEN until 1/11/2010, pending further legal action.
Today a huge rally took place at CARNEGIE State Vehicle Recreation Area. Hundreds of OHV enthusiasts were on hand, as well as the news media. It appears to have been a great success!
Now, an update:
Effective TODAY, late in the afternoon, the APPEALS COURT (for this jurisdiction) GRANTED a STAY in our favor, and the park will NOT BE CLOSED – at least until January 11, 2009, pending the accepted appeal put forth by State Parks/OHMVRD.
This opens all kinds of doors for new information to be submitted to the court, including Lawrence Livermore Lab Site 300 (EPA Superfund Site) and Hetch Hetchy Water (and the slamming they got from the very same Central Valley Water Quality Control Board). Additionally, the Tesla Mine (the first working coal mine in CA) can be introduced as evidence for pollutants, as well as other water quality testing that we can do to dispute what PEER & SFA supplied. Also, all discovery and forced documentation of claims made by the Plaintiffs. (All of this information was ignored by the original Judge.) This now allows testimony by the CVWQCB to be subpoenaed, and they can tell the appeals court that they IN FACT have been working side by side with State Parks for resolution to the issues, going back at least eight years.
Dave Pickett, D36 LAO
Go to these links for other/more information:
http://appellatecases.courtinfo.ca.gov/search/case/dockets.cfm?dist=1&doc_id=1929498&doc_no=A127134
http://www.ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=26096
Here is the link to a flyer that tells of the offer/support Club Moto is offering - make sure to thank them!
This is an e-mail from Friends of Clear Creek:
BLM to Host Public Meetings for Clear Creek Draft Plan
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Hollister Field Office will host three public meetings to gather comments on the Clear Creek Management Area (CCMA) Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in January 2010.
“We encourage the public to attend these meetings to find out more about Clear Creek and help us plan for its future management,” said Rick Cooper, BLM Hollister Field Office manager. The draft RMP/EIS covers about 75,000 acres of public lands administered by BLM in southern San Benito and western Fresno counties. The draft RMP/EIS does not include public lands outside of the CCMA.
The draft RMP/EIS was developed through a public planning process and considers seven alternatives. The primary issues addressed are public health risk from asbestos exposure in CCMA, recreation, protection of sensitive natural and cultural resources, energy and mineral development, land tenure adjustments, and other planning issues identified during the public scoping process.
Each public meeting will begin with an open house where the public can gather information, talk with BLM specialists, and provide written comments on the draft RMP/EIS. Following the open house, the BLM will give a brief introduction followed by an opportunity for the public to provide oral comments on the draft RMP/EIS. Although oral comments will be noted on flip charts, BLM will only respond to written public comments in the proposed RMP and final EIS.
Comments must be postmarked or received by BLM no later than March 5, 2010.
The public is encouraged to attend the public meetings to gather information and provide comments on the draft RMP/EIS.
All public meetings will take place from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at:
January 13, 2010: Harris Ranch Garden Ballroom, 24505 W. Dorris Ave., Coalinga
January 14, 2010: Veterans Memorial Hall, 649 San Benito St. Hollister
January 20, 2010: Santa Clara Convention Center, Great America Meeting Rooms, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara
Here is some updated information about the Carnegie situation: carnegieclose.pdf
Also - read this note:
Dear D36 Member;
Please open this link, and sign up as soon as possible.
Print out and give to friends, or sign on. Pass this on to every OHV friend you know. Numbers DO count! Thanks. Dave Pickett
www.carnegieforever.org
Here is a letter D36 and the D36 LAO have just received regarding Carnegie SRVA. carnegie-support-letter.pdf
Please review the following information passed along yesterday from the Public Affairs Officer of the Tahoe National Forest: tahoe-forest-travel-management-update.pdf
Please keep yourself up to date with current information on this issue . . .
MSR/Answer/Pro Taper (Tucker Rocky Distributing) is again our Primary 2010 Series Sponsor!
Here are the rules and registration forms for the Rider Contingency program - register early and accumulate as many points ($) at ALL the 2010 Season’s events . . . in 2009, we had several riders win over $200 of additional point dollars to buy more gear with!!!
Here is a D36 Membership Application to use, until the Webmaster gets the “Join” link revised/updated/corrected.
Here is the updated 2009 D36 Operations Manual / Rule Book. updated2009_d36_operations_manual.pdf
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