Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] BOATING AND WATER USE ACTIVITIES

["Brian Cox" <ojaibees@ojai.net>]

        Maybe a plan of hooking up with some type of organization would help in deflecting problems with bureaucrats that have nothing better to than think of ways to ruin your day.  I'm thinking once I get my sub up and running is to get together with a group that monitors fish and kelp beds for identifying trends and problems.  That way they might stay off your back and you might gain some community support.

Brian

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steven Mills" <cirtemoeg@juno.com>
To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 9:29 AM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] BOATING AND WATER USE ACTIVITIES


> 
> >On Fri, 23 Jul 2004 08:48:57 -0500 David Buchner <buchner@wcta.net>
> writes:
> > 
> >
> > (Upon reading Gordon's question this morning, I launched into 
> > reading 
> > about 10 articles about runaway regulation at 
> > http://www.capmag.com/category.asp?action=cat&catID=60 -- so now my 
> > blood pressure's up and now I'm feeling all cornered and ornery!)
> >
> > ....................snip......................... -- but it stinks that
> we must look 
> > over 
> > our shoulders, worrying we'll run afoul of petty bureaucrats and 
> > anxious busybodies -- instead of just concentrating on real, 
> > practical 
> > dangers, and being safe and responsible.
> > 
> 
> My sentiments, too !
> 
> There is an overwhelming amount of administrative and regulatory law.
> Some of it conflicts with other agencies and I suspect much of it is a
> means
> of exacting revenue thru fines.
> What I endeavor to do is cut thru the kludge and present what is
> pertinent
> without the paperchase.
> 
> There are basic things to keep in mind to protect oneself.
> 
> Have and carry your paperwork [ *copies* keep originals in a safe place ]
> ie.,  inspection certs, insurance, map, and dive plan...etc.
> 
> Always notify and get permission [ where required and *in writing* ]  If
> the
> public waterway has both NPS and Coast Guard jurisdiction, then notify
> both.
> 
> Public lands are governed by the general regs, but may also have specific
> rules determined by activity, for example, a university archaeological
> site,
> hazard areas, and EPA sensitive areas. Check ahead of time.
> 
> Plan your launch/dive around the holidays.  Recreation traffic is
> heaviest
> on holidays and the incidents of accidents, carelessness,  and injury are
> statistically high. You might be the safest most conscientious person
> in the world, but there is always someone who is not and you might be
> the unlucky one to meet them.
> 
> Lest you think that your activity will take you out to sea, away from the
> general populus or outside territorial limits, the UN and UNESCO are
> getting into the act with regulations, too.   I'll have these documents
> too.
> 
> I know !....it's a pain in the arse, and we are simply concerned with
> building
> our subs and getting it into the water.  But you very well can find
> yourself into
> a legal mess [ and maybe a heavy fine ] quite by innocence or thru no
> fault of your own.  Do the homework and good planning !
> 
> David, how's the little Lady doing ?  How are you and the Missus'
> ...tired? :-)
> 
> --Steve
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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