mike domrzalski Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Mike, Did she give you any idea as to when we can see a rewrite of this bill? Mike D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted February 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Mike, Did she give you any idea as to when we can see a rewrite of this bill? Mike D No, she has her work cut out for her. Of course, the Senator has other pressing issues as well, but we'll be in touch regularly on this subject. The IDNR will be active in the process as well, so there is much reason for optimism that it will get done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Knable Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 OK, If the bill is passed, what will all of the fishermen do with their old lead items? Unless there is some kind of exchange program, etc, most people will throw the lead in the garbage. What is their solution to that issue? Tom K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 One other impoortant thing to mention is that the two likely lead replacements, although not as toxic as lead are considered dangerous by the US Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: Tungsten - There are few guidelines for tungsten and tungsten compounds. For tungsten and insoluble tungsten compounds, NIOSH has established a recommended exposure limit (REL; 10-hour time weighted average) of 5 mg/m³ and a short-term exposure limit (STEL; 15-minute time weighted average) of 10 mg/m³. OSHA has established permissible exposure limits (PELs; 8-hour time weighted average) for tungsten of 5 mg/m³ (insoluble compounds) and 1 mg/m³ (soluble compounds) for construction and shipyard industries. Bismuth - Bismuth compounds have been suggested to be a carcinogen or a cocarcinogen in rats. Some studies have shown that bismuth can cause chromosomal aberrations in rats. More epidemiological studies are required for a more complete determination. Next Mrs. Steans will want to ban tungsten and bismuth because of their ill health effects, which have replaced lead shot when that ban went into effect. We have to stop this ban or we will not be able to use sinkers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad craw 77 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 QUOTE (Mike Clifford @ Feb 11 2009, 06:51 PM) Most U.S. bans affect only the sale of new fishing sinkers, not the use of existing ones. Home manufacture of sinkers is also not prohibited; according to the EPA, "It is estimated that between 0.8 and 1.6 million anglers may produce their own lead sinkers" (reference 1). Pass this along on all your favorite sites and share it with other clubs as you see fit. i have passed this along as well as any updates on the issue to date. if i didn't come on this website i would have never known the bill ever existed. and good work on representing us as a whole you guys its good to know we have well collected and rational representation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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