Thought this was another of those nobody wants to comment on land issue deal
so am passing it on.
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From: AZGFD [
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Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 2:36 PM
To:
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Subject: Arizona Game and Fish wants to hear from you
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Dear Outdoor Enthusiast,
We would like to get your opinion on an important issue. In October, the
Arizona Game and Fish Department began requesting public comments on
proposed state legislation regarding a new "Copper Sticker" Off-highway
Vehicle (OHV) User Fee Program. We would welcome your comments by Nov. 26 to
help shape this legislation to meet OHV user needs, while also protecting
wildlife habitat and serving public interests. The comments are being
compiled on behalf of the Off-highway Vehicle Legislative Workgroup, a group
of representatives from OHV user groups, sportsmen's groups, government
agencies and other cooperators.
The use of off-highway vehicles in the state of Arizona has increased
substantially in recent years. Therefore, the Department is working with the
OHV Legislative Workgroup to develop this program for improving off-highway
vehicle management in our state. If passed, the draft legislation would also
enhance funding for OHV programs, including maintenance and development of
OHV trails and routes, education and information, enhanced law enforcement
resources, and mitigation for damage to environmental, historical and
cultural resources from OHV recreation. Here are some of the specific areas
that would benefit:
* Developing and providing signage, maps and other OHV-related
environmental education tools to OHV groups, local governments and land
management agencies
* Developing a responsible rider safety and education program
* Enhancing resources for enforcement of off-highway vehicle laws,
including improved regulations
* Protecting natural resources
The current draft legislation proposes that the Arizona Game and Fish
Department would sell the copper stickers and administer the program. The
department would ensure the stickers are easily accessible through OHV
dealers, the Internet, Game and Fish offices, and license dealers statewide.
You can download the draft legislation and get additional information at the
department's Web site at azgfd.gov/coppersticker
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http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/copper_sticker.shtml> . You can
submit your opinion in two simple ways: through that Game and Fish Web site
or by U.S. mail to OHV Comments, c/o Joe Sacco, Arizona Game and Fish
Department, 2221 W. Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85023-4399.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Arizona Game and Fish Department
The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis
of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and
activities. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in
any of the AGFD's programs or activities, including employment practices,
they may file a complaint with the Deputy Director, 2221 W. Greenway Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85023, (602) 942-3000, or with the Fish and Wildlife Service,
4040 N. Fairfax Dr. Ste. 130, Arlington, VA 22203. Persons with a disability
may request a reasonable accommodation or this document in an alternative
format by contacting the Deputy Director as listed above.
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