NMMA Researching Potential Problems

 

from email 6/15/06 to NMMA member companies

 

John Adey, ABYC, Tom Marhevko, NMMA and I met with the USCG yesterday to discuss 10% ethanol fuel and boat fuel systems and decide whether the US Coast Guard should do something to investigate this.

 

As a result of the meeting, it was agreed that the US Coast Guard will fund a study to look at various materials used in boat fuel systems and determine if E-10 effects long and short term durability. Bob White, IMANA Labs is putting together a proposal which we will have an opportunity to review prior to approval.   

 

 

John McKnight, Director

Environmental & Safety Compliance

National Marine Manufacturers Association

444 North Capitol St. NW Suite 645

Washington DC 20001

t-202-737-9757

c-2022573754

f-202-628-4716

jmcknight@nmma.org