ABATE of South Carolina - A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments

Bill introduced to prohibit EPA from authorizing use of gasoline containing greater than 10 percent ethanol

Wednesday, 06 July 2011 16:28

Bill introduced to prohibit EPA from authorizing use of gasoline containing greater than 10 percent ethanol Take Action!

Urge your Representative to support today!On February 28, 2011, Representative Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) introduced H.R. 748. This bill would prohibit the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10 percent ethanol in certain vehicles.

In addition to Rep. Sensenbrenner, Reps. Tom Petri (R-WI), Tom McClintock (R-CA), Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Dennis Ross (R-FL) andWally Herger (R-CA) are original cosponsors.

The Energy and Environment Subcommittee of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, chaired by Rep.Andy Harris (R-MD), will be holding a hearing entitled "Hitting the Ethanol Blend Wall: Examining the Science on E15" on July 7 at 2:00 pm EDT. To watch a live webcast of the hearing, clickhere.

In October 2010 the EPA approved E15, a new gasoline formulation that contains up to 15 percent alcohol by volume, for use in model year 2007 and newer light duty vehicles (cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles). In January 2011, it added model year 2001-2006 light duty vehicles to the approved list.

As a motorcyclist, you need to be very careful because currently most on- or off-highway motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are not approved for use of this fuel.

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is concerned about E15 because it combusts at a higher temperature than gasoline that contains a lesser amount of ethanol. In engines not designed to dissipate this additional heat, engine damage in the form of premature wear can result. This is a concern for all motorcycles and ATVs, and particularly for the air-cooled engines found in many machines. Moreover, use of E15 can void the manufacture warranty.

Since the approved list includes many light-duty vehicles in use today, refineries, distributors, and fueling stations may choose to offer primarily E15 gasoline because of this action by the EPA. This should be of concern to all motorcyclists and off-highway enthusiasts since this may affect the availability of gasoline with less or no ethanol (E10 or E0).

We need your help to pass H.R. 748. You can find contact information for your Representative atAmericanMotorcyclist.com > Rights > Issues & Legislation, then enter your zip code in the "Find your Officials" box. A prewritten e-mail is available for you to send to your federal elected official immediately by following the "Take Action" option and entering your information.

Be sure to read the August issue of American Motorcyclistmagazine, which includes a column entitled "Alcohol and Motorcycles Don't Mix" for more information on this issue.

Again, the AMA urges you to write your Representative today and ask them to support H.R. 748.

ABATE of SC Board Of Directors (BOD) meeting July 9 @ 1, Shannon Heating and Air

Wednesday, 06 July 2011 14:43

We will conduct our BOD meeting at the same place as last time. Shannon Heating and Air 624 Sunset Blvd. West Columbia, SC 29169 @ 1:00 on July 9th. If you can't make it and need something brought up to the board contact either me or Scott and we will try to get it on the agenda. See ya Saturday. Dean

Note - all ABATE members are welcome to attend

Benefit for Richard "Roach" Mercer Family - Sat. July 9th, City Line Bar, Myrtle Beach

Tuesday, 05 July 2011 07:56

ON BEHALF OF DAVID BROWN AND ALL THE MEMBERS OF (MAN O WAR MC). THEY WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR PRESENCE AT A BENEFIT TO RAISE FUNDS TO HELP PAY FOR FUNERAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THE UNTIMELY DEATH OF ROACH MERCERS SON (ELLIS ). I AM SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL HEARD OF THIS VERY TRAGIC EVENT. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ROACH, CARLA, AND ALL OF THE MERCER FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF LOSS. NO ONE KNOWS WHAT TURN LIFE WILL TAKE US IN ON ANY GIVEN DAY. THAT IS WHY WE SHOULD EMBRACE LIFE TO ITS FULLEST, AND ENJOY OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS OFTEN AS WE CAN. LIFE IS VERY SHORT.

THE BENEFIT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY JULY 9th. IT WILL BE HELD AT THE CITY LINE BAR AT 6 pm. IT IS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE HARLEY DEALERSHIP.

AS YOU ALL KNOW, ROACH HAS BEEN A LONG TIME MEMBER OF ABATE, AND HAS GIVEN MUCH OF HIS FREE TIME TO HELPING ALL THE CAUSES THAT ABATE FIGHTS FOR. LET US ALL PLEASE SHOW HIM THE RESPECT HE DESERVES AND HELP HIM AND HIS FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF NEED.

Gary P. Balcom
Assistant Coordinator: ABATE of Horry County.
PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE AFRAID OF THEIR GOVERNMENTS !! GOVERNMENTS SHOULD BE AFRAID OF THEIR PEOPLE !!! V.
LIVE LONG AND PROSPER AND REMEMBER TO ALWAYS SPEAK YOUR MIND !!
GOD BLESS TO ALL AND PLEASE RIDE SAFE !!

National Transportation Safety Board Updates “Top Ten Most Wanted” List (drops helmet mandate) - MRF

Friday, 24 June 2011 19:21

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its yearly update to its "Top Ten Most Wanted" list Thursday, June 23rd. The list is a targeted group of the safety board's ten priorities for the year.

Last year for the first time, motorcycle safety was a target. However, the safety board missed the mark. Their answer to motorcycle safety, at the time, was to ask each State to pass mandatory helmet laws. This was not acceptable to the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF).

Today the House passed a SC House redistricting plan and a congressional redistricting plan. The plans will be posted on the House's redistricting website. (HERE)

Cliff

Senate Judiciary Redistricting Subcommittee

Tuesday, 14 June 2011 02:16

Senate Judiciary Redistricting Subcommittee

Senate Judiciary Committee
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE'S REDISTRICTING SUBCOMMITTEE has scheduled a public hearing on submissions for South Carolina's seven Congressional Districts on:

MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2011
5:00 P.M.
Room 308, Gressette Office Building
Columbia, South Carolina
Written comments about Congressional plans must be received no later than 3:00 p.m., June 20, 2011, to be included in the Subcommittee notebooks. Please forward comments to Debbie Hammond at: debbiehammond@scsenate.gov. For questions, contact Ms. Hammond by e-mail or by phone: 803-212-6625. Persons wishing to speak at the public hearing can sign up immediately prior to the hearing.
Subcommittee Members: Sen. Glenn F. McConnell (Chm.), Sen. Robert Ford, Sen. Larry A. Martin, Sen. C. Bradley Hutto, Sen. Gerald Malloy, Sen. Raymond E. Cleary, III, Sen. Phillip W. Shoopman

Last Updated: Monday, June 13, 2011 at 11:42 A.M.

The mobile version of the abatesc.com web site is online!

Monday, 30 May 2011 13:58

Okay, it has taken a while, but those of you with mobile devices like iPhones, Android phones, iPads, iPods, Blackberries, Palms, Windows Mobile, etc. go to www.abatesc.com on your device and see the mobile version of the site. It is designed for mobile devices with simplified menus and less clutter, making it easier to use on the go.

There is also a search box to search the full site, helping you quickly find what you want.

Give it a try and please send any feedback good or bad on the mobile version.