[OKDXA] Legislation introduced to permit public access to Desecheo and Navassa

[GENEW5LE at aol.com]

Guys,
Thought you might be interested in this, if you haven't already seen  
it...from Bob Allphin, K4UEE on the Southeastern DX Club Reflector:
 
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Dear SEDXC member,
I am pleased to forward to you some  extremely interesting and timely 
information.  On Tuesday, Nov.16th a  bill was introduced into the House of 
Representatives, HR 5361, that if  passed would require the Secy.of the 
Interior to 
grant public access to the  islands of Desecheo and Navassa.  This is not 
just 
for amateur radio  purposes but for any purpose that doesn't conflict with 
the 
mandate given  the USFWS.  That mandate is much broader than the USFWS has  
acknowledged and has used to deny access in the past 5-7  years.
This is the first step in a process that will reach into  next year with 
passage in the House, the US Senate, and then reach the  President's desk for 
signature.
How can you help?  Well,  there will information forthcoming on how you may 
help.  But suffice it  to say that right now the bill needs more sponsors and 
if you have any  personal relationship  with your Congressman, then this is a 
good time  to get in touch with them.
More to come......
73,  Bob
K4UEE
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