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National Snowmobile Ban to be Reviewed At Senate Field Hearing in Grand Rapids, Minn.

6 July 2000

National Snowmobile Ban to be Reviewed At Senate Field Hearing in Grand Rapids, Minn.

    --International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association:

    WHAT: A U.S. Senate Field Hearing on forestry issues, including
    recreational vehicle access to public lands. The hearing is
    expected to include discussion of the federal government's
    recent ban on snowmobiles in national parks.

    WHO: The Field Hearing will be chaired by Sen. Craig (R-ID). Sen.
    Wellstone (D-MN), Sen. Grams (R-MN), Rep. Oberstar (D-MN) and
    Rep. Peterson (D-MN) also will attend the hearing.

    Bob Linn, president of the Minnesota United Snowmobilers
    Association will testify at the hearing and snowmobilers from
    across Minnesota will be on hand to voice their concerns
    regarding access to public lands.

    WHY: In May, the National Park Service announced a ban on
    snowmobiles in most national parks. The move sparked
    controversy because snowmobilers have been allowed in national
    parks for more than 30 years and are limited to using the same
    paved roads that millions of cars, trucks and RVs use during
    the summertime.

    WHEN: Friday, July 7, 2000
    10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    WHERE: Myles Reif Performing Arts Center
    720 Conifer Drive
    Grand Rapids, Minn.