Mr. Chairman, I think the problem specifically is that it is Federal water. I would add, again to paint a mental picture here, you have State and local officials that want to have a no-wake zone; and the only reason why there is not a no-wake zone there is because the Army Corps of Engineers and the Coast Guard do not recognize it. Again, I would suspect that is specifically because it is Federal water. This amendment is narrowly tailored to address this specific public safety issue. Again, I would encourage my colleagues to support the amendment. Mr. DeFAZIO. Will the gentleman yield?
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