RECREATIONAL BOATING INDUSTRY
GROWING THE AMERICAN ECONOMY P O L I C Y AG E N DA
2019 PO OL L IICY CY AG E N DA | W WHO HO W WE E ARE ARE
WHO WE ARE The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is the trade association for the U.S. recreational boating industry, representing nearly 1,300 marine businesses including recreational boat, marine engine, and accessory manufacturers. NMMA members manufacture more than 80 percent of the marine products in the U.S.
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NMMA CERTIFIED
Our certification program and independent third-party product inspections ensure member-made boats, trailers, and marine oils have been tested and inspected to produce safer products for boaters around the world. As a result of the voluntary safety standards adhered to by NMMA Certified manufacturers, 80 percent of the boats sold each year greatly exceed United States Coast Guard safety regulations.
STATISTICS & RESEARCH
The industry’s premier data source for recreational boating sales, trends, and economic impact.
BOAT & SPORT SHOWS
The largest producer of boat and sport shows in the U.S., which attract 600,000 consumers annually and generate up to 50 percent of exhibitors’ sales. The Miami International Boat Show alone generates $854 million in economic impact for South Florida—more than two Super Bowls, every year.
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W H AT W E D O
WHAT WE DO
LEADERS SHOULD
Support H.R. 175/S. 174 – Designates June 1, 2019, through June 9, 2019, as National Fishing and Boating Week.
RECREATIONAL BOATING GENERATES
$170 billion
in total U.S. economic activity
691,000 American jobs
$41 billion
in sales of boats, marine products and services
$1.7 billion in U.S. boat and engine exports
AN AMERICAN PASTIME
12 million boats on the water
141 million Americans go boating each year
62%
of boat owners have an annual household income of $100,000 or less
AMERICAN MADE
95%
of boats sold in the U.S. are made in the U.S.
35,000
U.S.-based marine businesses
84%
of U.S. boat manufacturers are small businesses 3
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BOATING INDUSTRY’S ECONOMIC FOOTPRINT Economic Impact
WEST
$24.6 BIL
Direct & Indirect Jobs
98,084
Federal Business Tax Revenue
State & Local Business Tax Revenue
$2.0 BIL
$1.7 BIL
WA ND
MT
OR
SD
ID WY
PACIFIC
$19.6 BIL
74,857
$1.6 BIL
$1.3 BIL
NE
NV UT
CA
MOUNTAIN
MIDWEST
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$5.0 BIL
23,227
$373.7 MIL
131,619
$2.1 BIL
KS
$327.3 MIL AZ
$30.5 BIL
CO
$1.6 BIL
WEST NORTH CENTRAL $10.6 BIL
40,748
$660.6 MIL
$465.0 MIL
EAST NORTH CENTRAL $19.8 BIL
90,871
$1.4 BIL
$1.2 BIL
OK
NM
TX
AK
HI
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Economic Impact
VT
NH
ME
$29.7 BIL
Direct & Indirect Jobs
163,115
Federal Business Tax Revenue
$2.6 BIL
State & Local Business Tax Revenue
$2.1 BIL
MN MA
WI
NY
MI IA IL
PA
OH
IN
MO
CT
WV
VA
TN
$1.4 BIL
$1.2 BIL
RI
NEW ENGLAND $13.6 BIL
78,490
$1.2 BIL
$898.3 MIL
MD
$64.9 BIL
298,331
$5.0 BIL
$3.5 BIL
NC SC
AR AL
84,625
MIDDLE ATLANTIC
DE KY
MS
NJ
$16.1 BIL
NORTHEAST
$13.4 BIL
55,954
$914.3 MIL
$784.2 MIL
GA
SOUTH
WEST SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH ATLANTIC
LA
$41.4 BIL
194,630
$3.4 BIL
$2.2 BIL
FL
$10.2 BIL
47,747
$698.2 MIL
$550.8 MIL
EAST SOUTH CENTRAL 5
2 0 1 9 P OL ICY AG E N DA | OU TDOOR RE CREATI ON
OUTDOOR RECREATION $734 BILLION
4.5
MILLION JOBS
#1
CONTRIBUTOR
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Bureau of Economic Analysis data reveal outdoor recreation contributes 2.2 percent to U.S. GDP with $734 billion annual gross economic output. With 4.5 million jobs, the outdoor recreation sector generates similar employment as other major job creators in the U.S., including hospitals, transportation and warehousing, and educational services. Boating and fishing are the #1 contributor to the outdoor recreation industry’s real gross output.
REAL GROSS OUTPUT BY ACTIVITY, 2016 (Billions of U.S. dollars) $36.9
Boating/Fishing Game Areas (includes Golfing and Tennis)
$34.7 $30.0
RVing
LEADERS SHOULD
Provide $1.5 million to continue BEA’s analysis in 2020.
Guided Tours/Outfitted Travel
$25.7 $23.1
Festival/Sporting Events/Concerts
$20.2
Motorcycling/ATVing
OUTDOOR RECREATION AS A PERCENT OF GDP, 2016 Outdoor Recreation Economy
Direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study federal programs that directly impact the outdoor recreation sector.
2.2
Mining
1.4
Utilities
1.5 2.1
Chemical Products Manufacturing Broadcasting and Telecommunications PERCENT 0.0
2.3 0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
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NMMA POLICY PRIORITIES 1
TRADE
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FUEL POLICY
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CONSERVATION
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BOATING SAFETY
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INFRASTRUCTURE
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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RECREATIONAL FISHING
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2 0 1 9 P OL ICY AG E N DA | T RADE
TRADE
NMMA SUPPORTS Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (H.R.940/S.287)
The trade war is hitting recreational boating on multiple fronts:
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atifying the U.S.R Mexico-CanadaAgreement (New NAFTA)
EXPORTS
COMPONENTS
RAW MATERIALS
Trade Security Act of 2019 (H.R.1008/S.365)
Import Tax Relief Act of 2019 (H.R. 1452/S. 577)
LEADERS SHOULD
F ind a solution to the detrimental effects of Section 232 aluminum and steel tariffs and subsequent retaliatory tariffs and refrain from imposing Section 232 tariffs on automobiles and parts. Stop Section 301 tit for tat tariffs and use diplomacy and trade agreements to address critical intellectual property infringement issues with China. Establish fair and free trade agreements with the EU, UK, and in other key markets that reduce technical barriers to trade, including conformity assessment procedures and harmonized standards.
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TARIFFS ARE TAXES ON CONSUMERS
U.S. BOAT SALES RECEIPT
ALUMINUM-BASED FISHING BOAT TOTAL: (pre-tariffs): $25,000 NEW TARIFFS Aluminum Tax: $2,500
(reflects global price increase)
Engine Tax: $2,000 (Section 301 tariffs on marine engines)
Components Taxes: $1,000 (Section 301 tariffs on marine components)
NEW TOTAL: $31,000 *Above values are estimates
RETALIATORY TARIFFS ON U.S. BOAT EXPORTS
70%
Of annual U.S. boat exports
10%
5-10%
25%
15%
Canada
European Union
China
Mexico
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CONSERVATION
Recreational boaters and anglers are the nation’s original conservationists and directly support environmental efforts through a voluntary user fee system.
LEADERS SHOULD
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PROTECT, reauthorize, and grow the $650 million Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (Trust Fund). PROVIDE $200 million in federal funding for Everglades restoration.
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FLORIDA EVERGLADES RESTORATION SUPPORT policies, projects, and research to stop and reverse the spread of aquatic invasive species. APPROVE legislation that prevents and mitigates harmful algae blooms and red tide. SUPPORT policies and advance solutions that address the sustainability of our oceans.
KISSIMMEE
ATLANTIC OCEAN
Lake Okeechobee Watershed Project (LOWP) Northern Storage Herbert Hoover Dike Repairs EAA Reservoir/Florida Senate Bill 10 Proposal Southern Storage Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP)
NAPLES GULF OF MEXICO
Tamiami Trail Bridging FLORIDA BAY
Western Everglades Restoration Project (WERP)
The Everglades system is a key ecological and environmental source of water and recreation for nearly 1 million boaters.
N ATIONA O N AL MARI NE M MAN UFACTUR TURER O CIIATI ATION ON NATI L M A R I NE A NUFAC ER SS AASSSSOC
SPORT FISH RESTORATION AND BOATING TRUST FUND LEADING FUNDING SOURCE FOR U.S. AQUATIC CONSERVATION PROJECTS
TRUST FUND DISBURSEMENTS
(project recipient)
4%
TRUST FUND REVENUE STREAMS
(from taxes & interest)
NMMA SUPPORTS
2% 67%
17% 18% 10% 58% 19%
4% 1%
State Fish & Wildlife Agencies
Motorboat Fuel
Coastal Wetlands Restoration
Fishing Equipment
Boating Safety Programs
Import Duties
Boat Infrastructure & Clean Water Projects
Interest
Boating & Fishing Outreach & Education
Electric Motors
South Florida
Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2019 (H.R.335/S.10)
Coastal
Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2019 (H.R. 1716/S.778)
Ocean
Acidification Innovation Act of 2019 (H.R. 1921)
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INFRASTRUCTURE Outdoor recreation is 2.2 percent of U.S. GDP - fixing recreation infrastucture is critical.
LEADERS SHOULD
I nclude a “Recreation Title” in an infrastructure package that invests in bluegreen infrastructure, expedites permitting, and addresses the more than $18 billion maintenance backlog for public lands and waters.
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KEY PROVISIONS OF A “RECREATION TITLE” A dvance public-private partnerships to allow flexible and sustainable sources of funding for public lands and waters maintenance. S upport a gas tax increase and allocate additional funds from boat fuel sales to the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.
A CCESS – Provides boaters with necessary access points and resources to continue being good stewards of the environment and allow for safer, more enjoyable experiences on the nation’s public waterways. D REDGING – Essential to providing access to the recreational boating and fishing communities and maintaining clean and healthy waterways. B ROADBAND – Improves the overall recreational experience and safety on the water.
N ATI O N AL MARI N E MAN UFAC TURER S A S S O C I ATI O N
NATIONAL PARK FACTS
318 million
recreation visits last year
$18.2 billion
in visitor spending
306,000
jobs supported
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FACTS
20% of recreation visits occur in Corps managed areas
$11 billion
in visitor spending
189,000
jobs supported
Record visitation and insufficient funding are compounding the maintenance backlog of our public lands and waters.
Congress must invest in all
outdoor recreation infrastructure, including roads, parking facilities, visitor centers, and marinas.
Outdoor recreation doesn’t just occur in our national parks – it happens in all of our public lands and waterways. Leaders should fund infrastructure and maintenance projects of all relevant agencies, including: Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation National Marine Sanctuaries National Park Service
NMMA SUPPORTS
Full Utilization of
the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act (H.R. 2440)
U .S. Army Corps of Engineers U .S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Forest Service
WHAT IS THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY? The “Route 66 for Boaters”—a 3,000mile waterway running from Boston to the southern tip of Florida, then following the Gulf Coast to Texas. 3,000 recreational boats transit the 1 Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) each year. R ecreational use of the ICW pumps $7.9 billion into local economies. W ater depths as low as six feet impede access for both recreational and commercial boats. C urrently, recreational use of the ICW is not counted towards overall economic value—including this segment could better prioritize resources.
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RECREATIONAL FISHING More than 70 percent of all boat outings involve fishing.
LEADERS SHOULD
F ully implement the Modern Fish Act. P rotect unmanaged forage species. S upport the use of fish descender devices that alleviate barotrauma and conserve species for catch and release.
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Key Recreational Fishing Facts: S ince 1951, anglers and boaters have contributed over $38 billion to conservation, more than any conservation group or other government program has been able to do. F reshwater fishing contributes $41.8 billion to U.S. GDP. A nglers catch just 2% of the total saltwater finfish compared to 98% caught by the commercial fishing industry. S altwater recreational anglers release more than 210 million fish each year – nearly 3 times more than they keep. Nationwide, more than 80% of anglers release some fish that they legally could have kept.
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COMPARISON OF ECONOMIC IMPACT U.S. TOTAL Commercial vs Recreational Saltwater Fishing
$67.9 Billion 472,020
22.63% SHARE OF ECONOMIC IMPACT 77.37%
NMMA SUPPORTS Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act (S. 906) orage Fish Conservation Act F (H.R. 2236)
266,117
$19.9 Billion
Commercial Recreational
JOBS Commercial
Recreational anglers make a combined economic contribution of $125 billion annually, supporting more than 800,000 American jobs.
SALES Recreational
$125 BILLION ANNUALLY
Commercial
$50 BILLION SPENT
Recreational
800,000+ AMERICAN JOBS
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20 1 9 P O L ICY AG E NDA | F U EL P OLI CY
FUEL POLICY The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is failing the American consumer and endangering millions of boaters who depend on a stable, safe fuel supply.
LEADERS SHOULD
S upport the Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act – legislation that provides better education and labeling measures to protect consumers from the dangers of misfuelling.
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P revent year-round sale of fuels with more than 10 percent ethanol, like E15. E xpand the on-road use of biobutanol and other biofuel alternatives to provide consumers safer options at the pump.
CONSUMERS NEED BETTER PROTECTIONS AT THE PUMP CURRENT EPA Label Requirements
What Misfuelling Protection
SHOULD BE
Better labeling - Focus group tested - Industry input - Increased overall size and font - Warning label - Pictograms New EPA public education campaign Keypad confirmation by the consumer N ew coordination between EPA and state boat registration entities Resolution on marketing for unleaded 88
NATI N ATI ONA O N AL L M MARI A R I NE NE M MAN A NUFAC UFAC TUR TURER ER S A S S OC O C I ATI O ON N
FIVE FACTS ABOUT E15
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E15 destroys engines in a wide range of commonly used consumer products (i.e. boats, generators, lawnmowers, etc.).
It is against federal law to use E15 in these engines, yet 85 percent of consumers are unaware that it’s illegal.
9 in 10 Americans believe the government must do more to protect consumers from the dangers of E15.
Gas with E15 gets fewer miles to the gallon and is worse for the environment than lower ethanol fuels.
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3 in 5 consumers mistakenly assume that E15 is safe for all their products and say the current E15 warning label is inadequate.
NMMA SUPPORTS onsumer C Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2019 (H.R.1024) 17
2 0 1 9 P OL ICY AG E N DA | B OATI N G S AFET Y
BOATING SAFETY The recreational boating industry is committed to safety and works with the U.S. Coast Guard to meet and exceed federal standards.
NMMA SUPPORTS I ncluding boating safety provisions in the 2019 U.S. Coast Guard authorization bill ay Our Coast Guard Act P (S. 21/H.R. 367)
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LEADERS SHOULD
upport efforts for S mandatory wear of engine cut-off devices for boats under 26 feet, while under way. G rant U.S. Coast Guard “equivalency” authority, allowing them to streamline approval of industry construction standards and new technologies, while maintaining the highest level of safety.
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WO R K F O RCE D E V E LOP M EN T
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT The recreational boating industry is facing a shortfall of qualified workers for manufacturing, technicians, and service repairs.
LEADERS SHOULD
S ecure funding for education programs, and increase the eligibility of small marine businesses with less than 1,000 employees to have a dedicated pool of funds for training.
E xpand Pell grant eligibility to short-term post-secondary certificates and demand-driven non-credit programs. Support comprehensive immigration reform that addresses labor pool shortages.
THERE ARE MORE THAN 31,000 OPEN JOBS IN THE U.S. MARINE INDUSTRY 21% Unfilled retail positions NMMA SUPPORTS 59% Unfilled jobs in boating service
88% of available service jobs are for marine technicians
ell Grant expansion P provisions in the Higher Education Act reauthorization
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