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Conclusion 



The existing HCNRA Management Plan properly recognizes that unrestricted motorized 

 and non-motorized use of the river does inherently conflict. Yet despite this recognition, 

 the existing plan is already overly aggressive with respect to use and number of 

 motorized rivercraft within the NRA. There is also a question as to whether such use 

 levels are consistent with the spirit and intent of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. 



H.R. 2568 clearly reflects the special interests of motorized rivercraft users and attempts 

 to falsely assert that there is no conflict between motorized and non-motorized use of the 

 river. Worse, it encourages the continued increase in motorized use of the NRA and, in 

 doing so, severely compromises the spirit and intent of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. 



NPCA respectfully requests that this Committee not yield to the special interests of 

 motorized rivercraft and jet boat users, and protect the wilderness values and resources of 

 Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. 



Thank you for this opportunity to present NPCA's views to the Committee. 



