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ATTENDEE BOOK

2012 OIA CAPITOL SUMMIT

An Outdoor Industry Association® Event

April 18, 2012

Dear OIA Capitol Summit Attendee:

Thank you for taking the time to join Outdoor Industry Association and other outdoor industry executives this week in Washington, D.C. to represent your business, your employees, and our industry to members of Congress and the Obama administration.

This is a pivotal year for the outdoor industry and our policy agenda in Washington, D.C. More than ever before, policymakers are becoming aware of the economic impact the outdoor recreation industry has on their districts, in their states, and across the country. They realize that the American people support protection, development and management of parks, open space and recreation systems. And while concerns about the federal deficit remain, the federal government has a critical and strategic role to play in supporting outdoor recreation and its significant impact on the economy. Congress and the administration must hear from us and, today, you will have the opportunity to articulate this message.

2012 is an important election year — control of the presidency and both chambers of Congress are up for grabs. Now is the time for us to change the debate and to reinforce the message that the outdoor industry supports millions of jobs across the United States and generates hundreds of billions of dollars in sales and tax revenue.

In the following pages you will find a blueprint for OIA’s policy agenda. The agenda addresses those issues important to the stability of your business and the growth and success of the outdoor industry — from ensuring all Americans have access to quality recreation systems at the local, state, and national level, to promoting U.S. trade policy that reflects a balance between outdoor companies with global value chains and those that make their products in the United States.

We also encourage you to learn about your OIA Political Action Committee (OIAPAC). This important government affairs tool allows our industry to support candidates for office who share our values and policy goals. It is very important that the OIAPAC have broad industry support. To attend the opening night OIAPAC dinner, please make sure you are “OIAPAC approved” if you have not already signed up. To find out more about OIAPAC, contact Craig Mackey at [email protected].

Thank you again for joining us this week in Washington, D.C. Given this dynamic year in politics, both in terms of policy and a volatile election season, this Capitol Summit is just the beginning. Your continued participation and ongoing support of the OIA Government Affairs program is critical to our success and we are grateful for your sustained engagement.

Sincerely,

OIA GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Alex Boian, Craig Mackey, and David Weinstein

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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2012 CAPITOL SUMMIT AGENDA An Outdoor Industry Association® Event WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 17 – 18

MONDAy, APRIL 16

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

The Outdoor Foundation Board Meeting State Room (Meeting Room Level)JW Marriott Washington DC1331 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20004-1710

TueSDAy, APRIL 17

8:30 am – 3:00 pm

OIA Board MeetingBoardroom National Geographic Society1600 M StreetWashington, DC 20036202.223.5074

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Capitol Summit Overview and Briefing (All attendees)Salon IV (Ballroom Level)JW Marriott Washington DC1331 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20004-1710

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Capitol Summit Welcome Reception (All attendees)Senate Room (Lobby Level)

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

OIAPAC Fundraising Dinner (Please be an OIAPAC contributor to attend)Congressional Room (Lobby Level)

Guest Speaker: Representative Martin Heinrich (D-NM-1), candidate for U.S. Senate

WeDNeSDAy, APRIL 18

7:30 am – 10:00 am

Outdoor Industry Friends and Allies Breakfast Salon III (Ballroom Level) JW Marriott Washington DC1331 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20004-1710

10:30 am Depart for Capitol Hill

11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Group Lobby Appointments

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

OIAPAC Candidate Reception (All attendees)The Chesapeake Room501 8th St. SEWashington, DC 20003 202.543.1445

OIAPAC will recognize Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA-8)

7:00 pm Capitol Summit Adjourns

OFFICIAL SuPPLIeRS:

This event made possible by the generous support of Nielsen Business Media/Outdoor Retailer.

PReSeNTING SPONSOR: SuPPORTING SPONSORS:

Official SponsorOutdoor Industry Association

GENERAL INFORMATION

PLeASe PLAN TO ARRIVe IN WASHINGTON, D.C. By 4:00 PM ON TueSDAy, APRIL 17.

HOTEL

JW Marriott Washington DC 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20004 202.393.2000

TRANSPORTATION IN WASHINGTON, DC

We recommend that you DO NOT rent a car.

From Reagan National Airport (DCA) to the JW Marriott Washington DC (about twenty minutes during rush hour):

• Car Service Ala Carte Limousine (sedan, limousine, and van available), about $60 + Tax + Tip 703.242.8833 in D.C. area 877.242.8833 Toll Free

• Taxi About $15 + Tip 703.417.0981

• Super Shuttle Shared Ride Van Service, costs about $14 one-way 202.296.6662

• Metro (BLUE LINE) to “Metro Center” station (13th and G — about 2.5 blocks away from hotel) Fare: $2.8 (one way)

From Dulles International Airport (IAD) to the JW Marriott Washington DC (about one hour during rush hour):

• Car Service Ala Carte Limousine (sedan, limousine, and van available), about $90 + Tax + Tip 703.242.8833 in DC area 877.242.8833 Toll Free

• Taxi About $60 + Tip 703.572.TAXI (8294)

• Shuttle Service Super Shuttle Shared Ride Van Service, costs about $45 one-way 202.296.6662

• Metro (Take a van to the ORANGE LINE and ORANGE all the way) to “Metro Center” station (12th and G – about 2.5 blocks away from hotel) Fare: $2.8 (one way)

From Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) to the JW Marriott Washington DC (about one hour during rush hour):

• Car Service Ala Carte Limousine (sedan, limousine, and van available), about $90 + Tax + Tip 703.242.8833 in D.C. area 877.242.8833 Toll Free

• Taxi About $60 + Tip 703.572.TAXI (8294)

• Shuttle Service Super Shuttle Shared Ride Van Service, costs about $45 one-way 202.296.6662

• AMTRAK – MARC TRAIN $14 one way to Union Station, Metro RED LINE to “Metro Center” Station (12th and G – about 2.5 blocks away from hotel)

PLeASe WeAR BuSINeSS ATTIRe — a suit is appropriate — and comfortable shoes. Bring an umbrella.

LOBBY ASKS

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KEY LOBBY REQUESTS FOR OIA 2012 CAPITOL SUMMIT

Consider this page your cheat sheet. Tailored for each meeting, our “asks” are based on the outline below. As this Congress continues to evolve, our asks might change. If so, we will provide updated information in D.C.

RECREATION

America’s network of parks, waters and trails is the foundation of a national outdoor recreation system. When we protect this system, we are protecting the economy, the communities and the people whose lives depend on having the ability to play outside. National

2016 is the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. Our national parks are the crown jewels of America’s national system of public lands and waters, recognized across our country and around the world.

In 2012, the outdoor industry asks Congress to:

• Support NPS Operations at FY 2011 Enacted: $2,250,050,000

• Support NPS Construction at FY 2011 Enacted: $184,646,000

Regional

A national outdoor recreation system allows Americans to get out where they live. Pedestrian, bike, ski, motorized and equestrian trails provide the experiences and access that drive visitation and encourage active lifestyles.


• Fund the Recreational Trails Program at $85 million

Local

There has been no dedicated federal funding for urban parks since 2001. Yet nearly 80 percent of Americans live in urban areas. Filling this gap in our national recreation system will provide close-to-home recreation access and safe places for children to play.


• Provide dedicated funding for bike and pedestrian trails under Transportation Enhancements at $300 million

• Fund the Stateside Program of the Land and Water Conservation Fund at $200 million

TRADE

The outdoor industry produces some of the most innovative products in the world. Our merchandise reaches all corners of the globe and enriches people’s lives by supporting healthy and active lifestyles. In a rapidly evolving global economy, fair and predictable trade is essential for our industry’s continued innovation and growth. U.S. OUTDOOR Act

The U.S. OUTDOOR Act will establish new custom codes unique to innovative and technical outdoor products and provide cost savings that are critical to outdoor businesses while investing in U.S. leading sustainable practices. Ultimately, the bill will support outdoor industry jobs in the United States and ensure that recreational performance outerwear remains affordable for consumers.


• Pass the U.S. OUTDOOR Act (S. 704 (Wyden), H.R. 2071 (Reichert)

The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB)

The MTB process is one of the most important legislative tools available to temporarily suspend the high tariffs assessed against a variety of outdoor products. OIA’s MTBs have already saved outdoor companies and their customers tens of millions of dollars. We need Congress, particularly Republicans in the House of Representatives, to support the MTB process and move it forward.


• Support the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) Process

Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

OIA recently submitted a proposal to the U.S. Trade Representative making recommendations for the treatment of outdoor products in the TPP negotiations. OIA’s submission reflects the diversity of the outdoor industry and our pursuit of a balanced trade agenda, by requesting that most outdoor products be governed under simple and flexible trading rules and given immediate duty free entry into the U.S. market upon implementation of the TPP agreement. The submission also requests maximum protections, including strict trading rules and long duty phase outs, for outdoor products that are manufactured in the United States.


• Support OIA’s submission regarding The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

THE OUTDOOR RECREATION ECONOMY

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THE OUTDOOR RECREATION ECONOMY KEY MESSAGES

The document below is the message platform that makes the case for supporting the outdoor recreation industry. Use these to start your meetings during the Capitol Summit. Before your meetings, identify ways to make these personal to you and your business. Prepare your own examples on topics like jobs, business growth and the positive economic benefits that outdoor recreation has in your community.

Protecting America’s parks, waters and trails isn’t just about the land. It’s about protecting the economy, the communities and the people whose lives depend on having the ability to play outside.

JOBS AND THE ECONOMy.

Simply put, when people get outside, we are supporting more than 6.5 million Americans who have jobs that depend on outdoor recreation.

• National and local economies directly benefit from outdoor recreation sales and services — to the tune of $289 billion in retail sales and services and $88 billion combined in annual state and national tax revenue.

• In June 2012, Outdoor Industry Association is releasing an update to the report, offering a national and regional view of the economic benefits of outdoor recreation.

• Personal example: How many people do you employ? How many stores do you have? How much did your business grow over the past three years?

BALANCED, STABLE COMMUNITIES.

Healthy and productive communities are ones that offer lasting jobs and access to parks, waters and trails.

• According to the National Association of State Park Directors, more than 725 million visits provide a collective $20 billion economic benefit to communities surrounding state parks nationwide.

• Personal example: How does your business support your community? Do you do any charitable giving? Was access to outdoor recreation a factor in locating your business?

PROTECTING OUR NATION’S BEAUTIFUL PLACES.

America’s beautiful outdoors is the envy of the world, a magnet for tourism, and a treasure that can never be replaced.

• The Department of the Interior reported that its portfolio of iconic outdoor destinations and public lands attracted more than 400 million visits by Americans and international travelers, contributing nearly $50 billion in economic activity and 400,000 jobs.

• Personal example: Is your business a destination for travelers? How are your products used outside? What recreation outfitters or groups do you partners with through your business?

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HAPPy, HEALTHy FAMILIES.

Access to a national recreation system of parks, waters and trails adds to our quality of life and supports happy and healthy families.

• Research in Cincinnati found that homeowners were willing to pay a premium of $9,000 on houses that were within 1,000 feet of bike paths.

• In Austin, Texas, an estimated 1 million users each year use the 10-mile Town Lake Trail.

• Personal example: How do parks, trails, waters and open space contribute to your community? Do you support events that bring families together outside?

The bottom line… when people get outside, America wins. BACKGROUND

WHO IS OIA?

Outdoor Industry Association® is the leading trade association representing the outdoor industry. OIA supports the growth and success of more than 4,000 outdoor companies in the outdoor recreation marketplace.

OIA members span the spectrum of outdoor activities, including paddling, hiking, fishing, cycling, camping, hunting, climbing, bird watching and snow sports.

In 2006, OIA produced the first-ever peer-reviewed study citing the economic benefits of outdoor recreation for the U.S. economy. Since then, the OIA 2006 Active Outdoor Recreation Economy Report has been referenced and used as a source for numerous subsequent studies. Note: OIA is releasing an update to this report in June 2012.

OIA is the title sponsor of Outdoor Retailer (OR), the nation’s largest active outdoor lifestyle tradeshow, which serves more than 4,000 companies in the active outdoor lifestyle marketplace. Held in Salt Lake City, Utah, OR is held twice a year and generates nearly $40 million annually for the state.

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Outdoor RecreationA Campaign to Grow the Business Voice

Making the Case for

Public Lands & Waters MatterPublic Lands & Waters Matter

We All Need Places to Play

The growth and success of the outdoor industry depends on access to outdoor

recreation opportunities for people to play – from the backyard to

the backcountry

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the backcountry.

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Recreation Lands at RiskRecreation Lands at Risk

An Uncertain Future

However, draconian budget cuts and unfavorable policies at the local, state

and federal levels are putting these recreation lands and waters at risk –

and will undermine the very


yheart of our industry.

Recreation Lands at RiskRecreation Lands at Risk

An Unclear Message

Data proves the economic impacts of outdoor recreation, yet the decades-long conflicts between user groups, communities and

conservation interests continue to overwhelm the business message.


The only message that clearly and consistently links public lands to jobs and the economy

comes from the extractive industries.

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Keeping a Competitive EdgeKeeping a Competitive Edge

Level the Playing Field

The outdoor industry produces some of the most innovative products in the world. Yet, U.S. federal trade policy does not recognize this innovation,

thereby threatening the growth and sustainability of a core and growing U.S. industry.


A Vision for the FutureA Vision for the Future

Big Problems Require Big Ideas

Outdoor Industry Association is investing in a multi-year campaign to keep our

industry competitive and gain support for a national outdoor recreation system –

t d b f di d li


supported by funding and policy.

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A Campaign to Change MindsA Campaign to Change Minds

Campaign Goals

Policymakers and opinion leaders will recognize and respect outdoor recreation as

an important economic sector.

And they will support policies favorable to the industry and allocate resources that support


industry and allocate resources that supporta national outdoor recreation system.

A Campaign to Lift All BoatsA Campaign to Lift All Boats

From Recreation to Trade and Beyond

Currently, our campaign directly supports the recreation policy agenda, yet lays a broader

foundation for establishing and positioning the industry voice in Washington, D.C.

This positioning – plus engaging and training


industry advocates – will advance the industry’s ability to activate on any issue critical to the growth and success of the

outdoor industry.

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Driving the Economic MessageDriving the Economic Message

Step One: Update the Economic Study

In 2006, OIA produced The Active Outdoor Recreation Economy report, the first-ever peer-reviewed study citing the economic benefits of outdoor recreation in the U.S. The report has been widely used and cited by media, government and elected officials, and NGOs to support the business case for public lands and waters.


In June 2012, OIA is releasing an update to the report, offering a national and regional view of the economic benefits of outdoor recreation. In January 2013, OIA will release updated data for all 50 states.

The Cornerstone of a CoalitionThe Cornerstone of a Coalition

Step Two: Start the Conversation

OIA is convening the outdoor recreation business voice to support the outdoor

recreation system strategy and message.

The business voice is the right voice t d t li k d


to educate policymakers anddecision-makers about the economic

benefits of outdoor recreation.

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Recruit the Industry ArmyRecruit the Industry Army

Step Three: Build the Industry Voice

A story is only as effective as its storytellers –and the industry needs more of them.

Over the next year, OIA will recruit, train and empower industry advocates and allies who

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are ready and willing to lend their voices on outdoor recreation issues.

Supporting the CampaignSupporting the Campaign

How You Can Help

Be an Industry Champion. And encourage others to support the campaign.Tell Your Story. How does outdoor recreation drive your business and support your community?Engage Elected Officials Locally and Nationally. Tell them why outdoor recreation matters to the economy, communities and people. Lobby for outdoor recreation, write letters, set meetings and support legislation.Support the “Let’s Take it Outside” Campaign. Fund ongoing

h d l t t i i d t


research, resource development, training, and engagementopportunities.Give to OIAPAC. Money talks in politics. Let your voice be heard.

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Supporting the CampaignSupporting the Campaign

To get involved, contact:

Craig Mackey, Director of Recreation Policy, [email protected], 303-327-3522

Alex Boian, Director of Trade Policy, [email protected], 303-327-3509


Campaign Background

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Campaign Background

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Campaign Priority AudiencesCampaign Priority Audiences

1. Members & Current Advocates• Share OIA beliefs and priorities; ready to support OIA policy priorities• Need to be trained, empowered and supported to be effective advocates

F di i li b fi f ifi d h d i h li i i i• Focus on message discipline, benefits of unified approach and supporting a holistic vision

2a. Washington Insiders• Two-thirds believe industry has moderate to large influence• 40% believe outdoor space is decreasing; half believe not enough money is spent on

outdoor space• Even split: no benefit in forcing “choice” between outdoor space and oil/gas

2b. National Opinion Leaders• Similar rankings to insiders on influence and investment


• Similar rankings to insiders on influence and investment• As with insiders, responsive to protecting current lands more than just setting aside

new lands• Slightly more support for outdoor issues among women and Democrats• South and Northeast regions see most need for more local space

3. Employees and Outdoor Enthusiasts• Not a focus for year one, but potential for industry’s employee base to sign up as

advocates

Core campaign strategiesCore campaign strategies

TELL THE STORY

Integrate the different messages and activities into a clear, unified call to action that shows the benefit of access to public lands – and compels the audience to act

BUILD THE ARMY

A story is only as effective as its storytellers – and OIA needs more of them. Recruit, train and empower advocates and allies who are ready to be pressed into action.

to protect it.


PROVE THE CASETo prove the case for OIA and members we will collect, build and promote stories of the many ways in which outdoor recreation is having a positive effect on local and national economies.

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What policymakers believe…What policymakers believe…Currently, policymakers believe*…

Jobs story is compelling – but oil and gas industry also has a jobs

So the campaign must…

Integrate the economic and the emotional benefits of the outdoor and gas industry also has a jobs

story

Opinion leaders are split on “choosing” between outdoor and oil/gas/renewable allocation

People want to see more spending – but don’t always see a need for

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story; the story only you can tell

Don’t force a choice; emphasize that a balanced approach is one that embraces all needs

Bring to life the benefits – personal and economic – of investing in land for

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more land

Outdoor industry/public land seen as “nice to have” rather than “must have”

recreational use

Create a sense of urgency to motivate people to act

*Highlights from OIA primary research of 100+ DC insiders and 300+ national opinion leaders.

Let’s Take it OutsideProtecting our parks, waters and trails isn’t (just) about the land. It’s about

protecting the economy, the communities and the people whose lives depend h i th bilit t l t id Wh l t t id A i i

Let’s Take it OutsideProtecting our parks, waters and trails isn’t (just) about the land. It’s about

protecting the economy, the communities and the people whose lives depend h i th bilit t l t id Wh l t t id A i i

Campaign Message PlatformCampaign Message Platform

on having the ability to play outside. When people get outside, America wins.on having the ability to play outside. When people get outside, America wins.

Create A Strong

Economy

Create A Strong

Economy

The outdoor industry

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The outdoor industry

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Build Balanced, Stable

Communities

Build Balanced, Stable

Communities

Healthy and productive

Healthy and productive

Protect Our BeautifulPlaces

Protect Our BeautifulPlaces

America’s beautifulAmerica’s beautiful

Happy, Healthy Families

Happy, Healthy Families

Access to a national

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Access to a national

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contributes 6.5 million jobs and $289 billion in sales to the U.S. economy every year –

more than the housing industry.

contributes 6.5 million jobs and $289 billion in sales to the U.S. economy every year –

more than the housing industry.

productivecommunities are ones that offer lasting

good jobs and easy access to

parks, trails and outdoor recreation.

productivecommunities are ones that offer lasting

good jobs and easy access to

parks, trails and outdoor recreation.

beautifuloutdoors is the

envy of the world, a

magnet for tourism, and a treasure that can never be

replaced.

beautifuloutdoors is the

envy of the world, a

magnet for tourism, and a treasure that can never be

replaced.

recreationsystem of

parks, waters and trails adds to our quality

of life and supports happy

and healthy families.

recreationsystem of

parks, waters and trails adds to our quality

of life and supports happy

and healthy families.

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“Parks and trails” was the hi h t t ti d

Behind the Messaging

Let’s Take it Outside

“Let’s Take it Outside” is a theme that is a rallying cry for the industry, and a theme for

long-term external engagement.

highest testing wordcombination in research.

Protecting our parks, waters and trails isn’t (just) about the land.

It’s about protecting the economy, the communities and the people

whose lives depend on having the ability to play outside

Sets up the core benefits of the platform: economy, communities and people

(plus land, mentioned

“Play” tested well in messaging research.

“lives depend” sets up sense of urgency – not a

“nice to have” but a “must have.”

ability to play outside.

When people get outside, America wins.

above).

OIAPAC OVERVIEW

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THE OUTDOOR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE is the voluntary, non-partisan Political Action Committee of Outdoor Industry Association (OIA).

As the only national trade association representing the complete spectrum of manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, retailers and media of the active outdoor recreation industry, an OIA-sponsored PAC represents the diversity of interests, activities and companies within our industry. Formed in 2008, OIAPAC has a long-term goal of establishing a political environment conducive to the growth and success of the outdoor industry.

OIAPAC MISSION

The primary objective of OIAPAC is to support candidates for federal office whose policy views and voting records are aligned with the OIA Policy Agenda. The OIA Policy Agenda is approved annually by the OIA Board of Directors in January and sets forth OIA policy work and goals for the coming calendar year.

CANDIDATE CONTRIBUTION CRITERIA

OIAPAC is a non-partisan organization and supports candidates from all political parties based on the following:

1. Voting record on issues identified in the OIA Policy Agenda.

2. Membership on congressional committees key to the outdoor industry.

3. Concentration of OIA member companies in candidates’ congressional districts/state.

WHO CAN CONTRIBUTE?

OIAPAC can only solicit contributions from certain full-time, salaried employees of OIA member companies. OIAPAC must have a member company’s signed authorization on file before any of the company’s employees can be solicited for donations. Companies may specifically identify the employees OIAPAC will be allowed to solicit. Permission to solicit employees must be renewed each year and a company may not authorize more than one trade association PAC to solicit its employees in a calendar year. Contributions from corporations are not allowed and will be returned. Contributions to OIAPAC are not tax deductible. All contributions to OIAPAC are voluntary. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal.

All contributions to OIAPAC greater than $200 are reported to the FEC.

For more information on OIAPAC and to find out whether or not you’re eligible to participate, please contact:

Craig Mackey, Manager OIAPAC 303.327.3522 or [email protected]

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PLEASE jOIN YOUR OUTDOOR INDUSTRY COLLEAGUES FOR THE

5TH ANNUAL OIAPAC DINNER TUESDAy, APRIL 17

7:00 – 8:30 PM

CONGRESSIONAL ROOM / LOBBy LEvEL

JW MARRIOTT WASHINGTON DC / 1331 PENNSyLvANIA AvE.

Honored Guest:

U.S. Representative and Candidate for U.S. Senate Martin Heinrich (D-NM-1)

Rep. Heinrich is a friend of the industry, engaged in the industry, and a strong advocate for the industry’s agendas on federal lands and waters.

Suggested Contributions:

Summit Club $2,000 – $5,000

Alpinist Club $1,000 – $1,999

Advocate $500 – $999

Supporter $250

Please RSVP to Craig Mackey at [email protected] or 303.327.3522

OIAPAC is the nonpartisan political action committee of Outdoor Industry Association. Corporate contributions are not allowed. All contributions are voluntary.

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MARTIN HEINRICH, D-NM-1 U.S. REPRESENTATIVE AND CANDIDATE FOR U.S. SENATE

Running for the Senate seat vacated by the retiring Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Rep. Heinrich is primed as New Mexico’s next great champion of outdoor recreation and public lands and waters.

After serving as Natural Resources Trustee for the state and president of the Albuquerque city council, Heinrich was elected to the U. S. House in 2008. A member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, and the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, he has been a champion for and stalwart defender of the conservation and protection of our federal lands and waters. In working to grow the economy in New Mexico, Heinrich seeks to balance the outdoor recreation, conservation, traditional and clean energy demands on public lands in New Mexico.

HE HAS BEEN A CHAMPION FOR AND STALWART DEFENDER OF THE CONSERVATION OF OUR FEDERAL LANDS AND WATERS.

Outdoor Industry Association Political Action committee

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PAC to solicit its employees during any calendar year. This authorization can be revoked at any time.

Contributions to OIAPAC are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. All

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OIAPAC CANDIDATE RECEPTION

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OIAPAC CANDIDATE RECEPTION**

As a Wrap Up to the 2012 Capitol Summit Join Your Colleagues for Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres

OPEN TO ALL CAPITOL SUMMIT ATTENDEESFEATURING:

Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award Recipient

Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA-8)

OIAPAC will deliver a check to a proven champion of the outdoor industry’s trade and recreation agendas.

** This reception is open to all Capitol Summit attendees. You do not need to support OIAPAC to attend.

WEDNESDAy, APRIL 18 6:00 – 7:00 PM

THE CHESAPEAKE ROOM, 501 8TH ST. SE

OIAPAC is the nonpartisan political action committee of Outdoor Industry Association.

Chesapeake Room 501 8th Street SE

Washington, DC, 20003 202.543.1445

THE CHESAPEAKE ROOM501 8th St. SE

Washington, DC 20003 202.543.1445

FRIENDS & ALLIES BREAKFAST

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OUTDOOR INDUSTRY FRIENDS & ALLIES BREAKFAST

Building the Outdoor Industry Voice in Washington

2012 CAPITOL SUMMIT WEDNESDAy, APRIL 18

7:30 – 10:00 AM

Salon III, Ballroom Level JW Marriott Washington DC / 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW

Featuring industry leaders and business interests from across the outdoor recreation spectrum, this event will introduce and advance a business coalition focused on the national outdoor recreation system. OIA will unveil new messaging on the outdoor recreation economy. And we will challenge the group on how we can work together to educate policy makers on the economic impacts of our industry and the need for investment in a full spectrum of quality, accessible places to play outdoors.

How have a down economy and tight budgets changed the landscape? How do we convince policy makers the outdoor industry is a “must have” rather than a “nice to have?” How do we differentiate and augment the recreation industry voice in DC and beyond to advance our common policy goals.

Join OIA and a growing group of business coalition partners for a presentation and discussion that is beginning to change the debate in Washington.

ALLIED vOICES PANEL:

Whit Fosburgh, President & CEO, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

Mike Nussman, President, American Sportfishing Association

Caron Whitaker, Campaign Director, America Bikes

2012 FRIEND OF THE OUTDOOR INDUSTRY

AWARD

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2012 FRIEND OF THE OUTDOOR INDUSTRY AWARD

The OIA Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award is presented to members of Congress and administration officials in recognition of their leadership in support of the active outdoor recreation industry.

The 2012 OIA Friend of the Industry Awards will be presented to Sen. Jean Shaheen (D-NH) and Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA-8) for their leadership in advocating legislation on behalf of the active outdoor recreation industry.

SEN. JEAN SHAHEEN (D-NH)

Sen. Jean Shaheen (D-NH) is a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Senator Shaheen’s committee assignments and her continued support for OIA’s policy agenda make her a key and valued advocate on both trade and recreation issues. Biography

The only woman in U.S. history to be elected both a governor and a United States senator, Jeanne Shaheen has been committed to serving the citizens of New Hampshire for decades and is known for her common-sense leadership, hard work and dedication to improving the lives of the middle class. She has served in the United States Senate since 2009 and is a member of the Senate Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Relations, Energy and Natural Resources, and Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

As a former small business owner, Shaheen has worked to keep the U.S. economy competitive in the global marketplace through her efforts on the Small Business Committee and through legislation

such as the Small Business Jobs Act and the Small Business Innovation Research program. The first New Hampshire governor to lead trade missions outside North America, Shaheen has also co-sponsored legislation to help small businesses sell their products overseas. Her annual “Experience New Hampshire” event in Washington, D.C., gives New Hampshire businesses a forum to showcase their products and services.

Between her time as governor and election to the U.S. Senate, Shaheen served as the director of Harvard University’s Institute of Politics at the Kennedy School of Government. Friend of the Outdoor Industry:

ReCReATION:

• Co-sponsors stand-alone LWCF (S. 1265); signs all Dear Colleague requests

• Attended and spoke at America’s Great Outdoors (AGO) event in NH

TRADe:

• Voted in favor of Korea and Colombia FTA

• Award is to help cultivate her as a trade champion

REP. DAvE REICHERT (R-WA-8)

Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA, 8th) is a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Subcommittee on Trade. Reichert is the lead Republican sponsor of H.R. 2071, the U.S. OUTDOOR Act, OIA’s top trade legislative priority. Biography

In late 2004, Congressman Dave Reichert was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and became only the 6th Freshman Member of Congress in U.S. history to chair a House subcommittee. Now serving his fourth term, Reichert is a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, a member of the President’s Export Council and is the leading advocate in the U.S. House for free trade and enactment of the Korea Free Trade Agreement. He continues to be a strong, independent voice for the people of Washington’s 8th District.

Reichert began his public service career in the United States Air Force Reserve. He joined the King County Sheriff’s Office in 1972 and is recognized for his role as the lead detective on the Green River Task Force and bringing to justice one of the most notorious serial killers in U.S. history.

Reichert, a two-time Medal of Valor recipient, was elected to the position of King County sheriff in 1997. In 2004, he was honored as “Sheriff of the Year” by the National Sheriffs’ Association for his efforts to reduce crime and advocate for victims of domestic violence. He is recognized as a pioneer in the fight against Meth for establishing Meth Action Teams throughout the state that to this day work to combat the scourge of Meth and other drugs in our communities. Friend of the Outdoor Industry:

TRADe:

• Lead Republican sponsor of the U.S. OUTDOOR Act (H.R. 2071)

• Rising star for Majority on Ways and Means Committee (trade)

• Supports OIA’s position in the Trans- Pacific Partnership (TPP)

• Represents 20 OIA members, including REI and Eddie Bauer

ReCReATION:

• Strongly supports LWCF: signs Dear Colleague letters, sponsored an amendment to enhance the Fund, opposed the so-called “Lummis” amendment to eliminate the Fund

• Co-chairs both the Land Conservation and National Parks Caucuses

RECREATIONPOLICY AGENDA

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OIA RECREATION PROGRAM – 2012 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AND INITIATIVES

We are passionate stewards of the lands in which we play and a cornerstone of the coalition responsible for creating a unified, abundant and sustainable outdoor recreation infrastructure for future generations. We promote outdoor activities that are widely available. We work to ensure people of all ages, means, ethnicities and cultures prefer outdoor versus indoor activities and are more active and healthier as a result.

Active, outdoor recreation — such as hiking, biking, camping, hunting, fishing, paddling, snowsports, wildlife watching — is an American pastime. America’s national recreation infrastructure — public lands and waters provided by federal, state and local governments — provides the venues for the vast majority of these activities. Active, outdoor recreation is a powerful economic driver providing sustainable, domestic jobs in urban and rural communities across America. The active outdoor industry drives nearly $300 billion in retail sales and services, and $88 billion in federal and state tax revenues.

2012 will mark the continuing evolution of Outdoor Industry Association and our government affairs programs. With the opening of a DC policy shop, resources currently located in Boulder will shift to state and local policy, member communications, and grassroots organizing — advancing the recreation agenda and growth of OIAPAC. While our goal will be to educate and engage, OIA will play a facilitation role; identifying, enhancing and channeling the capacities of member companies to move the needle on recreation policy and funding.

Strategic Priorities and Initiatives for the OIA Recreation Program for 2012:

• Support the construction and launch of a national Active Outdoor Recreation Economy campaign cataloging and portraying the benefits and impacts from the outdoor industry and active outdoor lifestyles. Establish our industry as “must have” rather than a “nice to have.”

• Recruit and train an army of outdoor industry spokespersons to portray outdoor recreation, the outdoor industry and our recreation economy to elected officials, policy makers, and the media. Move past a “service industry” image, to establish the depth and integration of our industry.

• Develop a new coalition and legislative vehicles to increase funding for America’s national recreation infrastructure — focus on quality, affordable, accessible close-to-home recreation. Establish economics and ROI as justifications for investing in recreation infrastructure.

• Expand outdoor industry grassroots capacity to engage on state and local policy initiatives, recreation infrastructure projects and youth engagement in the outdoors.

• Advance policies and legislation supporting recreation infrastructure, access to recreation venues, and youth engagement in the outdoors. Play defense as necessary.

• Engage the industry at the regional and local levels to expand industry knowledge of and participation the political process and build support for OIAPAC as a primary tool to drive trade, recreation and public lands agendas.

TRADE POLICY AGENDA

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OIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROGRAM – 2012 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AND INITIATIVES

We are a vibrant, diverse and innovative industry, low in trade barriers and strong in revenues and profits. We are global leaders in sustainable and fair business practices and our members strive to be responsible corporate citizens where doing the right thing is the norm.

The outdoor industry produces some of the most innovative products in the world. Our merchandise reaches all corners of the globe and enriches people’s lives by supporting healthy and active lifestyles. In a rapidly evolving global economy, fair and predictable trade is essential for our industry’s continued innovation and growth. In 2012, OIA’s international trade program will work to ensure that U.S. federal trade policy reflects the global value chains of the outdoor industry, including products conceived, designed, or manufactured in America for retail sale across the United States and around the world. We will support and promote federal policies that create a stable and predictable environment for outdoor industry businesses, lower costs for outdoor businesses and their customers, and reflect the industry values of social and environmental responsibility.

Strategic Priorities and Initiatives for the OIA International Trade Program for 2012:

• Create tariff classifications specific to outdoor products that reflect these products’ unique innovations and technology; eliminate the disproportionately high duties assessed on outdoor products with no commercially viable domestic production; ensure outdoor products reach retail shelves as efficiently and economically as possible.

• Educate federal policymakers and candidates for political office about the substantial economic contributions of the active outdoor recreation economy, including the millions of American jobs that are created and supported by the outdoor industry in product research and development, design, manufacturing, logistics, retail and customer support.

• Pursue a balanced trade agenda that recognizes outdoor companies that manufacture in the United States and support their ability to make products in the United States.

• Support outdoor businesses as they fight to eliminate counterfeit products and rogue websites that threaten outdoor manufacturers and retailers.

• Respond to rapidly evolving shifts in the product sourcing strategies and foreign market expansion opportunities of outdoor businesses and provide educational programming, resources and other support for those strategies and opportunities.

• Support federal policy that promotes a level playing field and predictability for outdoor industry manufacturers, and traditional and Internet retailers.

THE U.S. OUTDOOR ACT (S. 704, WYDEN; H.R. 2071, REICHERT)

The United States Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation Act, or U.S. OUTDOOR Act is the Outdoor Industry Association trade program’s signature piece of legislation. Developed in 2007 and 2008 in response to a report from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) (Inv. No. 332-479), the U.S. OUTDOOR Act was developed by outdoor apparel manufacturers, outdoor retailers, and OIA in close consultation with the U.S. textile and apparel industry and other stakeholders.

The primary purpose of the legislation is to create specific definitions and separate classifications within the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) for “recreational performance outerwear” to ensure this highly technical and specialized apparel is no longer misclassified in arcane, outdated tariff codes with more simple-make, mass market garments, as it currently is. Recreational performance outerwear is high-tech apparel, particularly jackets and pants, designed specifically for outdoor recreation activities in challenging conditions. These products are unique in design, components, construction, and end-use from other apparel items currently imported under the same HTS lines. To qualify as “recreational performance outerwear” the jackets or pants must have critically sealed seams and either be water-resistant, visibly coated, or both.

The U.S. OUTDOOR Act specifically excludes occupational or any military/government performance outerwear from the definition of recreational performance outerwear.

Secondarily, based on findings in the ITC report that there is no commercially viable manufacturing of recreational performance outerwear in the United States, the legislation seeks to eliminate the disproportionately high tariffs — averaging 14 percent, but with some as high as 28 percent

— on products that are eligible for the new tariff classifications. The duties currently assessed against imports of these products do not protect any U.S. domestic industry (as none exists per the ITC report) nor do they provide significant revenue for the U.S. Treasury. The elimination of these duties, though, would help lower costs for outdoor businesses, help stabilize retail prices in the midst of price volatility, promote innovation critical to the success of our industry and allow outdoor businesses to invest in jobs that support economic stability and growth.

The U.S. OUTDOOR Act also seeks to reflect the values of the outdoor industry by including a provision that would invest millions of dollars in U.S.-based organizations that specialize in research and education specific to the development of lean, eco-friendly supply chain practices. The Sustainable Textile and Apparel Research (STAR) Fund as it is called, would be funded by a temporary, ten-year fee on eligible imports of recreational performance outerwear, with grants focused on growing the emerging academic and research areas of the sustainably produced textile and apparel sectors in the United States. Recipients of STAR funds would be chosen through a competitive grant process administered by a board of directors representing the U.S. textile and apparel industry and producers of recreational performance outerwear.

NOTe: H.R. 2071 does NOT have a provision to create the STAR Fund.

During the Capitol Summit, please make the following points in your meetings:

SeNATe – S. 704

Co-sponsors in the 112th Congress (12):

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)* Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID)*Sen. Mark Begich (D-AK) Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO)

Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA)* Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY)* Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY)*

* Committee on Finance

• If the senator is a co-sponsor, please thank them and encourage them to push for passage at the next available opportunity

• Request the senator co-sponsor the U.S. OUTDOOR Act

• Contact Senator Wyden (for Democrats) or Crapo (for Republicans)

• Emphasize the importance of separating specialty outdoor apparel (i.e. “recreational performance outerwear”) from mass market garments (Walmart rainwear, etc…)

• Emphasize that the duties collected on these products are not supporting U.S. manufacturing or protecting any American industry and are instead hurting outdoor companies and their customers; eliminating duties will help stabilize retail prices amid rising costs

• Emphasize that the U.S. OUTDOOR Act invests in American innovation and jobs through duty savings that will be reinvested; and that the STAR Fund is important to the outdoor industry and reflects the industry’s ethic of responsible environmental stewardship through the STAR Fund.

HOuSe – H.R. 2071

Co-sponsors in the 112th Congress (16):

Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA)* Rep. earl Blumenauer (D-OR)* Rep. Rick Berg (R-ND)*

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL) Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-TX)* Rep. Jim Matheson (D-UT) Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA)* Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN)* Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) Rep. Aaron Shock (R-IL)* Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA)* Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE)* Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR)

* Ways & Means Committee

• NOTE: The House version of the U.S. OUTDOOR Act does not have a STAR Fund

• If the representative is a co-sponsor, please thank them and encourage them to push for passage at the next available opportunity

• Request the representative co-sponsor the U.S. OUTDOOR Act

• Contact Representative Reichert (for Republicans) and Blumenauer (for Democrats)

• Emphasize that the duties collected on these products are not supporting U.S. manufacturing or protecting any American industry and are instead hurting outdoor companies and their customers; eliminating duties will help stabilize retail prices amid rising costs

• Emphasize that the U.S. OUTDOOR Act invests in American innovation and jobs through duty savings that will be reinvested product development, employment expansion, and lower retail prices.

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The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) is a proposed multilateral free trade

agreement among several Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries.

There are nine countries currently involved in TPP negotiations; Australia, Brunei, Chile,

Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, United States, and Vietnam. To date eleven

negotiating rounds have been held. The leaders of the nine member countries announced the

“broad outlines” of the agreement at the 2011 APEC Summit in November and asked

negotiators to finish by the end of 2012.

Background

In 2005 Brunei, Chile, New Zealand, and Singapore concluded the Trans-Pacific Economic

Partnership Agreement referred to as the P4. One of the objectives of this agreement was to

build a model that could possibly attract other Asia Pacific countries to join. Text on financial

services and investment was not included in the original P4 agreement, but the countries had

stipulated to begin those negotiations two years after implementation of the P4. It was when

these negotiations began in March 2008 that the United States joined the group pending a

decision to participate in a comprehensive negotiation for an expanded TPP agreement. This

final decision came in September 2008 and Australia, Peru and Vietnam quickly joined the

group.

With the change in U.S. administrations there was a delay in the start of negotiations.

President Obama announced in November of 2009 that they would seek to build the TPP

“with the goal of shaping a regional agreement that will have broad-based membership and

the high standards worthy of a 21st century trade agreement”. The negotiations now referred

to as the TPP began in March 2010. Malaysia later joined the group in October 2010 creating

the current nine member countries.

Coverage

The TPP will cover traditional FTA areas such as market access, rules of origin, investment,

government procurement, intellectual property rights, sanitary and phytosanitary measures,

etc. The agreement will also include newer but now almost standard provisions regarding

labor and the environment. Since the members are seeking to make the agreement a “21st

century” agreement, they are working to include the new “cross-cutting” issues of regulatory

Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

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coherence, competitiveness and business facilitation, small- and medium-sized enterprises,

and development.

From the time of the P4 the objective has been to build an agreement that other Asian Pacific

countries could join at some point. After the addition of Malaysia in 2010 and as the

negotiations began to pick up pace, it was decided that no new countries would be granted

access until the initial agreement was finalized. This stance has changed slightly as the

negotiations have continued passed the initial deadline (November 2011). For a new country

to be granted access they have to enter consultations with and gain approval from each of the

member nine countries. Many countries have expressed an interest in joining (Philippines,

Thailand and Taiwan, among others) and three have begun consultations to join - Canada,

Japan and Mexico. These three possible new entrants declared their interest to join during the

November 2011 APEC meeting and soon after began consultations. The current nine have

made it clear they welcomed the interest of the other countries to join but there are two factors

that must be taken into account: (1) any new entrants would have to accept the high-standards

of the agreement, including the goal that there will be no exclusions; and (2) that any new

entrants would not slow the pace of the negotiations. Thus the negotiations are continuing

and whether any new entrants will be in place before they finalize remains to be seen.

Current Status

After the broad outlines were released in November 2011, there was a negotiating round in

December in Kuala Lumpur, a variety of intercessionals in January, and then the last round in

March in Melbourne. The next round will be in May, likely the 2nd

week, in Dallas, Texas.

There has been talk that the thirteenth round will take place in July.

To date the United States has tabled text in most areas; although each is at a different stage in

terms of the negotiations. The environment chapter negotiations have been positive and

moved fairly quickly. It can be inferred that most other areas are at some mid-point in

negotiations, i.e. text has been tabled by one or several countries and discussions have taken

place. However there are still significant issues ahead as many of the prominent sensitive

issues have not been moving quickly, these include intellectual property rights, investor-state

dispute settlement, labor, state owned enterprises, and government procurement.

The inclusion of Vietnam offers significant potential and also significant hurdles as the United

States and Vietnam have differing interests in some areas, in addition to developmental

differences. Two key elements of the bilateral discussions between the United States and

Vietnam are the textile and apparel chapter and duty reductions of footwear. Vietnam is the

second largest exporter of apparel and footwear to the U.S. market; they of course wish to

gain as much new market access as they can. The United States has many domestic

sensitivities in both textiles/apparel and footwear, however the U.S. is very interested in

gaining expanded market access for agriculture and industrial goods into Vietnam. To date

there has been little, if any, progress in these areas between the U.S. and Vietnam, and they

will likely be among the last negotiated.

THE MISCELLANEOUS TARIFF BILL (MTB)

The miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB) is a collection of hundreds of individual pieces of legislation that temporarily suspends or reduces duties assessed on imported products and makes technical corrections to the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), the classification system for all imports entering the United States.

The individual duty suspensions themselves are also often called MTBs and are typically in effect for a period of three years.

A member of Congress is required to file a disclosure agreement with the House Ways & Means or Senate Finance Committees to indicate the anticipated beneficiaries of the duty suspension. The MTB is traditionally bipartisan — even members of Congress who oppose most trade agreements often support the MTB.

Each MTB bill is then sent through an executive branch investigation to assess that two mandatory criteria of the MTB process have been met; the bill must be non-controversial (no individual, company, or other stakeholder, specifically a competitive U.S. manufacturer, opposes) and the duty suspensions must not result in the loss of more than $500,000 annually to the U.S. Treasury. If necessary, the legislation will be adjusted to make sure the duty rate will be reduced to a level that will not exceed the threshold (resulting in a reduction of duty instead of a full duty suspension).

In 2006, Outdoor Industry Association was successful in guiding 12 MTBs that suspended the 37.5 percent import duty on certain kinds of performance footwear — trail runners, and hiking boots and shoes — to congressional passage and enactment by the president. From 2006 to the end of 2009, when those MTBs expired, the duty suspensions resulted in more than $21 million in savings for outdoor industry companies and

their customers. In 2010, OIA successfully guided extensions of eight of these 12 bills to congressional passage and enactment, although, as described above, a continuation of the full duty suspensions would have resulted in more than a $500,000 loss to Treasury, so many of the bills became duty reductions, instead of full suspensions.

In addition to these bills, OIA supported several other MTBs that suspended duties on lug bottom boots in fishing waders, ski and snowboard boots, and certain bicycle parts. These bills will all expire at the end of 2012. Fortunately, a new MTB process is expected to be announced soon by House and Senate leaders. OIA will likely request a list of products from the outdoor industry that may be eligible for duty suspensions under the MTB.

Please utilize your meetings at the Capitol Summit to express to members of Congress that the MTB is an important trade tool for OIA and the outdoor industry, and results in millions of dollars in savings for outdoor companies that are invested back into product innovation, employment expansion, and lower retail costs for the American people.

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