StormJib - I think the link I posted is for the 2003 version of the regulations.

I really don't mind paying some fees and permits when I feel that I am getting something out of it. But this is just a blatant effort to increase revenue that (from what I see) will not in anyway improve the product upon which the fees are being levied. It would be different if these fees were going to VISAR or a boating service or something. I could understand but that doesn't appear to be the case.