MOAA - Marina Operators Association of America
IMI - International Marina Institute
MSD - Marine Sanitation Device

Public & Financial Relations
BWI - Boating Writers International
NMBA - National Marine Bankers Association
OWAA - Outdoor Writers Association of America

Technical - Certification Services
ANSI - American National Standards Institute
IMCA - International Marine Consulting Associates
IMCI - International Marine Certification Institute
ISO - International Organization for Standardization
JCI - Japan Craft Inspection Organization
MRA - Mutual Recognition Agreement
NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
RCD - Recreational Craft Directive

Other Industry Associations/Coalitions
ABA - American Boatbuilders Association
ABYC - American Boat & Yacht Council
ACA - American Canoe Association
AMA - American Motorcyclist Association
APBA - American Power Boat Association
ARC - American Recreation Coalition
ASA - American Sailing Association
ASA - American Sportfishing Association
ASAE - American Society of Association Executives
AWSA - American Water Ski Association
ASMFC - Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Committee
BOAT/US - Boat Owners Assn. of the U.S.
IBBI - International Boat Builders, Inc.
IBEX - International Boat Builders Exhibition & Conference
ICOMIA - International Council of Marine Industry Associations
IFBSO - International Federation of Boat Show Organizers
ISA --International Snowmobile Association
MRAA - Marine Retailers Association of America
MTA - Marine Trade Association (exists at state or local level)
NAMI - National Association of Marine Investigators
NASBLA - National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
NBF - National Boating Federation
NMDA National Marine Distributors Association
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association
NMRA - National Marine Representatives Association
NSBC - National Safe Boating Council
PIANC - Permanent International Association of Navigation Conferences
RFA - Recreational Fishing Alliance
UL - Underwriters Laboratories
USCG - United States Coast Guard
USCGA - United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
USFS - United States Forest Service
USPS - United States Power Squadrons
SA - Sail America
SAE - Society of Automotive Engineers
SEMA - Specialty Equipment Market Association
UIG - Uniting the Industry for Growth
UMMA - United Marine Manufacturers Association
WSIA - Water Ski Industry Association
NMMA - National Marine Manufacturers Association
AMEM - Association of Marine Engine Manufacturers
CMMA - Canadian Marine Manufacturers Association
NABM - National Association of Boat Manufacturers
PWIA - Personal Watercraft Industry Association
NSIA - National Sailing Industry Association
NAMPS - National Assn. of Marine Products & Services
PFDMA - Personal Floatation Device Manufacturers
TMA - Trailer Manufacturers Association

NMMA Events
IMTEC - International Marine Trades Exhibit & Conference
LEGCON - Legislative Conference
MIBS - Miami International Boat Show
NATCON - National Conference
TIBS - Toronto International Boat Show

NMMA Departments
Boating Facilities
MEEF - Marine Environmental Education Foundation
SOBA - States Organization for Boating Access

GR - Government Relations
ABBRA - American BoatBuilders and Repairers Association
ACWA - Association of California Water Agencies
AFS - American Fisheries Association
ALAB - American League of Anglers and Boaters
ALEC - American Legislative Exchange Council
ASMFC - Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Committee
BASS - Bass Anglers Sportsman Society
BIPAC - Business-Industry Political Action Committee
BLM - Bureau of Land Management
CaDBAW - California Department of Boating and Waterways
CARB - California Air Resources Board
CBSOA - California Boating Safety Officer Association
CMDA - California Motorcycle Dealer Association
CSF - Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
CSG - Council of State Governments
CUB - Californians United for Boating
CVC - Coalition for Vehicle Choice
DNR - Generic Department of Natural Resource
EII - Earth Island Institute
EMA - Engine Manufacturers Association
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
ESC - International Environmental Support Committee
ETF - Engine Test Facility MACT
FKNMS - Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
FMP - Florida Marine Patrol
FOE - Friends of the Earth
GGNRA - Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco)
IAFWA - International Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
IBFC - International Boating Facilities Committee
IESC - International Environmental Support Committee
IGFA - International Game of Fish Association
IJSBA - International Jet Sports Boating Association
IMC'99 - International Marina Conference, 1999
MIEC - Intemational Marine Environmental Committee
IWLA - Izaak Walton League of America
IWSS - International Water Safety Summit
LCRA - Lower Colorado River (Texas) Authority
MBNMS - Monteray Bay National Marine Sanctuary
MIC - Motorcycle Industry Council
NACO - National Association of County Official
NALMS - National Association of Lake Management Society
NBSAC - National Boating Safety Advisory Council (USCG)
NCSL - National Council of State Legislator
NERA - National Economic Research Associates
NFIB - National Federation of Independent Businesses
NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
NHPWA - New Hampshire Personal Watercraft Association
NOAA - National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
NPS - National Park Service
NRPA - National Recreation & Parks Association
NTSB - National Transportation Safety Board
NWSC - National Water Safety Congress
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PAC - Political Action Committee
PIANC - Permanent International Association of Navigation Conferences
RBFF - Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation
RBOC - Recreational Boaters of California
SCAQMD - South Coast Air Quality Management District (So. California)
SFBPC - Sportfishing and Boating Partnership Council
SGAC - State Government Affairs Council
SVIA - Special Vehicle Institute of America
TRPA - Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
TVA - Tennessee Valley Authority
USACE - United States Army Corp of Engineers
USFWS - United States Fish & Wildlife Service
WSBAA - Western States Boating Administrator Association

Definitions
CAFE - Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standard
CARB - California Air Resources Board
CMM - Certified Marina Manager
CVA - Clean Vessel Act
ETF - Engine Test Facility MACT
HAP - Hazardous Air Pollutant
ICW - Intercostal Waterway
MACT - Maximum Achievable Control Technology
NESHAP - National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants
PFD - Personal Floatation Device
PWC - Personal Watercraft
TABD - Trans-Atlanfic Business Dialogue