In 1969, many in America encountered the phrase ``oil spill'' for the first time. Off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, there was what has now become the granddaddy of oil spills. Currently representing that area and those beaches is…

Before the gentleman begins, may I ask the time remaining on each side? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey has 7 minutes remaining, and the gentleman from Washington has 17\1/4\ minutes remaining.

The amendment is simple: ``On page 5, line 22, strike section 6.'' This amendment strikes language from the bill that requires the Interior Department to conduct a single multisale environmental impact statement for all of the new areas…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Beginning at page 5, line 22, strike section 6. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 738, the…

I would like to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Tonko), who is a new member of the committee, but who is one of the most energetic and informed members of the committee and passionate about preserving a healthful…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end the following: SEC. __. ELIGIBILITY FOR LEASES. (a) Limitation on Eligibility.-- (1) In…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Jersey will be postponed. Amendment No. 7 Offered by Mr. Hastings of Florida The Acting…

I thank the gentleman. I would also like under general leave to insert in the Record a letter from the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans, AMVETS, and the Marine Corps League to Secretary Panetta…

I wish to engage in a colloquy with the ranking member of the Committee, but let me begin by thanking the gentleman from Washington and Chairman Young for accommodating my request, for the second year in a row, for an additional $20…

Reclaiming my time, I would reiterate my thanks to the chairman and to the ranking member for the strong attention and sensitive attention that they have given to this matter. With that, Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time…

I have used the phrase ``giveaway,'' as have others today several times. The ranking member spoke about the wheel of giveaways. One day, it's oil. Another day, it's timber. Today, it's mining. There is also a lot of concern about the…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Alaska will be postponed. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. Cravaack The Acting CHAIR. It is…