Thomas R. Carper: “In closing, I would urge our colleagues to confirm Danny and do so soon, very soon.”

I think the greatest way that the Commission can have an impact on that is probably through our rate-making authority.

We are better off when we hear community concerns at the beginning of the process rather than at the end.

Last year, the Environment and Public Works Committee held, I think, not one, but a couple of hearings on permitting, common theme at our hearings, on the importance of public engagement.

For too long, the seats have not been filled, and not been filled properly.