I was pleased to see that a Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research Grant was provided to an Alaska constituent who has a pretty innovative way of recycling plastic ocean waste.

Well, if there is a new proposed rule, we want to make sure that there is going to be plenty of opportunity for public review and comment on that.

We have challenges in Alaska with recycling efforts, just limited capacity.

We have got to start making meaningful impact on PFAS contamination while we wait for Federal standards.

I am very proud of what we were able to include with over $60 billion in needed investments to our aging infrastructure through EPA programs.

I share the Chairman's desire, and concern, and knowing what we can anticipate with regards to the guidance.

I believe that the new WOTUS Rule proposed last year is too broad, and it fails to recognize the special characteristics on the ground in Alaska.

I have always prioritized funding for EPA programs that really do focus on getting tangible results in providing cleaner air, cleaner water, and support for our lands across the country.

I appreciate what you have done so far, but we are here in the committee now, we are talking about providing resources and to help drive new initiatives within the Agency.

I want to thank the Administrator for being here this morning, for the engagement that you have had with each of us on issues.

it is just an imperative that we continue to work together to ensure that Alaska receives the intended benefits from these investments.

The concern, of course, is this gap between when the E-7s come on.

I'd like your commitment to work with our local developers to better understand their data and support the DoD in ensuring that BAH calculations actually reflect the true and, as you know, the very unique market dynamics of living in the…

We want to get them as soon as possible. We also want to make sure that their families are well taken care of and the community knows we have that responsibility.

So oversight again absolutely key to everything that we do around here.

The Senator greatly appreciates the Secretary's time and attention to the unique needs of Alaska with respect to broadband deployment.

So your thoughts on whether you separate them out and can you tell me where you may be on this report for village-built clinics (VBCs)?

So you don't see that there would be any additional scrutiny or anything that would slow or hinder these renegotiations then?