But we need--all these different regulations, and they've got to figure out how to work with them.
One regulation might stop them from putting in gas-gathering systems on Federal land at the same time they're trying to reduce methane emiss...
How are we supposed to meet that without just closing power plants? What are you willing to do to help the industry?
And I would encourage you to, between yourself and your people, engage with the farm and ranch groups, sit down and talk to them.
the number one regulation opposed by our farmers and ranchers, not just in North Dakota, but really across the country, is WOTUS, Waters of ...
We cannot have that kind of political roller coaster based on who is sitting in the White House.
I would suggest that we be a little careful on how we define ex parte contacts...
the cost to comply will likely outweigh the production benefits
You have to provide an exemption process where somebody, and I believe it should be the state, can be the primary regulator.
You have to help them through the permitting process, and then you are going to have to come up with a way whereby, if the state is doing th...
So how do we expedite that permitting process on Federal lands? Senator Barrasso and I have a bill to try to expedite that.
But can you see how these things have to fit together?
Thank you. I'd like to thank my colleague from the great state of Minnesota for that.
Is there a process where we can work with the BLM to get an exemption, so the state, if they are undertaking the action, which, as you ackno...
I think many times for the smaller agencies, it becomes a non-starter, and as a result, we see old equipment...
North Dakota was the site of a spectacular oil train fire.
Now Senator Tester, being really sharp and on the ball, is ahead of the rest of us.
I'm hopeful, again, working with Senator Tester and others, we get this done.
