I just want to echo the comments of Senator Cramer.

I think paying special attention to the other things I brought up earlier, which are how we as communities, as indigenous language communities, or Native American language communities, define what is needed for the program in order for…

For all of us who love the great outdoors, this is a great opportunity to have more trails for pedestrians and bikes.

It is not just the words that are spoken, it is the culture that is attached to these incredible languages.

The tremendous time, effort and resource investment that communities have to undertake in order to implement Native language projects.

I just--I want to make sure that we are doing everything that we can, monitoring, public education, and also making sure that we have adequate resources provided for this Western Bark Beetle initiative.

One of the things that we put into the American Rescue Plan was support to EDA to assist communities.

Regardless of the issues that we discuss whether it is wildland, firefighting hazardous fuels management, special use permitting and beyond, issues surrounding agency capacity are cited as barriers to success.

Well, we'll work with you on that.

I want to thank you and the rest of the State of Hawaii for hosting our Alaska Native language speakers.

One of the real significant impacts that we saw in Alaska due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was a significant hit to our tourist sector.

I just want to reinforce for the record today, your commitment to monitoring the work of NOAA with regards to our fisheries surveys.

With the Durbin Feeling Native American Language Act, it would require survey of Federal programs that support Native language.

So as soon as you can, put some folks to address this. It is appreciated.

Mr. Chairman, just thank you. Good hearing.

Hadn't thought about that part of it.

I think prioritizing the pre-commercial thinning is going to be an important part of fulfilling that plan.

I just want your commitment to ensure this full schedule of fisheries surveys is conducted in Alaska in 2021.