It's clear to me the EPA in lockstep with the Corps view it as their mission to control every human activity within the ...
The proposed rule will not only deprive Alaska of its traditional and sovereign powers.
I think we certainly have some of the cleanest water, the most pristine environment of any place in the world.
Instead, we are here to talk about the proposed rule and regulations of waters that I believe Congress never intended to...
American Bird Conservancy supports the highest level of funding possible for the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation...
the Federal Government certainly can do a better job in reaching out to consult with Alaska Native corporations.
one of the concerns I certainly have as Alaska's Senator, but I think a lot of Alaskans have, is what's happening with r...
But if it did, wouldn't that be the realm of Congress and not the EPA?
Was there extensive consultation with regard to this rule, particularly how it applies to our unique Alaska circumstance...
I do think--and I don't want to speak for all the witnesses, though--there certainly seems to be broad consensus that th...
I think when you think about specific things that can be done without starting over, if starting over isn't an option, w...
I really appreciate the great testimony here. The differing views are important views.
even within the Obama administration, there are concerns, significant concerns, that we have not undertaken the proper a...
the cost of doing business but the time it takes to get permits, which is, in my view, a very significant problem.
I think you're correct in probing that issue, because small business, both here in Alaska and nationwide, is, you know, ...
I think that that is one that there are very, very significant differences of opinion on this issue.
the EPA should be mandated to consider Alaska's unique circumstances.
Alaska has opposed the rule and asked for its withdrawal and is one of 34 States in the United States that is opposing t...