There would be no shortcuts for the NEPA process in regards to the way this language is written.
There are no shortcuts. There are absolutely no shortcuts.
I would like to point out that Section 4 of H.R. 687 specifically requires the same appraisal standards that the agencie...
I encourage you to read these letters, these petitions, and hear from your citizens and what they are telling you.
If there would have been agreement, 'Let's do NEPA now,' we would be waiting and resolving and debating what the remedia...
I came here today to urge you to join me, and the citizens of Pinal County, in support of this land exchange.
There is no substitute for, one, skipping over NEPA and doing it after the fact where there is no enforceability.
They've raised their families here. Worked the mines. Run their own businesses.
Copper is part of Arizona's heritage--it's one of the five C's represented in our State seal.
We also need to include environmental protections for the water and land in and around the Copper Corridor.
The voices of tribal and environmental groups should be heard and respected.
Prepared statement on H.R. 687
I am committed to using the legislative process to represent their concerns.
The tribe's concerns about the impact this project will have on sacred sites and land are valid concerns.
I support requiring government-to-government tribal consultations prior to the land exchange.
I know this, and so does my colleague, Congressman Gosar.
I believe that if these provisions are included, it will help ensure the Superior mine can finally move forward.
I stand here today testifying in support of H.R. 687--the Southeastern Arizona Land Exchange, of which I am an original ...
