I appreciated Senator Dodd's line of questioning. It is generally the line I wanted to pursue.

We want to make sure that we have the correct statutory and regulatory systems and procedures in place.

Consumer confidence has been raised by a number of people and, clearly, that is the end result that we want to achieve here.

I share the concerns that you have raised and hope that message is getting through.

The goals of this Rule, and of the legislation underlying it, are very worthwhile and laudable, which we should be working expeditiously to achieve.

Objective science and reasonable solutions would then be available for policy makers, agency executives, and advocate groups involved in critical natural resource issues.

Mr. Smith expects that instead of massive engineering solutions to remove the waste, natural processes that cause less environmental disturbance will be more commonly utilized.

I rise to bring to the attention of my colleagues a significant achievement in the field of environmental science.

More can be accomplished when parties work together to solve problems than through conflict.