I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Bennet). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Mr. President, I do not intend to speak long. I know we are getting ready to wrap up. I will not interfere with that. But I did not want the day to end without a reminder of the concern that H.R. 1 and the significant, serious cuts it…

I would ask if you would work with NOAA to start thinking in terms of more creative management of the species...

I mean you are absolutely right about the initial regulatory authority.

I would urge you to relook at those numbers.

Rhode Island lands more fish than any other State except New Jersey, and we don't have representation on there.

We have tried in several different years to alter the composition, and we will try again.

This money seems to be essential to benefit these companies and the American public by allowing you to be more thorough in your inspections.

Can you share with us, or confirm the savings that seem to be inherent in these proposed investments of, relatively, a small amount of money?

But, can you sort of help us understand how--if H.R. 1 or something like it was passed, how it would impact the ability of the States and the EPA to issue permits?

I also note that the National Estuary Program has been cut by about 17 percent, for a total of a cut, about $27 million.

Both Senator Murkowski and I have indicated the challenge this poses to our budget.

Can I ask a final question before I recognize the ranking member, and that is, it's called the Priority Watershed and Job Stabilization program.

Well, obviously, we look forward to working with you.

I urge the Senate to try again this Congress to enact a legislative fix to address the harmful effects of the U.S. Supreme Court decision, Carcieri v. Salazar.

I am concerned that a lot of the attention is being focused on the leasing and enforcement side of the ledger, not enough attention on the revenue collection side.

Will the BLM consider rescheduling this gather for the fall of 2011? If not, why not?

the State revolving loan-fund cuts.