"It is important for the Federal Government to recognize the role that the State and local municipalities can play in the permitting process."
"this is definitely, definitely a grab to include all waters, everything they can get their hands on."
"Alaskans are no strangers to Federal regulations governing essential aspects of our lives."
"The limited economic analysis... provides ample evidence of a potentially significant economic impact."
"When undertaking to formulate and implement policies that have federalism implications, agencies shall consult with appropriate State and local officials."
"I don't see the EPA doing anything in terms of additional expenditures. They're just going to promulgate a reg that we pay for."
"Advocacy, the SBA, and small businesses are extremely concerned about the rule as proposed."
"I see no evidence that the agencies will accommodate our unique features such as permafrost, a pervasive feature found in 63 percent of the State, yet unacknowledged in the new proposed regulatory sch..."
"Let me be clear, there is no doubt that many of our wonderful lakes and rivers, such as the Yukon and Chena and their tributaries are jurisdictional under the Clean Water Act."
"It will also disproportionately impact our ability to grow and prosper."
"Absolutely. Absolutely. You know, and furthermore I just--you know, what really floors me about this whole process is they have not done a cost-benefit analysis on what the impact is to the United Sta..."