Don Young: “That is not the way to operate a park or a refuge or any other area that is owned by the public.”

We therefore firmly believe that a 45-day comment period will allow all stakeholders and the general public more than enough time to review the SEIS and provide meaningful comment.

I come before you today to plead on behalf of all Alaskans for relief from the inimical policies imposed by the current Administration.

We have learned firsthand that resource development and protection of the environment are not mutually exclusive goals.

It was sponsored by Congressman Debbie Dingell and initially by Congressman Don Young.