NEPA itself was never intended to be an obstructionist part of our infrastructure, nor building of any other thing. But it has been used as that.
I don't think you would have the problems you would have now if you were a state.
We are seeing a significant increase in vessel traffic, exploration, and resource development in our Arctic waters.
Alaska is what makes the United States an Arctic nation.
Mr. Chairman, I would like, before the Congresslady leaves, the ethics rules allow us to distribute product that is collected or manufacture...
This is an issue of national security, national security. It is the one weapon Russia is wielding.
I want to thank the panel for their testimony.
I am like you, I don't really like the Federal Government coming in and interfering with the state. I have seen that happen.
I don't think we can keep delaying this, because we are going to have countries, China, primarily, Russia, a lot of ships that if we don't h...
Curiosity. What is the difference between using a NOAA ship and private, as far as costs go?
This is very important, with the transportation increasing up there in the oceans.