Lisa Murkowski actually said...

I appreciate you giving that background. We have had, I think, a pretty successful partnership with Japan.

Murkowski acknowledges the successful collaboration with Japan on methane hydrate research.

04/17/2013

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We're dead last when it comes to this permitting process and how long it takes, anywhere from 7 to 10 years.

We've got to work on the efficiency side.

Is this something that the Administration would support? Is this a good idea? Bad idea?

The U.S. ranks dead last in the world in terms of the amount of time it takes to get to a yes or no answer to permit applicants.