I agree, it was a good start. However, we still have a fair piece to go before we reach the end of this trail. If the Senator would recall during last week's debate I mentioned that there were a number of additional items that would need to be addressed before we completed our legislative effort on this important issue. These additional items include crafting language that sets procedures in place for allocating initial gas capacity of the pipeline and for any subsequent expansions that might be warranted based on new discoveries or additional needs in Lower 48 markets.
Lisa Murkowski: “I agree, it was a good start. However, we still have a fair piece to go before we reach the end of this trail. If the…”
On the recordMarch 15, 2002
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Discussing legislative efforts related to gas pipeline capacity and necessary procedures.
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