Lisa Murkowski actually said...

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

Highlighting the lengthy mining permitting process in the U.S.

06/08/2011

More Lisa Murkowski Quotes

It has been apparent for some time that we may need to empower FERC to protect the grid from our own Federal actions.

To my knowledge that process has not yet occurred. But I still continue to advocate for it.

I am further concerned that your agency does not fully appreciate the magnitude of this problem.

The current capacity markets are not functioning as intended.