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On the recordJune 6, 2017
I would ask if you can commit to having a reasonable comment period of 90 days so that everyone in the region really has an opportunity to weigh in and participate if they choose to do so.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski requests a 90-day comment period for local engagement on the Pebble mine issue.

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