I hope that you and your team will be able to explore ways in which CDS projects can be awarded faster.

This is an environmental injustice that we have discussed, it is an environmental injustice caused by the Federal Government.

Well, and Madam Secretary, if I may, because I was at that roundtable with Secretary McDonough.

I am ready, willing, and able to help secure new authorities in appropriations bills if it is needed.

But all they talked about was the injustice that they felt in having been denied their native allotment.

By failing to properly certify and test wood heater emissions the EPA has frustrated Congress' investments and intended goals.

I would strongly encourage EPA to explore some creative solutions to expedite these project awards.

I think that we can make a real difference for the State of Alaska, and we can make a real difference across the country.

EPA's mismanagement has led to elevated PM 2.5 emissions even though Congress has provided almost $100 million for wood stove changeouts.

Well, my time is expired, but know that we do want to follow up with you on this.

I would simply urge the subcommittee here to utilize the terminology that is founded in the law, and the regs.

I hope that we can even find greater areas of how we can be working together to grow Alaska's role in our nation's economy or energy or mineral security, while also cherishing and protecting our lands, our people, and our culture.