We can't get rid of the contaminated materials.

Well, if we can just keep really close on this because, again, people want to make the investments.

Well, I appreciate that my time has expired, Mr. Chairman. But again, what I am hearing from folks back home is when are they going to be listing this?

You made an early commitment to work with me on a number of issues that uniquely affect my State, that are important to Alaska.

It is also time for the Federal Government to allow tribes to dictate how they want to utilize energy development on their lands.

I have worked hard to provide increases to the many EPA programs that achieve the real substantive results in attaining cleaner air, water, and lands for the people of Alaska, and across this great country.

Because, again, critically important in a State like ours.

We have no place to dispose of hazardous materials.

I think that this is--this is an area that is so often overlooked, or to use your term, a wish recycling, and I think we need to be honest.

But they also want to know that--that the wood stoves that they are purchasing are actually going to be in compliance.

I hope you will be working with us on legislative protections and not relying solely on heavy-handed administrative approaches.

I am glad to be joining Chairman Merkley for this very important discussion about EPA's fiscal year 2022 budget request.

I have described the Obama administration's approach to WOTUSs as a showstopper, certainly negative consequences to Alaska.

It is important to understand and to represent all of them.

I am committed to working with tribes to ensure their voices are heard.

I think we are all trying to get to the same place, which is we don't want to see these significant cuts to our victims services.

I need to know that you are aware of how important it is that ANCs are included in the ISDEA definition of Indian tribe.

the way we are now, that would require taking less money out of the fund, which is the opposite of what you want.

I appreciate the conversation that we had by phone, and the opportunity to continue our discussions today.

I think it is going to be important to not only lower that temperature, but for you in this position to really set that tone as an ambassador and as an advocate for all of Indian Country and Native people.

I believe Mr. Newland has the necessary experience to hit the ground running, implement the President's agenda, and execute Indian Country's priorities.

I do just want to note for the record, it is my understanding that we are still waiting for some outstanding documents from your questionnaire.

I prioritized PFAS funding from both the research and the need for regulatory actions.

This is a big, big, big issue for us.

This budget request and the American Jobs Plan are both proposals as of now, and of course Congress will ultimately decide the fate of both.