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Bruce Westerman: It is amazing to me how, when there is one objective, NEPA is really important; when there is another objective, it is…

On the recordSeptember 18, 2023
It is amazing to me how, when there is one objective, NEPA is really important; when there is another objective, it is really not that big of an issue.
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Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

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Commenting on the inconsistent application of NEPA regulations.

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