On the recordDecember 8, 2011
I thank the gentlelady. In conclusion, Mr. Chairman, the EPA does recognize there is a problem here, and they are working to correct it. It's just taking a long time. The rule was promulgated in 2007. We've had 3 or 4 years since that time, and every year it costs States and local governments millions of dollars just to seek exceptions with these exceptional events. The language in this amendment simply encourages the EPA to move more quickly, and Congress stands ready to help them to fashion a new rule that will truly account for these exceptional events. With that, I urge support for the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Flake). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 7 Offered by Mr. Schock The CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 7 printed in House Report 112-317.
