Alan Lowenthal: “I am pleased that we are holding this hearing on the two topics that are very important to my constituents.”

I, too, wish to send my condolences to the families of those that died in the tragic accident in Santa Barbara.

There were applications for over $1.3 billion in Federal funds, while we only gave out a total of $239 million.

To stave off the worst impacts of climate change, we need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from 2005 levels by at least half by 2030.

We are also concerned that the administration has not been forthcoming with the public about its reasons for moving forward with Lease Sale 257.