On the recordOctober 22, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I would just like to say, in conclusion, that we are talking about a definition of critical and strategic minerals that comes from the NRC, or the National Resource Council, that really talks about things that are essential. But it also says that, to be declared critical, it must have a danger of disruption in the supply chain. We must have a limit to where we can access other materials. As it was just pointed out, what happens if there is an earthquake in Southern California? God help us. Let's hope that there is not going to be an earthquake in Southern California. And there is a limitation on the supply. I would like to urge us to say that the Secretary has the ability to change what is on that list or not under my amendment. I urge support of my amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Lowenthal). The question was taken; and the Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
