I found the discussion of Japan very interesting.
I am not opposed to fracking, and I believe we must utilize our natural resources. But we must do so in a careful manner.
There is no reason that oil and gas development, including development which involves fracking, should be exempted from our country's landma...
Their overall concern with energy development is real--they are real, they are serious.
It would be irresponsible, if not illegal, for them to simply ignore that.
I am also very concerned about human rights issues and what we can do about it.
this rule does not affect a state's ability to set its own regulations.
I represent a very large section of Little Saigon.
On Federal lands, the BLM sets the floor. Let me say that again: On Federal lands, the BLM sets the floor.
There is no risk of being held hostage by some foreign dictator for our sand and gravel needs.
I cannot support any mining legislation that would not seek to improve existing law, never mind supporting one that makes conditions worse.