What kind of analysis did Reclamation do, use to determine that the selected activities would meet the Congressional directive?

And some water I think was purchased from Westlands Water District and now is owed back. Am I wrong on that?

It seems like the easiest way to increase storage.

Thank you, Chairman. Thank you, Secretary and Lieutenant General. Appreciate your service to our country...

A lot of that has to do with the resources that are being wasted currently.

Next, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says on the average about 30 to 50 percent annual precipitation on the West Coast occurs in just a few atmospheric river events.

Given the importance of the nationwide program, what are the changes you are considering to make it easier for people to qualify for these permits and avoid costly individual permits?

Safety should come first, but because NRC is the country's sole commercial nuclear licensing and regulatory authority, it is imperative that the NRC provides timely servicing of the licenses it issues.

I understand the NRC has been working hard to reduce the licensing backlog that has grown over the past four years.

One of the goals of Project Aim is to ensure adequate sizing of the agency is achieved by 2020.

There is bipartisan support for what the administration is doing and for even more normalization in terms of passing both of our bills ending the travel ban and lifting the embargo.

I really want to commend the administration for the bold steps it has taken to re-establish diplomatic relations with Cuba.