George Miller: “Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2711 would implement a settlement agreement reached between Eel River Sawmills, Inc., and the…”

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2711 would implement a settlement agreement reached between Eel River Sawmills, Inc., and the Department of the Interior regarding the Elkhorn Ridge Timber sale. We have no objection to this measure. Enactment of the bill will replace an environmentally destructive timber sale with one that is consistent with the President's forest plan. In addition, H.R. 2711 will negate the need to go to court to deal with the damage claim resulting in the canceling of the Elkhorn timber sale. The administration testified that they support the bill and believe it is in the best interests of the Government and the taxpayers to reach this agreement.”