Grace Napolitano: “The need for these programs is clear and a hearing on this legislation is welcomed.”

The stone, sand and gravel industry urgently needs clarity and certainty regarding Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting.

In my view, we get lost on questions of who is best suited to protect our water resources, rather than talking about the importance of rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands for current and future needs.

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Each day that passes absent clarity by the Federal government on Sackett compliance is one more day that business and the environment are at risk.