"There are a couple of questions that I would want to ask Mr. Treese."
"But wouldn't you agree that there is a substantial difference in the scope for an EA regarding the project that you just mentioned and an EA for a conduit, and comparing an EA for this project?"
"Is there something working with Reclamation to be able to work on reducing not only the time frame, but also reducing the costs?"
"I have been espousing that we need to look at solar placement of panels on pumps, et cetera, to save electricity, or to save costs essentially."
"Can it be expedited? This is critical stuff."
"I would like to see the steps, because sometimes I understand that the notification is not as timely as it could be, and it saves them one day, one week, one month, and it can save them time and money..."
"Wouldn't these type of non-carbon based projects help to lessen our dependence on carbon based energy resources, like the Navajo Generation Station?"
"The more the delay, the more impact it has on communities, whether it is job creation or infrastructure repair."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And it is certainly--young lady, that took a lot of courage. And thank you for being so honest and so forthright."
"I have always believed that the States should be allowed to regulate railroads in their areas where the Federal Government has not acted."
"Thank you both for your tireless efforts on the Rail Safety Improvement Act."
"It is critical, because it is going to increase. And I will have 1 train every 10 minutes going through my whole district."