"I refuse to believe that we can't address some of the specific problems Shell points to without creating much bigger problems elsewhere."
"If an administrative process is good enough that Shell wants to keep it for its appeals, it is only fair that we keep it for everyone else."
"If the goal here is really to let Shell and other oil companies get out of Clean Air Act requirements, that is something I would strongly oppose."
"The bill sets an extremely tight deadline for issuing an OCS permit, just 6 months before the date a complete application is filed."
"If you just devoted more resources to it, would EPA be able to evaluate a permit application, set source-specific air pollution limits, allow for public comment, and provide for administrative review ..."
"What happens when EPA doesn't have enough time to do its job properly?"
"It is not clear to me that Interior's approach provides any meaningful air quality protection."
"I hope as this subcommittee moves forward we will try to improve the current process, not turn back the clock."
"Chairman Genachowski should be commended for his significant efforts and commitment to improving agency operations and boosting employee morale."
"He has sought input from all of the Commissioners and Republican and Democratic committee members, and he is committed to explore proposed process reforms in detail before we proceed toward possible l..."
"We should be guided by a few basic questions about each proposed change to ensure that we are promoting smart regulation."
"I want to applaud Congressman Anna Eshoo and Congressman John Shimkus and Congressman Mike Doyle for the introduction of their FCC Collaboration Act."