I don't believe any of my colleagues want to see that happen.
It is natural that a state would want to be able to tell EPA what to focus on and what to spend money on.
I hope that members of the Subcommittee are given a full opportunity to understand these bills before they are brought to markup.
Even though Superfund is a federal program, the law provides for significant state involvement.
The states don't always do that, though, because they want federal resources and expertise brought to bear to get sites cleaned up.
Under current law, EPA seeks concurrence from states before slating a site for cleanup on the National Priorities List.
I thank you for reconvening the hearing today, and I am pleased that we have the opportunity to hear from knowledgeable experts about the Su...
I have serious concerns about certain aspects of these bills. I think they are a work in progress.
These cuts are irrational. They will going to hinder efforts to protect Americans from radiation after a terrorist attack or disaster.
This hearing is supposed to focus on the President's fiscal year 2014 budget request for the EPA.
I want to take this opportunity to urge you to do everything you can to control carbon pollution.