I thank the Chairman for calling this hearing so that we can examine the way federal and state regulators work together to protect public health and the environment.
Despite these successes, there have been recent proposals to abandon the proven models and abdicate responsibilities to the States.
This model has worked. States have received delegation for over 96 percent of the environmental programs that can be delegated.
Budget cuts that undermine implementation of our environmental statutes are penny wise and pound foolish.
Without Federal technical assistance and funding, States may be unable to maintain their delegated programs.
After enduring public ridicule, the legislature succeeded in blocking the Coastal Resources Commission from estimating rates of sea-level ch...
I am pleased the chairman is moving forward with this hearing early in this Congress.
Manufacturing is also a key building block for a strong and stable middle class in this country.
A strong manufacturing sector is vital to our identity as a nation.
Manufacturing is also a key building block for strong and stable middle class in this country.
In my home State of California, the manufacturing sector adds more than $200 billion to the economy.