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On the recordNovember 21, 2013
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, after paragraph (5), insert the following new paragraph: ``(6) This subsection shall not apply to a project unless the Commission has considered and responded to applicable State and local objections or concerns about approval of the project.''. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 420, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Speier) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from California.
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Jackie Speier
Democratic · California

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