Jim Costa

I think seismic surveys are important to do the inventory. I think it is a critical tool.

I think that is probably the way to go.

I don't think any of us want to see any discharges.

Imagine what it would be like up even farther north.

I think we need to take a careful comprehensive approach to the risk assessment versus the risk management.

We look forward to the testimony, and seeing how we can put together, by the full committee, a comprehensive energy policy.

Frankly, obviously cooperation, instead of shouting slogans at one another, is what we have to do if we are going to craft solutions that focus on one of our nation's most pressing problems.

I believe it is a false choice to argue that you cannot have beautiful beaches and environmentally safe offshore energy development.

I hope we all agree the old method of failing to develop our resources in the OCS isn't going to work any longer.

I am a supporter of expanding the amount of oil and gas production that we do on the outer Continental Shelf.

Taking these lessons from the past and using them to plan what we do and how we do it in the future will help us be more environmentally sound while still being able to meet our nation's energy needs.

Do you think we could do it within two years, if the Aussies can do it within two years?

I believe these hearings have been very productive, very insightful, and very cooperative.

I think it would be appropriate if your agency would provide a letter to the Subcommittee and to the Representative indicating what is taking place and on what time line.

I just want to mention to members of the Subcommittee that you have not seen. Dr. Birol, who has done such a good job, produces this World Energy Outlook every year, the international consortium that he is a part of, and so I would urge…

The President has signaled that he is placing the United States at the forefront of the international effort to deal with these climate issues.

I always enjoy our exchange.

Another pressing need in this country is obviously a lower-carbon economy.

What should we be doing to utilize these resources for sustainable energy policy for a comprehensive energy policy today?

I want to thank the members of the Subcommittee for your focus, your attention, and your interest.

Thank you very much, Doctor. You did go over time a little bit, but we found you interesting.

I made the comment last week that I thought part of the debate or discussion last year was somewhat, in my view, mindlessness.

If you could respond to the Subcommittee as to how that assessment is going to take place and what timeline we can determine the proven reserves, I don't know if that is a term of art or not, proven reserves of uranium that would be…

Hearing held on Thursday, March 5, 2009

Let me ask the question. To your understanding is there a lease available for utilization purposes containing the same amount of carbon in that lease, whether it be oil or gas?