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Ken Calvert: “This administration has already developed the most restrictive policies for the use of seismic airguns for offshore…”

On the recordJuly 12, 2016
This administration has already developed the most restrictive policies for the use of seismic airguns for offshore exploration to date. We do not need to place a moratorium on the use. The gentleman specifies two planning areas off the Florida coasts, but the amendment affects many other States than just his own. As such, I urge my colleagues to vote ``no.'' I reserve the balance of my time.
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Ken Calvert
Republican · California
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Jul 12, 2016

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