I reserve a point of order on the gentlewoman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 333, the gentlewoman from California and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair…

I have operated a business. Ever since this administration created the National Ocean Policy through executive order, the subcommittee has asked the CEQ, the DOI, and the EPA to provide an estimate of the impact of the Policy on their…

It comes as no surprise that I rise in opposition to this amendment. In 2006, the Supreme Court determined the EPA and the Corps of Engineers did not have the authority to regulate nonnavigable waters under the Clean Water Act. I am…

This provision shouldn't be controversial. The language has been included in our enacted bills on a bipartisan basis since 2010. The language simply requires that programs and activities dedicated to climate change are reported in a…

I withdraw my reservation of a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The reservation of the point of order is withdrawn.

I reserve a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 333, the gentleman from Colorado and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Colorado.

In 2008, the Office of Surface Mining finalized revisions to the stream zone buffer rule in an open and transparent manner. After taking office, the Obama administration put a hold on the rule and is currently writing a new rule. The…

I would encourage Members who have striking amendments to come to the floor immediately. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: capital improvement and maintenance (including…

This language simply maintains the status quo regarding the definition of ``fill material'' for the purposes of the Clean Water Act. The existing definition was put in place through a rule-making initiated by the Clinton administration and…

I reserve a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 333, the gentleman from California and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chair, I thank the gentleman for this amendment. I think it is a good amendment. I certainly understand his concern. I would urge my colleagues to support the gentleman's amendment.

I reserve a point of order on this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the amendment is withdrawn. There was no objection.