Mark Takano actually said...

Do we need to fund this more, do we need to fund more? How much more do we need to fund it?

EPA Region 4 believes that the inclusion of the Becker site in this 404(c) action is appropriate even though no application for rock plowing...

In effect, section 404(c) authority may be exercised before a permit is applied for, while an application is pending, or after a permit has ...

There seems to be some confusion as to whether EPA has the authority to initiate section 404(c) action to protect the Bristol Bay watershed.