On the recordMay 10, 2011
I would point out that there is a public comment period that is available right now, and that is a proper and appropriate forum for an outside group to make the kind of standards- related comments that would be possibly helpful. But when it comes to actually issuing the permit, that is something that should be delegated to the Federal Government. They do have the resources. In fact, they have expanded resources to do a better job of that, hopefully, in the future. So, for those reasons, Mr. Chairman, I would urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Garamendi). The question was taken; and the Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
