Mark Udall: “I want to thank Senator Udall again for his tireless leadership on this bill.”

The royalties paid by coal companies--and energy development of all kinds on federal lands--provide critical support for local schools, roads and other services that Colorado families count on.

I think Federal lands, which control so much of your State, are really critical, because those are vast rural areas that have virtually no coverage.

I think having common forms and contracts would be extremely helpful.

EPA has accepted responsibility here also.