So that it is very clear, people paid money for these water rights, didn't they?
I find this very disturbing that we have a proposed rule that is in fact a rule that is already impacting jobs.
Hundreds of millions.
Basically the rules are just becoming a moving target. We are creating more uncertainty. Is this impacting jobs?
Zero?
So it is effectively a taking and infringing on Colorado water rights, Colorado water law.
Authorizes the use but does not guarantee the use, so that gives the Forest Service... the Forest Service could make a determination that th...
I would, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, and I thank the Ranking Member as well for convening today's hearing, including my bill, H.R. 2621, to des...
the monument designation would give Chimney Rock the recognition it clearly deserves and ensure its protection in perpetuity.
We recognize particularly in this economic climate we are all in this together.
I also want to thank Ricky Lightfoot from my hometown of Cortez, Colorado for being here to share his expertise on this treasured area.