Because of the NEPA process, the people of Guam were able to influence agency decisions regarding the volume of military personnel, the placement and construction of facilities, the impact of invasive species, and the preservation of historically and culturally important lands and artifacts.
Bordallo highlights local influence on federal decisions through the NEPA process.
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Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. And I hope you don't extract this from my 5 minutes, but there is a native of Guam in the audience today, and I am very proud of her.
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