Very simply, what this bill does, it allows--it permits, but does not require, but does permit the Secretary of Agriculture to issue permits...
Jim Risch: “Very simply, what this bill does, it allows--it permits, but does not require, but does permit the Secretary of…”
On the recordMarch 9, 2010
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Senator Risch explains the purpose of S. 2966 regarding water permits in wilderness areas.
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