On the recordApril 1, 2014
Well, that is good to hear, because one of the things I heard repeatedly when this debate was going on, when we first did this, from companies was that they are willing to pay more in fees and stuff.
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Simpson acknowledges companies' willingness to pay more for improved permit processes.
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