John Shimkus actually said...

The original mission of the Department of Energy was to decrease our reliance on imported crude oil.

State regulators have every bit the same educational background, expertise, desire to protect the environment, and sense of professionalism ...

Some people might suggest states lack the will to enforce their laws or they are reluctant to pass anything serious. I think that answer is ...

The States are by no means junior regulators or the minor leagues of environmental protection.