"the President has proposed an increase in this budget year"
"I thank Representative Latta for his efforts on this issue and for bringing it to the subcommittee's attention last fall."
"Yes. And the only enforcement mechanism under the recently reduced rule is through citizen suits and more litigation."
"And I think it goes to Mr. McKinley's point."
"I would like to thank the administration for all the cooperation we have received to date on this issue."
"I am pleased to note that EPA chose to regulate coal ash under subtitle D, which will help ensure that coal ash continues to be beneficially reused like this."
"I would also like to acknowledge that, in finalizing the rule, the Agency faced a genuine dilemma, create an enforceable permit program for coal ash under subtitle C and designate coal ash as a hazard..."
"We welcome each of our witnesses and appreciate your willingness to be here today to talk about the final coal ash rule released by EPA in December."
"I would like to commend EPA for getting the final rule out in time to meet the court-ordered deadline."
"I would also thank Mr. McKinley, who has been a driving force behind moving this legislation and for his continued leadership on this issue."
"You are more optimistic than I am. I can guarantee you that."