I might just also remind everyone that this 5-year, 6-year period for this permit was for only an exploratory permit, not even a production permit. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. Pearce).

I might just add here that the University of Alaska did a study on this legislation in oil and gas development in Alaska's arctic seas, and they concluded that the full development there would create 54,000 jobs. At this time, I yield 3…

As we prepare to take up an important piece of legislation today, H.R. 2021, I would like to yield such time as he may consume to the chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Upton).

My friends on the other side of the aisle would make it appear that we are abandoning all environmental protections, and I would say that under this bill, there are still five opportunities for public comment. The NEPA process is not…

I am sure other Members of this committee can talk about the impact that pipelines have on their District.

It is our intention to craft a pipeline safety bill that enhances current authorities and can provide greater protection for our infrastructure, communities, and the environment.

I would like to call this hearing to order.

And would you say that the tenure of that would be a violation of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 if you are trying to have a collegial atmosphere and provide transparency and information, what has been testified to by these people…

That is not the type of transparency that we need in America today.

it is going to save 1,200 jobs.

it is not going to cost the government any money to implement this legislation.

H.R. 2054 is a simple bill. It initiates a 2-year pilot program to re-enrich the uranium tails.