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Ed Markey: Do you believe, Mr. Director, that this legislation would have impacts for OSM that would extend well beyond the stream…

On the recordMarch 5, 2012
Do you believe, Mr. Director, that this legislation would have impacts for OSM that would extend well beyond the stream protection rule?
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey questions the broader implications of the legislation on OSM's regulatory capabilities.

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