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“Yes, I am offering the amendment as the designee of Mr. Quigley, which I think under the rules is permitted. The Acting CHAIR. In response to the gentleman from Kentucky's inquiry the rule allows for a designee to offer the amendment. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following section: SEC. 6. PROTECTION FROM AVOIDABLE CASES OF CANCER. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Administrator shall not delay actions pursuant to the rules identified in section 2(b) of this Act to reduce emissions from waste incinerators or industrial boilers at chemical facilities, oil refineries, or large manufacturing facilities if such emissions are increasing the risk of cancer. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Massachusetts is recognized for 5 minutes.”