06/14/2021
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"the pressure to meet rising operational demand over time caused Commanders, staff and crew to rationalize shortcuts under pressure."
"Secretary Spencer, has the Navy conducted an assessment of any kind of the impact of its proposal on marine mammals?"
"Secretary Spencer, what is the overall annual financial cost that the Navy incurs to comply with the current five-year LOA permitting process?"
"has the Navy's readiness been compromised in any manner due to the current five-year LOA permitting process required by the MMPA?"