Chris Van Hollen actually said...

"this legislation will have a negative impact in many other scenarios."

"Now we have a piece of legislation that wants to take away authority from States when it comes to making some of these decisions."

"As I read this, it would also take away the authority of a State to tie permitting for a dam project, for example, to the impact on sediment flows."

"EPA has played a vital role, so I appreciate your commitment there."