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Angus King: “Any permitting program that takes seven to ten years and costs $50 to $100 million is not a permitting program, it is an…”

On the recordMay 18, 2015
Any permitting program that takes seven to ten years and costs $50 to $100 million is not a permitting program, it is an annuity for lawyers and consultants.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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King criticizes lengthy and costly hydro project permitting processes.

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