Susan Collins actually said...

"I hope that as MMS looks at leasing opportunities on the OCS for renewable resources, that you will revise the draft regulations which do not include the Gulf of Maine at this time."

"I do not want our country to lose the edge in the development of alternative energy, particularly offshore wind, because our permitting process is so slow and cumbersome."

"I believe the Department has developed an effective approach for both identifying high-risk chemical facilities and assessing the security risks associated with them."

"there now seems to be general agreement that CFATS is making a positive contribution to our national and homeland security and should be continued."