So, can I just be clear for the record? It sounds to me like you were following very closely the recommendations that the external reviews have given you.
I think it is very clear we have to tighten; but I do not want rumors to start off that are not true either.
none of us wants to see things and we need to tighten the process.
I want to applaud the Chairman's focus on whether energy developers on Bureau of Land Management land are adhering to the polluter pays prin...
When that happens and there is no bond or other financial assurance, the taxpayer is stuck with the bill to clean up the pollution.
I applaud the Chairman's focus on whether energy developers on Bureau of Land Management land are adhering to the 'polluter pays' principle.
If a company is self-bonded but can't cover reclamation costs, in reality the taxpayer has to pay the bill.
But does it mean they were shredded?
I do not like anybody's reputation and integrity being done on hearsay.
I do not want to have a war on anything, Mr. Chairman, but even the Pope has said that we have to worry about the environment.
I do not think that is true. Is it not true that you have issued a rule? Can you talk about that?