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Betty McCollum: Without the full consultation and consent of impacted tribal nations, the EPA should not even consider lowering water…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2015
Without the full consultation and consent of impacted tribal nations, the EPA should not even consider lowering water quality standards for wild rice.
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Betty McCollum
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

McCollum emphasizes the need for tribal consent in environmental regulations.

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