Again, the acquisition of replacement land is available and authorized under OPA 90. What this amendment does is clarify that in that replacement you can replace that part of the ecosystem that has been irresponsibly damaged with better land. It doesn't add new acquisition authority.
The speaker is discussing an amendment related to the acquisition of replacement land under OPA 90.
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