Steven Daines actually said...

"However, PHMSA's rulemaking has been quite opaque. So we are seeing transparency when there is an accident, but it has been a bit opaque in the upstream process which probably could be key to preventi..."

"It is imperative to Montana that we continue to move these commodities in a safe and efficient manner."

"I have heard from back home there has been some frustration with the lack of response from PHMSA as the state is asking for some greater transparency."

"But regarding the discomfort that you felt at times, if I can just step back, because perhaps there was a line crossed."