Bud Shuster: “The manager's amendment we are offering makes technical and conforming changes to the Rules Committee Print and adds…”

“The manager's amendment we are offering makes technical and conforming changes to the Rules Committee Print and adds important provisions that we worked out with the minority. This amendment includes a provision that establishes a regional long-term contract pilot program in order to drive efficiency and cost savings for our Nation's dredging responsibilities. It also contains a provision that the Secretary deliver a report to Congress on the current status of the Old River control structure on the Mississippi River. This amendment corrects a provision that would have created direct spending authority for certain Everglades projects. It expedites five project studies for critical water resource projects. Lastly, this amendment de-authorizes a project in Boston Harbor. Mr. Chair, I urge all Members to support this amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chair, I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, although I support the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Oregon is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I support the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.”