Thomas R. Carper: “That is quite a disparity.”

We need to reform it.

Last year, the Environment and Public Works Committee held, I think, not one, but a couple of hearings on permitting, common theme at our hearings, on the importance of public engagement.

Public engagement can build trust, it can increase public buy-in, can help resolve issues, can help prevent litigation, and ultimately it can save time and money.

I usually default to the golden rule, and I think in this case it's a pretty good guide as well.