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On the recordMarch 14, 2017
No interest, whether it be power, drinking water, irrigation, commercial fishery, recreation, or other use should automatically take precedence in the licensing process.
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Frank Pallone
Democratic · New Jersey

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Pallone calls for a balanced approach in the hydropower licensing process.

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