Frank Pallone: “I have listened to what the gentleman has said. It seems to me that he is essentially making an argument as to why we…”

“I have listened to what the gentleman has said. It seems to me that he is essentially making an argument as to why we don't need this change. If he is saying that the underlying bill--the current law, the current statute--allows for the consideration of technological feasibility and if we know that the Clean Air Act has essentially worked in protecting the environment and in putting health as a priority with these other issues as simply being something that can be considered and, as I said, is considered when the States actually decide how to carry out the law, then I do not understand why he finds it necessary to change the law, say, with regard to this issue. {time} 1545 It seems to me that the argument you are making, which is that this is already something that can be considered but is not a priority-- health being the priority--would negate the very need for the legislation and support the amendment that I am putting forward. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.”