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Bob Menendez: It's clear that the level of scientific knowledge needed to proceed with rational decisions about the plan OCS leasing…

On the recordMarch 16, 2009
It's clear that the level of scientific knowledge needed to proceed with rational decisions about the plan OCS leasing on the Atlantic coast in my view are sorely lacking.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Highlights the lack of scientific data for OCS leasing decisions.

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