Tom Udall

We remain optimistic on the infrastructure plan, that we have proven in the past when additional funding has been made available to this agency, that we have been able to quickly respond, to be able to implement those projects, to be able…

I hope we can bring together maybe an SRS long term funding proposal in conjunction with long term litigation reforms.

This has been an issue that's been studied for 30 years by exposure scientists, and there is very, very strong scientific evidence there

We can't just build a wall around the TSCA office and expect it to perform.

I'm committed to continuing this funding despite the administration's proposal to stop supporting the Navajo in the States in this effort.

This budget is dead on arrival.

We know what we need to do. It is just getting more of that work done, and as long as every year you have to put more and more money into dealing with fire suppression, it just limits your flexibility to provide for the public needs out…

Are you aware that there are more than 20 alternative chemicals available to farmers?

I understand you have launched a pilot program called 'Valuing People and Places,' and that you have been doing work on that in New Mexico.

I do not want New Mexico to lose her.

You committed to answering them.

I was originally heartened by your commitment to toxics reform, but last week EPA announced new policies that would weaken the risk evaluations at the heart of the program.

I am deeply troubled by the Trump administration's proposed fiscal year 2018 budget calling for the elimination of the NEA.

So we need to make sure that we try to do the very best and I think that is the same theme that Senator Murkowski has pushed here today.

I need your assurance that EPA is going to take a comprehensive look at chemicals and their impacts on public health and the environment, not a limited review focused solely on uses that help shield chemical companies from regulation of…

I would be less than honest with you if I did not tell you that this budget was a wreck.

I am incredibly concerned by this budget's failure to adequately fund firefighting.

Thank you, Chief. Thank you, Madam Chair.

I know you dismiss the problem of climate change, but these programs are about the air we breathe and having clean air.

One of the first acts as EPA Administrator was to revoke the food tolerances for chlorpyrifos, a pesticide linked to brain damage and to worker and bystander poisonings.

It's clear that this administration is in a relentless pursuit to undercut and disregard science to the benefit of industry.

There is a bipartisan sweet spot on this issue if we can get the information from you and then try to move forward with some legislation.

The Forest Legacy Program, part of the LWCF, has also been incredibly successful in the 25 years it has existed, thanks largely to the work of our Vice Chairman, Senator Leahy.

I would like to confirm, Chief Tidwell, that you will continue the long-standing practice of responding to the written questions.

I want to work with Chairman Murkowski to restore the Land and Water Conservation Fund, including funds for both new and continuing acquisitions.