If New York decides that they don't care about environmental standards at all, and they are not going to adopt the standards that Pennsylvania has adopted, or be anywhere near as concerned as Pennsylvania is, does that not have impact on Pennsylvania's waters?
Bishop highlights the potential negative impact of neighboring states' lax standards on Pennsylvania's water.
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We do want a rule that restricts the scope of authority under EPA, based on the Supreme Court rulings that both have said that their scope is not unlimited.
In conclusion, Mr. Chairman, it seems that we are at a crossroads on finding the proper balance in protecting the health of our communities, our environment, and our local economies.
I am extremely concerned that this administration is once again trying to do an end-around Congress to expand Federal power under the Clean Water Act.
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