Political Quotes

“As my colleague knows, report language in this bill addresses the security risks associated with making risk management plan data available on the Internet under an EPA rulemaking according to section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. Members of our committee have heard from many members of their community who expressed concern that making this information available to the public via the Internet could have grave consequences. This type of data, which is already available to relevant businesses and public safety and law enforcement officers, could result in mass destruction in the hands of those intent on doing harm. These security concerns have been echoed by law enforcement and national intelligence representatives in discussions with the EPA. However, the EPA has been unable to adequately address the national security concerns that have been raised. Mr. Chairman, it is my understanding that discussions between representative law enforcement, the intelligence community and the EPA are ongoing and that a resolution of this issue will occur by the end of this year.”