I think also from your experience as a state regulator, you know that one of the most frustrating things is to go to a regulatory agency, and because they are understaffed, underfunded, they are not able to respond to a request for permit, or anything else.
On the recordMarch 22, 2023
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Reed discusses the frustrations caused by underfunded regulatory agencies.
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