Mr. President, it is important to remember these are the exact same standards that would apply. We do this all the time in other areas. Federal regulatory Agencies, on a continual basis, with the blessing of Congress, are given authority to carry out a Federal program. In fact, we already do this with NEPA in the context of the Federal Highway Administration. This works. States are competent. It is a matter of expanding the human resources to which we have access. These are the exact same standards. There is no environmental threat. This would just allow this stuff to get done faster. Vote on Amendment No. 2279 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to amendment No. 2279.
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