Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To require a procedure for issuing permits to drill) At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. __. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO DRILL REFORM AND PROCESS. Section 17(p) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Applications for permits to drill reform and process.-- `` (A) Timeline.-- `` (i) In general.--The Secretary shall decide whether to issue a permit to drill not later than 30 days after receiving an application for the permit. ``(ii) Extension.--The Secretary may extend the period in clause (i) for up to 2 periods of 15 days each, if the Secretary has given written notice of the delay to the applicant. ``(iii) Notice requirements.--Written notice under clause (ii) shall-- ``(I) be in the form of a letter from the Secretary or a designee of the Secretary; and ``(II) include the names and titles of the persons processing the application, the specific reasons for the delay, and a specific date a final decision on the application is expected.…”