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Joe Barton: “If we are going to do a pipeline reform bill is there any reason we couldn't use the same regulatory authority and…”

On the recordMay 2, 2017
If we are going to do a pipeline reform bill is there any reason we couldn't use the same regulatory authority and permitting process for oil and gas pipelines?
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Suggesting uniform regulatory authority for oil and gas pipeline permitting.

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