Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title I, add the following: SEC. ___. TRIBAL CONSULTATION. (a) Review.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall begin a review of the policies, regulations, and guidance related to conducting meaningful consultation with Indian tribes regarding Corps of Engineers flood control, environmental restoration, and other projects or requiring the Corps of Engineers to approve a permit that may have an impact on tribal cultural or natural resources. (b) Contents.--The review required under subsection (a) shall examine and assess the following: (1) How tribal consultation rules apply to the permitting process, especially for projects not on tribal lands but which may still be continguous to such lands or affect tribal cultural and natural resources. (2) How the Corps of Engineers defines meaningful consultation. (3) Whether the current process adequately considers tribal interests including environmental, social, health and well- being of tribal members. (4) How the Corps of Engineers informs tribes that it will not consider concerns or alternatives raised during the consultation process. (5) How the Corps of Engineers determines a project's impact on tribal communities including the Corps ability to protect cultural and natural resources such as water.…”