Rob Bishop: “So, for example, if the timelines and the scope were to be expanded, would you be able to accomplish more?”

I think many of those local fisheries on the coast would have some quibbling with your jurisdictional approach.

There really is no reason to add to this hearing--unless it is to give Members another 5 minutes to campaign, or speak on the bills. It is kind of a waste of time.

Thank you. I appreciate it, sir.

The current system protects biodiversity over 100 percent of the Economic Zone of the United States through the councils.