Rob Bishop

I would like to see it passed in both bodies of the Congress so we can move forward in this particular area.

A failure to understand this fundamental difference on the part of the Federal agencies is one of the reasons why I think we are here today.

It is an issue at its core that deals with human dignity, self-determination, and opportunity.

However, it is Congress' responsibility, through oversight and passing legislation, not the executive branch's responsibility through guidances.

This should be the end of assessments required by NEPA.

That is not how our system of government is supposed to work.

Executive over-reach has become the hallmark of this Administration, and will be part of its legacy.

Hundreds of NEPA-related lawsuits have been filed against the Federal Government during this Administration, and this guidance will encourage these litigious groups.

This guidance, rather than helping the environment, in the end will hurt it by driving up the costs for processing of permitting activities that support millions of jobs.

For CEQ, it appears that advancing a questionable agenda at all costs is more important that ensuring that the law, science, and sound economic reasonings are going to be honored.

The committee will come to order, as well as the audience, even though you haven't said a word already this morning.

A return to the failed policies of the 1800s is hardly 'innovative.'

H.R. 5780 is a modern day Indian lands grab.

Unfortunately after repeated assurances from Congressman Bishop's Office that the PLI will fully reflect our proposal, we find the current draft varies greatly from our proposal's intent.

Rep. Bishop claims that the PLI designates 4.6 million acres of public land 'for conservation,' when in fact the PLI substitutes weakened 'national conservation areas' (NCAs) and 'special management areas' for landscapes deserving of…

We want to commend Congressman Bishop and Congressman Chaffetz for their support of this project over the years.

I appreciate that statement about our staff. They are not getting a raise. I don't care what they told you.

We appreciate the substantial time and resources dedicated to the pursuit of a legislative solution to this critical preservation issue by local and national stakeholders, including local governments, our partners in the conservation and…

We have also been actively engaged in cultural resource protection issues in southeast Utah--working to ensure compliance with federal laws designed to avoid impacts to historic and cultural properties and supporting thoughtful planning…

We appreciate the sustained efforts of House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop, Congressman Jason Chaffetz, and members of the committee to develop a legislative solution to address the long-term conservation of nationally…

I cannot begin to imagine the outcry if the Congress proposed expropriating two-thirds of the state of Massachusetts.

I was very offended by the statement that you made. That hurts very deeply.

I reject what you said about the oil concept. What we are giving to the state is simply the permitting process.

I appreciate that kind of clarity. Some of these things are very simplistically thrown out there that really are not accurate.

But what this bill would do is provide a certainty of access somewhere while giving the agencies the flexibility to relocate as issues arise.