Joe Manchin

Let's put that in the rule. Let's put that in the statute.

I think certainty is important to all of the stakeholders involved in natural gas development here.

That's what we're after, Congressman. It's not meant to be a punitive thing by any measure.

How many air pollutants are we getting from them that should be taken care of?

I think we've taken action in that regard.

If it's 20 percent West Virginians and 80 percent out of State, I'm not so happy.

We'll be asking the same questions to our State panels too, but that's something you would work with them on?

The industry didn't like it.

West Virginians are the hardest workers in the world. I've always said that we're not looking for a handout. We're looking for a work permit.

What happens if you all don't agree?

West Virginia must make sure that we manage this resource responsibly in a way that not only allows the State to obtain the maximum economic benefit, but protects our clean air and water.

Are we ahead of the curve on that one?

They actually sat down and helped us write a good bill.

I stand ready to offer you any assistance that I can provide in this important inquiry and will continue in my efforts to advance a reasonable and balanced approach to regulation of this new opportunity for West Virginia.

I think that you all can do that.

The feds aren't going to take primacy from us.

I appreciate all of your candor. I hope this has been informative for all of you.

I encourage you to come together as West Virginians always do and work for the betterment of the people of West Virginia.

We need to work together to chart a path forward in a safe and responsible way that allows us to produce energy right here in America and create well paying jobs for hard working Americans.

We just feel like we need real numbers.

I know that you have the best interest of the State of West Virginia.

If the legislature falls short of securing the revenue or enhancing the revenue that the DEP is going to need how do you all plan on funding that?

If a cracker is constructed in West Virginia an additional $3.2 billion would likely be invested in downstream chemical facilities

But the citizens have made it perfectly clear to us over the last few years that they want some regulation and some rules put into place.

Senator Manchin has talked about what the development and the jobs that can be created.