John Barrasso actually said...

It seems if BLM does not take steps, it is truly opening itself up to the charge that this rule is not a waste prevention rule, but a waste ...

many existing wells will be shut in and new wells not developed, denying the Federal Treasury much larger royalties

This is serious. I am a grandfather. We are leaving this planet to our children, our grandchildren, and our posterity.

There will be a second round. I will finish my first-round questions.