So it's a budget impact in terms of roads, hospitals, schools.
delays in the timely permitting of oil and gas wells makes States with Federal lands less attractive for development.
We need to reauthorize the program so the people of Wyoming and other States can create jobs, grow their economies.
Federal onshore oil production also makes up a smaller percentage of total U.S. oil production than it has in 7 years.
So I want to thank Senator Udall and his leadership on this bill. He's been a great partner to work with.
The legislation before you today would remove the pilot from the pilot program and make necessary changes.
Last month Senator Tom Udall and I introduced S. 2440, the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Act of 2014.
Thank you. Because Mr. Chairman, I think effectiveness of a key point of this whole thing.
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I agree with Chief Hicks, people will try to test systems, will try to find ways around them.