Thank you very much, Madam Chairwoman.
Public safety in Native American communities is a complex and serious issue.
Reforming the NEPA process along the lines of Senator Barrasso's bill is a win-win on many levels.
I am delighted that Senator Barrasso has introduced S. 1966 and am pleased to offer my full support for the bill.
create a sustainable wood supply
So, 7 million acres needing treatment, the forest service can't come up with 52,000 acres.
Senator Barrasso's bill also directs the forest service to implement timber harvest on 7.5 million acres over a 15-year timeframe.
Senator Barrasso is to be commended for offering ideas to fix a problem of concern to many.
Your bill, by streamlining NEPA, frees up some of those funds that can be used to timber sales.
Senator Barrasso's bill offers a meaningful step forward in restoring our national forests.
Your organization seems to believe that tourism and recreation are the keys to the future of these rural communities.