Some in this body have discussed various proposals to regulate the output of carbon dioxide through a cap and trade approach. Others have advocated a carbon tax.

We want this technology developed.

I, too, believe preservation of one of our country's landmarks from World War II should be saved so our children and grandchildren have another tool to learn about our country's history.

This legislation will authorize the National Park Service to conduct a special resource study of the site of Heart Mountain Relocation Center near Powell, Wyoming.

What I just heard you say is you want to rely on reports of better science.

the EPA should take another look at the EPA's scientific data behind the endangerment finding that carbon dioxide is a threat to public health.

I think the actions by scientists and others to suppress data that contradicts their conclusions are unacceptable, and this conduct should be investigated.

Well, it seems to me that his criticism was that the EPA was relying too heavily on outside sources for its data.

I support an administrative process for recognizing Indian tribes as opposed to the legislative process.

Yes, Senator Barrasso. It's my colleague from Colorado, Jeff Jahnke is very pleased with what they've been able to do with Good Neighbor authority as is my colleague from Utah, Dick Beuler.

That could be the same result here in the United States if this House and Senate pass the Boxer-Kerry energy tax bill.

I hear from my farmers and ranchers in Wyoming and they have concerns about higher energy costs, fertilizer costs facing the agriculture community.

Mr. Carey, you talked about different areas of the country. California, the West Coast, the Northeast is doing well under the cap and trade regime, or regimen.

This bill clarifies the authority of the Forest Service to permit recreational use of ski areas during the off season.

it's an authority that can be very valuable to us.

Senator Barrasso, you know, if we're--we who have really worked hard on the Community Wildfire Protection Plans in Wyoming and in all of the Western States.

It seems there's a lot you could do with that. That would be great.

We need to unleash the American economy, not unplug it.

And it is not just the specific income dollars. You are talking about health benefits, retirement, long term.

I'm pleased to see USDA's support. I've always appreciated Secretary of Interior, Ken Salazar's leadership in supporting Good Neighbor authority.

I think you stated that some of the coal mining jobs were paying $25,000 a year higher than the average income in Ohio.

Good neighbor authority allows us to effectively address the problem, use management funds efficiently and meet both the State and the Federal land management goals.

Because we've heard some concerns about labor implications of this bill.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

The Good Neighbor policy has worked extremely well. It has proven to be an effective tool.