Cliff Bentz: “In Oregon, we see an attempt to use mitigation as extortion.”

“And Mr. Gold, extremely happy to see it. I'm almost out of time, so I just will mention that going back to states for a moment. In Oregon, we see an attempt to use mitigation as extortion. And it's sad that we don't have more in here that would limit the use by states abuse, if you will, of section 404, because this is another one of those things that unduly delays projects.” (04:45–04:50)

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