States know their needs and this legislation will enhance our ability to make the best decisions for our unique situations. Robust funding is important, but all the money in the world and quite frankly, We could appropriate less money if we streamline the permitting process. We would take less money from the federal government every single day if we could get a shovel in the ground faster. And so I appreciate the opportunity to be here, but as. (04:43–04:48)
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Asserts that streamlining the permitting process could reduce the need for federal funding.
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