It's possible that not every last acre of PLO will be lifted, but we can't be in a position where they remain in place forever without any real reason as to why Many of those lands should be open to multiple use and potential economic development, which would be permitted separately. Most importantly, I believe we need certainty and continuity between administrations. Alaskans are getting whiplash from changing regulatory regimes, which is dangerous for the nation and especially harmful to our state, where we desperately need infrastructure and energy development. (23:41–23:49)
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Asserts that many lands under PLO should be open to multiple use and economic development.
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