Mike Lee: “Energy producers should not have to wonder whether the…”

“Bureau of Land Management uses those fees to process applications and permits. Reauthorizing this authority gives the agency the certainty and resources it needs to process permits on time without imposing additional costs on taxpayers. Energy producers should not have to wonder whether the permitting system will have the resources necessary to review their applications. They deserve permitting process that's predictable and capable of doing its job. I encourage my colleagues to support this bill.” (02:48–02:57)

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