Before we begin the markup, id like to extend a special welcome. Recognizing that this is their home, i think its important theyre with us here today, so we welcome them. Id also like to add just a farewell at the same time we acknowledge a welcome. I dont see angela, but shes over there. But Angela Becker dipman who has been senator cantwells staff director i understand is moving back to the west coast and that this is perhaps your last day on the committee or last week on the committee. And i just i want to acknowledge the work that you have done. I think that certainly the staffs on our side have enjoyed the working relationship weve had with you through some interesting and challenging issues, and your leadership has been greatly appreciated. So know were going to miss you here. So thank you. [applause] so lets get to work here. We are here to markup legislation to allow responsible Energy Development in a small portion of the nonwilderness 1002 area in northeast alaska. Were repor
This is just over three hours. Good morning, everyone. The committee will come to order. Before we begin this mornings markup, id like to extend a special welcome to some of the folks that are here this morning. They have come a long way. Several of alaskans have flown down are the north slope to be with us recognizing that this is their home. I think its important that they are here with us today. We welcome them. Id also like to add, just a farewell at the same time that we acknowledge a welcome. I dont see angela heres over there. But Angela Becker editman who has been senator cantwells staff director, i understand, is moving back to the west kocoast. And that this is perhaps your last day on the committee or last week on the committee. And i just i want to acknowledge the work that you have done. I think that, certainly, the staffs on our side have enjoyed the working relationship that we have had with you through some interesting and challenging issues and your leadership has been
Regional corporations. This is 90 minutes. Welcome back, everyone. Sorry for the extra tenminute delay, but we have finished at least this tranche of voting and hopefully well have an opportunity to get through this last panel with an opportunity for questions and conclude the hearing before we have another round of votes. So thats the hope here. This second panel is perhaps more of our technical panel. We have several witnesses present to help answer questions about modern development on the north slope and what it might look like in the future. Joining us today are mr. Aaron shut. Hes the president and ceo of doyenne limited. Thank you for being here. You also brought your son and thats a great Educational Opportunity for him and we appreciate you both bes here. Although es epstein has been before the committee before. Shes the Arctic Program director for the wilderness society. Following ms. Epstein, well have mr. Richard glenn also a frequent flier here to the energy committee. Hes
Now a hearing on oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National wildlife refuge and the potential benefits and environmental impact. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Heard testimony from environmental experts, biologists and representatives from the alaska regional corporations. This is 90 minutes. Welcome back, everyone. Sorry for the extra tenminute delay, but we have finished at least this tranche of voting and hopefully well have an opportunity to get through this last panel with an opportunity for questions and conclude the hearing before we have another round of votes. So thats the hope here. This second panel is perhaps more of our technical panel. We have several witnesses present to help answer questions about modern development on the north slope and what it might look like in the future. Joining us today are mr. Aaron shut. Hes the president and ceo of doyenne limited. Thank you for being here. You also brought your son and thats a great Educational Opportunity
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