Good morning. The committee will come to order. We were hoping to be able to move out two of our nominees that are currently pending before the committee. We obviously have to have the requisite number of members here. So, until such time as we have a quorum, we will move to our scheduled full Committee Hearing on infrastructure permitting. If we are able to get the quorum of 12, we will take up the business meeting at that point in time. I would anticipate that it would be relatively quick. So, with that, we have names on the table in front of us, but i would invite you each to come to the table as i provide an opening statement. Mr. Cason, miss fleeingal, mr. Turpin, mr. Brown, caruso and russell. Were here to discuss infrastructure permitting challenges, efforts to streamline federal approvals and opportunities to improve their responsiveness, the transparency and predictability of our system of permit review. I think we all recognize the need to make investments that will both upgr
Move out to of our nominees that are currently pending before the committee. We obviously have to have the requisite number of members here. So until such time as we have a quorum, we will move to our scheduled full Committee Hearing on infrastructure permitting, if were able to get the quorum of 12 we will take up the businessman at that point in time. I would anticipate that it would be relatively quick. So with that, we have names on the table in front of us, but i would invite you each to come to the table as a provide an opening statement. Mr. Casing, ms. Fleagle, astroturfing, mr. Brown, ms. Caruso and mr. Russell if just want to join us there. We are here today to discuss infrastructure permitting challenges ongoing efforts to streamline federal approvals and opportunities to improve the responsiveness, the transparency and the predictability of our system of permit review. I think we all recognize the need to make investments that will both upgrade and modernize our infrastruct
The senate began its business. Good morning, everyone. The committee will come to order. We are here this morning to consider the president s budget request for the department of interior for fiscal year 2018. This is the second of three budget hearings before our committee this year following the Forest Service last week and the kept of energy which is coming up on thursday. Secretary zinke, welcome back to the committee for your first appearance since our bipartisan vote in favor of your confirmation on march 1st. It was nice to be able to give you the the official tally this morning, make it officially official. I want to start by noting you have taken on some tough tasks at the department including some challenges that really have gone unaddressed for years. I think you are off to a good start. And i appreciate that. I have enjoyed working with you during the early month of your tenure as secretary. I truly appreciated the opportunity to host you and some members here on the commit
Department. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Hearing was cut short because Senate Democrats did not consent for Committee Hearings that day to go two hours past 10 a. M. When the senate began its business. Good morning, everyone. The committee will come to order. We are here this morning to consider the president s budget request for the department of interior for fiscal year 2018. This is the second of three budget hearings before our committee this year following the Forest Service last week and the kept of energy which is coming up on thursday. Secretary zinke, welcome back to the committee for your first appearance since our bipartisan vote in favor of your confirmation on march 1st. It was nice to be able to give you the the official tally this morning, make it officially official. I want to start by noting you have taken on some tough tasks at the department including some challenges that really have gone unaddressed for years. I think you are off to a good start
Interior secretary ryan zinke on president trumps 2018 budget request for his department. He spoke about oil and Gas Development in alaska and wetlands reclamation projects in louisiana. Speaking in front of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee, this is two hours. Good morning. The committee will come to order. Were here to consider the president s budget request for the department of interior for fiscal year 2018. This is the second of three budget hearings before our committee this year following the Forest Service last week and the department of energy which is coming u on thursday. Secretary zinke, welcome back to the committee for your first appearance since our bipartisan vote in favor of your confirmation on march 1st. It was nice to be able to give you the official tally this morning. Make it officially official. I want to start by noting you have taken on some tough tasks at the department including some challenges that really have gone unaddressed for years. I th