Committee examined executive branch nominations. At a senate hearing, witnesses from the trucking and shipping industry talked about the importance of freight to the u. S. Economy and the infrastructure needs of the u. S. Highways, courts and waterways. Senator and half chairs this environment and public works subcommittee. This is one hour 30 minutes. The meeting will come to order. We are honored to have some great Witnesses Today and i will save the introductions. I know there are a couple introductions that would be made from up here. This morning ill go ahead with Opening Statements were honored to have the chairman of the raking member. Then i understand senator cardin you have an instruction to make also. Will do that. Lets recognize first senator carper because he is going to be coming back and doing his a little bit later. Very briefly, welcome to the support hearing and i want to thank our chair and Ranking Member for putting this all together. I have a statement by the act t
Chairman and the Ranking Member, the whole committee here, senator barrasso, senator carper, you have an introduction to make also. We will do that. Lets recognize senator carper because he will be coming back and doing his a little later. Very briefly, welcome to this important hearing, i think the chair and Ranking Member for putting this together and giving us a chance to say something, i ask unanimous consent him if i come back and give it live later this morning i will do that, good to see you, thank you for joining us this is important stuff. I want to thank all of you for being here today, thank you for your help in getting this together. I have taken counts, the last one other than you and me, retiring this year, that means you and me. I hope that is not a message. We did coming, working together in a bipartisan way of accomplishing things, looking forward to working with my colleagues who worked in legislation benefiting users for Transportation Networks and the economy. Since
Cardin, you have an introduction to make also. We will do that. Lets recognize first senator carper because he is going to be coming back and doing his a little bit later. Very briefly, welcome to the important hearing and i want to thank our chair and Ranking Member for putting this all together. I have a statement by the act to ask unanimous consent that appear in the record of have a. I have a statement by the act to ask unanimous consent that appear in the record of have a chance to come back and give alive later this morning i will do that. Again, its good to see you all. Thank you for joining us. Thank you. We want to thank all of you for being here today, i would like to thank my friend and Ranking Member for his staff and the help in getting this hearing together. Ive taken count and i think the last was other than you and me that came in to this congress is retiring this year end that leaves you and me. I hope thats not a message. But anyway, we did come in and we spent a lot
Congress has unique opportunity to address the issue and we are encouraged by the senates stated commitment to complete this year and we look forward to working with you in identifying ways in which we can address challenges in section 404 permitting program for Public Safety infrastructure. We would also like to address funding needs because without word and army corps our counties would not have been able to accomplish the multitude of projects that we have been able to carry out in several decades. Finally, we encourage congress to provide framework of meaningful consultation between the army corps of engineers on pending rules and policies that directly impact us. We believe that this will solve many conflict that is now exist between army corps and governmental programs and today we can work to make partnerships stronger. Thank you for the opportunity to testify and id be happy to answer any questions. Thank you very much, we appreciate your being here today. I would like to turn
The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip but in to five minutes, no event shall debate continue beyond past 11 50 a. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from illinois, mr. Quigley, for five minutes. Mr. Quigley thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, since the Clean Air Act was enacted into law more than 40 years ago, weve seen tremendous progress in cleaning up our air and protecting thousands of communities around the country. Unfortunately, Many Americans are still living in communities where poor air quality puts them and their loved ones health at risk. Thats why im proud to support the e. P. A. Standard ground level for air pollution. Wh we work outdoors or simply want our children to play outside, the ozone pollution standards bring us one step closer to cleaner, healthier communities for everyone to enjoy. This proposal would lower the current st