U.S. Senator
Member: Finance, Agriculture, Energy, Ethics and Aging Committees |
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For Immediate
Release June 8, 2007 |
CONTACT: Cody Wertz – Comm.
Director |
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“I am extremely troubled with the decision announced today by the BLM. “The top of the Roan Plateau is one of Colorado’s special places, and I continue to believe that this area should not be opened to drilling for oil and gas at this time. “I am also very disappointed that Secretary Kempthorne ignored a request last month by Governor Ritter for an additional 120 days to review the Roan Plateau Management Resource Plan. Earlier this week, I joined the Governor in this request. “Throughout this EIS process,
the BLM has failed to establish a pressing need for such a rushed process
and immediate development. At every opportunity, the BLM has insisted
upon forging ahead in this process, limiting and disregarding public
input. The result is that the public and I both remain skeptical, and
I will examine all of my options to correct the BLM’s misguided direction.” # # #
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