Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. letter to P. S., October 23, 1995

ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR. GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVERSIGHT BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES October 23, 1995 Congress of tfje ®niteb States Jjousc of fiepreemtattots 2Hast)ington, ЗЭС 20515-2002 (4101 83S-2517 Dundalk. MD 21222 Dear^HIHBH Thank you for communicating to me your concerns about environmental issues. In your letter you criticize me for supporting attempts by the House to “gut every environmental programs it can.” It is true that I believe EPA has shown too great a willingness to rely almost exclusively on overburdensome regulatory solutions. Accordingly, I am strongly supportive of all serious efforts to reform the way EPA does business. To that end, I supported legislation passed by the House as part of the Republican Contract With America requiring EPA and other federal agencies to conduct risk assessment and cost-benefit analyses before imposing new regulations on our nation’s businesses. However, as my voting record clearly demonstrates, I have not hesitated to oppose the House Republican leadership on proposals which I believe will adversely impact necessary environmental laws. In July I supported the Stokes-Boehlert amendment to H. R. 2099, which would have deleted from the bill 17 legislative provisions restricting EPA’s ability to enforce various environmental laws and regulations. In May I opposed an attempt by the House Republican leadership to reauthorize the Clean Water Act because of my concerns that it will adversely impact ongoing efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. I share your belief that the Chesapeake Bay is Maryland’s greatest natural and economic resource. All Marylanders have a special obligation to do what is necessary to protect it. Be assured that I will continue to give each environmental proposal to come before Congress thorough, careful, and individual consideration before casting my vote. Sincerely, Jr. Member of Congress 4 RECYCLED PAPER c