I now call this meeting to order.
Good morning, everyone.
I would like to welcome the representatives of four departments who are with us.
Setting aside normal decorum, I will not name every one of you because that would take too much time. However, I would like to thank you for being here on quite short notice, since you received our invitation just last week.
This is the inaugural meeting for our much anticipated study, or at least it is for me, on federal freshwater policy. We will begin with opening statements, which will be limited to a maximum of seven minutes, starting with a representative of the Department of the Environment. I don't know who will be taking the floor. I assume Mr. Wolfish will speak for the department.
Is that correct?