P:  And Alaskans will have the final say in this project.  But the current administrations pre-emptive strikes were unwarranted.  Approval for the permitting process should have occurred a long time ago but were blocked by a minority voice of environmentalists.  So let the process begin and run a normal course.  Remember though that in the end, regardless of the permitting process, it will be Alaskans who will determine whether this project is approved or not.