Bipartisan Permitting Bill in Congress Could Speed Energy Projects, but Draws Green Critics
The 417-page measure would limit court challenges and narrow remedies, while backers say faster reviews could cut delays and lower electricity costs.
- A bipartisan group of senators unveiled a 417-page bill to overhaul federal energy permitting, co-sponsored by Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Mike Lee , top committee Democrat Martin Heinrich , Environment and Public Works Chair Shelley Moore Capito , and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse .
- Lawmakers argue the 50-year-old permitting system hinders economic growth and has become broken, prompting reformers to seek streamlined reviews. Environmental groups, however, value the current detailed process for evaluating energy projects.
- The legislation would limit legal challenges to 150 days, down from the current six-year window, while restricting outside groups' ability to vacate permits or stop construction on projects deemed environmentally risky.
- Representatives from 122 clean air and water advocacy organizations, including the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Detroit Riverkeeper, and Los Angeles Waterkeeper, voiced opposition, warning that streamlining reviews will allow polluting projects to proceed.
- Debate is expected during November's lame-duck congressional session, though passing the bill through the House remains uncertain due to skepticism from Democrats who may hold the majority next year.
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Bipartisan permitting bill in Congress could speed energy projects, but draws green critics • Rhode Island Current
WASHINGTON —Suddenly there’s hope for cutting the reams of red tape that can make getting new energy projects a seemingly endless slog. Top Republican and Democratic senators have unveiled a 417-page bill to overhaul the approval process, a pathway for what’s known as “permitting reform.” A debate is likely when lawmakers return for their lame-duck session […]
Bipartisan permitting bill in Congress could speed energy projects, but draws green critics • Maine Morning Star
WASHINGTON —Suddenly there’s hope for cutting the reams of red tape that can make getting new energy projects a seemingly endless slog. Top Republican and Democratic senators have unveiled a 417-page bill to overhaul the approval process, a pathway for what’s known as “permitting reform.” A debate is likely when lawmakers return for their lame-duck session […]
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Bipartisan permitting bill in Congress could speed energy projects, but draws green critics
WASHINGTON —Suddenly there’s hope for cutting the reams of red tape that can make getting new energy projects a seemingly endless slog. Top Republican and Democratic senators have unveiled a 417-page bill to overhaul the approval process, a pathway for what’s known as “permitting reform.” A debate is likely when lawmakers return for their lame-duck session […]
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A bipartisan group of senators proposed major reforms to the country’s environmental laws last month in an effort to speed up the federal approval process for energy projects of all kinds. If it passes, one of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act’s biggest changes would be transforming the U.S. court system’s role in federal environmental reviews. The bill would constrain who can challenge federal environmental decisions in court, …
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