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Committee hears repeated calls for permitting reform and limits on litigation delays
2238569 · February 5, 2025
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Summary
Industry, labor and legal witnesses urged Congress to streamline federal permitting and limit use of statutes and litigation to delay energy projects. Speakers singled out NEPA and the Clean Water Act as frequently invoked in challenges.
Permitting timelines and litigation risk were recurring themes. Witnesses argued that long reviews, uncertain judicial outcomes and broad legal challenges make project financing and construction unpredictable.
Amanda Eversole of API urged action: “We must reform our permitting system right now,” and said…
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