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Permitting, NEPA renewal and Buy America top committee agenda in Duffy hearing
Summary
Senators questioned Sean Duffy about permitting delays, TxDOT's NEPA assignment renewal, deepwater port licensing, Buy America enforcement and transparency of DOT discretionary ratings; Duffy pledged to review designations, follow the law, and share staff ratings with the committee.
Permitting and program implementation were persistent themes in the confirmation hearing for Sean Duffy. Senators pressed the nominee to address long permitting timelines, renew state NEPA assignment authorities, and ensure that discretionary infrastructure awards are transparent to congressional oversight.
Senator Cantwell asked whether Duffy would prioritize renewal of the Texas Department of Transportation's NEPA assignment authority before its expiration in March 2025; Duffy replied he would "look at" the designation and "hope to reauthorize that…
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