Senators Announce Long-Awaited Permitting Reform Deal

Capito and colleagues praise bipartisan permitting reform deal; look ahead to a vote

They said the legislation reflects work from members of Congress on both sides of the aisle and from a diverse group of stakeholders.

Senators announce long-awaited permitting reform deal

Democratic and Republican senators on Wednesday announced a long-sought deal on permitting reform that they say will speed the construction of the nation’s energy and infrastructure projects while reining in costs from data centers. After months of negotiations, Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the...

Senate unveils deal to cut permitting red tape to boost energy projects

Republicans and Democrats in the Senate have struck a deal after months of negotiations on legislation that would accelerate federal approvals for energy and infrastructure projects. The legislative agreement reflects a monthslong campaign by Democrats for President Donald Trump to ease up on his crackdown on wind and solar energy. The legislation, which still faces […]

Opponents Of Energy Projects Could Lose Six-Year Window To Sue Under Senate Permitting Deal

Senate negotiators said Monday they reached a permitting deal that could give opponents of energy projects 150 days to sue instead of six years.

Senate permitting deal could give opponents just 150 days to sue over energy projects instead of six years - The Daily Bo Snerdley

Senate negotiators said Monday they reached a permitting deal that could give opponents of energy projects 150 days to sue instead of six years. Negotiators aim to release the text this week, though a vote is unlikely before the Senate breaks prior to the midterm elections. A version Republicans shared with stakeholders Friday sets a 150-day deadline for lawsuits under two federal laws that govern environmental and historic reviews of major proj…

Senate permitting deal could give opponents just 150 days to sue over energy projects instead of six years

Senate negotiators said Monday they reached a permitting deal that could give opponents of energy projects 150 days to sue instead of six years. Negotiators aim to […]