Carper, Schatz Unveil Environmental Review and Permitting Reform Proposal
Press Release
Issues: Environment
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"It would be a huge missed opportunity to let the transit and clean energy projects in the IRA and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law get bogged down in our outdated and unwieldy permitting processes. If it takes a decade to get a permit to build offshore wind, expand passenger rail service, or upgrade our electric grid, we won't ever accomplish our climate goals. This is a smart and necessary fix that balances the value of local voices and environmental protection with the need to move quickly on important projects,"
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