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The problem with Congress’ permitting push
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The problem with Congress’ permitting push

Republicans in Congress are pushing for changes in how the nation’s big infrastructure projects are permitted – mostly by easing rules under the National Environmental Policy Act. But energy experts say the proposed changes won’t dramatically speed up the approvals.

POLITICO Energy

March 20, 20238m 51s

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Show Notes

Republicans in Congress are pushing for changes in how the nation’s big infrastructure projects are permitted – mostly by easing rules under the National Environmental Policy Act. But energy experts say the proposed changes won’t dramatically speed up the approvals.

Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy. 

Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. 

Afra Abdullah is a associate producer for POLITICO audio. 

Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.

Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.

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