I Have a Permit: Project Approval Changes in the Second Trump Administration
Permitting has long been a concern of those in the energy extraction and production sectors. Long review periods drive up the costs and delay profits in both the renewable and fossil fuel industries. Our Energy & Natural Resources team discusses the history of both parties’ efforts to fix this process, options proposed by the current Congress and administration, and what to watch leading up to 2026.
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