I'm appending a meeting notice for next Wednesday (Sept. 11) at 10am, from today's ClearPath Action newsletter. Half of my state's congressional delegation sits on that committee, including my MOC. What does CCL think of the Westerman proposal?
House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman’s (R-AR) proposal to amend the National Environmental Policy Act is set for a hearing next week. The proposal could:
- Modernize the energy permitting system to meet increasing energy demand and maintain American energy leadership.
- Expedite project timelines to help create more market predictability.
- Speed up court challenges that are currently slowing projects for years.
What’s clear:
ClearPath Action supports this proposal and believes it pairs well with the Senate’s Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, which recent analysis shows would not only speed up project permitting but also dramatically lower carbon emissions.
Thanks for flagging this new House Bill @Kathy Fackler! I've asked our Government Affairs team and they are reviewing the bill given it's recent introduction and will be sure to pass on an update to liaisons and the larger CCL network when they have had more time to process.
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