Infrastructure and Permitting

Infrastructure and Permitting

Our nation runs the risk of losing the advantages provided by our vast energy resources due to the politicization of pipeline, transmission lines, and other infrastructure projects. Many areas in the U.S. are already missing out on the full benefits of our energy revolution because it has been difficult to permit and build or replace energy infrastructure.
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Infrastructure Lost

Why America Cannot Afford to "Keep It In the Ground" - the aggregate economic impact of these campaigns.
Unlock American Investment

A modernized NEPA will protect the environment, unlock investment, and create jobs.

Letters

July 23, 2020

Coalition Letter on NEPA Amendment in House FY2021 Appropriations

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: The undersigned trade associations and labor unions oppose amendment #72 to Division C of H.R. 7608, the first package of appropriations legislation that would block implementation of recently completed reforms to National Environmental Policy Act
Press Release

July 15, 2020

U.S. Chamber CEO Tom Donohue Applauds NEPA Updates

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Tom Donohue issued the following statement today applauding updates from the White House Council on Environmental Quality that modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a vital federal environmental law that has not seen major updates
Letters

March 10, 2020

U.S. Chamber Comments to Unlock American Investment in Critical Infrastructure in Support of CEQ's NEPA Modernization

Dear Chair Neumayr: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“the Chamber”) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) proposed revisions to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing regulations. The Chamber and its members are strong supporters of NEPA
Letters

March 10, 2020

U.S. Chamber Led Coalition Comments Supporting CEQ's Proposal to Restore the Original Intent of CEQ's NEPA Implementing Regulations

Dear Chair Neumayr: The Agricultural Retailers Association, Association of American Railroads, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, American Gas Association, American Retailers Association, American Road and Transportation Builders Association, Associated
Press Release

January 9, 2020

U.S. Chamber's Donohue Praises Efforts to Modernize NEPA

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to the Administration’s proposal to modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Tom Donohue made the following statement: “If America is to meet its growing challenges on infrastructure, energy and the environment, then we must
Letters

November 22, 2019

Coalition Letter on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Reform

Dear Chair Neumayr, We urge CEQ to issue updates to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing regulations to modernize the Federal environmental review and permitting process with the goal of increasing infrastructure investment and project development in a manner that strengthens
Letters

August 26, 2019

U.S. Chamber Comments on USDA Forest Service’s Proposed Revisions to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Regulations

Dear Ms. Barker, The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“the Chamber”) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service’s proposed revisions to its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations. The Chamber supports the goal of increasing efficiency in the
Blog

April 18, 2019

With LNG Approvals, FERC Drives Sensible Climate Solution

As more and more liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities come online across America, we would be remiss not to give due credit to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). After all, it’s FERC that puts the careful work into reviewing, analyzing and ultimately approving these projects, which

Infrastructure and Permitting

Infrastructure Lost

Unlock American Investment

Coalition Letter on NEPA Amendment in House FY2021 Appropriations

U.S. Chamber CEO Tom Donohue Applauds NEPA Updates

U.S. Chamber Comments to Unlock American Investment in Critical Infrastructure in Support of CEQ's NEPA Modernization

U.S. Chamber Led Coalition Comments Supporting CEQ's Proposal to Restore the Original Intent of CEQ's NEPA Implementing Regulations

U.S. Chamber's Donohue Praises Efforts to Modernize NEPA

Coalition Letter on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Reform

U.S. Chamber Comments on USDA Forest Service’s Proposed Revisions to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Regulations

With LNG Approvals, FERC Drives Sensible Climate Solution

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