POLITICO Energy

The problem with Congress’ permitting push

Episode Summary

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.

Episode 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.