For example, it takes decades to permit a new mine. It is a failure, and it is setting us up to rely on countries who are hostile to our way of life.
Joe Manchin III
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Joe Manchin III is a prominent American politician serving as a United States Senator from West Virginia. A member of the Democratic Party, he has held this position since 2010. Manchin is known for his centrist views and often emphasizes bipartisanship in his legislative efforts. He has been involved in various key issues, including infrastructure, energy policy, and veterans' affairs, reflecting his commitment to the needs of West Virginians. His approach often seeks to balance progressive and conservative priorities, making him a notable figure in the Senate.
We desperately need to get permitting reform done for our country to maintain its status as the leader of the free world.
We are going to get it done. It is imperative, and we lead the rest of the world.
Our proposal would reduce the time required to permit this limited number of interstate lines from a decade to between three and four years.
Fundamentally, it includes time limits on NEPA actions, elimination of duplicative reviews, and giving lead federal agencies actual authority to drive the process.
Our proposal would reduce the time required to permit this limited number of interstate lines from a decade to between three and four years.
Fundamentally, it includes time limits on NEPA actions, elimination of duplicative reviews, and giving lead federal agencies actual authority to drive the process.
If we learned anything during these energy price spikes last year, it's that Americans cannot afford for their government to blindly prioritize climate goals over the reliable and affordable energy they need to go about their daily lives.
I hope that we will now be able to begin a conversation that will lead to enacting a bipartisan law.