If we don't have public engagement and consultation with tribal and environmental justice groups, and if environmental assessment and impact statements are rushed or poorly done, progress can be held up in the courts and wind up with even more opposition from local stakeholders.
Markey warns that lack of engagement can lead to project delays and legal issues.
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