PERMIT Act
Coverage of PERMIT Act in the Nexus archive.
- Trump-approved energy projects at risk of sudden death by next hostile president
Donald Trump’s energy projects risk being blocked by the Environmental Protection Agency's veto authority under Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act, which allows blocking disposal even after permits are issued. This broad power threatens projects already under construction and is a major hurdle for fast-tracking infrastructure development. Advocates are seeking legislative or regulatory changes to limit this EPA authority.
- Trump-approved energy projects at risk of sudden death by next hostile president
Donald Trump's energy projects face risk from the Environmental Protection Agency’s veto authority under Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act. This power allows EPA to block or limit material disposal even after permits are issued by the Army Corps of Engineers, potentially undermining ongoing construction. Industry groups are advocating for Congress to pass legislation, such as the PERMIT Act, to constrain this broad regulatory authority.