The Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board writes on Sen. Manchin’s permitting legislation.
- If comprehensive reforms are included, Sen. Joe Manchin’s permitting bill could unlock key energy, infrastructure, and conservation projects.
- The United States’ permitting system is antiquated, costly, and delays project completion times by years.
- Modernizing our complex permitting system is crucial to addressing our greatest energy and environmental challenges.
“Look around: California is struggling to avoid electricity blackouts, while America’s allies in Europe are contemplating energy rationing this winter. Another answer to Mr. Sanders is that permitting reform could also expedite transit projects or solar farms. There’s a reason the American Wind Energy Association celebrated President Trump’s permitting changes.”
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