Source: Fox News
Summary
Sen. Alan Armstrong, R-Okla., is pushing for permitting reform to boost energy production in the U.S. He has introduced a package of bills, the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026, which aims to alleviate the time and money spent on the permitting process for energy infrastructure projects. The legislation has the backing of several Republican senators and nearly two dozen oil and gas companies.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Sen. Armstrong’s push for permitting reform is not a new issue, but one that has been discussed for years. The process of reforming the permitting process has been slow-moving, but Armstrong’s legislation aims to make significant changes. The package of bills would make the Federal Energy Regulatory Agency (FERC) the lead agency in approving interstate pipelines and LNG terminals, and would require “evidence-based” review for environmental-based decisions. The legislation also aims to expand the usage of Nationwide Permits and reform the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
It’s business as usual in Washington, with lawmakers pushing for reform and industry leaders backing their efforts. The familiar dance of politics continues, with the outcome uncertain.
Author: Evan Null
