The Trump administration announced steps to dramatically slash the typically yearslong permitting process to less than a month for nearly all energy and mining projects on federal lands, except for solar and wind power.
The department said the new procedures are a direct response to President Donald Trump’s declaration of an energy emergency on his first day in office.
The measures were designed to expedite the reviewing and approval process for energy and mining projects needing leasing, siting, production, transportation, refining, generation, or exploration permits. The process is intended to be completed in 28 days at the most.
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“The United States cannot afford to wait. President Trump has made it clear that our energy security is national security, and these emergency procedures reflect our unwavering
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