An Examination of Federal Permitting Processes
PURPOSE:
- To examine federal permitting processes, focusing on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Clean Water Act.
BACKGROUND:
- On February 12, 2018, the Administration announced guiding principles for rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, which included streamlining and shortening the permitting process for infrastructure projects.
- On March 1, 2017, the Subcommittees on Interior, Energy, and Environment and Intergovernmental Affairs held a joint hearing that touched on the effect of permitting delays and inefficiencies.
Witnesses and testimonies
| Name | Title | Organization | Panel | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. James Iwanicki, P.E. | Engineer-Manager | Marquette County Road Commission | Document | |
| Ms. Diane Katz | Senior Research Fellow in Regulatory Policy | The Heritage Foundation | Document | |
| Ms. Valerie Wilkinson | CPA, Vice President and CFO | The ESG Companies | Document | |
| Mr. Kevin DeGood | Director Infrastructure Policy | Center for American Progress | Document |
Related Documents
| Name | Document |
|---|---|
| Chairman Farenthold Opening Statement | Document |