Biden administration vows to speed up environmental permits needed for infrastructure projects

New permitting plan includes five components, including improving technical assistance and tracking project information

By: - May 11, 2022 4:15 am
construction workers laying asphalt

President Joe Biden’s administration will seek to hasten construction of roads, bridges, wind farms and more by tweaking the federal review process for environmental and other permits, administration officials said on May 10, 2022. (Getty Images)

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Jacob Fischler
Jacob Fischler

Jacob covers federal policy as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Based in Oregon, he focuses on Western issues. His coverage areas include climate, energy development, public lands and infrastructure.

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