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politics1 year ago

Trump Pledges Fast-Track Permits for $1 Billion U.S. Investors

Donald Trump has announced plans to expedite regulatory approvals for investors spending $1 billion or more in the US, aiming to boost domestic investment through deregulation. This proposal, shared on Truth Social, is part of Trump's broader strategy to enhance US manufacturing by reducing corporate tax rates and cutting regulations, particularly in the oil sector. While the plan has received support from figures like Elon Musk, it has sparked controversy for potentially excluding smaller projects. The move contrasts with President Biden's approach, which has focused on tax credits and subsidies.

via Financial Times|
#donald-trump#economic-policy#environmental-permits
politics1 year ago

Trump Pledges Fast-Track Permits for $1B US Investors

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to expedite permits and approvals, including environmental ones, for anyone investing $1 billion in the U.S. This proposal raises questions about eligibility and the process for bypassing regulatory hurdles. Trump's mention of quick environmental approvals highlights the role of Lee Zeldin, his pick to lead the EPA, who supports Trump's deregulatory agenda. This move could significantly impact investment strategies in climate tech under a potential second Trump administration.

via Axios|
#environmental-permits#epa#investment
technology2 years ago

SpaceX's Environmental Permit Issues Surround Starship's Testing in Texas

SpaceX conducted a "full-pressure test" of its new flame deflector system at its Starship Super Heavy launch site in Texas without obtaining the necessary environmental permits. The company did not apply for permits that would allow it to discharge industrial process wastewater into the surrounding area as required by the Clean Water Act. The flame deflector system is designed to diffuse heat, sound, and energy generated during test flights and launches. The site is located near wetlands crucial for endangered species and indigenous populations. SpaceX has not disclosed the amount of water used in the test or its disposal methods. Environmental experts warn that unregulated wastewater discharge can degrade water quality and harm wetland habitats. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality confirmed that SpaceX had not applied for the required permit. The company has not provided a reason for proceeding without the permit.

via CNBC|
#clean-water-act#environmental-permits#flame-deflector
energy2 years ago

Supreme Court Gives Green Light to Mountain Valley Pipeline Construction

The Supreme Court has granted an emergency request to lift lower court orders that froze construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, allowing the controversial project to proceed. The 300-mile-long pipeline, which would transport gas from West Virginia to Virginia, has faced legal challenges and environmental concerns. The project has been delayed due to court challenges and permits being repeatedly tossed by the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals. Congress passed a law mandating the completion of the pipeline, stripping jurisdiction from courts to hear challenges, and President Biden signed it into law. Environmental groups argue that Congress exceeded its authority, and a hearing is scheduled for Thursday at the appeals court.

via CNN|
#construction#energy#environmental-permits
politics2 years ago

GOP releases debt ceiling bill to protect taxpayers.

The legislative text of the debt-limit compromise includes some surprises and curveballs, such as approving the Mountain Valley Pipeline, trimming $21.4 billion from the IRS funding, applying Congress' "pay as you go" rule to executive actions, tightening restrictions for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and forcing the Biden administration to resume collecting federal student loan payments and interest. The bill also includes modest updates to environmental permitting rules and sets new limits on federal spending. The legislation will be taken up by Congress just days before the deadline to avert a first-ever default on the national debt.

via POLITICO|
#debt-ceiling#environmental-permits#legislation