June 30, 2025

DENVER – Western Energy Alliance today applauded the Trump Administration’s decision to streamline project permitting under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Announcements were made by the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and multiple federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of the Interior, that specify reasonable limitations and deadlines for environmental reviews. In reaction, Alliance President Melissa Simpson released the following statement:

“The Trump Administration took a major step in removing roadblocks and spurring capital investments in American energy and infrastructure. It did so by implementing policies agreed to by the Biden Administration, both parties in Congress, and a unanimous Supreme Court. Across the political aisle and across nearly every sector of our economy, everybody knows the federal permitting process is broken. For example, it takes 4.5 years on average to complete an environmental impact statement that is often required for a federal permit. We’re pleased to see the strong message sent by President Trump’s team. We also expect Congress to soon take additional bipartisan actions to reform permitting. We look forward to supporting lawmakers who are considering legislation to follow the budget reconciliation package now being considered by the Senate.”

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