The Trump administration is rapidly altering the implementation of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), aiming to prioritize efficiency at the expense of environmental justice. Following President Trump's executive order, federal agencies will face a tight deadline to create their own assessment rules, leading to fears of chaos as resources and personnel are reduced. Environmental advocates argue this deregulation is detrimental, risking uninformed decisions that threaten public trust and benefiting special interests. The change reflects a significant shift in U.S. environmental policy with potentially far-reaching consequences for project approvals and community protections.
These regulations ensured informed, science-based decisions that protect communities and the environment. Stripping them away, while hollowing out federal agencies, will leave agencies directionless.
This isn't streamlining - it's reckless deregulation at its worst. This move is just the latest gift from the Trump administration to Big Oil and other special interests.
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