Federal Permitting Improvement is Critical for Energy Dominance

You won't want to miss this special episode of the Energy Impacts podcast with David Blackmon. Emily Domeech is the Chairperson for the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council in the Trump Administration. With the push for the United States to become not energy independent, but rather Energy Dominant, her role is critical to the success of the United States energy system. And subsequently, a key factor in the success of the entire United States economy.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:01 - Introduction

01:21 - Emily Domenech’s Background

03:27 - Outdated Environmental Laws and Delays

05:45 - NEPA Reform Progress

08:01 - Competing with China through Domestic Energy Projects

10:33 - Revitalizing Nuclear Energy

13:22 - Environmental Laws Should Guide, Not Block

15:55 - Abuse of the Endangered Species Act

19:04 - Radical Activism vs. Practical Conservation

20:54 - Chevron Deference and Congressional Clarity

22:27 - Legislative Challenges to Reform

25:13 - State and Local Government Coordination

27:58 - Call to Action for Project Developers