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Significant Changes to the National Environmental Policy Act - 2024 Land Use, Environmental & Natural Resources Update

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As part of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (also known as the debt ceiling bill) in June 2023, Congress made the most significant revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) since the statute was enacted in 1970....more

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Debt Ceiling Law’s Permitting Reform Elements Promise Benefits for Project Applicants

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Legislation recently enacted to raise the federal debt ceiling (the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 or FRA) includes major permitting reforms with the potential to streamline federal environmental reviews under the National...more

Downey Brand LLP

The Fiscal Responsibility Act’s Modest NEPA Amendments to Streamline Project Review

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On June 3, 2023, President Biden signed the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (“FRA”) into law, extending the U.S. debt limit into 2025. As part of the Congressional deal, FRA also contains amendments to the National...more

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NEPA Amendments: Highlights and Practical Implications

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The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 most notably raised the debt ceiling. But the legislation also made substantive changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), with an eye toward simplifying and streamlining...more

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The Debt Ceiling Standoff and NEPA: New Changes to the NEPA Review Process

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An increased borrowing limit for the U.S. was not the only change brought about by the recently enacted Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process was also on the minds of...more

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