News Alert: Trump to waive environmental reviews to speed up construction of highways and pipelines, citing 'economic emergency'

President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday that directs federal agencies to bypass parts of the Endangered Species Act and National Environmental Policy Act, which require the government to solicit public input on major projects planned in their communities and to analyze in detail how federal decisions could harm the environment. The oil, gas and coal industries back the move, while legal experts warn it might be challenged in court.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Jun 4, 12:26 PM     Trump to waive environmental reviews to speed up construction of highways and pipelines, citing 'economic emergency' President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday that directs federal agencies to bypass parts of the Endangered Species Act and National Environmental Policy Act, which require the government to solicit public input on major projects planned in their communities and to analyze in detail how federal decisions could harm the environment. The oil, gas and coal industries back the move, while legal experts warn it might be challenged in court. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071