Trump Vows to Speed Permits for Major Investments

The transcript discusses Trump's preference for expediting energy projects, a theme from his presidency. It highlights the challenges presidents face in unilaterally expediting permits, often requiring congressional action. The discussion includes potential strategies to bypass regulations, such as appointing regulators who may not enforce existing rules. The focus is on environmental regulations affecting energy projects, with a mention of the federal Nexus law requiring scrutiny of projects with federal involvement.

In what ways can administrative actions help in speeding up the approval process for energy projects?

What impact did the rollback of certain regulations under Biden have on energy projects?