The Energy Question

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03:27 - Outdated Environmental Laws and Delays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