Major permitting reform bill unveiled by Manchin and Barrasso

Published July 22, 2024 4:33pm ET



Top energy legislators released a long-awaited proposal for speeding up the approval of a wide range of projects, but it’s expected to be dead-on-arrival in the Senate. 

Sens. Joe Manchin (I-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY) unveiled a highly anticipated permitting reform bill that addresses judicial review, leasing and permitting for onshore and offshore energy, and transmission reform. The overhaul has been in the works since last year. 

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