.BlaineMcFeeley of Earthjustice warned that 'the bill would set a precedent for further weakening of environmental laws that could have far-reaching repercussions nationwide.'
that"the bill would set a precedent for further weakening of environmental laws that could have far-reaching repercussions nationwide."
"The bill calls for a federal emergency declaration, which would streamline regulations that can potentially hold up the work," the newspaper noted."The measure also would provide $325 million over 10 years for projects." Neutering the NEPA process and placing decision-making authority into the hands of the Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition, the groups contend, would amount to deregulation given that the body"does not have to abide by standard transparency requirements afforded by the Federal Advisory Committee Act."The legislation would prevent the voices of community members, scientists, and others from being heard.
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