Critics Blast Proposed Changes To The National Environmental Policy Act

"Federal officials got an earful on proposed changes to the National Environmental Policy Act on Tuesday.

The act, known as NEPA, requires a major evaluation any time new infrastructure is built like dams and oil pipelines. The Trump administration wants to make such projects easier to approve, something that Gov. Jared Polis’ administration took issue with.

“This language appears to be surgically designed to eliminate consideration of climate impacts,” Colorado Energy Office executive director Will Toor said.

Denver hosted the only public hearing outside of Washington, D.C., on the proposed changes to the Act."

Grace Hood reports for Colorado Public Radio February 11, 2020.

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