Our nation runs the risk of losing the advantages provided by our vast energy resources due to the politicization of pipeline, transmission lines, and other infrastructure projects. Many areas in the U.S. are already missing out on the full benefits of our energy revolution because it has been difficult to permit and build or replace energy infrastructure.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to today’s final CEQ rulemaking reversing 2020 NEPA updates Marty Durbin, Senior Vice President of Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement: "It should never take longer to get federal approval for an infrastructure project than it takes to
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Marty Durbin, President of the U.S. Chamber’s Global Energy Institute, issued the following statement regarding an agreement between the United States and European Union to increase natural gas supplies in Europe: "We are pleased to see the Biden Administration recognize the
Marty Durbin, President of the U.S. Chamber's Global Energy Institute, issued the below statement following FERC's announcement today regarding pipeline policies. "Over the past several weeks, the Chamber and many others have expressed concern about FERC’s new pipeline policy statements, which
Dear Director Young: The undersigned associations stand ready to work with you and others across the Administration to ensure projects funded through the landmark bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) achieve their full potential. We understand the Office of Management and Budget
Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Natural Gas Act (“NGA”)¹ and Rule 713 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure² of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”), the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“the Chamber”) hereby requests rehearing and clarification of the Updated Policy
Dear Chairman Manchin and Ranking Member Barrasso: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce commends you for swiftly launching a bipartisan inquiry into the recent actions at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) to revise its policy statements relating to the agency’s consideration of requests to
Yesterday, the Department of Energy released U.S. energy trade data for December 2021, giving us the first look at full year 2021 imports from Russia. With the backdrop of Russia invading Ukraine, DOE’s latest figures highlight the opportunity for domestic energy policies that strengthen U.S. energy
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland gave an early Christmas present last week when she suggested in a California meeting that the U.S. government may allow mining for critical minerals on public lands. Critical minerals are defined in the United States as 35 mineral commodities considered critical to the