Overview
On October 11, 2022, Law360 published an article by Richard Roberts, James Barnette and Cary Glynn titled “Permitting Reform: Electric Transmission Implications.” The article reviews the legislative context of the Energy Independence and Security Act. The piece also discusses the bill’s provisions on electric transmission. The authors’ analysis focuses on the provisions, which cover three main areas: amendments to Federal Power Act Section 216, Section 202 and Section 219.
In the piece the authors write, “Whether or not the permitting bill stays in its current form, legislative activity in this area will continue. It is possible, for instance, that the permitting bill may become part of the negotiations surrounding the next National Defense Authorization Act, or the next round of must-pass spending legislation. These issues occupy a prominent spot in the overall energy policy debate, and permitting reform has bipartisan support in both houses of Congress and backing from the Biden administration. It thus remains essential to monitor ongoing developments in this area, and their potential implications for energy projects.”
