Expedited Permitting for American Pipeline Construction Projects
On January 24, 2017, President Trump signed Memorandum 2017-02031 directing federal agencies to expedite permitting and environmental reviews for domestic pipeline projects. The memorandum instructed agencies to streamline approval processes and reduce review timelines for pipeline construction. The direct effect was acceleration of federal permitting for natural gas and oil pipeline infrastructure, including projects like the Dakota Access Pipeline and Keystone XL Pipeline.