Congressional Oversight Hearing on CEQ Regulatory Actions
January 1, 2024
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The Frame
This hearing serves as a formal legislative inquiry into the regulatory authority and decision-making processes of the Council on Environmental Quality, which impacts how federal agencies implement environmental reviews for infrastructure and energy projects.
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Council on Environmental Quality
The agency is the subject of a formal congressional oversight investigation regarding its regulatory authority.
Public Power Council
The organization provided testimony regarding the impact of CEQ regulations on power infrastructure.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2024.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on September 14, 2023, by the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Natural Resources.
- CEQ Chair Brenda Mallory declined an invitation to testify or provide staff representation at the hearing.
- The hearing focused on the 'NEPA Phase 2 Rule' implemented by the CEQ.
- Witnesses included representatives from Florida International University, Earthjustice, the Public Power Council, and the Competitive Enterprise Institute.
- The Subcommittee authorized several members to participate in the hearing from the dais, including representatives from Oregon, Louisiana, California, Idaho, and Washington.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)?
Why was this hearing held?
Did the head of the CEQ attend the hearing?
Why It Matters
This hearing serves as a formal legislative inquiry into the regulatory authority and decision-making processes of the Council on Environmental Quality, which impacts how federal agencies implement environmental reviews for infrastructure and energy projects.
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Discoveries
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Executive-Legislative Tension
The refusal of the CEQ Chair to testify highlights a recurring tension between the House Natural Resources Committee and the current administration's environmental regulatory body.
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