The administration has long viewed the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) as a stumbling block for major federal projects, including energy, infrastructure, pipelines, permitted actions, etc. After 50 years, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is proposing to limit NEPA reviews. See 85 F.R. 1684 (1/10/2020). CEQ’s regulations have in the past been entitled to deference by courts. Continue reading >