02/01/2017

Infrastructure projects including the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipeline projects, revisited by Trump

The Executive Order and two Presidential Memoranda direct relevant federal agencies to take expedited review and approval action on controversial projects in the US.

Official Press Release Troutman Sanders:

President Trump Issues Executive Order to Expedite Approval Process for Certain Pipelines, Other High Priority Infrastructure Projects

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On January 24, 2017, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order and two Presidential Memoranda directing relevant federal agencies to take expedited review and approval action on various infrastructure projects, including the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipeline projects.

Additionally, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum directing relevant federal agencies to develop a plan under which all new U.S. pipeline projects will use domestically sourced materials and equipment. In the Executive Order, President Trump stated that “infrastructure projects in the United States have been routinely and excessively delayed by agency processes and procedures.” To expedite agency review, President Trump directed the Chairman of the White House Council... ... More: Official Press Release Troutman Sanders