NEPA

NCBA: Biden NEPA Framework Compromises Environmental, Economic Goals
NCBA: Biden NEPA Framework Compromises Environmental, Economic Goals
NCBA: Biden NEPA Framework Compromises Environmental, Economic Goals
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council Tuesday expressed concern over the Biden administration’s National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA rule. NCBA and PLC said the rule undermines progress made over the last several years when efficient regulatory processes are critical to environmental and economic sustainability. PLC Ex ...
Ag Groups Welcome NEPA Reforms
Agriculture groups welcome the announced changes by the Trump Administration to the National Environmental Policy Act. The White House says the final rule will modernize and accelerate environmental reviews under NEPA so infrastructure can be built in a timely, efficient, and affordable manner ...
Northwest Lawmakers Ask For Modernization of NEPA
Northwest Lawmakers Ask For Modernization of NEPA
Northwest Lawmakers Ask For Modernization of NEPA
Last week over 100 House members wrote a letter supporting the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The letter, spearheaded by Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse and House Republican Whip Steve Scalise, encourages environmental leadership while eliminating the “negative effects of permitting delays for critical infrastructure projects” across the country. “We const ... R
Ranchers, OCA Applaud Proposed Changes To NEPA
Ranchers, OCA Applaud Proposed Changes To NEPA
Ranchers, OCA Applaud Proposed Changes To NEPA
Earlier this month, the Trump Administration announced changes to the National Environmental Policy Act that many in the farming community applauded.  NEPA was first enacted in 1970 and has not undergone substantive regulatory revision since 1986.  Cu...
Environmental Groups Concerned About Possible NEPA Changes
Environmental Groups Concerned About Possible NEPA Changes
Environmental Groups Concerned About Possible NEPA Changes
The White House and Congress are looking at making changes to the National Environmental Policy Act, calling the act to burdensome.  However, that potential review is making some environmental groups nervous.  NEPA was intended to evaluate the potential environmental impact on infrastructure projects.   ...
Cattle Producers To Look At NEPA
Cattle Producers To Look At NEPA
Cattle Producers To Look At NEPA
Cattle producers from across the west coast will be in Portland Thursday and Friday, holding industry meetings.  One of the big topics to be discussed, is the effort to modernize and streamline the National Environmental Policy Act, NEPA.  Je...