Manchin’s attempt to change energy project permitting process fails in US Senate

Manchin’s attempt to change energy project permitting process fails in US Senate

Monday, December 26, 2022 by Sara Welch

Senator Joe Manchin’s attempt to change the energy project permitting process by amending the annual defense policy bill failed in the U.S. Senate, according to OilPrice.com.

The bill failed with a tie vote of 47-47. The result likely ruins any chances the bill will pass this year.

Manchin’s bill meant to allow fast-tracked permits and automatically-issued permits in order to complete the Mountain Valley natural gas pipeline.

Learn more: OilPrice.com > Mountain Valley Pipeline faces another setback

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