Ohio urges Congress to speed reviews for energy infrastructure

Ohio urges Congress to change federal permitting and environmental review rules for energy projects. The request covers energy infrastructure, including power generation, storage, pipelines, and transmission lines. The resolution asks for reforms that support environmental stewardship and accountability by federal agencies. The resolution calls for Congress to act urgently in the coming months; it sets no deadline for project reviews to change.

Ohio urges Congress to consider limiting court actions that inappropriately delay energy projects. This request applies to energy infrastructure projects, including pipelines and transmission lines. The requested limits concern court actions used to slow projects inappropriately.

Ohio urges Congress to reform how it plans, permits, and pays for regional and interregional power lines. The request covers regional and interregional electricity transmission infrastructure. The requested transmission build-out is intended to support a more reliable electricity grid and lower costs for consumers and businesses.