This Tiny Toad Blocked a Green Energy Project. A New Federal Rule Will Cut 'Green' Tape.
The Interior Department has introduced a new rule to streamline environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), aiming to facilitate energy and infrastructure projects. This change comes after previous projects, like the Dixie Valley geothermal project, faced delays due to environmental lawsuits. While the new rule seeks to reduce bureaucratic hurdles, it has faced legal challenges from environmental groups concerned about the removal of public hearings from the process.
- ▪The new NEPA rule gives the Interior Department broader discretion in project approvals.
- ▪Previous projects, such as the Dixie Valley geothermal project, were delayed due to NEPA lawsuits.
- ▪Environmental groups have challenged the new rule, arguing it removes necessary public hearings.
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Deregulation This Tiny Toad Blocked a Green Energy Project. A New Federal Rule Will Cut 'Green' Tape. A streamlined process for environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act gives the government broader discretion to approve projects. Jeff Luse | From the June 2026 issue Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/04/Dixie_Valley_toad_habitat-v1-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="A photo of a toad in a person's hand" alt="A photo of a toad in a person's hand | Photo, background: U.S.
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