# Making a $1B investment in the US? Trump pledges expedited permits — but there are hurdles

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/making-a-1b-investment-in-the-us-trump-pledges-expedited-permits-but-there-are-hurdles/
- Published: 2024-12-12T10:00:02-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo caption: A crew works on a gas drilling rig at a well site for shale based natural gas in Zelienople, Pa. June 25, 2012. Photo credit: AP Photo / Keith Srakocic, File. Article by Matthew Daly. AP News – updated December 10, 2024. WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is promising expedited federal permits for energy projects and other construction worth more than $1 billion. But like other Trump plans, the idea is likely to run into regulatory and legislative hurdles, including a landmark law that requires federal agencies to consider the environmental impact before deciding on major projects. […] Click here to view original web page at apnews.com Related articles: Trump promises ‘fully expedited’ permits for investors of $1 billion-plus in U.S. – CNBC Trump Says Companies Investing $1 Billion In U.S. Will Soar Through Environmental Regulations – Forbes Trump offers expedited environmental approvals to companies investing $1B in US – The Hill