Trump Praises New Rule to Speed up Environmental Reviews for Major Infrastructure Projects

Trump Praises New Rule to Speed up Environmental Reviews for Major Infrastructure Projects
President Donald speaks during an event on American infrastructure at UPS Hapeville Airport Hub, in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 15, 2020. Evan Vucci/AP Photo
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President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised a new rule under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to help speed up environmental reviews for major infrastructure projects.

“This is a truly historic breakthrough, which means better roads, bridges, tunnels, and highways for every UPS driver and every citizen all across our land,” Trump said at a visit to a UPS facility in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday. “Together, we’re reclaiming America’s proud heritage as a nation of builders and a nation that can get things done.”