Source: Property and Environment Research Center
by Jonathan Wood
“Federal permitting reform is usually framed as a question of efficiency: why do approvals take so long, and how can agencies move faster? But recent bipartisan permitting talks have surfaced that the problem is not just efficiency but also certainty. Even when permits are issued, the government often retains broad discretion to pull them back, grinding projects to a halt and stranding investments. Rather than providing the security of property rights or an enforceable contract, federal permits can be more of a promise from one whose fingers are crossed behind their back.” (03/10/26)
https://www.perc.org/2026/03/10/dont-let-federal-agencies-revoke-permits-without-consequence/