Energy Scorecard

The American Energy Alliance supports H.R. 3898, the PERMIT Act. This legislation makes important reforms to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act) which will reduce permitting uncertainty and minimize abuse of the CWA permitting process. For many years now, the CWA permitting process, especially the 401 permitting process, has been abused and manipulated by some participants to impede or entirely prevent needed energy infrastructure. This abuse of process went far beyond the intent of the legislation when passed 50 and more years ago. The updates made by H.R. 3898 will ensure that the CWA returns to its intended role in controlling water pollution rather than being used as an excuse to prevent development.