Trump EOs Target State Authority, Allow LNG by Rail; Court Fights Said Inevitable

摘要

President Trump late Wednesday moved to accelerate approvals for natural gas and infrastructure through executive action, but opponents are already gearing for a lengthy challenge in the courts. During a trip to the Houston area, the president signed a pair of executive orders (EO) to expedite approval across the country for a growing backlog of natural gas pipelines, liquefed natural gas (LNG) facilities, oil infrastructure and related projects.