Do We Need Permission to Prosper? Unpacking Environmental Regulation

Fifty-five years ago, Congress passed the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), requiring federal agencies to assess the environmental impacts of all projects involving federal funding or assistance—including major infrastructure projects. While NEPA was intended to serve as a safeguard to ensure agencies assess potential environmental effects alongside economic and technical factors, it has instead been used as a pretext for special interests to block critical infrastructure and resource developments. 

Now, more than half a century later, Americans face soaring energy costs and crumbling infrastructure—problems made worse by NEPA and similar regulations, which too often sacrifice prosperity at the altar of radical environmentalism. 

Join Pacific Legal Foundation on Thursday, December 4, for a virtual panel discussion and audience Q&A diving into the history of environmental regulation and its effect on our country. Hear from PLF’s Megan Jenkins, Paige Gilliard, and Daren Bakst, who also works with the Competitive Enterprise Institute, and Nick Loris from C3 Solutions as they explore the pros and cons of NEPA reform versus repeal—and take a broader look at the federal government’s expanding role in environment and natural resource regulation. 

*Note: A recording of the event will be sent to all registrants, so feel free to RSVP even if you’re unable to attend live.