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Why green groups won’t endorse the Senate permitting deal

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Briefings

Environmental groups like the NRDC and Sierra Club are withholding support for the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) due to concerns over 'project certainty' provisions that could shift regulatory power toward oil and gas developers. While some green groups support transmission improvements, others fear the bill would allow corporations to sue federal agencies for permit delays, potentially costing billions in taxpayer funds. The Senate is voting on November 9, and the bill faces a polarized political landscape where centrist groups like Third Way are pushing for easier permitting, creating a conflict between clean energy needs and corporate litigation incentives.

Key points

• The NRDC and Sierra Club have publicly opposed the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) due to provisions regarding 'project certainty' that could shift regulatory authority toward oil and gas industries.
• A proposed 'managers amendment' could allow corporations to sue federal agencies for permit delays, potentially resulting in billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded settlements for plaintiffs.

Context

The Senate is voting on a permitting deal scheduled for November 9. While some green groups support transmission improvements, others oppose the bill's 'project certainty' provisions that could empower corporate litigation against federal agencies.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026. Specific dates for the vote, exact numbers of affected projects, and the final outcome of the managers amendment remain unknown. Some claims about litigation payouts are based on expert estimates rather than confirmed data.

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