Jul 11, 01:28 PM

NEPA Litigation Study: Appeals Increase, Delays Average Over 4 Years

New reports and studies on NEPA litigation reveal that federal agencies consistently prevail in cases, leading to delays in projects despite environmental concerns. The data shows an increase in NEPA appeals cases over the last decade, with delays averaging over 4 years post-review completion.

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Matthew Yglesias@mattyglesias
2 years ago
Important new report from @NikkiChiappa and colleagues about what actually happens in NEPA litigation — a lot of delays but very few substantive changes in environmental outcomes. https://t.co/qLr3F1wRZG https://t.co/lzST4a4dIo
Alec Stapp@AlecStapp
2 years ago
New report from @TheBTI has some alarming data about NEPA litigation: - 56% increase in NEPA appeals cases over the last decade - federal agencies win 80% of the time, but litigation still delays projects - on average delays add >4 years after review is already completed https://t.co/eZIUkYs1fc
Ted Nordhaus@TedNordhaus
2 years ago
New @TheBTI report on NEPA judicial review. We find little evidence that NEPA litigation produces better environmental outcomes. Agencies consistently prevail. This is equally true for fossil and non-fossil projects. Huge props to @NikkiChiappa for leading this work. https://t.co/zryJcTSsz7

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