More Meetings Sought on Trump Environmental Permits Rewrite (1)

The White House Council on Environmental Quality’s addition of a third public speaking session for its sweeping regulatory rewrite has done little to mollify environmentalists.

The council’s Jan. 9 proposed changes would speed up reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act for pipelines, mines, highways, and other infrastructure projects.

The agency said Tuesday it was adding an evening session to the already-scheduled Feb. 11 hearing in Denver “due to public interest.” Another meeting is slated for Feb. 25 in Washington, D.C.

But environmentalists said even three public comment sessions isn’t enough for regulatory changes as broad as the ones being ...