Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, in collaboration with a coalition of 20 attorneys general, has raised concerns over the Trump Administration’s move to repeal regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Nessel argues that this action threatens the well-being of Michigan residents and the health of the Great Lakes. The coalition asserts that the repeal undermines federal environmental and community protections by eliminating requirements for federal agencies to analyze and consider environmental impacts of projects involving federal land, funding, or approvals. They argue that this violates the Administrative Procedure Act, NEPA, and the Endangered Species Act. The Repeal Rule is said to create uncertainty, delay project approvals, reduce public participation, and result in less-informed environmental decisions. The coalition highlights that the current NEPA regulations have successfully safeguarded public health and the environment for decades. They also point out that the 30-day comment period does not provide the public with sufficient opportunity to participate in the rulemaking. Attorney General Nessel is joined by attorneys general from 18 other states and Harris County, Texas in opposing the CEQ’s interim final rule. This collective effort aims to preserve environmental protections and ensure that federal agencies continue to consider climate change and environmental justice impacts in their decision-making processes.
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