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Permitting Reform

News & analysis tagged Permitting Reform — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.

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First FAST-41 mine clears federal exam
climate_energy

First FAST-41 mine clears federal exam

South32's Hermosa project is the first mine to complete FAST-41 federal review, but the real prize is proving expedited permitting can survive the litigation that killed Arizona's last two mega-mines.

2026-07-17
Tom Cotton's Permitting Push
us politics

Tom Cotton's Permitting Push

Sen. Tom Cotton argues that permitting delays threaten U.S. national security amid rising tensions with China and Iran.

2026-04-27
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