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> hard to permit for The legislative of any state can basically write a law saying "this project is exempt from review". This isn't a complicated problem like

by coryrc 3y ago

> hard to permit for The legislative of any state can basically write a law saying "this project is exempt from review". This isn't a complicated problem like interstate water rights with American Indian treaty obligations.

hutzlibu 3y ago
Depends. Because transmission lines usually cross over private property. And that can get very, very complicated. (Unless of course you are a fan of the chinese modell and want to implement that - but even they fear people revolting over unpopular big decisions)
- gambiting 3y ago
  Does US not have compulsory purchase process for infrastructure projects? Here in UK if there is a need to run transmision lines or whatever, the government will just compulsory purchase the land needed, you will be paid the market price for the land but you have to sell it.
  - pohl 3y ago
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eminent_domain https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eminent_domain
  - Auracle 3y ago
    Sure From experience they try to pay far below market rate, so then people challenge it (possibly in court?). This delays things, adds expense, etc.
KennyBlanken 3y ago
Gosh, why didn't state "legislatives" think of "exempting from review" interstate power grid construction projects? That'll totally help with all the federal environmental regulations and power transmission regulations. And who knew that "legislatives" could just bypass any state laws they want? You're like a walking, talking poster child for Dunning-Kruger.