Energy & Environment — Schumer says permitting reform among Senate's July priorities

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View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story  Schumer names permitting reform as July priority Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has signaled that the Senate's Democratic majority will include energy permitting reform in its priorities for July. © Getty In a "Dear Colleague" letter circulated Sunday, Schumer identified permitting reform as a key issue for collaboration with Republicans in the month ahead.   The New York Democrat also identified reducing the cost of insulin and prescription drugs, fentanyl addiction and rail safety, the latter of which is the subject of a bipartisan bill introduced in the wake of the February train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which spilled toxic chemicals in the surrounding community.   Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) has been one of the Senate's most vocal backers of permitting reform, supporting the Inflation Reduction Act last year in exchange for Schumer's commitment to bringing a permitting reform bill to the floor. Lawmakers recently passed legislation aiming to speed up the permitting process as part of a deal to raise the debt ceiling, but Democrats say they still want to see more to build out power lines while Republicans are seeking to limit lawsuits that could block infrastructure projects.   Read more in a full report from our colleague Alexander Bolton at TheHill.com. Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, we're Rachel Frazin and Zack Budryk — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads  How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: Biden administration announces $650 million to plug orphaned gas and oil wells The Interior Department announced Monday more than $650 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to plug abandoned oil and gas wells.   Full Story Severe storms spark widespread flooding in Northeast, 1 person killed  Widespread flooding Sunday in New York's Hudson Valley left one woman dead and hundreds stranded in what authorities are calling a "1,000-year-event."  Full Story Conservation groups sue EPA over Colorado's smog National and local environmental groups Monday filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — alleging that officials have allowed the state of Colorado to persistently violate air quality standards.  Full Story In Other News  Branch out with a different read on The Hill: Solar storm to make Northern Lights visible in 17 US states  A solar storm is expected to make the Northern Lights visible in 17 U.S. states on Thursday, forecasters say.  Full Story What We're Reading  News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: America Is Wrapped in Miles of Toxic Lead Cables (The Wall Street Journal) The 'Game-Changing' Technology The Nuclear Industry Is Betting On For A Revival (HuffPost)   It's Toxic Slime Time on Florida's Lake Okeechobee (The New York Times) Disaster towns: Victims of environmental catastrophes — and Americans' short attention spans (E&E News) Upcoming Event  The Hill's Clean Energy Permitting Reform: The Path Ahead — Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 8-10 a.m. ET | National Press Club Join The Hill on July 26 as we convene lawmakers, clean energy experts and executives to discuss renewable energy infrastructure deployment, reaching clean energy goals and the outlook for greater reforms.  Guests include: Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), member of the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Maria Robinson, director, Grid Deployment Office, U.S. Department of Energy Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah), vice chair of the Energy, Climate & Grid Security Subcommittee and vice chair of the Federal Lands Subcommittee Xan Fishman, director of energy policy & carbon management at the Bipartisan Policy Center Shannon Baker-Branstetter, senior director, domestic climate & energy policy, Center for American Progress Heather Reams, president of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Jesse Simons, co-founder & chief commercial officer at SOLARCYCLE REGISTER NOW What Others are Reading  Two key stories on The Hill right now: Tuberville's hold leaves Marines leaderless for first time in 164 years The blockade from Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) on about 250 of the Pentagon’s general and flag officers has left the Marine Corps without a confirmed leader for the first time in 164 years. Read more Trump knocks Iowa governor over approach to 2024 presidential primary  Former President Trump on Monday took a swipe at Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) over her approach to the 2024 GOP presidential primary field amid reported frustrations from his team that Reynolds has been too cozy with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R) campaign. Read more Opinions in The Hill  Op-eds related to energy & environment submitted to The Hill: With hundreds of explosive chemical plants, Louisiana could be a ticking time bomb this hurricane season As the climate crisis intensifies, HHS refuses to do its part EPA methane rules need flexibility, balance to achieve lower emissions   You're all caught up. See you tomorrow!  Check out The Hill's Energy & Environment page for the latest coverage. Like this newsletter? 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