1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

Trump's efforts to dismantle the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) pose a grave threat to environmental protection and public participation in federal decision-making. NEPA ensures that the government thoroughly assesses the environmental impacts of proposed actions and provides opportunities for public input. Weakening this crucial law would remove vital safeguards, endangering communities and ecosystems across the nation. The proposed changes would create chaos by allowing each federal agency to develop its own arbitrary processes for environmental review, leading to inconsistencies and confusion. This would undermine transparency and accountability, making it easier for damaging projects to proceed without proper scrutiny. Furthermore, gutting NEPA would silence the voices of marginalized communities who have relied on it to advocate for their well-being and environmental justice. The administration's rushed rule-making process is deeply concerning, as it limits public engagement and ignores the long-term consequences of dismantling such a fundamental law. Preserving NEPA is essential to ensuring that federal actions prioritize environmental protection, public health, and sustainable development. Our nation's natural heritage and the well-being of future generations are at stake. We urge you to take a firm stand against these misguided efforts and fight to restore the integrity of the National Environmental Policy Act. Protecting our environment and upholding the public's right to participate in decisions that affect their communities should be a top priority. Please do not let this administration undermine decades of progress in environmental governance.