Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) said he would seek to conduct oversight of the Interior Department's efforts to craft a new five-year plan for offshore oil and gas leasing in federal waters.
Manchin has sought to downplay the personal stakes of his permitting push, describing it as a “balanced” effort to boost domestic fossil fuel projects.
The West Virginia senators have an uncommonly close cross-aisle relationship. That doesn't mean Shelley Moore Capito will fight for Joe Manchin's permitting priorities.
As the Supreme Court begins its 2019 session, energy experts are watching whether the justices will weigh in on natural gas pipeline battles over federal permitting, eminent domain and state sovereignty issues around construction.
