For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
February 16, 2001
Memorandum Expediting Federal Decisions Relating to the Siting and Operation of Power Plants in California
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE
THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY
SUBJECT: Expediting Federal
Decisions Relating to
the Siting and Operation of Power Plants
in California
Governor Davis of California has directed State and local agencies to
expedite the review and licensing of new power generation facilities,
and he has requested that Federal agencies do the same.
The Federal Government should make every effort to work with California
and to help its citizens. I hereby direct all relevant
Federal agencies to expedite Federal permit reviews and decision
procedures with respect to the siting and opera-tion of power plants in
California. All actions taken must be consistent with
statute and ensure continued protection of public health and the
environment while preserving appropriate opportunities for public
participation.
GEORGE
W. BUSH
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