Pro-growth advocates from Washington to Silicon Valley are increasingly calling for a revival of American infrastructure, emphasizing the need for significant policy reforms to overcome decades of regulatory hurdles [f3a1258c]. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has been identified as a major factor that has slowed infrastructure development across the country, leading to calls for its reform [f3a1258c]. James Coleman, a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a scholar of energy law at the University of Minnesota, discusses these necessary changes in a recent podcast [f3a1258c]. He highlights that while environmental regulations are crucial, they must be balanced with the urgent need for infrastructure improvements to foster economic growth and enhance public services [f3a1258c]. Coleman has taught at prestigious institutions including Southern Methodist University, the University of Calgary, and Harvard Law School, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the discussion of infrastructure policy [f3a1258c]. The conversation around infrastructure is not just about roads and bridges; it encompasses energy, housing, and transportation, all of which are vital for a thriving economy [f3a1258c].
