Yesterday, SMA Executive Vice President Brandon Farris joined federal and state leaders for a panel discussion highlighting the importance of permitting reform and its vital role in advancing energy projects. Permitting reform will accelerate the deployment of critical energy sources that will support economic growth, strengthen competitiveness and help lower costs for American families.

“Steelmakers are ready to lead the American manufacturing renaissance but we cannot grow domestic production without the energy needed to power it,” said Farris. “Greater certainty and efficiency in the permitting process will unleash critical energy projects and ensure American manufacturers have the power to fuel economic growth.”