Biden to Sign Bill Allowing Chip Projects to Skirt Key Environmental Review
Published On Oct 1, 2024, 9:41 AM
President Biden is set to sign a bill that relaxes federal environmental review requirements for certain semiconductor manufacturing projects. This legislation aims to speed up the construction of chip manufacturing facilities in response to concerns that lengthy federal reviews could delay critical projects for the U.S. semiconductor industry. The move, which has split Democratic support, is part of a broader strategy to boost domestic chip production and reduce dependence on foreign manufacturers, while maintaining that various local and state environmental regulations will still apply.