A Predictable Permitting Process Could Restore Confidence in U.S. Construction
The question Lisa Epifani posed is whether the United States’ institutions can still support prosperity and technological change by enabling the country to build. Oklahoma Sen. Alan Armstrong argued that permitting reform should make approvals clear and predictable, while ensuring projects can proceed once permits are lawfully issued. He said that certainty would make it possible to build while continuing to meet environmental requirements.
The Aspen Institute·Oct 18, 2026·7 min read
