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On January 6, 2026, the Council on Environmental Quality finalized a rule rescinding all regulations related to the National Environmental Policy Act, following significant reforms initiated by Executive Order 14154 in early 2025. These changes aimed to streamline regulatory reviews for energy and infrastructure projects, supported by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. However, challenges persist, with reports indicating that $64 billion in data center projects have faced delays or opposition at the state and local levels.