What Happened
Proposed Exemptions From Environmental Review Spark Concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed sweeping rule changes that would allow aerospace companies to bypass environmental protection laws when launching rockets and building launch sites. The changes, which would waive 13 laws, could have significant implications for the Louisiana coast, particularly Pecan Island, where SpaceX is rumored to be planning a launch site. The proposed rules have sparked concerns among environmental groups, who argue that they would gut basic environmental safeguards. The proposal was reported by nola.com.