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Work with agencies to tweak rules within existing law.
Work with BLM and EPA to make near-term improvements within existing statutes, such as clearer geothermal permitting guidance and streamlined handling of used EV batteries under RCRA. Use agency workgroups and rulemaking to reduce delays, clarify responsibilities, and create safer, more predictable battery collection and transport. This matters because it can move faster than Congress, even if scope is limited.
Why this works
Can often be done faster than new laws; doesn’t require Congress. Agencies are already moving in this direction (EPA’s workgroup, BLM’s interest in feedback).
The Sierra Club, founded in 1892 by John Muir, is one of the oldest and largest grassroots environmental organizations in the U.S. With chapters in every state, the Sierra Club engages in a range of activities to protect the environment: it lobbies for strong environmental legislation (from climate action to wildlife protection), runs grassroots campaigns to move beyond fossil fuels, leads outdoor outings to connect people with nature, and occasionally takes legal action to enforce environmental laws. The Sierra Club also has an active political program endorsing and campaigning for pro-environment candidates through its PAC.
Mechanism
How Sierra Club uses funding
- Identify the most actionable agency levers already in motion at BLM and EPA
- Submit technical input and stakeholder feedback to shape guidance and rulemaking
- Push field-office clarity and capacity steps so geothermal permits move faster
- Advocate for EPA use of RCRA tools to streamline handling of used EV batteries where appropriate
- Coordinate with states and industry so guidance translates into on-the-ground changes
- Monitor implementation and adjust recommendations as administrations change
Partner notes
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