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District Links: New bill aims to strengthen DC air pollution permitting process; NCPC hears new details on White House ballroom addition; and more

By Chris Kain On Jan 9, 2026

A new bill under consideration by the DC Council seeks to combat air pollution in the District by improving the Department of Energy and Environment’s permitting process and requiring the agency to devote more personnel and resources to enforcement.

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