Ann: McDermitt Project Fast-Tracked Under U.S. FAST-41 Initiative, page-64

Settle down, folks. The reason there are only ten projects that have been registered for the program is that most of those eligible to apply don't think it's worth the time and effort. It provides material for news releases, but it doesn't really speed up anything. As its website explains,

"FAST-41 does not change any statutory or regulatory requirement, environmental law, regulation, review process, or public involvement procedure, and does not predetermine the outcome of any federal decision-making process."

When dealing with the Trump Administration, after acknowledging that his approval rating is down to 45% or less, it's important to watch what they do and not what they say. BLM is in turmoil, with no director even nominated. (The last one was shamed out of Washington before her Senate hearing because she had criticized the January 6 Capitol rioters.) Staff are leaving, and not being replaced. Fortunately, Musk is leaving too, as the New York Times reveals what the people around him know about his drug use and domestic problems. But "lithium" in the minds of many voters evokes "Tesla," and "Musk," and negative connotations. The next election is only 17 months away.