The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday said it is revising a list of more than 600 energy and other infrastructure projects it had earmarked to be fast-tracked under President Donald Trump's declaration of a national energy emergency.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has cited President Trump’s claim of a national energy emergency to speed up permits for new gas pipelines and other projects.

Trump’s executive order, issued on his first day in office, directed the Army Corps to fast-track permits allowing the filling of wetlands and construction in waterways under the National Energy Emergency. However, the move is expected to spark legal battles, with environmental groups arguing it violates federal regulations.

The Army Corps of Engineers has identified over 600 energy and other infrastructure projects that could be fast-tracked under President Donald Trump's declaration of a national energy emergency, according to data posted on its website.

Environmentalists fear a quicker review will exclude the public input that can result in projects that cause less ecological damage.

MACKINAW CITY, MI — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may fast-track a permit for Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge to build an oil tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac as part of a Trump administration directive to increase fossil fuel production.

Action comes as White House panel takes key step to repeal environmental regulations under the federal NEPA law.

The Army Corps of Engineers has listed over 600 projects for fast-tracking under Trump's National Energy Emergency declaration. This includes pipelines and power plants, raising legal questions from environmental groups.

The list includes an oil pipeline under Lake Michigan, several natural gas power plants, and liquefied natural gas export terminals

The Army Corps of Engineers has identified more than 600 energy and other infrastructure projects that could be fast-tracked under President Trump's National Energy Emergency declaration.