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Faster Federal Land Use Decisions

New rules aim to speed up federal land use approvals by setting specific deadlines for officials. This means quicker processing of applications for things like infrastructure, potentially impacting local development and service availability. The bill also extends the validity period for some permits to 50 years.
Key points
Federal agencies will have 1 year for environmental assessments and 2 years for full environmental impact statements for major projects on public lands.
Applicants will be notified within 60 days if their right-of-way application is complete.
The validity period for some federal land use permits will be extended from 30 to 50 years, providing greater project stability.
Agencies will be required to report on delays in decision-making, increasing accountability.
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Print number: 117_HR_9006
Sponsor: Rep. Herrell, Yvette [R-NM-2]
Process start date: 2022-09-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To establish deadlines for the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to complete certain environmental reviews, to establish notification rules for receipt of onshore right-of-way applications, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9006.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies will have 1 year for environmental assessments and 2 years for full environmental impact statements for major projects on public lands.
  • Applicants will be notified within 60 days if their right-of-way application is complete.
  • The validity period for some federal land use permits will be extended from 30 to 50 years, providing greater project stability.
  • Agencies will be required to report on delays in decision-making, increasing accountability.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Herrell, Yvette [R-NM-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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