Streamlining Federal Permitting and Protecting Native American Cultural Data
This act aims to improve the federal permitting process for infrastructure projects by aiming to shorten review schedules. It also introduces new rules for protecting confidential information related to Native American cultural and historical resources and increases transparency requirements.
Key points
Establishes a goal for recommended federal permitting review schedules to not exceed 2 years, with allowances for justified exceptions.
Ensures confidentiality for information on Native American cultural and historical resources, exempting it from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) disclosure requirements.
Increases transparency by requiring project status updates on an online Dashboard, mandating that information about public meetings be available in English and the predominant local language.
Allows for the establishment of a fee structure for project sponsors to reimburse the United States for reasonable costs incurred during environmental reviews and authorizations.
Status:
Expired
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