Federal Permitting Modernization: Faster Infrastructure Projects
This act aims to streamline the federal permitting process for large projects like roads and bridges. It shortens decision-making times, potentially accelerating project completion and creating jobs. Citizens may experience faster completion of infrastructure projects in their areas.
Key points
Shortening the time to publish notice of intent for environmental documents to 5 business days.
Limiting the public scoping period for environmental impact statements to a maximum of 60 days.
Agencies can approve and publish final environmental impact statements within 30 days after the public comment period ends.
Allows project sponsors to prepare draft environmental impact statements under agency supervision.
Restricts temporary court orders blocking projects unless environmental review failures are substantial and cannot be remedied.
Status:
Expired
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