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Streamlining Environmental Review for Federal Projects

This act aims to accelerate and simplify the environmental impact assessment process for projects funded or authorized by the federal government. Citizens may experience faster completion of infrastructure projects, but also potentially less detailed analysis of their impact on local environments and communities.
Key points
Shortening the duration of environmental reviews by limiting required documents and allowing reuse of prior analyses.
Enabling federal agencies to use pre-approved categorical exclusions, speeding up processes for less significant projects.
Introducing the option for qualified third parties to prepare environmental documents, which may streamline the process but requires agency oversight.
Mandating federal agencies to report data on the time and costs of environmental processes, enhancing transparency.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_718
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2021-03-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

NEPA Agency Process Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_718.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Shortening the duration of environmental reviews by limiting required documents and allowing reuse of prior analyses.
  • Enabling federal agencies to use pre-approved categorical exclusions, speeding up processes for less significant projects.
  • Introducing the option for qualified third parties to prepare environmental documents, which may streamline the process but requires agency oversight.
  • Mandating federal agencies to report data on the time and costs of environmental processes, enhancing transparency.
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 Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Public Investments