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Faster Infrastructure Approval: Streamlining Environmental Reviews for Ports, Pipelines, and Airports

This legislation aims to streamline the environmental review process for major infrastructure projects, including ports, pipelines, and airports, by applying project development procedures described in title 23 of the United States Code. This involves increasing the efficiency of reviews for these investments by the Secretary of Transportation. The changes also include a requirement to make information regarding the use of categorical exclusions for these projects publicly available.
Key points
Streamlined Procedures: Application of title 23 project development procedures (including "One Federal Decision" principles) to ports, pipelines, and airports to increase review efficiency.
Changes to Legal Challenge Deadlines: Setting the limitation on claims to 2 years for port projects and amending a section on efficient environmental reviews to strike a 150-day limit and replace it with 2 years.
Increased Transparency: Requirement to maintain a public internet database identifying information on the use of categorical exclusions for port, pipeline, and aviation projects.
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Print number: 118_HR_3316
Sponsor: Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]
Process start date: 2023-05-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend titles 46 and 49, United States Code, to streamline the environmental review process for major projects, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3316.

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 2023-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Streamlined Procedures: Application of title 23 project development procedures (including "One Federal Decision" principles) to ports, pipelines, and airports to increase review efficiency.
  • Changes to Legal Challenge Deadlines: Setting the limitation on claims to 2 years for port projects and amending a section on efficient environmental reviews to strike a 150-day limit and replace it with 2 years.
  • Increased Transparency: Requirement to maintain a public internet database identifying information on the use of categorical exclusions for port, pipeline, and aviation projects.
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. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 760.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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Transport Public Investments Environment