Streamlining Water Quality Certifications and Energy Infrastructure Development
This new law modifies how water quality permits are issued, potentially speeding up infrastructure projects. It sets clearer guidelines for states and federal agencies on how to grant or deny certifications. Citizens might experience the effects through faster project completion, which could impact local environments and economies.
Key points
State and federal agencies must publish clear rules for water quality certifications within 30 days of the law's enactment.
Decisions to grant or deny certifications must be based solely on specific water pollution provisions and provided in writing.
Agencies will have 90 days to identify any additional information needed for a certification request.
Introduced
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