Streamlining Water Material Disposal Permitting
New rules shorten the period during which the government can block sites for disposing of materials from water, such as sand or silt. This aims to speed up the permitting process for construction and infrastructure projects, potentially leading to faster investment realization and economic growth.
Key points
Defines a specific timeframe during which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can prohibit or restrict disposal sites for dredged or fill material.
This period begins when a complete permit application is submitted and ends when the permit is issued.
The changes aim to reduce uncertainty and accelerate the permitting process for projects involving water material disposal.
Status:
Introduced
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