To encourage States to participate with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council's online dashboard for certain covered projects.
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Overview
This bill aims to encourage states to use a federal dashboard to streamline the permitting process for certain environmental projects. It encourages states to participate in the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council’s online dashboard when a state permit is needed for a project covered by the FAST Act. The goal is to improve the efficiency and transparency of environmental reviews and authorizations. This will help reduce delays and uncertainty in obtaining necessary permits.
Key provisions
- Encourages states to participate in the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council’s online dashboard.
- Applies to ‘covered projects’ as defined by the FAST Act.
- Specifically covers projects requiring certifications or permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (sections 401, 402, and 404).
- Promotes environmental review and authorization processes as outlined in the FAST Act.
Who is affected
- States
- Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council
- Project developers
- Environmental agencies
- The public
Notable changes
- Provides encouragement for states to utilize a specific online dashboard.
- Aligns state permitting processes with the FAST Act’s requirements.
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