S 820
A bill to provide an exemption from certain requirements for federally funded projects and activities in areas not in metropolitan statistical areas, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill proposes an exemption for certain federal requirements when projects and activities are funded in areas outside of metropolitan statistical areas. Specifically, it would waive the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act for these projects. The goal is to reduce regulatory burdens on federally funded projects in rural and less populated regions. This would allow for faster project completion and potentially lower costs in these areas.
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