Expediting Environmental Reviews and Approvals for High Priority Infrastructure Projects
Directs Agencies to Expedite Environmental Reviews for Infrastructure Projects
What it does
Agencies must prioritize and meet expedited deadlines to complete environmental reviews and approvals for high-priority infrastructure projects.
Real-world impact
- Faster federal approvals for bridges, highways, ports, airports, pipelines, and telecom.
- May reduce project delays and lower construction costs for communities.
- Agencies must explain missed deadlines and take concrete corrective actions.
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Summary
This order requires the federal government to speed up environmental reviews and approvals for infrastructure projects, focusing on projects deemed high priority for the Nation.
The White House Council on Environmental Quality must decide within 30 days if a project is high priority, and agencies must set and meet expedited review deadlines or explain delays. The order aims to reduce delays, cut costs, and deliver infrastructure benefits more quickly to workers, communities, and businesses.
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