Bill > S1976

This bill, the Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act, amends the FAST Act to improve the federal permitting process. Key provisions include: - Defining key terms like "covered project" and "Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council" - Modifying the composition and duties of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council, including requiring the Council to issue recommendations on best practices for improving the federal permitting process and notifying Congress if agencies fail to implement these recommendations - Establishing a goal of completing the permitting process within 2 years, with exceptions allowed if the lead agency provides justification - Allowing the Executive Director to facilitate the environmental review and authorization process for projects that are not "covered projects" under the FAST Act - Making changes to provisions related to litigation, reports, funding, and other technical corrections Overall, the bill aims to streamline and improve the federal permitting process, particularly for major infrastructure and development projects, in order to facilitate job creation and economic growth.