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US S719

US S719
NEPA State Assignment Expansion Act


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Introduced
03/11/2021
In Committee
03/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to provide for project delivery programs, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the NEPA State Assignment Expansion Act, amends the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to allow federal agencies, including the Department of Transportation, to establish project delivery programs where they can assign their NEPA responsibilities to interested states. The bill outlines the process for states to apply and assume these responsibilities, and specifies the terms and conditions of the written agreements between the federal agency and the state. It also requires regular audits and monitoring of the state's performance, and provides a mechanism for the federal agency to terminate the state's participation if they are not adequately carrying out the responsibilities. Additionally, the bill allows states to exercise this authority on behalf of local governments for locally administered projects.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 03/11/2021)

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