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Introduced
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
In Committee
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to reform agency process requirements, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the NEPA Agency Process Accountability Act, amends the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to reform agency process requirements. Key provisions include: defining key terms like "environmental assessment," "environmental impact statement," and "NEPA process"; prohibiting agencies from considering certain alternatives; limiting the number of environmental documents required for a proposed action; allowing agencies to use categorical exclusions approved by other agencies or Congress; permitting agencies to reuse prior findings and research, adopt state environmental documents, or use third-party environmental documents; and requiring agencies to track and report on NEPA data and costs. The bill aims to streamline and increase accountability in the NEPA review process.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 03/11/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/718/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s718/BILLS-117s718is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s718/BILLS-117s718is.pdf.pdf |
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