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US S721

US S721
NEPA Accountability and Enforcement 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 impose time limits on the completion of certain re- quired actions under the Act, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the NEPA Accountability and Enforcement Act, amends the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to impose time limits on the completion of certain required actions under the Act. Specifically, it requires federal agencies to complete the NEPA process for a proposed action within 2 years, including issuing a finding of categorical exclusion, finding of no significant impact, or publishing a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement within 1 year. The bill also sets timelines for completing environmental impact statements and imposes financial penalties on federal agencies that fail to comply with the required timelines. Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to issue or deny necessary permits or authorizations for a proposed action within 90 days of the completion of the NEPA process, or else the permit or authorization is considered approved.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

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

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