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US HR4335

US HR4335
NEPA Accountability and Enforcement Act


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Introduced
07/01/2021
In Committee
07/01/2021
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 actions required under the Act. Specifically, it sets a 2-year timeline for federal agencies to complete the NEPA process, which includes issuing a finding of no significant impact or publishing a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement within 1 year, and completing the environmental impact statement within 2 years of the notice of intent. The bill also requires federal agencies to issue or deny any necessary permits or authorizations within 180 days after publication of the notice of intent. If agencies fail to meet these timelines, they will face financial penalties. The goal of the bill is to increase accountability and efficiency in the NEPA review process.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (on 07/01/2021)

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