Bill > H906

This bill aims to accelerate and streamline wetlands restoration by establishing a Wetlands Restoration Streamlining Initiative led by a coordinator at the secretary of energy and environmental affairs. The coordinator will engage state and federal agencies to expedite nature-based wetlands restoration projects, align regulatory processes with climate goals, create a streamlined review process, and provide technical assistance to project proponents. The coordinator will also make recommendations for regulatory reforms, funding opportunities, and potential legislation to enable a general, unified permitting process for wetlands restoration within three months of a complete application.