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This bill, known as the SPEED Act (Small Projects Expedited Execution and Delivery Act), modifies provisions in the MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act) legislation related to categorical exclusions for transportation projects with limited federal assistance. Specifically, the bill increases the funding thresholds that allow certain smaller transportation projects to bypass extensive environmental review processes. The monetary limits for categorical exclusion are doubled: from $6 million to $12 million for one type of project, and from $35 million to $70 million for another type of project. By raising these thresholds, the bill aims to streamline and expedite the approval process for transportation infrastructure projects that receive limited federal funding, potentially reducing bureaucratic delays and making it easier for state and local governments to move forward with smaller-scale transportation improvements more quickly and efficiently.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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