Bill > HR4135

This bill encourages states to participate in the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council's online dashboard for certain infrastructure projects that require state environmental permits. Specifically, for projects defined as "covered projects" under the FAST Act (Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act), states are urged to engage with the federal environmental review and authorization process, particularly for water pollution control permits (specifically sections 401, 402, and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act). The bill uses language that suggests participation is voluntary, using the term "encouraged" rather than mandating state involvement. By promoting this participation, the bill aims to streamline and improve the coordination of environmental permitting processes between state and federal agencies, potentially making infrastructure project approvals more efficient and transparent.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4135/all-info