Bill > HR6640

This bill, titled the "Build Now Act," aims to speed up the environmental review process for projects related to the Central Valley Project (CVP), a major water infrastructure system in California. Specifically, it mandates that any environmental review required for a CVP enhancement project permit, which includes projects like groundwater recharge, aquifer storage, and water source substitution, must be completed within one year of the permit application being submitted. If the responsible agency fails to meet this deadline, the head of the issuing agency must either grant an extension with the applicant's approval or deny the permit. If a permit is denied due to this timeline failure, the applicant can reapply, and the agency must provide any previously gathered environmental information to help expedite the new review. The environmental review itself refers to fulfilling requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6640/all-info