Bill > S3800

This bill, known as the "ePermit Act," aims to modernize and streamline environmental reviews and authorizations by establishing standardized data practices and developing digital tools. It mandates the creation of data standards for collecting and organizing information related to environmental reviews and authorizations, ensuring consistency and interoperability across federal agencies. The bill also calls for the development of prototype tools, including an interactive, cloud-based authorization portal, to manage projects, track applications and public comments, and facilitate data exchange between agencies. Federal agencies will be required to compare their existing systems against these new standards and requirements, and develop plans for implementation. The ultimate goal is to create a unified interagency data system that improves transparency, reduces costs, and accelerates the environmental review and authorization process for project sponsors and the public, while ensuring compliance with existing laws.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3800/all-info