June 25, 2025
Mr. Johnson of South Dakota introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
To encourage States to participate with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council’s online dashboard for certain covered projects.
Section 1. Coordination with Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council
With respect to any covered project (as defined under section 41001 of the FAST Act (42 U.S.C. 4370m)) for which a certification or permit from a State under section 401, 402, or 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act is required, the State is encouraged to choose to participate, to the maximum extent practicable, in the environmental review and authorization process under section 41003(c) of the FAST Act (42 U.S.C. 4370m–2(c)), pursuant to paragraph (3)(A) of such section.