Search Results: keywords:"federal permitting process"

  • H. R. 7072 — To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest System land in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest to Tony’s Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,216

    H.R. 7072, also known as the "Wabeno Economic Development Act of 2024," requires the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer a parcel of land within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest to Tony’s Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC, if they offer to buy it at market value. The land sale...

    Simple Explanation

    In the Wabeno Economic Development Act of 2024, the government is supposed to sell a piece of forest land to a company named Tony’s Wabeno Redi-Mix if they pay the right price. The government will also check how they can do a better job letting people use the land to get stuff like rocks and sand.

  • S. 4679 — To amend title XLI of the FAST Act to improve the Federal permitting process, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:7,556

    The bill S. 4679 aims to improve the federal permitting process, making it more efficient. It proposes amendments to the FAST Act, such as clarifying definitions, modifying the steering and reporting responsibilities of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council, and...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make it easier and faster for companies to get permission from the government to start building big projects. It talks about fees they might have to pay and wants to make sure all the rules and timelines are clear so things don't get stuck or confusing.

  • S. 4679 — To amend title XLI of the FAST Act to improve the Federal permitting process, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:3,912

    The Permitting Council Improvement Act of 2024 aims to enhance the federal permitting process in the United States by amending title XLI of the FAST Act. This bill introduces changes to how federal agencies conduct environmental reviews and authorizations for infrastructure...

    Simple Explanation

    The Permitting Council Improvement Act of 2024 is a plan to make it quicker and easier for big building projects to get the green light from the government by setting up rules, like fees and timelines, to help everyone work together better.