Search Results: keywords:"permitting by rule"

  • S. 238 — To require each agency to evaluate the permitting system of the agency, to consider whether permitting by rule could replace that system, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,541

    S. 238, known as the "Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement Act" or the "FREE Act," aims to streamline the federal permitting system. The bill requires federal agencies to evaluate their current permitting processes and consider replacing them with a system called "permitting by...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to make it easier and faster for government agencies to approve permits by using simpler rules and quicker deadlines, just like having a faster way to say "yes" or "no" when you ask for permission to do something fun, like play a new game. But they also have to check that this faster way is fair and works properly.

  • H. R. 689 — To require each agency to evaluate the permitting system of the agency, to consider whether permitting by rule could replace that system, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,586

    H. R. 689 is a bill that aims to improve the way federal agencies handle permits by encouraging them to evaluate and potentially adopt a “permitting by rule” system. This system, as proposed, would streamline the permitting process by setting clear standards and deadlines,...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants government agencies to check if they can make the process of getting permits easier and faster by using rules that are clear and set time limits, so things can get done more quickly and with less hassle. It asks each agency to tell Congress how they give out permits now and see if they can make it better, and also lets people speak up if things aren't working right.