Commonsense Coordination Act

Commonsense Coordination Act

This bill allows a federal agency to categorically exclude certain actions from the preparation of an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement if another agency has categorically excluded such actions. Such a categorical exclusion shall not be subject to judicial review.

The bill also categorically excludes certain forest management activities from requirements for environmental assessments or environmental impact statements. The forest management activities designated for such a categorical exclusion are those

• carried out by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the Department of the Interior jointly with another federal agency on certain National Forest System lands or certain public lands, respectively; and
• for which a categorical exclusion applies with respect to such other agency.

USDA or Interior, as appropriate, may use the categorical exclusion after first obtaining written confirmation from the other federal agency that the categorical exclusion applies to the proposed forest management activity.

Bill 117 HR 4623, also known as the Commonsense Coordination Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to streamline and improve coordination between federal agencies when it comes to implementing regulations and policies.

The bill aims to reduce duplication and inefficiencies in the regulatory process by requiring federal agencies to work together and share information. This will help ensure that regulations are consistent and do not conflict with each other, ultimately making it easier for businesses and individuals to comply with federal laws.

Additionally, the Commonsense Coordination Act includes provisions for increased transparency and public input in the regulatory process. It requires agencies to provide detailed justifications for new regulations and to consider input from stakeholders before finalizing any rules. Overall, the goal of this bill is to make the regulatory process more efficient and effective, while also increasing accountability and transparency. Supporters of the Commonsense Coordination Act argue that it will help reduce regulatory burdens on businesses and promote economic growth, while still protecting public health and safety. As of now, the bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been voted on by Congress. It will be important to monitor the progress of this bill and see how it may impact federal regulations in the future.