Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-03-28T11:23:20Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1014 Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/28/2025, 11:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 1014

Bill 119 s 1014, also known as the "EPA Permitting Improvement Act," aims to give certain permit approvals by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the same legal weight as laws. This means that once the EPA approves a permit for a specific project or activity, that approval would be legally binding and enforceable.

The bill is designed to streamline the permitting process and provide more certainty to businesses and individuals seeking EPA permits. By giving EPA permit approvals the force of law, it would prevent delays and legal challenges that can often arise after a permit is granted.

In addition to ensuring that EPA permit approvals are legally binding, the bill also includes provisions for improving transparency and accountability in the permitting process. It requires the EPA to provide clear and timely information to permit applicants, as well as to the public, about the status of permit applications and the reasons for any denials. Overall, the EPA Permitting Improvement Act aims to make the permitting process more efficient and effective, while also ensuring that environmental protections are upheld. It is intended to strike a balance between promoting economic growth and protecting the environment.

Current Status of Bill S 1014

Bill S 1014 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2025. Bill S 1014 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 13, 2025. Bill S 1014's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of March 13, 2025

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A bill to ensure that certain permit approvals by the Environmental Protection Agency have the force and effect of law, and for other purposes.A bill to ensure that certain permit approvals by the Environmental Protection Agency have the force and effect of law, and for other purposes.

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