Electronic Permitting Modernization Act

Hozzl · 2024-10-01T03:38:15Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5509 Electronic Permitting Modernization Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/1/2024, 3:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5509

The Electronic Permitting Modernization Act, designated as H.R. 5509 in the 118th Congress and introduced on September 14, 2023, aims to modernize electronic permitting processes. The bill likely includes provisions to streamline and digitize the permitting system, potentially seeking to enhance efficiency, accessibility, and transparency in issuing permits. More detailed directives and actions proposed within the bill can be explored further by referring to the official bill text available through the provided links.

Congressional Summary of HR 5509

Electronic Permitting Modernization Act

This bill requires the Department of the Interior to design and deliver modernized electronic permitting systems.

Specifically, those systems must (1) be able to accept, process, and record applications for permits, forms, and other paperwork required for activities regulated by Interior; and (2) provide a centralized electronic permitting system online repository available to the public on its website. Interior must also ensure that the systems are consistent with priorities identified under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 with respect to digital technologies and a permitting portal.

Interior must provide periodic updates to Congress on this bill's implementation.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5509

Bill HR 5509 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 25, 2024. Bill HR 5509 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 14, 2023. Bill HR 5509's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of September 25, 2024