States would have a faster path to take over wetlands and waterway permits from the federal government. The EPA must simplify its approval process, and lawsuits challenging those approvals face tight new deadlines and restrictions.
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Restoring Federalism in Clean Water Permitting Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Latest action on H.R. 3902: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects state environmental agencies, the EPA, developers and builders who need wetlands permits, and environmental groups that challenge permit program approvals in court.
Why this matters: Wetlands permits affect a wide range of real-world projects, from housing developments to highway construction to pipelines. Right now, few states run their own programs because the federal approval process is so complex. If this bill passes, more states could take over permitting, which might speed up project approvals but could also change how carefully environmental protections are enforced at the state level.
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