Some public water and wastewater repairs could move ahead without the usual federal historic-site review. The project sponsor would have to ask the responsible federal agency first.
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To waive certain requirements under section 306018 of title 54, United States Code, with respect to undertakings to upgrade public water systems and treatment works. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Latest action on H.R. 6353: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects local governments, utilities, and communities working on public drinking water or wastewater upgrades. It could make some projects faster or cheaper to plan. It also affects people and groups that protect historic places because some projects could skip the normal review for historic harm.
Why this matters: Aging water systems can need fast repairs, and this bill could remove one review step for some projects. That may speed up work and lower planning costs. The tradeoff is that fewer projects would go through the formal process that looks for harm to historic places. The size of the effect is unclear because it depends on how many sponsors ask for the waiver and how agencies handle those requests.
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