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Texas Port Project is the Latest to Complete Federal Environmental Permitting Approval with Permitting Council’s FAST-41 Program

WASHINGTON (August 1, 2024) – The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce that the Port of Corpus Christi Authority Channel Deepening Project is the latest project to complete federal environmental review and authorizations with FAST-41 permitting assistance from the Council. This $400 million project will expand one of the largest ports in the nation, a major gateway to international and domestic maritime commerce.

New England Wind is the Latest Offshore Wind Project to Complete Federal Environmental Permitting with Assistance from the Permitting Council’s FAST-41 Program

WASHINGTON (August 1, 2024) – The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce that New England Wind is the latest project to complete all required federal environmental permitting review and authorizations with FAST-41 permitting assistance. The $3 billion project is expected to provide clean, renewable energy to more than 900,000 homes in the northeast.

Executive Director Eric Beightel Highlights Permitting Council’s Impact in Testimony Before Senate Committee

WASHINGTON (July 10, 2024) – Today, Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) Executive Director Eric Beightel testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Invited by the committee Chair and Ranking Members to testify on the Permitting Council’s impact, Director Beightel showcased the Permitting Council’s unique role in bringing innovative solutions and efficiency to the permitting process. To view the transcript from the testimony, please click here: Eric Beightel Testimony - Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Permitting Council Report Showcases Continued Federal Agency Progress on Environmental Reviews and Authorizations for Infrastructure Projects

WASHINGTON (July 3, 2024) – The Permitting Council Executive Director has released the fiscal year 2024 second quarter report to Congress, evaluating federal agency compliance with FAST-41 requirements. The report highlights a period of sustained progress for agencies, including approval of the latest FAST-41 covered project and the addition of two new projects to the program. 

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