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This presentation provides an overview of National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultations for offshore wind projects. The presentation covers how EFH and ESA consultations fit into the overall offshore wind permitting process,...
Today, the White House announced the Biden-Harris Permitting Action Plan, outlining a transformative change in the way Federal infrastructure projects are permitted, providing a roadmap for agencies to deliver on the once-in-a-generation upgrades outlined in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
The Permitting Council has issued its Recommended Best Practices for Fiscal Year 2022. When Congress enacted the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), it added three new categories to the existing FAST-41 list of categories of best practices. In order to allow Permitting Council...
The Permitting Council recently completed a tour of potential renewable energy-focused infrastructure projects in Nevada. If permitted, these projects could change the renewable energy landscape in the state, delivering on the clean energy goals outlined in President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) has released its Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. Charged with improving the transparency, predictability and outcomes of the Federal environmental review and authorization process for certain critical infrastructure projects, the report showcases a commitment to the country’s clean energy future that will build upon the nation’s economic and environmental legacy for generations to come.
This week FPISC Executive Director Christine Harada is visiting Louisiana to see how infrastructure projects can help restore communities and create a more sustainable future for all Louisianians.
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is charged with improving the transparency, predictability and outcomes of the Federal environmental review and authorization process for certain large-scale critical infrastructure projects, primarily in the electricity transmission and renewable energy sectors. Through its fiscal year 2023 budget request to Congress, the Permitting Council supports the Administration’s energy, environmental, and project delivery goals with investments supporting jobs and solutions in renewable and more clean energy.