To modernize permitting systems at the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Katie Porter
D-CA | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseMs. Porter (for herself and Mr. LaMalfa) introduced the following …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Directs the Secretary of Interior to modernize electronic permitting systems to accept, process, and record permit applications online. Creates centralized repository with links to all Interior permitting systems.
Who Benefits and How
Permit applicants benefit from streamlined online applications. State, tribal, and local governments get better access to Interior permitting. The public gains easier navigation to permitting resources.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Interior Department must design and implement modernized systems. Congress receives periodic implementation updates.
Key Provisions
- Modernize electronic permitting across Interior
- Accept applications, payments, and correspondence online
- Create centralized online repository of all permitting systems
- Provide contact information for assistance
- Periodic reporting to Congress
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Modernizes Interior Department electronic permitting systems
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Improve government efficiency through technology modernization"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
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