To require each agency to evaluate the permitting system of the agency, to consider whether a permit by rule could replace that system, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedAdditional sponsors: Mr. Bucshon, Mr. Lamborn, Mrs. Radewagen, Mr. Collins, …
Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole …
Ms. Maloy (for herself, Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer, Mr. Newhouse, Mrs. Peltola, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires federal agencies to evaluate whether permit-by-rule systems could replace traditional permitting. Under permit-by-rule, applicants certify compliance with standards and receive automatic approval if agency doesnt act promptly.
Who Benefits and How
Businesses gain faster, more predictable permitting. Regulated entities avoid expensive application reviews. Government focuses on enforcement rather than gatekeeping.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Agencies must evaluate and potentially restructure permitting. Staff shifts from review to enforcement. Public may face increased compliance violations if self-certification is abused.
Key Provisions
- Requires agency evaluation of permit-by-rule within 240 days
- Applicants certify compliance with written standards
- Government focuses on auditing and enforcement
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
Requires agencies to evaluate and implement permit-by-rule systems to streamline federal permitting
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Shift permitting from gatekeeping to enforcement"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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