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Congressman Valadao Introduces Permitting Reform Bill

Nov 21, 2025   Advocacy   |   CEQA/NEPA
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On November 19, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Determination of NEPA Adequacy Streamlining Act. This bill would streamline the approval process to advance essential water, transportation, energy, infrastructure, and flood-control projects by allowing federal agencies to use previously conducted Environmental Assessments or Environmental Impact Statements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the approval of projects with similar environmental impacts. The full text of the measure is availablehere. RCRC is reviewing the measure; for additional information, contact RCRC Senior Policy Advocate, John Kennedy.