Exempts federal actions for infill housing construction from NEPA requirements and updates natural hazard risk assessments.

This bill exempts federal actions related to infill housing construction from the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 requirements. Infill housing is defined as residential housing on vacant or underutilized sites, not exceeding 20 acres, and not in high-risk areas for natural hazards. The bill also mandates that federal agencies update natural hazard risk assessments every three years instead of every five years.

Exempts federal actions for infill housing construction from NEPA requirements and updates natural hazard risk assessments.

This bill exempts federal actions related to infill housing construction from the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 requirements. Infill housing is defined as residential housing on vacant or underutilized sites, not exceeding 20 acres, and not in high-risk areas for natural hazards. The bill also mandates that federal agencies update natural hazard risk assessments every three years instead of every five years.