The FREE Act mandates federal agencies to evaluate their permitting systems and consider replacing them with a "permitting by rule" process.
The FREE Act requires federal agencies to assess their current permitting systems and determine if a "permitting by rule" process could replace them. This process involves specific written standards, applicant certifications, and streamlined approvals. Agencies must submit reports to Congress and the Comptroller General detailing their findings and plans. The act also outlines procedures for permit applications, audits, enforcement, and appeals. It emphasizes reducing unnecessary delays and costs in federal permitting.
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