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Welcome to the Permitting Council

The Permitting Council is a key contributor to our nation’s infrastructure transformation. We’re a unique federal agency providing clarity and support to critical infrastructure projects as they advance through the federal permitting process. Our goal is to make permitting transparent, predictable, and accountable to deliver the benefits of infrastructure investments to the American people.

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Permitting Council Takes on Key Role in Bringing Efficiency to the Review of Mineral Production Projects

Permitting Council Takes on Key Role in Bringing Efficiency to the Review of Mineral Production Projects

We're pleased to announce our role in bringing transparency and accountability to new critical mineral production projects in response to the recent Executive Order on Increasing American Mineral Production.
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New on the Permitting Council Blog

This year, the Permitting Council celebrates ten years of transforming federal permitting for critical infrastructure. In our new blog, Acting Executive Director Manisha Patel shares the progress we’ve made and what we aim to accomplish next.
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Building a Stronger Future, Together

We’re proud of our work to advance permitting excellence. Our FAST-41 program and initiatives are enabling more infrastructure projects to be built across the nation. Learn more about the projects we're currently supporting.
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Stay informed with the Permitting Council's Congressional Reports.

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Trump Administration Advances First Wave of Critical Mineral Production Projects

WASHINGTON (April 18, 2025) – Today, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) announced increased transparency, accountability, and predi

Permitting Council Highlights Timely and Efficient Process in Annual Report to Congress

WASHINGTON (April 14, 2025) – Today, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) submitted its fiscal year (FY) 2024 Annual Report to Congre

Permitting Council Acting Executive Director Releases Quarterly Member Agency Performance Report

Today, the Permitting Council Acting Executive Director released the fiscal year 2025 first quarter report to Congress, evaluating federal agency compliance with FAST-41 requirements. The report showcases continued agency progress in bringing efficiency and effectiveness to federal environmental review and authorizations, with three critical infrastructure projects receiving permitting approval during the quarter.

Maryland Offshore Wind Project is the Latest to Complete FAST-41 Permitting Assistance

The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce that Maryland Offshore Wind is the latest infrastructure project to complete the FAST-41 permitting assistance program. The $6 billion project is the nation’s 10th commercial-scale offshore wind project to complete federal permitting.

Permitting Council Executive Director Releases Quarterly Member Agency Performance Report

This week, the Permitting Council Executive Director released the fiscal year 2024 fourth quarter report to Congress, evaluating federal agency compliance with FAST-41 requirements. The report showcases continued agency progress in improving the federal permitting process, supporting the efficient delivery of critical projects that will help grow the economy and make significant progress towards the nation’s clean energy goals.

Permitting Council Executive Director Releases Summary of Accomplishments Detailing Tremendous Growth During Biden-Harris Administration

The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce the release of the Executive Director’s Summary of Accomplishments, detailing a period of tremendous growth during the Biden-Harris Administration.

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