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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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President Trump Appoints Emily Domenech as Permitting Council Executive Director

The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce that President Trump has appointed Emily Domenech as its incoming Executive Director. A Hill veteran with extensive knowledge and experience in the energy, infrastructure and permitting space, Ms. Domenech comes to the Permitting Council after serving as a Senior Vice President at Boundary Stone Partners.
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Critical Mineral Production

Trump Administration Adds Five Additional Critical Mineral Production Projects to the Permitting Council’s FAST-41 Program

TODAY: We’re pleased to announce a third installment of 5 new critical mineral production projects set to receive the transparency benefits of the FAST-41 program.
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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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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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Tonopah Flats Lithium Project is the Latest Critical Minerals Mining Project to Gain FAST-41 Coverage

WASHINGTON (August 19, 2025) – The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce the FAST-41 coverage of the Tono

Trump Administration Appoints New Political Appointees to Permitting Council Leadership

WASHINGTON (August 18, 2025) – The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce two new political appointments t

Permitting Council Adds Three New Critical Mineral Mining Projects to FAST-41 Transparency Status

WASHINGTON (August 1, 2025) – The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) announces the addition of three new critical mineral min

South Fort Meade Mining Project Gains FAST-41 Coverage

WASHINGTON (July 22, 2025) – The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce the FAST-41 coverage of the South

First-ever Manufacturing Project Gains FAST-41 Coverage

WASHINGTON (July 22, 2025) – The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce the FAST-41 coverage of the Riverv

Trump Administration Appoints New Political Appointees to Permitting Council Leadership

WASHINGTON (July 21, 2025) – The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce two new political appointments to

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