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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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Infrastructure Developers Summit

Permitting Council to Host Second Annual Infrastructure Developers Summit

This year’s summit will evolve into a set of four virtual mini summits, each focused on a specific priority sector. Attendees will receive a deep dive into how FAST-41 can improve the efficiency of the permitting process for the sectors that align with their portfolio, gaining valuable insight from federal and industry leaders on how to ensure projects receive an accountable permitting experience.
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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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3PL Railroad Valley Exploration Project Completes Federal Permitting

WASHINGTON (June 12, 2025) – The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce the completion of federal permitting for the 3PL Railroad Val

Castle Mountain Mine Phase 2 Project is the Latest to Gain FAST-41 Coverage

WASHINGTON (June 10, 2025) – The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce that the Castle Mountain Mine Phase 2 Projec

Permitting Council Receives Influx of New FAST-41 Covered Critical Mineral Projects

WASHINGTON (June 6, 2025) – The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce the acceptance of four new critical mineral p

Permitting Council Acting Executive Director Releases Quarterly Member Agency Performance Report

WASHINGTON (May 30, 2025) – Today, the Permitting Council Acting Executive Director released the fiscal year 2025 second quarter (January-March 2025) report to Congress,

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.

Trump Administration Adds Five More Critical Mineral Production Projects to the Federal Permitting Dashboard to Streamline Permitting

WASHINGTON (May 23, 2025) – Today, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) announced the addition of five new critical mineral productio

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