This section includes links to required reports, plans and documents, offering valuable insights into the Permitting Council's progress, activities, and strategic initiatives. 

Annual Reports to Congress 

Pursuant to Title 41 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST-41), 42 U.S.C. § 4370m-7(a)(1)(A), the Executive Director of the Permitting Council prepares an Annual Report to Congress with review by the Permitting Council members. These reports provide an overview of the Permitting Council's activities, achievements, and progress in improving the federal permitting process. They include updates on performance metrics, challenges faced, and recommendations for enhancing the efficiency of federal permitting. 

View the current Annual Report to Congress, and archive of previous years.

Quarterly Agency Performance Reports  

Pursuant to Title 41 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST-41), 42 U.S.C. § 4370m-7(a)(2), the Executive Director of the Permitting Council submits to Congress Quarterly Agency Performance Reports, evaluating agency compliance with the provisions of Title 41 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST-41). This report provides a description of the implementation and adherence of each agency to the coordinated project plan (CPP) and permitting timetable requirements under 42 U.S.C. § 4370m-2(c), requirements for agency postings of certain information under 42 U.S.C. § 4370m-2(b)(3) and transparency project provisions under 42 U.S.C. § 4370m-2(b)(2). 

View the current Quarterly Agency Performance Report, and archive of previous reports.

FAST-41 Performance Schedules 

Title 41 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST-41), 42 U.S.C. § 4370m et seq., directs the Executive Director of the Permitting Council, in consultation with the Permitting Council, to develop Recommended Performance Schedules for each category (sector) of Covered Projects.

View the current FAST-41 Performance Schedules, and archive of previous years,

Recommended Best Practices 

Pursuant to Title 41 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST-41), 42 U.S.C. § 4370m-1(c)(2)(B), the Permitting Council issues annual recommendations on best practices for improving the federal permitting process for Covered Projects under FAST-41. 

View the current year's Recommended Best Practices, and archive of previous years.

Strategy and Performance

Agency Strategic Plan

In accordance with the The Government Performance and Results Act of 2010 (GPRA) and OMB Circular A-11, The Permitting Council Strategic Plan outlines long-term goals and objectives for the agency. It provides a strategic vision and framework that speaks to actions the agency will take to prioritize and accomplish each goal. 

View the current Permitting Council Strategic Plan, and archive of previous years.

Agency Performance Plan and Report

In accordance with the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010 (GPRA) and OMB Circular A-11, the Permitting Council develops annual Agency Performance Reports to accompany the implementation of its Strategic Plan and connect daily agency operations to strategic goals, and measure progress. 

View the current Agency Performance Plan and Report, and archive of previous years.

Budget

In accordance with the Federal budgetary process (31 USC Ch. 11 and OMB guidance), each year the Permitting Council submits to Congress its budget request for annual appropriations. These requests outline the Permitting Council’s activities to implement FAST-41 and execute against its strategic plan. 

View the current year's Annual Congressional Budget Request, and archive of previous years.