This proposal encourages states to join a federal online dashboard that tracks certain major projects. It asks states to take part in the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council’s review process for projects that need state water permits under the Clean Water Act (sections 401, 402, or 404).

Key points:

• Who is affected: State agencies and large “covered projects” that need water permits under sections 401, 402, or 404 of the Clean Water Act.
• What changes: States are encouraged to participate in the federal environmental review and authorization process and use the Council’s online dashboard for these projects.
• What it aims to do: Promote coordination between state and federal reviews for certain major projects.