H.R. 4135 encourages states to voluntarily participate in a federal online dashboard system managed by the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council when reviewing certain major infrastructure projects that require state water quality certifications or permits. The bill applies to "covered projects" as defined in existing federal law, particularly those needing approvals under the Clean Water Act. By encouraging state participation in this coordinated federal environmental review process, the legislation aims to streamline permitting by bringing state and federal agencies together on a single platform. The bill does not establish new funding or specific timelines but rather promotes voluntary adoption of this existing coordination mechanism to help speed up the permitting process for major projects.
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