The Recreation Permitting Improvement Act would amend existing federal law to expand which types of projects can benefit from streamlined permitting procedures. Specifically, the bill adds recreation activities to the list of covered projects eligible for federal permitting improvements under the FAST Act, a law designed to speed up the federal approval process for various infrastructure and development projects. This change would allow recreation-related projects, such as those involving outdoor facilities or activities, to take advantage of expedited permitting timelines and coordinated federal review procedures. The bill affects recreational developers, outdoor recreation companies, and federal agencies responsible for issuing permits for these types of projects. No specific funding or implementation timeline is detailed in the legislation, as it primarily modifies which project categories qualify for existing permitting acceleration programs.
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