The bipartisan ePermit Act would modernize and digitize federal permitting processes, streamline approvals, and improve coordination on infrastructure and development projects.
A new bipartisan bill in Congress, the ePermit Act, aims to modernize and streamline how governments handle permits—especially for infrastructure and development projects that require federal review. The bill would direct federal agencies to digitize their permitting processes by creating shared software tools, setting data standards, and building a centralized online portal where applicants can submit and track projects in real time. The goal is to cut down delays, increase transparency, and make it easier for governments at all levels to coordinate on complex reviews like those required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
For counties, this could mean faster project approvals, less paperwork, and better coordination with federal partners—especially on things like road work, broadband expansion, and clean energy projects. If passed, the ePermit Act would help counties save time and taxpayer dollars while modernizing how local governments interact with the federal permitting process.