Army Overhauls Permit Process to Speed Environmental Reviews
Published Date: 7/3/2025
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Summary
The Army is updating how it reviews permit applications by replacing old environmental rules with a fresh, simpler set that also covers waterway permits. This change affects anyone applying for Army permits and aims to speed up the process without extra costs. They’re also asking for public feedback to make sure the new rules work well.
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Simpler NEPA Rules for Army Permits
If you apply for an Army permit, the Army removed the old Corps NEPA implementing regulations and replaced them with a new, simpler regulation that also covers requests for permission under Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. The change is meant to affect anyone applying for Army permits and is described as speeding up the review process without adding extra costs to applicants.
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