Bureaucrats Revive Dusty Form for Mega-Project Tracking
Published Date: 4/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council is asking for public comments to reinstate a paperwork form that helps track big infrastructure projects. This form, which expired, needs approval again to keep things clear and on schedule for agencies and project leaders. You’ve got until April 30, 2026, to share your thoughts—no cost changes, just smoother project reviews!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Access to FAST‑41 Permitting Benefits
Submitting the FIN is the first required step to become a FAST‑41 covered project and gain access to benefits such as comprehensive permitting timetables, collaborative management on the Federal Permitting Dashboard, and direct engagement by the Permitting Council to identify and resolve permitting issues.
Reinstating FAST‑41 Initiation Form Approval
The Permitting Council is requesting OMB approval to reinstate the FAST‑41 Initiation Notice (FIN) under OMB Control No. 3121-0001 (approval expired January 31, 2021). The agency estimates 75 respondents will each file one FIN, taking about 2 hours per response for a total annual burden of 150 hours.
Required Project Details for FIN
To seek FAST‑41 coverage, project sponsors must submit a FIN that includes the project's purpose and brief description; a statement of technical and financial feasibility; anticipated federal financing, reviews, and authorizations; and an assessment of whether the project meets the statutory definition of a 'covered project.'
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