By SE North Carolina News |
Jul 29, 2024
Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) have introduced the Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement (FREE) Act, aiming to reform the federal permitting process through a 'permit by rule' system. This system would enable applicants to certify compliance with pre-established criteria to obtain permits automatically unless an agency identifies improper certifications within a specified timeframe.