Streamline Transit Projects Act

This bill would let the U.S. Transportation Secretary assign certain environmental review duties to large transit agencies that receive federal transit funds. Eligible agencies must be in urban areas with more than 200,000 people and show they have the legal, technical, and financial capacity to do the work. These agencies could decide whether specific transit activities qualify for categorical exclusions, which exempt them from full environmental assessments or impact statements, and could take on related federal environmental reviews, except consultation with Indian Tribes. Each agency would sign a renewable agreement with the Secretary, usually lasting up to 3 years, would accept federal court jurisdiction, and would be solely liable for compliance. The Secretary could end the arrangement after notice and at least 120 days to fix problems, and agencies could use federal transit funds for related attorney's fees.

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Sponsors

• Mike Lee Republican sponsor
• 4 cosponsors