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US water infrastructure ‘unsustainable’ amid rapidly evolving crisis, report warns
The United States is facing an unsustainable demand for water and lacks the security posture to defend the nation’s water systems from emerging threats, according to a new report.
Feds announce funds for renewable energy facility planning
State and local governments can apply for funds to support the complex decision-making processes around large-scale renewable energy planning, siting and permitting.
Mayors Oppose a GOP Bill to Speed Up Broadband Permitting
The proposal would put a “shot clock” on permit approvals in an effort to streamline the process to build broadband around the country. But mayors say it preempts their ability to make crucial construction decisions.
County sees huge performance gains when permitting moves to the cloud
Cloud-based permitting speeds workflow for staff, eases pressure on IT and gives customers automatic permitting and virtual inspections options.
Why a Power Line Project Can Take 14 Years to Permit
Amid a push to greatly expand the nation’s clean energy infrastructure, key grid upgrades require approvals that can take years to complete. Can regulators strike the right balance between speed and environmental protection?
Clash Over Infrastructure Permitting Heats Up on Capitol Hill
Despite objections from fellow Democrats, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he will press ahead with a deal to attach an overhaul of energy project permitting to a must-pass spending bill. Meanwhile, Republicans have a plan of their own.
A State Provides an Online Option for Driver's License Tests
Prospective drivers in Minnesota can now take their learner's permit knowledge test online, one of several state initiatives deployed during the coronavirus pandemic.
How One City Went Virtual In 30 Days
The southern California city of El Cajon moved to paperless permitting in just under a month, a project that had originally been expected to take a year.
Streamlining Local Health Department Inspections and Permitting
No two agencies are alike, which made designing a software solution for preconfigured forms and procedures difficult in the past.
Mayors Eye Two-Pronged Attack on FCC’s Preemptive 5G Order
The latest effort is a new bill in Congress that would overturn the agency on its rule that strictly limits how much local governments can charge providers and how long officials can take to process applications.
Senators Seek to Rein in State Power Over Key Environmental Permit
A lawyer with the Natural Resources Defense Council said the GOP-backed legislation threatens to “neuter the rights of all 50 states to protect their rivers, streams and coastal waters.”
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