The Build Now Act aims to speed up the process of reviewing environmental permits for water projects in California. This helps ensure important water infrastructure projects can move forward more quickly.
If you are involved in water projects in California, the permit process could become much faster.
Who this affects
Water project developers · Communities relying on Central Valley Project
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill requires environmental reviews for certain water projects to be completed within one year.
2If the review is not finished on time, the agency must either extend the deadline or deny the permit.
3Applicants can reapply for a permit if it is denied due to a missed deadline.
4The agency must share any relevant information from the previous review to speed up the new application process.
5The bill focuses on projects that support the Central Valley Project and its infrastructure.
