3.0.0 2641 2023-01-11T13:24:34Z 2023-01-11T13:24:34Z House H HR 2013-07-10 113 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. MARINO:H.R. 2641.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 1 of the United States Constitution, inthat the legislation concerns the exercise of legislativepowers generally granted to Congress by that section,including the exercise of those powers when delegated byCongress to the Executive; Article I, Section 8 of the UnitedStates Constitution, in that the legislation concerns theexercise of specific legislative powers granted to Congressby that section, including the exercise of those powers whendelegated by Congress to the Executive; Article I, Section 8,clause 18 of the United States Constitution, in that thelegislation exercises legislative power granted to Congressby that clause ``to make all Laws which shall be necessaryand proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers,and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in theGovernment of the United States, or in any Department orOfficer thereof;'' and Article III, in that the legislationdefines or affects powers of the Judiciary that are subjectto legislation by Congress.[Page H4370]]]> hsii00 Natural Resources Committee House Standing hsii10 Federal Lands Subcommittee Referred to 2013-07-15T13:08:58Z Discharged from 2014-02-27T20:15:39Z Referred to 2013-07-10T14:02:20Z hsju00 Judiciary Committee House Standing hsju05 Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee Reported by 2013-07-18T13:47:11Z Markup by 2013-07-18T13:46:55Z Referred to 2013-07-11T13:46:39Z Reported by 2014-02-27T20:15:21Z Markup by 2013-07-31T13:27:56Z Referred to 2013-07-10T14:02:15Z H. Rept. 113-363 American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act 113 2 HR 2014-11-17 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 601. Related bill CRS Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2824) to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to stop the ongoing waste by the Department of the Interior of taxpayer resources and implement the final rule on excess spoil, mining waste, and buffers for perennial and intermittent streams, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2641) to provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. 113 501 HRES 2014-03-06 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:30:06 Procedurally-related House 2014-03-10 Senate Received in the Senate. IntroReferral 2014-03-06 14:55:16 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 14:55:14 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 229 - 179 (Roll no. 113). Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 113 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll113.xml House 113 2014-03-06T19:55:14Z 2 2014-03-06 14:55:14 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 229 - 179 (Roll no. 113). Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 113 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll113.xml House 113 2014-03-06T19:55:14Z 2 2014-03-06 14:48:29 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 217 (Roll no. 112). (consideration: CR H2240-2241; text: CR H2240-2241) Floor H36110 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 112 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll112.xml House 113 2014-03-06T19:48:29Z 2 2014-03-06 14:41:31 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2242) Floor H8A000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 14:32:31 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DelBene motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to ensure that the underlying bill does not weaken environmental review of projects. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 14:32:09 Ms. DelBene moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. Floor H36100 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2014-03-06 14:31:18 The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2228-2231) Floor H34400 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 14:31:09 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2240) Floor H35000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 14:30:25 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2641. Floor H32600 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 14:10:15 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. Floor H32050 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 14:09:55 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2237-2243) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 13:40:27 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2641 as unfinished business. Floor H32700 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 13:40:19 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32341 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 13:40:00 Mr. Goodlatte moved that the committee rise. Floor H32340 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 13:39:34 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 13:35:45 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 501, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson(GA) Part C amendment No. 5. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 13:34:20 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment No.4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 13:28:51 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 501, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler Part C amendment No. 4. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 13:20:27 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 501, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Webster (FL) Part C amendment No. 3. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 13:19:05 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McKinley amendment No.2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson(GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 13:10:37 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 501, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley Part C amendment No. 2. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 13:09:16 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No.1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 12:59:11 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 501, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part C amendment No. 1. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 11:55:19 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2641. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 11:55:10 The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee. Floor H32400 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 11:55:09 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 501 and Rule XVIII. Floor H32020 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 11:54:48 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2824 and H.R. 2641. The resolution provides one hour of general debate for each bill and makes in order specified amendments printed in the Rules Committee Report 113-374. The resolution provides one motion to recommit. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 11:54:43 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 501. (consideration: CR H2220-2236) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 10:30:05 Rule H. Res. 501 passed House. Floor H1L220 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 18:03:17 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 501 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2824 and H.R. 2641. The resolution provides one hour of general debate for each bill and makes in order specified amendments printed in the Rules Committee Report 113-374. The resolution provides one motion to recommit. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2014-02-27 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 269. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00269 2014-02-27 Committee on Natural Resources discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2014-02-27 Committee on Natural Resources discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2014-02-27 Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-363, Part I. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2014-02-27 Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-363, Part I. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2013-07-31 hsju00 Judiciary Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 9. Committee 2013-07-31 hsju00 Judiciary Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2013-07-18 hsju05 Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . Committee 2013-07-18 hsju05 Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2013-07-15 hsii10 Federal Lands Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation. Committee 2013-07-11 hsju05 Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. Committee 2013-07-10 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2013-07-10 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2013-07-10 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2013-07-10 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress M001179 Rep. Marino, Tom [R-PA-10] Tom Marino R PA 10 N B000013 Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] SPENCER BACHUS R AL 6 2013-07-10 True C000556 Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6] HOWARD COBLE R NC 6 2013-07-10 True F000448 Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8] Trent Franks R AZ 8 2013-07-10 True S000583 Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] LAMAR SMITH R TX 21 2013-07-10 True A000369 Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2] Mark Amodei R NV E. 2 2013-07-10 True O000169 Rep. Owens, William L. [D-NY-21] William Owens D NY L. 21 2013-07-10 True B001244 Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1] Jo Bonner R AL 1 2013-07-11 False C001093 Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9] Doug Collins R GA 9 2013-07-18 False C001037 Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-7] MICHAEL CAPUANO D MA E. 7 2013-07-18 False 2013-07-24 P000034 Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] FRANK PALLONE D NJ 6 2013-07-18 False 2013-07-24 S001195 Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] Jason Smith R MO 8 2013-07-22 False P000258 Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] COLLIN PETERSON D MN C. 7 2013-07-24 False Government Operations and Politics Administrative law and regulatory procedures Congressional oversight Economic performance and conditions Environmental assessment, monitoring, research Executive Office of the President Judicial review and appeals Licensing and registrations Public participation and lobbying Government Operations and Politics 00 2013-07-10 Introduced in House 2014-03-14T20:30:01Z Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2013 or the RAPID Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to establish procedures to streamline, increase the efficiency of, and enhance coordination of agency administration of the regulatory review, environmental decision making, and permitting process for major actions that are construction activities undertaken, reviewed, or funded by federal agencies.

Authorizes a project sponsor, upon the request of a lead agency (the agency responsible preparing the environmental document), to prepare any document for environmental review required in support of, or for approval of, such an activity if such agency furnishes oversight and independently evaluates, approves, and adopts such document prior to taking action or making any approval based on such document. Defines "environmental review" as federal agency procedures for preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS), environmental assessment (EA), categorical exclusion, or other document under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA).

Prohibits requiring more than one EIS and one EA for a project, except for supplemental environmental documents prepared under NEPA or environmental documents prepared pursuant to a court order. Requires the lead agency to prepare the EIS or EA, except as otherwise provided by law. Prohibits, after the lead agency issues a record of decision, any federal agency responsible for making any approval for a project from relying on a document other than the environmental document prepared by the lead agency.

Allows the lead agency, upon the request of a project sponsor, to: (1) adopt, use, or rely upon secondary and cumulative impact analyses included in documents prepared under NEPA for projects in the same geographic area if such documents are pertinent to the NEPA decision for the project under review; and (2) adopt a document that has been prepared for a project under state laws as the EIS or EA for the project if such laws provide environmental protection and opportunities for public involvement that are substantially equivalent to NEPA. Requires the lead agency to publish a supplement to the state document if: (1) a significant change has been made to the project that is relevant for purposes of environmental review, or (2) there have been significant changes in circumstances or availability of information relevant to such review. Requires a lead agency to issue its record of decision or finding of no significant impact based upon such adopted document.

Authorizes a lead agency to adopt for a project an environmental document for a similar project that is in geographical proximity and that was subject to environmental review or similar state procedures within the preceding five years if the agency determines that there is a reasonable likelihood that the projects will have similar environmental impacts.

Requires the lead agency to invite and designate as a participating agency in the preparation of an environmental document for a project any federal agency that is required to adopt such document. Requires such an agency to collaborate on the preparation of such document unless it informs the lead agency that it has no jurisdiction, authority, expertise, or information with respect to, and does not intend to submit comments on, the project. Precludes any agency that declines to participate from submitting comments on such document or taking measures to oppose any permit, license, or approval related to that project based on the environmental review. Prohibits the lead agency from acting upon, responding to, or including in any document prepared under NEPA any comment submitted by a participating agency that concerns matters outside of such agency's authority and expertise.

Requires federal agencies to carry out: (1) obligations under other applicable laws concurrently and in conjunction with the review required under NEPA; and (2) such rules, policies, and procedures as may be reasonably necessary to enable such agency to ensure the completion of the environmental review and environmental decision making process in a timely, coordinated, and environmentally responsible manner.

Sets forth provisions concerning requirements for initiating and completing environmental review for a project, including requirements for: (1) determining the range of alternatives to be considered; (2) methodologies for analyzing such alternatives, including potential effects on employment; (3) a plan for coordinating public and agency participation in the review; (4) periods for public and agency comments on draft EISs; and (5) a schedule for completing the review. Requires all participating agencies to comply with such schedule.

Establishes: (1) for projects requiring preparation of an EA, a one-year deadline for issuing a finding of no significant impact or a Notice of Intent to Prepare an EIS; and (2) for projects requiring preparation of an EIS, a two-year deadline for completing the EIS. Sets forth conditions for extensions.

Sets forth deadlines for decisions required under any other federal law relating to the undertaking of a project being reviewed under NEPA. Deems: (1) a project to be approved in the event that a federal agency fails to approve or otherwise act upon a permit, license, or other similar application for approval related to a project within such deadlines, and (2) such approval to be final agency action that may not be reversed by an agency.

Prescribes responsibilities of the lead agency and the participating agencies to work cooperatively to identify and resolve issues that could delay completion of the environmental review or could result in denial of any approvals required for the project under applicable laws.

Requires the head of each federal agency to report annually on: (1) the projects for which the agency initiated preparation of an EIS or EA; (2) the projects for which the agency issued a record of decision or a finding of no significant impact and the length of time it took the agency to complete the environmental review for each such project; and (3) the filing and resolution of any lawsuits against the agency seeking judicial review of a permit, license, or approval issued by the agency for an action subject to NEPA.

Sets forth limitations to claims arising under federal law seeking judicial review of a permit, license, or approval issued by a federal agency for an action subject to NEPA.

Prohibits this Act from being construed to supersede, amend, or modify specified regulations concerning environmental review of transportation projects.

Requires the Council on Environmental Quality and each federal agency to amend NEPA implementing regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.


]]> 28 2014-02-27 Reported to House without amendment, Part I 2014-03-21T19:52:53Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2013 or the RAPID Act - (Sec. 2) States that the purpose of this Act is to establish procedures to streamline, increase the efficiency of, and enhance coordination of agency administration of the regulatory review, environmental decision making, and permitting process for major actions that are construction activities undertaken, reviewed, or funded by federal agencies.

Authorizes a project sponsor, upon the request of a lead agency (the agency responsible preparing the environmental document), to prepare any document for environmental review required in support of, or for approval of, such an activity if such agency furnishes oversight and independently evaluates, approves, and adopts such document prior to taking action or making any approval based on such document. Defines "environmental review" as federal agency procedures for preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS), environmental assessment (EA), categorical exclusion, or other document under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA).

Prohibits requiring more than one EIS and one EA for a project, except for supplemental environmental documents prepared under NEPA or environmental documents prepared pursuant to a court order. Requires the lead agency to prepare the EIS or EA, except as otherwise provided by law. Prohibits, after the lead agency issues a record of decision, any federal agency responsible for making any approval for a project from relying on a document other than the environmental document prepared by the lead agency.

Allows the lead agency, upon the request of a project sponsor, to: (1) adopt, use, or rely upon secondary and cumulative impact analyses included in documents prepared under NEPA for projects in the same geographic area if such documents are pertinent to the NEPA decision for the project under review; and (2) adopt a document that has been prepared for a project under state laws as the EIS or EA for the project if such laws provide environmental protection and opportunities for public involvement that are substantially equivalent to NEPA. Requires the lead agency to publish a supplement to the state document if: (1) a significant change has been made to the project that is relevant for purposes of environmental review of the project, or (2) there have been significant changes in circumstances or availability of information relevant to the environmental review for the project. Requires a lead agency to issue its record of decision or finding of no significant impact based upon such adopted document.

Authorizes a lead agency to adopt for a project an environmental document for a similar project that is in geographical proximity and that was subject to environmental review or similar state procedures within the preceding five years if the agency determines that there is a reasonable likelihood that the projects will have similar environmental impacts.

Requires the lead agency to invite and designate as a participating agency in the preparation of an environmental document for a project any federal agency that is required to adopt such document. Requires such an agency to collaborate on the preparation of such document unless it informs the lead agency that it has no jurisdiction, authority, expertise, or information with respect to, and does not intend to submit comments on, the project. Precludes any agency that declines to participate from submitting comments on such document or taking measures to oppose any permit, license, or approval related to that project based on the environmental review. Prohibits the lead agency from acting upon, responding to, or including in any document prepared under NEPA any comment submitted by a participating agency that concerns matters that are outside of such agency's authority and expertise.

Requires federal agencies to carry out: (1) obligations under other applicable laws concurrently and in conjunction with the review required under NEPA; and (2) such rules, policies, and procedures as may be reasonably necessary to enable such agency to ensure the completion of the environmental review and environmental decision making process in a timely, coordinated, and environmentally responsible manner.

Sets forth provisions concerning requirements for initiating and completing environmental review for a project, including requirements for: (1) determining the range of alternatives to be considered; (2) methodologies for analyzing such alternatives, including potential effects on employment; (3) a plan for coordinating public and agency participation in the environmental review; (4) periods for public and agency comments on draft EISs; and (5) a schedule for completing the review. Requires all participating agencies to comply with such schedule.

Establishes: (1) for projects requiring preparation of an EA, a one-year deadline for issuing a finding of no significant impact or a Notice of Intent to Prepare an EIS; and (2) for projects requiring preparation of an EIS, a two-year deadline for completing the EIS. Sets forth conditions for extensions.

Sets forth deadlines for decisions required under any other federal law relating to the undertaking of a project being reviewed under NEPA. Deems: (1) a project to be approved in the event that a federal agency fails to approve or otherwise act upon a permit, license, or other similar application for approval related to a project within such deadlines, and (2) such approval to be final agency action that may not be reversed by an agency.

Prescribes responsibilities of the lead agency and the participating agencies to work cooperatively to identify and resolve issues that could delay completion of the environmental review or could result in denial of any approvals required for the project under applicable laws.

Requires the head of each federal agency to report annually on: (1) the projects for which the agency initiated preparation of an EIS or EA; (2) the projects for which the agency issued a record of decision or a finding of no significant impact and the length of time it took the agency to complete the environmental review for each such project; and (3) the filing and resolution of any lawsuits against the agency seeking judicial review of a permit, license, or approval issued by the agency for an action subject to NEPA.

Sets forth limitations to claims arising under federal law seeking judicial review of a permit, license, or approval issued by a federal agency for an action subject to NEPA.

Prohibits this Act from being construed to supersede, amend, or modify specified regulations concerning environmental review of transportation projects.

Requires the Council on Environmental Quality and each federal agency to amend NEPA implementing regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.

]]> 36 2014-03-06 Passed House amended 2014-03-26T19:03:56Z Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2014 or the RAPID Act - (Sec. 2) States that the purpose of this Act is to establish procedures to streamline, increase the efficiency of, and enhance coordination of agency administration of the regulatory review, environmental decision making, and permitting process for major actions that are construction activities undertaken, reviewed, or funded by federal agencies.

Authorizes a project sponsor, upon the request of a lead agency (the agency responsible preparing the environmental document), to prepare any document for environmental review required in support of, or for approval of, such an activity if such agency furnishes oversight and independently evaluates, approves, and adopts such document prior to taking action or making any approval based on such document. Defines "environmental review" as federal agency procedures for preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS), environmental assessment (EA), categorical exclusion, or other document under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA).

Prohibits requiring more than one EIS and one EA for a project, except for supplemental environmental documents prepared under NEPA or environmental documents prepared pursuant to a court order. Requires the lead agency to prepare the EIS or EA, except as otherwise provided by law. Prohibits, after the lead agency issues a record of decision, any federal agency responsible for making any approval for a project from relying on a document other than the environmental document prepared by the lead agency.

Allows the lead agency, upon the request of a project sponsor, to: (1) adopt, use, or rely upon secondary and cumulative impact analyses included in documents prepared under NEPA for projects in the same geographic area if such documents are pertinent to the NEPA decision for the project under review; and (2) adopt a document that has been prepared for a project under state laws as the EIS or EA for the project if such laws provide environmental protection and opportunities for public involvement that are substantially equivalent to NEPA. Requires the lead agency to publish a supplement to the state document if: (1) a significant change has been made to the project that is relevant for purposes of environmental review of the project, or (2) there have been significant changes in circumstances or availability of information relevant to the environmental review for the project. Requires a lead agency to issue its record of decision or finding of no significant impact based upon such adopted document.

Authorizes a lead agency to adopt for a project an environmental document for a similar project that is in geographical proximity and that was subject to environmental review or similar state procedures within the preceding five years if the agency determines that there is a reasonable likelihood that the projects will have similar environmental impacts.

Requires the lead agency to invite and designate as a participating agency in the preparation of an environmental document for a project any federal agency that is required to adopt such document. Requires such an agency to collaborate on the preparation of such document unless it informs the lead agency that it has no jurisdiction, authority, expertise, or information with respect to, and does not intend to submit comments on, the project. Precludes any agency that declines to participate from submitting comments on such document or taking measures to oppose any permit, license, or approval related to that project based on the environmental review. Prohibits the lead agency from acting upon, responding to, or including in any document prepared under NEPA any comment submitted by a participating agency that concerns matters that are outside of such agency's authority and expertise.

Requires federal agencies to carry out: (1) obligations under other applicable laws concurrently and in conjunction with the review required under NEPA; and (2) such rules, policies, and procedures as may be reasonably necessary to enable such agency to ensure the completion of the environmental review and environmental decision making process in a timely, coordinated, and environmentally responsible manner.

Sets forth provisions concerning requirements for initiating and completing environmental review for a project, including requirements for: (1) determining the range of alternatives to be considered; (2) methodologies for analyzing such alternatives, including potential effects on employment; (3) a plan for coordinating public and agency participation in the environmental review; (4) periods for public and agency comments on draft EISs; and (5) a schedule for completing the review. Requires all participating agencies to comply with such schedule.

Establishes: (1) for projects requiring preparation of an EA, a one-year deadline for issuing a finding of no significant impact or a Notice of Intent to Prepare an EIS; and (2) for projects requiring preparation of an EIS, a two-year deadline for completing the EIS. Sets forth conditions for extensions.

Sets forth deadlines for decisions required under any other federal law relating to the undertaking of a project being reviewed under NEPA. Deems: (1) a project to be approved in the event that a federal agency fails to approve or otherwise act upon a permit, license, or other similar application for approval related to a project within such deadlines, and (2) such approval to be final agency action that may not be reversed by an agency. Applies the deadlines to environmental reviews and environmental decision making processes initiated after this Act's enactment. Requires any applicable period of time, for purposes of determining a deadline for a review or process initiated prior to this Act's enactment, to be calculated as beginning from the date of this Act's enactment.

Prescribes responsibilities of the lead agency and the participating agencies to work cooperatively to identify and resolve issues that could delay completion of the environmental review or could result in denial of any approvals required for the project under applicable laws.

Prohibits the lead agency from using the social cost of carbon in the any environmental review or environmental decision making process.

Requires the head of each federal agency to report annually on: (1) the projects for which the agency initiated preparation of an EIS or EA; (2) the projects for which the agency issued a record of decision or a finding of no significant impact and the length of time it took the agency to complete the environmental review for each such project; and (3) the filing and resolution of any lawsuits against the agency seeking judicial review of a permit, license, or approval issued by the agency for an action subject to NEPA.

Sets forth limitations to claims arising under federal law seeking judicial review of a permit, license, or approval issued by a federal agency for an action subject to NEPA.

Requires the Council on Environmental Quality and each federal agency to amend NEPA implementing regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.

]]> Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2014 Display Title Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2014 Official Title as Introduced To provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Reported to House Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2013 H House Short Titles as Introduced RAPID Act Short Titles as Passed House Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2014 H House Short Titles as Passed House RAPID Act H House Short Titles as Reported to House RAPID Act H House Short Titles as Introduced Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2013 588 113 HAMDT An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part C of House Report 113-374 to clarify that nothing in the bill will change or limit any law or regulation allowing for public comment or participation in an agency decision making process. Amendment sought to clarify that nothing in the bill will change or limit any law or regulation allowing for public comment or participation in an agency decision making process. 2022-02-03T05:51:53Z 2014-03-06 On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 217 (Roll no. 111). 14:30:06 Roll no. 111 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll111.xml J000288 Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4] Henry Johnson D GA C. "Hank" 4 2014-03-06T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 113 HR House H 2641 Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2014 2023-01-11T13:24:34Z 8 2014-03-06 14:30:06 On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 217 (Roll no. 111). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 111 House 113 2014-03-06T19:30:06Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll111.xml 2014-03-06 13:34:53 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA). (consideration: CR H2236, H2240; text: CR H2236) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 14:30:06 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 217 (Roll no. 111). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 111 House 113 2014-03-06T19:30:06Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll111.xml 2014-03-06 14:30:06 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 111 House 113 2014-03-06T19:30:06Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll111.xml 2014-03-06 14:30:06 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 111 House 113 2014-03-06T19:30:06Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll111.xml 2014-03-06 13:34:53 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA).(consideration: CR H2236, H2240; text: CR H2236) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-06 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 587 113 HAMDT An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part C of House Report 113-374 to exempt from the bill any construction project for a nuclear facility planned in an area designated as an earthquake fault zone. Amendment sought to exempt from the bill any construction project for a nuclear facility planned in an area designated as an earthquake fault zone. 2022-02-03T05:51:53Z 2014-03-06 On agreeing to the Nadler amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 220 (Roll no. 110). 14:25:34 Roll no. 110 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll110.xml N000002 Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10] JERROLD NADLER D NY 10 2014-03-06T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 113 HR House H 2641 Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2014 2023-01-11T13:24:34Z 10 2014-03-06 14:25:34 On agreeing to the Nadler amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 220 (Roll no. 110). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 110 House 113 2014-03-06T19:25:34Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll110.xml 2014-03-06 13:28:07 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Nadler. (consideration: CR H2235-2236, H2239-2240; text: CR H2235) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 14:25:34 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 110 House 113 2014-03-06T19:25:34Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll110.xml 2014-03-06 14:25:34 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 110 House 113 2014-03-06T19:25:34Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll110.xml 2014-03-06 14:25:34 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Nadler amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 220 (Roll no. 110). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 110 House 113 2014-03-06T19:25:34Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll110.xml 2014-03-06 13:28:07 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Nadler.(consideration: CR H2235-2236, H2239-2240; text: CR H2235) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-06 13:28:07 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Nadler.(consideration: CR H2235-2236, H2239-2240; text: CR H2235) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-06 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-06 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 586 113 HAMDT An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part C of House Report 113-374 to provide for projects that are under environmental review at the time of enactment to be completed within the deadlines that the underlying bill outlines. Amendment applies the same timelines that the RAPID Act establishes for new projects to projects that are currently under review. 2022-02-03T05:51:53Z 2014-03-06 On agreeing to the Webster (FL) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. 13:27:57 W000806 Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-10] Daniel Webster R FL 10 2014-03-06T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 113 HR House H 2641 Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2014 2023-01-11T13:24:34Z 8 2014-03-06 13:27:57 On agreeing to the Webster (FL) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 13:19:37 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Webster (FL). (consideration: CR H2234-2235; text: CR H2234) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 13:27:57 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-06 13:27:57 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-06 13:19:37 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Webster (FL).(consideration: CR H2234-2235; text: CR H2234) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-06 13:27:57 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Webster (FL) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-06 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 585 113 HAMDT An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part C of House Report 113-374 to not allow agencies under this legislation to take into account the `social cost of carbon' from the `Technical Support Document: Social Cost of Carbon for Regulatory Impact Analysis Under Executive Order 12866 from May 2013 or November 2013.'. Amendment prohibits agencies from taking into account the "social cost of carbon" from the "Technical Support Document: Social Cost of Carbon for Regulatory Impact Analysis Under Executive Order 12866 from May 2013 or November 2013.". 2022-02-03T05:51:53Z 2014-03-06 On agreeing to the McKinley amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 188 (Roll no. 109). 14:21:55 Roll no. 109 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll109.xml M001180 Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] David McKinley R WV B. 1 2014-03-06T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 113 HR House H 2641 Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2014 2023-01-11T13:24:34Z 9 2014-03-06 14:21:55 On agreeing to the McKinley amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 188 (Roll no. 109). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 109 House 113 2014-03-06T19:21:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll109.xml 2014-03-06 13:09:38 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. McKinley. (consideration: CR H2233-2234, H2238-2239; text: CR H2233) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 14:21:55 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 109 House 113 2014-03-06T19:21:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll109.xml 2014-03-06 14:21:55 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the McKinley amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 188 (Roll no. 109). Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 109 House 113 2014-03-06T19:21:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll109.xml 2014-03-06 14:21:55 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 109 House 113 2014-03-06T19:21:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll109.xml 2014-03-06 14:21:55 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 109 House 113 2014-03-06T19:21:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll109.xml 2014-03-06 13:09:38 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. McKinley.(consideration: CR H2233-2234, H2238-2239; text: CR H2233) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-06 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 584 113 HAMDT An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part C of House Report 113-374 to strike deemed approved language for any project for which an agency does not meet the deadlines contained in the bill. Amendment sought to strike the "deemed approved" language in the bill for any project for which an agency does not meet the deadlines outlined in the bill. 2022-02-03T05:51:53Z 2014-03-06 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 228 (Roll no. 108). 14:17:05 Roll no. 108 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll108.xml J000032 Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] SHEILA JACKSON LEE D TX 18 2014-03-06T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 113 HR House H 2641 Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2014 2023-01-11T13:24:34Z 8 2014-03-06 14:17:05 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 228 (Roll no. 108). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 108 House 113 2014-03-06T19:17:05Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll108.xml 2014-03-06 12:59:08 Amendment (A001) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee. (consideration: CR H2231-2233, H2238; text: CR H2231) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 14:17:05 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 108 House 113 2014-03-06T19:17:05Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll108.xml 2014-03-06 14:17:05 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 180 - 228 (Roll no. 108). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 108 House 113 2014-03-06T19:17:05Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll108.xml 2014-03-06 14:17:05 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 108 House 113 2014-03-06T19:17:05Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll108.xml 2014-03-06 12:59:08 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A001) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee.(consideration: CR H2231-2233, H2238; text: CR H2231) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-06 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress Received in Senate 2014-03-10T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr2641rds/xml/BILLS-113hr2641rds.xml Engrossed in House 2014-03-06T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr2641eh/xml/BILLS-113hr2641eh.xml Reported in House 2014-02-27T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr2641rh/xml/BILLS-113hr2641rh.xml Introduced in House 2013-07-10T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr2641ih/xml/BILLS-113hr2641ih.xml 2014-03-10 Received in the Senate. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. 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