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Welcome to the Permitting Council

The Permitting Council is a key contributor to our nation’s infrastructure transformation. We’re a unique federal agency providing clarity and support to critical infrastructure projects as they advance through the federal permitting process. Our goal is to make permitting transparent, predictable, and accountable to deliver the benefits of infrastructure investments to the American people.

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MOU Signing Alaska

Permitting Council Launches First-of-its-Kind Agreement with the State of Alaska to Bring Efficiency to the Permitting of Infrastructure Projects

The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) announced a first-of-its-kind agreement with the State of Alaska. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) provides for federal permitting assistance through the Permitting Council’s FAST-41 program, as the state and the federal government work together to streamline the permitting process for critical infrastructure projects across Alaska.
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Executive Director Emily Announcement

President Trump Appoints Emily Domenech as Permitting Council Executive Director

The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce that President Trump has appointed Emily Domenech as its incoming Executive Director. A Hill veteran with extensive knowledge and experience in the energy, infrastructure and permitting space, Ms. Domenech comes to the Permitting Council after serving as a Senior Vice President at Boundary Stone Partners.
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Critical Mineral Production

Trump Administration Adds Five Additional Critical Mineral Production Projects to the Permitting Council’s FAST-41 Program

We’re pleased to announce a third installment of 5 new critical mineral production projects set to receive the transparency benefits of the FAST-41 program.
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Permitting Council Takes on Key Role in Bringing Efficiency to the Review of Mineral Production Projects

Permitting Council Takes on Key Role in Bringing Efficiency to the Review of Mineral Production Projects

We're pleased to announce our role in bringing transparency and accountability to new critical mineral production projects in response to the recent Executive Order on Increasing American Mineral Production.
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Building a Stronger Future, Together

We’re proud of our work to advance permitting excellence. Our FAST-41 program and initiatives are enabling more infrastructure projects to be built across the nation. Learn more about the projects we're currently supporting.
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The Contango Ore Johnson Tract Critical Metals Project is the Latest to Gain FAST-41 Coverage

WASHINGTON (December 2, 2025) – Today, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) announces the FAST-41 coverage of the Contango

Robert C. Byrd Hydroelectric Project is the Latest to Gain FAST-41 Coverage

WASHINGTON (November 25, 2025) – Today, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) announced the FAST-41 coverage of the Robert C

Permitting Council Meets Agency Milestone with 50 Mining Infrastructure Projects Receiving Council Benefits

WASHINGTON (November 20, 2025) – The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce that 50 critical mineral and m

Permitting Council Adds Two New Critical Mineral Mining Projects to FAST-41 Transparency Status

WASHINGTON (November 19, 2025) – The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce the latest critical mineral mi

Permitting Council Marks Significant Progress Achieved During Longest Government Shutdown in History

WASHINGTON (November 14, 2025) –As the federal government reopens after a historic 43-day shutdown, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permit

South Railroad Mining Project is the Latest to Gain FAST-41 Coverage

WASHINGTON (November 6, 2025) – Today, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) announced the FAST-41 coverage of the South Rai

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