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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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Year One Trump Administration FAST-41 Accomplishments

As the Trump Administration recognizes the completion of its first year in office, we celebrate an exciting year of accomplishments. With the largest portfolio in agency history, the Permitting Council is delivering permitting efficiency, executing on President Trump’s energy dominance agenda, and looking ahead to new opportunities in 2026.
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Permitting Council Meets Agency Milestone with 50 Mining Infrastructure Projects Receiving Council Benefits

We’re pleased to announce that 50 critical mineral and mining projects are now receiving the benefits of FAST-41 traditional and transparency coverage, with 49 projects added since the start of the Trump Administration.
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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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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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Ironwood 500 kV Transmission Line Gains FAST-41 Coverage to Strengthen the Western Grid

WASHINGTON (October 13, 2026) – The Ironwood 500 kV Transmission Line Project, an approximately 86-mile line that would run between Arizona and California, has rece

Permitting Council Expands FAST-41 Transparency Dashboard Beyond Mining for the First Time in Agency History

WASHINGTON (October 1, 2026) – The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce the latest projects to be posted to t

Kosciusko Junction Pipeline Project Completes Federal Permitting

WASHINGTON (September 23, 2026) – Today, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) announces the completion of federal permitting for

Mississippi Crossing Project Completes Federal Permitting

WASHINGTON (September 8, 2026) – Today, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) announces the completion of federal permitting

First FAST-41 Covered Mining Project Completes Federal Permitting

WASHINGTON (September 2, 2026) – Today, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) announces the completion of federal permitting for

Red Dog Mine Life Extension Project Gains FAST-41 Coverage

WASHINGTON (September 1, 2026) – The Permitting Council is pleased to announce the latest project to gain FAST-41 coverage– the Red Dog Mine Life Extension Project.

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