On August 16, 2023 the Department of Energy announced a proposed rule that, if finalized, would break from high voltage transmission permitting procedures to streamline federal approvals and environmental reviews and improve interagency collaboration. The proposed rule:
● Establishes CITAP Program
● Modifies the existing IIP to require the provision of resource reports and publicengagement plans.
● Makes the IIP Process mandatory for CITAP participation.
● Requires that federal environmental reviews and authorizations are completed in twoyears.
● Allows DOE to set intermediate milestones and deadlines for these Federalauthorizations.
● Establishes DOE as the lead agency for NEPA analysis.
