During a recent government meeting, significant concerns were raised regarding the proposed 150-day statute of limitations for mining and energy projects. A committee member expressed that this timeframe is excessively short and could lead to an increase in litigation, as stakeholders might feel compelled to file placeholder lawsuits to extend their review periods.

The member highlighted a contrasting example from the bipartisan infrastructure law, which permanently reauthorized the FAST 41 program, reducing the statute of limitations for covered projects from six years to two years. This change was noted as a successful model, with the two-year timeline being described as reasonable and even a \"gold standard\" for project permitting by colleagues across the political spectrum.

The discussion also referenced the recent approval of the Desert Quartzite Solar Project in California, a notable success under the FAST 41 program, which involves the construction of a 450-megawatt solar facility and a three-mile transmission line. The committee member urged that the current bill should consider adopting similar transparency and efficiency measures found in the FAST 41 framework to ensure a more balanced approach to project timelines and stakeholder engagement.