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Witness says Texas NEPA assignment cut review time from 36 to 16 months, speeding project delivery
Summary
At a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing, a witness said Texas’ NEPA assignment — in which the state assumes federal environmental-review responsibilities — has reduced review times from 36 months to 16 months and improved predictability for contractors, allowing capital investments and earlier bidding of projects.
At a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing, a witness said Texas’ designation as a NEPA assignment state shortened environmental review times from 36 months to 16 months and helped move projects into construction sooner.
The committee member asking the question noted the witness’ written testimony and asked the panel to expand on how the NEPA assignment affected project delivery timelines and costs while still meeting federal requirements. The committee member asked: “Specifically, your written testimony mentions that Texas, in which Williams Brothers Construction operates, is a NEPA assignment state, meaning the state has assumed federal responsibilities for environmental…
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