Senate panel recommits NDOT agency bill after debate over inspector immunity and grant, permit changes
Senate Bill 179, an INDOT/NDOT agency bill with technical corrections, a 5‑day single‑trip permit clarification, $75 million reallocation for Community Crossings applicants, and a provision enabling NDOT to apply for NEPA assignment, was discussed at length and recommitted to appropriations 9–0 after stakeholders raised liability and insurance concerns about a CEI immunity clause.
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Senate Bill 179, a broad INDOT/NDOT agency bill that includes technical corrections, grant adjustments, permitting clarifications and statutory changes to allow NDOT to seek NEPA assignment, was recommitted to appropriations after extensive testimony and questions about a liability exemption for construction engineering inspection (CEI) firms.
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