DOE Issues Final Transmission Permitting Reform Rule

Paul Ciampoli | Source: Public Power | Posted 04/29/2024

The Biden-Harris Administration on April 25 announced a final transmission permitting reform rule and a new commitment for up to $331 million aimed at adding more than 2,000 megawatts of additional grid capacity throughout the Western United States.

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The Biden-Harris Administration announced a final transmission permitting reform rule and a commitment of up to $331 million to add over 2,000 megawatts of grid capacity in the Western United States. The Department of Energy introduced the Coordinated Interagency Transmission Authorizations and Permits Program to streamline federal environmental reviews and permitting processes for qualifying transmission projects. This program aims to coordinate federal agency activities, consolidate environmental reviews, and ensure engagement with tribes and stakeholders.

Under the CITAP program, the DOE will lead an integrated process with a standard two-year timeline for federal reviews and authorizations, enhancing the efficiency of the permitting process. Additionally, the program focuses on improving transparency, sustaining environmental integrity, and promoting public participation in the transmission permitting process. The Southwest Intertie Project (SWIP-North) was also introduced to increase grid resilience, provide alternative power routes during disruptions, and enhance transmission capacity and reliability in the region.

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