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The Environmental Reviews Bill
Streamlining environmental reviews for transportation projects in Hawaii
Relating To Transportation Environmental Review.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would let Hawaii's Department of Transportation speed up environmental reviews for projects, which could affect how quickly roads and transit are built.
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If this bill passes, it could help get projects done faster, but we need to make sure it doesn't skip important environmental checks. Now is the time to speak up.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill allows the Department of Transportation to take on federal environmental review tasks.
- It aims to speed up the process for highway and transportation projects.
- A limited waiver of sovereign immunity is included to meet federal rules.
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