Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a set of bills that will accelerate the approval and construction of infrastructure projects throughout California. Initially proposed by Newsom in May, the package enables an expedited judicial review process for projects, shortens permitting timelines and streamlines procedures related to California Environmental Quality Act document retention and review.
Newsom stated: “For decades, infrastructure projects critical to our future have been stalled due to a pervasive attitude of ‘no.’ With this legislation, California is saying ‘yes’ to building clean energy sources, safe drinking water systems and transportation initiatives necessary for us to meet our climate action goals.”
The legislation takes advantage of an unprecedented $180 billion in state-level funding as well as local and federal funds over the next decade. However according to The Sacramento Business Journal , Delta Conveyance project – championed by Governor Newsom – was excluded from those fast-tracked under these reforms.
