Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) on joint efforts to improve coordination and transparency in the permitting of major infrastructure projects. Under the MOU, Alaska will work with the Permitting Council to identify projects that could benefit from the streamlined review process under Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST-41).
Specifically, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources will coordinate directly with the Permitting Council to identify eligible projects, engage project sponsors, and share state regulatory expertise. For its part, the Permitting Council will provide technical assistance, coordinate federal reviews, and ensure project timelines are tracked and visible on the Federal Permitting Dashboard.
