# Plain Language Summary: Promoting New Manufacturing Act

This bill is designed to speed up the process of getting environmental permits for new factories and manufacturing facilities in the United States. Right now, companies that want to build or expand manufacturing plants have to go through a lengthy approval process with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make sure their operations won't pollate the air. The bill tackles this problem by making the permit process more transparent and holding the EPA accountable for meeting deadlines.

The bill requires the EPA to publish regular reports showing how many permits it's issuing and how long the process actually takes. Specifically, the EPA will have to track what percentage of permits get approved within one year (which is the legal deadline) and report on how long appeals take. This information will be posted on the EPA's website so anyone can see how the agency is performing. The idea is that by shining a light on these numbers, the EPA will be motivated to work faster and more efficiently.

The bill also addresses a common problem: when the EPA creates new air quality standards, companies don't know how to apply for permits under those new rules. To fix this, the bill requires the EPA to publish clear guidance and regulations at the same time it announces new air quality standards. If the EPA fails to do this, the new standards won't apply to permit decisions until the guidance is ready. Additionally, the EPA must submit yearly reports to Congress explaining what it's doing to speed up permits and identifying specific reasons when permits are delayed beyond the one-year deadline.

It's important to note that this bill doesn't weaken environmental protections. Companies still have to meet all air quality requirements and use the best available pollution control technology. States and local governments can still impose stricter rules if they want. The bill simply aims to make the permitting process clearer and faster while maintaining environmental standards.

Promoting New Manufacturing Act

Scalise, Steve

Promoting New Manufacturing Act This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to annually publish information related to preconstruction emission permits issued or denied by the EPA. The EPA must publish such information applicable to FY2016-FY2020 not later than 60 days after the date of enactment. Additionally, the EPA must publish guidance for implementing any final rule that establishes or revises a national ambient air quality standard.