Sec. 103. Bureau responsibilities
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The principal responsibilities of the Commissioner under this subtitle are— to serve as the point of contact for any project sponsors, State agencies, Indian Tribes, and other entities regarding proposed qualifying projects; to coordinate preparation of a unified environmental record that will serve as the basis for all Federal decisions necessary to authorize the use of Federal land for qualifying projects; and to coordinate all Federal agency reviews necessary for qualifying project development and construction of qualifying projects.
The Commissioner shall have the following coordination responsibilities: Lead early coordination, prior to the application of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), as follows: On request from a project sponsor, advise the project sponsor in developing a substantially complete proposal for the qualifying project, including explaining applicable processes, data requirements, and applicant submissions necessary to complete the required Federal agency reviews within the timeframe established.
Review a final proposal submitted by a project sponsor and, not later than 30 days after receipt of the final proposal, make a determination whether— the final proposal is a substantially complete proposal; and the final proposal describes a qualifying project. Establish a preliminary schedule for the qualifying project. Coordinate notification of participating agencies and invitation to cooperating agencies with respect to each proposed qualifying project by not later than 30 days after the date on which the Commissioner makes a positive determination under clauses
(i)and
(ii)of paragraph (1)(B). Coordinate with the participating agencies and cooperating agencies throughout the Federal agency review process. Identify and obtain relevant data in a timely manner. Verify and, if necessary, revise the project schedule described in paragraph (3). In consultation with the project sponsor, set necessary deadlines for participating agencies and cooperating agencies. Work with the project sponsor and participating agencies to establish a project schedule. In establishing the project schedule under subparagraph (A), the Commissioner shall consider, among other factors— the responsibilities of participating agencies under applicable law; the resources available to the cooperating agencies and the project sponsor, as applicable; the overall size and complexity of the qualifying project; the overall schedule for and cost of the qualifying project; and the sensitivity of the natural and historic resources that may be affected by the qualifying project. At the discretion of the Commissioner, ensure that all reviews, analyses, opinions, permits, licenses, and approvals required to be issued or made by a Federal, State, or local government agency or Indian Tribe for the development of a qualifying project shall be conducted, to the maximum extent practicable, concurrently and completed within a time period established by the Secretary in cooperation with the participating agencies. Coordinate a unified environmental record for each substantially complete proposal, incorporating a single environmental record on which all participating agencies with authority to issue approvals for a particular qualifying project shall base project approval decisions. Help ensure that participating agencies make necessary decisions described in subparagraph (A), within the respective authorities of the participating agencies, regarding Federal approvals in accordance with the following timelines: Not later than 1 year after acceptance of a substantially complete proposal, when an environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact is determined to be the appropriate level of review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). Not later than 1 year and 30 days after the close of the public comment period for a draft environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), when an environmental impact statement is required under that Act. Maintain a consolidated administrative record of the information assembled and used by the participating agencies as the basis for agency decisions. To the maximum extent practicable and consistent with Federal law, ensure that all qualifying project data is submitted and maintained in a generally accessible electronic format. Compile, and where authorized under existing law, make available that project data to participating agencies, the project sponsors, and the public. Appoint a project manager for each qualifying project. The project manager shall— have authority to oversee the qualifying project and to facilitate the issuance of the relevant final authorizing documents by responsible officials; and be responsible for facilitating fulfillment of all Commissioner responsibilities under this section and coordinating all participating agency responsibilities under section 104.
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