White House Pushes AI Tools To Speed Federal Permitting
The administration is expanding automated reviews and digital systems.
The administration is expanding automated reviews and digital systems.
WASHINGTON, May 13, 2026 – Artificial intelligence tools and automated permitting systems are being deployed across federal agencies to accelerate environmental reviews and infrastructure approvals.
White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Katherine Scarlett said Tuesday the administration was prioritizing technology upgrades and broader use of categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act to reduce permitting delays for energy and infrastructure projects.
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