The benefits of modernized roads and bridges that allow them to more safely and quickly get to work and et home to their families. Nepa is the most litigated area of environmental law. Delays due to lengthy reviews and lawsuits increase costs for project applicants, states, tribes, localities, and taxpayers. These delays deter investments and these delays make our country less economically competitive. Todays proposal would modeshize the modernize the Environmental Review process t would make changes to establish a presumptive twoyear time limit for Environmental Impact statements. Require federal agencies to request information from applicants in the public earlier in the process. Increase coordination by agencies to reduce delays. Avoid duplication by facilitating use of documents required by other statutes or prepared by straight, tribal, or local agencies. And ensure that the regulations reflect current modern technologies. The proposed rule would provide for a faster process while