A new interactive map aims to make life a little easier by identifying which regulatory agencies have the authority to issue permits covering all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) permitting programs and environmental statutes.
The USEPA Permitting Authority Map provides Federal agencies, States, territories, Tribal nations, local agencies/governments, and the general public with:
- The ability to make a quick determination whether the permitting authority is with the USEPA or if there has been an approved delegation, primacy, or authorization given to a State, territory, Tribal nation, or local agency.
- The use of a Geo Platform based web map, which provides maximum flexibility for site visualization and project planning ability.
Although the USEPA directly issues some permits, many jurisdictions such as States, territories, Tribal nations, and local agencies are often approved to directly implement Federal environmental permit programs on USEPA’s behalf, with the agency retaining Federal oversight and/or enforcement authority when necessary.
In addition to the permitting authority map, USEPA has new informational tools and resources to help community members, local officials, and other parties assess the viability of Brownfield and Superfund sites as possible locations for industrial reuse. USEPA’s Redevelopment Mapper for Superfund and Brownfield Sites can help identify suitable site characteristics on a Brownfield or Superfund site. The Mapper provides locations and options for adding data layers that highlight site features and surroundings.