US HB6640

Environmental reviews for Central Valley Project (CVP) enhancement projects must be completed within 1 year of permit application submission, overriding other legal requirements

Covered projects include groundwater recharge, aquifer storage, and water source substitution projects that support or maintain CVP infrastructure

If the agency cannot meet the 1-year deadline, it must either grant an extension with applicant approval or deny the permit

Denied applicants may reapply at any time, and the reviewing agency must provide all previously gathered environmental review information to expedite the new application

Environmental review encompasses requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act