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The White House recently hosted the inaugural Environmental Permitting Technology and Data Summit, bringing together experts to explore the intersection of technology and environmental reviews. Discussions focused on software deployment, innovation in permitting processes, and the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to modernize technology for environmental reviews. The Summit featured a $25 million fund announcement to advance permitting-related software and technology. Various tools, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Information for Planning and Consultation and the Federal Railroad Administration's Permitting Dashboard API, were showcased. The event emphasized the administration's dedication to transparent, science-guided, and community-centric environmental outcomes.