The Department of the Interior on Nov. 25 announced Secretary’s Order 3446, which will streamline federally funded construction projects at Bureau of Reclamation facilities across the 17 western states.
The department said the order reduces administrative burdens, cuts costs for water and power users and supports faster delivery of infrastructure across the West.
“In addition to speeding up project timelines and cutting costs for our customers and taxpayers, the order directs the Bureau of Reclamation to review many of its processes, manuals and guidelines to identify further operational efficiencies,” said Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Andrea Travnicek.
Reclamation will also consult with water and power users, Tribes and other stakeholders to evaluate ways to shorten timelines and lower costs.
