The Infrastructure Permitting Improvement Center
Mission
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Infrastructure Permitting Improvement Center (IPIC) promotes positive community outcomes and time saving measures when implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
IPIC Is housed within the Office of the Secretary of Transportation. IPIC tracks transportation permitting by coordinating with Operating Administration staff and te Permitting Council. IPIC also acts as DOT's liaison to the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) on issues related to permitting and project delivery.
Permitting Council
IPIC coordinates DOT permitting efforts with the Permitting Council. The Permitting Council was established under the FAST Act Title XLI and is responsible for leading ongoing government-wide efforts to modernize the Federal environmental review and permitting process for major infrastructure projects. IPIC manages the Permitting Dashboard on behalf of the Permitting Council.
Build America Bureau
IPIC supports the Build America Bureau by helping projects successfully navigate environmental and permitting issues. The Build America Bureau drives transportation infrastructure development projects in the U.S. by offering credit opportunities and grants more quickly and transparently, while providing technical assistance and encouraging innovative best practices in project planning, permitting, financing, delivery, and monitoring.
IPIC Staff
April Marchese, IPIC Director
april.marchese@dot.gov
Andrew Brunner
andrew.brunner@dot.gov
James Hove
james.hove@dot.gov
Kelsey Owens
kelsey.owens@dot.gov
Rhonda Solomon
rhonda.solomon@dot.gov
Julianne Schwarzer
Julianne.schwarzer@dot.gov
Ian Chidister
ian.chidister@dot.gov
Jenell Brown
Jenell.brown@dot.gov
Michelle Ethun
Michelle.ethun@dot.gov