What Is the CITAP Program?
Expanding electric transmission capacity in the United States is essential to meet growing demand for electricity. The Coordinated Interagency Transmission Authorizations and Permits (CITAP) Program will make the federal permitting process for transmission infrastructure more efficient and effective without sacrificing the quality of environmental reviews. The program establishes the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as the lead agency to coordinate and accelerate federal environmental reviews and permitting processes for qualifying electric transmission facilities. Learn more about the CITAP program on energy.gov.
To facilitate communication and coordination, DOE has launched the CITAP online portal, a one-stop-shop for qualified transmission developers to track the status of their application, submit materials, and facilitate communication with DOE and other federal agencies. The secure, online portal will be used to share information that will inform Federal permitting agencies’ authorization decisions and enhance transparency.