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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has initiated the 'Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork' program to accelerate the delivery of critical Civil Works projects. The initiative prioritizes funding for key water resources projects, aims to shorten permitting timelines, and seeks to reduce unnecessary regulations.

Among the projects included are the Soo Locks, with plans to synchronize the Soo Asset Renewal Plan with the new lock's expected opening in 2030. The initiative also emphasizes the importance of strategic dredging in maintaining the Great Lakes navigation system and aligns with fast-tracking the permitting for the Enbridge Line 5 tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac, with a decision anticipated this spring.