The Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement Act, known as the FREE Act, is designed to enhance the federal permitting process, making it more efficient and less burdensome for both government agencies and applicants. The act explores the possibility of replacing traditional permitting with a streamlined approach called "permitting by rule," which aims to simplify the application process and reduce delays. Key provisions of the FREE Act mandate that federal agencies evaluate their current permitting systems and assess the feasibility of adopting permitting by rule.