By NextBestFitTask 5.5.2 of 3
Approve major capital projects (> $1M) through open hearings.
Who does it
Regional boards
When
Ongoing
Trade-off
Open hearings legitimize capital decisions but slow approval of needed projects.
Part of: Plan capacity regionally
Regional capital boards allocate the $168.2B-a-year capital budget toward the services with the longest waits, and publish 5-year capacity plans.
This step changes 2 existing laws, programs, or institutions. See the list.