To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to clarify the effect of a pending civil action on the processing of an application for a permit to drill, to require courts to remand lease sale Environmental Impact Statements to agencies to remedy when necessary, and to establish a term limit for permits to drill.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires processing applications for permits to drill Section 17(p) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates and liability protections. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires processing applications for permits to drill Section 17(p) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires processing applications for permits to drill Section 17(p) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Environmental Groups, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill requires processing applications for permits to drill Section 17(p) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Boebert (for herself, Mr. Nehls, Mr. Ogles, Mr. Gosar, …
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