To require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires DOE to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a public report on U.S. petrochemical refinery capacity, risks, policy barriers, and recommendations. It relies on reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Energy and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
U.S. petrochemical refineries could gain revenue opportunities and Consumers of liquid fuels and feedstocks could see lower costs.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Department of Energy and National Petroleum Council report staff would take on compliance duties and Environmental groups opposing refinery expansion could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Requires DOE to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a public report on U.S. petrochemical refinery capacity, risks, policy barriers, and recommendations.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires DOE to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a public report on U.S. petrochemical refinery capacity, risks, policy barriers, and recommendations.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill requires DOE to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a public report on U.S. petrochemical refinery capacity, risks, policy barriers, and recommendations.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- U.S. petrochemical refineries
- Consumers of liquid fuels and feedstocks
Identified Costs
- Department of Energy and National Petroleum Council report staff
- Environmental groups opposing refinery expansion
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedAdditional sponsors: Mr. Pence, Mr. Balderson, Mr. Weber of Texas, …
Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce; committed to …
Mr. Latta introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Stakeholder Effects
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Department of Energy and National Petroleum Council report staff
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
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