To promote the development of renewable energy on public lands, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill exempts definitions In this Act: The term covered land means land that is— Federal lands administered by the Secretary; and not excluded from the development of geothermal, solar, or wind energy under— a land use plan, provides land use planning; updates to programmatic environmental impact statements The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall establish priority areas on covered land for geothermal, solar, and provides disposition of revenues Except as provided in paragraph (2), beginning on January 1, 2024, of amounts collected from a wind or solar project as bonus bids, rentals, fees, or other payments under a right-of-way. It relies on exemptions, appropriations, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Energy, Energy Production, Environment, and Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Exempts definitions In this Act: The term covered land means land that is— Federal lands administered by the Secretary; and not excluded from the development of geothermal, solar, or wind energy under— a land use plan...
- Provides land use planning; updates to programmatic environmental impact statements The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall establish priority areas on covered land for geothermal, solar...
- Provides disposition of revenues Except as provided in paragraph (2), beginning on January 1, 2024, of amounts collected from a wind or solar project as bonus bids, rentals, fees, or other payments under a right-of-way...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill exempts definitions In this Act: The term covered land means land that is— Federal lands administered by the Secretary; and not excluded from the development of geothermal, solar, or wind energy under— a land use plan, provides land use planning; updates to programmatic environmental impact statements The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall establish priority areas on covered land for geothermal, solar, and provides disposition of revenues Except as provided in paragraph (2), beginning on January 1, 2024, of amounts collected from a wind or solar project as bonus bids, rentals, fees, or other payments under a right-of-way.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Energy Production, Environment, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
The bill exempts definitions In this Act: The term covered land means land that is— Federal lands administered by the Secretary; and not excluded from the development of geothermal, solar, or wind energy under— a land use plan, provides land use planning; updates to programmatic environmental impact statements The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall establish priority areas on covered land for geothermal, solar, and provides disposition of revenues Except as provided in paragraph (2), beginning on January 1, 2024, of amounts collected from a wind or solar project as bonus bids, rentals, fees, or other payments under a right-of-way.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
- Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Levin introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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