To reform leasing, permitting, and judicial review for certain energy and minerals projects, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
Accelerates claims and permitting processes for energy and minerals projects including oil and gas leasing, mining, geothermal, carbon capture, and energy infrastructure, with expedited judicial review.
Who Benefits and How
Energy and mining industries gain faster project approvals. Carbon capture projects receive streamlined permitting. Domestic energy production accelerates.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Environmental review timelines are compressed. Courts face expedited case schedules. Agencies must process applications faster.
Key Provisions
- Covers Mineral Leasing Act, Mining Law of 1872, OCS Lands Act, Geothermal Steam Act
- Includes ESA Section 7 and 10 permits
- Applies to energy generation, storage, transport, and distribution
- Covers carbon dioxide capture, transport, and storage infrastructure
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Comprehensive energy permitting reform for mining, energy projects, and environmental review
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Accelerate domestic energy and mining through permitting reform"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Any license, permit, approval, order, or administrative decision required under Federal law to design, plan, site, construct, or operate a project
Construction for energy development, production, storage, transport; carbon capture; or minerals mining, extraction, and processing
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