Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024
The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 streamlines permitting processes for energy projects on federal lands by establishing strict deadlines for agency decisions and creating categorical exclusions for low-impact activities. It directly affects energy developers seeking permits for oil, gas, renewable energy, geothermal, and hydropower projects, as well as federal agencies responsible for reviewing applications. Key provisions include requiring 30-day decisions on complete applications, setting a national goal of 50 gigawatts of renewable energy production on federal lands by 2030, and creating a Geothermal Ombudsman to improve permitting efficiency. The bill also mandates annual offshore oil and gas lease sales and sets 90-day deadlines for LNG export applications. These changes aim to accelerate energy project development while maintaining environmental review requirements.
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Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
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Introduced Jul 23, 2024
Last action Dec 19, 2024
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Dec 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-336.
upper
Jul 31, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
upper
Jul 23, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
upper
Jul 23, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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