H.R. 6474

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas.

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118th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 6474

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

September 25, 2024

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

AN ACT

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas.

1.

NEPA review

Section 390 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15942) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (a), by inserting , or the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) for the purpose of exploration or development of geothermal resources after or gas; and

(2)

in subsection (b)—

(A)

in paragraph (2), by striking or gas and inserting , gas, or geothermal; and

(B)

in paragraph (3), by striking or gas and inserting , gas, or geothermal.

Passed the House of Representatives September 24, 2024.

Kevin F. McCumber,

Clerk.