Increased Transparency for Fossil Fuel Extraction and Emissions on Public Lands
This act aims to increase transparency in the operations of companies extracting fossil fuels and producing renewable energy on public lands. Companies will be required to report data on extraction and emissions, allowing citizens to better understand the environmental impact of these activities on their daily lives. This information will be publicly available, facilitating monitoring and evaluation of company actions.
Key points
Companies seeking leases on public or Indian lands for fossil fuel extraction or renewable energy production must disclose detailed information about their operations and environmental impact.
Companies already holding such leases will be required to report the same information annually, ensuring continuous monitoring.
All collected data will be publicly available online, increasing transparency and allowing citizens access to key information.
The act includes penalties for non-compliance, such as denial of new leases or suspension of existing ones.
The government will regularly report to Congress on greenhouse gas emissions, air quality, water management, and biodiversity impacts for both fossil fuels and renewable energy.
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