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Faster Permits for Critical Energy Facilities

New rules aim to speed up the issuance of interim permits for facilities that process or refine critical energy resources. This is intended to help ensure the stability of energy supplies in the United States, especially in cases of supply chain disruptions. Citizens may experience an indirect impact through greater energy stability.
Key points
Facilitates obtaining interim waste disposal permits for energy facilities deemed critical.
The definition of "critical energy resource" includes resources essential to the U.S. energy sector whose supply chain is vulnerable to disruption.
The goal is to strengthen national energy security by streamlining the operation of important facilities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1070
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Process start date: 2023-02-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1070.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Facilitates obtaining interim waste disposal permits for energy facilities deemed critical.
  • The definition of "critical energy resource" includes resources essential to the U.S. energy sector whose supply chain is vulnerable to disruption.
  • The goal is to strengthen national energy security by streamlining the operation of important facilities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 13.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Economy