Transferring control of energy development on federal lands to states.
This Act aims to grant states full control over permitting and regulating the exploration and development of oil, gas, and other energy sources on available federal lands. This shift means that energy development decisions previously made by the federal government will now be handled at the state level, potentially accelerating or altering local energy projects. Crucially, states must still remit all royalties and revenues to the federal government, but they are allowed to collect their own administrative processing fees.
Key points
States gain the authority to lease, permit, and regulate oil, gas, and other energy development on federal land within their borders.
State actions regarding energy development will not be subject to major federal environmental laws (like NEPA or the Endangered Species Act) or federal administrative procedures.
The changes apply only to federal lands that are not National Parks, Wildlife Refuges, congressionally designated wilderness areas, or lands held in trust for Indian tribes.
All revenues from royalties and leasing fees must still be deposited into the same federal accounts, ensuring no change in federal revenue collection.
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