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Faster Permits for Critical Mineral Processing Facilities Handling Hazardous Waste

This bill aims to speed up the construction and operation of facilities that process critical energy resources, such as essential minerals. It allows these facilities to receive an interim permit for handling hazardous waste, enabling them to start operations sooner while awaiting final approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This change is intended to strengthen domestic energy supply chains but allows hazardous waste operations to commence before full regulatory sign-off.
Key points
Speeds up the permitting process for facilities that process or refine critical energy resources.
Allows these facilities to obtain an interim permit for hazardous waste management, reducing the wait time for final EPA approval.
The goal is to boost domestic energy supply chain security and reduce reliance on foreign sources.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3059
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Process start date: 2025-04-29