Streamlining Critical Material and Carbon Extraction
This act aims to accelerate the extraction and processing of critical materials like rare earth elements and carbon by streamlining the permit process. This could impact the availability of these materials, potentially lowering costs for related products and enhancing national energy security.
Key points
Expedites permit approvals for projects involving the extraction and processing of minerals, rare earth elements, and carbon.
Applies to materials recovered from acid mine drainage, mine tailings, coal, and coal byproducts.
May contribute to increased domestic resource production and reduced reliance on imports.
Introduced
Citizen Poll