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US HB1687
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Russ Fulcher
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AI Summary
- Amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to require annual lease sales instead of every 2 years
- Secretary of the Interior must conduct a replacement lease sale within the same year if a scheduled sale is canceled or delayed
- Lease sales must include all nominated parcels eligible for geothermal development under the state's resource management plan
- Secretary must notify drilling permit applicants within 30 days whether their application is complete or identify missing information
- Final decisions on complete geothermal drilling permit applications must be issued within 30 days of completeness notification
Legislative Description
CLEAN Act Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act
Energy
Last Action
Subcommittee Hearings Held
12/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources12/9/2025
Natural Resources2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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