HR 4068
Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to examine existing and potential exemptions from environmental reviews (categorical exclusions) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that could benefit the coal industry. Specifically, the Secretary must identify these exclusions and report them to the House and Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committees. The goal is to potentially streamline the environmental review process for coal production and export projects.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of the Interior must identify categorical exclusions.
- The identification process must focus on coal production and export.
- The Secretary must report findings to the House and Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committees.
- The report is due 30 days after the bill’s enactment.
Who is affected
- Coal Industry
- Federal Agencies
- Department of the Interior
- House Natural Resources Committee
- Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to influence the application of categorical exclusions under NEPA.
- It directs a specific action by the Secretary of the Interior regarding these exclusions.
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Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] Begich
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 4068
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to identify existing and potential categorical exclusions related to the production and export of coal.
This Act may be cited as the Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act
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Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall identify to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate any existing and potential categorical exclusions pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), increased reliance on and adoption of which by other Federal agencies pursuant to section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4336c) could further the production and export of coal.