HR 4781
POWER Act of 2021
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Bill overview
The Plugging Orphan Wells and Environmental Restoration Act of 2021 (POWER Act) aims to address environmental problems caused by abandoned and orphaned oil and gas wells across federal, tribal, state, and private lands. The bill reauthorizes funding for remediating federal wells and establishes a grant program for states and tribes to tackle similar issues on their lands. It also directs the Department of Energy to provide technical assistance to oil and gas producing areas to ensure effective and economical remediation efforts.
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Fred Keller
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