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H.R.2171: Exploring for Geothermal Energy on Federal Lands Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced June 14, 2011
- Latest Major Action Oct. 14, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Exploring for Geothermal Energy on Federal Lands Act - Exempts projects determined by the Secretary of the Interior to be geothermal exploration test projects from environmental impact statement requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Defines a "geothermal exploration test project" as the drilling of a well to test or explore for geothermal resources on lands leased by the Department of the Interior for the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 16.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-251.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 167.
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| June 14, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho) |