Streamlining Critical Mineral Permitting Act
United States119th CongressHR-3059House of Representatives
Updated: Apr 29, 2025
Summary
This bill amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA) to streamline the permitting process for certain energy facilities, specifically allowing critical energy resource facilities to receive interim hazardous waste permits under Subtitle C. It defines a critical energy resource as an energy resource determined by the Secretary of Energy to be essential to the U.S. energy sector and systems, and whose supply chain is vulnerable to disruption. A critical energy resource facility is further defined as a facility that processes or refines such a critical energy resource. By granting these facilities eligibility for interim permits, the legislation aims to expedite their operations. This measure is intended to support the energy sector by facilitating the development and processing of vital resources.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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