Search Results: keywords:"geo act"

  • H. R. 7370 — To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:635

    H. R. 7370, also known as the "Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act" or "GEO Act," proposes changes to the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. It establishes a strict deadline for processing applications for geothermal leasing even if there are pending civil actions related to the...

    Simple Explanation

    The GEO Act is a plan to make it faster for people to get permission to use hot water under the ground to make energy. It says the government has to decide yes or no within 60 days, even if there are still questions or problems to solve.

  • H. R. 7370 — To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:333

    H.R. 7370, also known as the "Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act" or the "GEO Act," aims to speed up the process for approving applications related to geothermal leasing. The bill states that the Secretary must continue processing these applications even if there is a related civil action, as...

    Simple Explanation

    The GEO Act is a law that aims to make decisions about using the Earth's heat for energy faster by making workers finish their approval paperwork quickly, even if people are arguing about it in court. They also have to check that this doesn't harm the environment, but some worry this might be rushed and lead to problems.

  • H. R. 7370 — An Act To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:472

    The Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act or the GEO Act aims to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. It requires that applications for geothermal drilling permits, right-of-way, or any other related authorizations must be processed by the Secretary within 60...

    Simple Explanation

    The Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act is like a rule that says if someone wants to dig and use hot steam from the earth for energy, the people in charge have to say yes or no within 60 days, even if there's a big argument about it in court. But, if a judge says to stop, then they have to listen to the judge.