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  • The Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act or the GEO Act aims to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 by setting a deadline for handling applications related to geothermal leasing. Specifically, it requires the Secretary to approve or deny applications for...

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    The GEO Act is like a new rule that gives people who want to use hot water from the ground a specific time for the government to say "yes" or "no" to their request. They have to decide within 60 days, but it might be tricky if there are big problems to think about first.

  • 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...

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    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.

  • 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...

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    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.

  • 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...

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    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. 1449, titled the “Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act” or the “CLEAN Act,” proposes changes to the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. It aims to increase the frequency of leasing opportunities for geothermal energy development by shortening the time between lease...

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    H.R. 1449 wants to change the rules so there are more chances each year to find and use hot water underground, which can help make energy, and makes sure that if this chance is canceled, it is replaced quickly. It also tells the people in charge to make decisions about using this hot water faster, but some worry this might cause problems if it's too rushed.