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Introduced
04/17/2024
04/17/2024
In Committee
04/17/2024
04/17/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Environmental Protection Agency to assess the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with forest biomass combustion for electricity when developing relevant rules and regulations and to carry out a study on the impacts of the forest biomass industry, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with the combustion of forest biomass for electricity generation when developing relevant rules and regulations. It also directs the EPA to conduct a study on the impacts of the forest biomass industry, including the sources of, exposures to, and impacts of noise, dust, and air pollutants on communities located near forest biomass pellet mills, processing operations, and active harvesting areas. The study will collect data on air quality, the demographics of impacted communities, and compliance with applicable statutes by forest biomass pellet mills. The findings of the study will be reported to Congress and the EPA's Science Advisory Board to further inform the assessment of forest biomass associated with electricity generation.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 04/17/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4153/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s4153/BILLS-118s4153is.pdf |
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