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Introduced
06/04/2024
06/04/2024
In Committee
06/07/2024
06/07/2024
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 aims to assess the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with the use of forest biomass for electricity generation. It requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to account for the full impact on lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions when promulgating relevant rules and regulations. Additionally, the bill directs the EPA to conduct a study on the impacts of the forest biomass industry, including the sources of and exposures to noise, dust, and air pollutants, as well as the socioeconomic status of affected communities. The study's findings will be reported to Congress and the EPA's Science Advisory Board to further inform the agency's understanding of the forest biomass industry's environmental and community impacts.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. (on 06/07/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8618/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8618/BILLS-118hr8618ih.pdf |
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