Bill > S4753

This bill, the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, proposes to reform leasing, permitting, and judicial review for certain energy and minerals projects. Key provisions include: - Accelerating the review and judicial process for energy project authorizations, setting deadlines for agency decisions and expediting court reviews. - Streamlining onshore oil, gas, and coal leasing processes, including requirements for timely lease sales and refunding of certain fees. - Facilitating renewable energy development on federal lands, including establishing categorical exclusions for low-impact activities and setting goals for renewable energy production. - Improving coordination and planning for electric transmission projects, including requirements for joint regional planning and cost allocation. - Establishing deadlines for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to act on liquefied natural gas export applications. - Providing extensions for hydropower project construction and addressing market barriers to hydropower development. - Enhancing hiring and retention flexibilities for agencies like the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Bonneville Power Administration.