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This bill is a resolution urging comprehensive reforms to federal energy policy and environmental regulations, with a strong focus on expediting domestic energy production and infrastructure development. The bill argues that current environmental permitting processes are overly complex and time-consuming, creating barriers to essential energy projects and potentially harming national security, economic growth, and technological advancement. It specifically calls for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review and potentially rescind two power plant regulations from May 2024, including the MATS RTR Rule and the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Rule, which the bill claims are unnecessary, costly, and inconsistent with legal procedures. The resolution urges Congress to reform permitting processes under laws like the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act, with the goal of faster infrastructure development across various energy technologies, including traditional and emerging sources like nuclear, hydrogen, and geothermal. Additionally, the bill recommends that President Donald J. Trump utilize national security powers such as the National Emergencies Act, Defense Production Act, and national security exemptions in environmental laws to streamline energy project approvals and protect domestic energy interests. The underlying motivation is to reduce dependence on foreign energy sources, support domestic manufacturing, enhance grid reliability, lower consumer costs, and maintain technological competitiveness against foreign adversaries.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC3266