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This bill aims to modify the Solid Waste Disposal Act to create a new interim permitting process for critical energy resource facilities handling hazardous waste. Specifically, the bill introduces a provision that allows owners or operators of facilities processing or refining "critical energy resources" to obtain an interim permit under the hazardous waste management regulations, subject to final approval by the EPA Administrator. The bill defines a "critical energy resource" as an energy resource deemed essential to the U.S. energy sector that has a supply chain vulnerable to disruption, as determined by the Secretary of Energy. A "critical energy resource facility" is defined as a facility that processes or refines such a critical energy resource. By creating this interim permit pathway, the bill appears intended to expedite permitting for facilities handling strategically important energy resources, potentially reducing bureaucratic barriers and supporting the development of key energy infrastructure. The bill provides a streamlined approach for these facilities to operate while working towards full hazardous waste management permit approval.

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