To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.

This bill gives a facility that processes or refines a critical energy resource an interim status permit under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act until (1) the final administrative disposition of its permit application, or (2) it is proven that the facility failed to provide information needed to process the permit application.

Bill 118 hr 1070, also known as the Critical Energy Resource Facility Permitting Act, aims to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to allow the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility to obtain an interim permit under subtitle C. This interim permit would be subject to final approval by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The purpose of this bill is to streamline the permitting process for critical energy resource facilities, such as power plants and refineries, by allowing them to begin operations with an interim permit while awaiting final approval from the EPA. This would help expedite the construction and operation of these facilities, which are essential for ensuring a reliable energy supply in the United States.

The bill does not specify what criteria would need to be met in order to qualify as a critical energy resource facility, but it is likely that facilities deemed critical for national security or energy independence would be eligible for this expedited permitting process. Overall, the Critical Energy Resource Facility Permitting Act aims to promote the development of essential energy infrastructure while still ensuring that environmental regulations are followed. It will be important for stakeholders to closely monitor the implementation of this bill to ensure that it strikes the right balance between energy security and environmental protection.