To authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive application of certain requirements with respect to processing and refining a critical energy resource at a critical energy resource facility, and for other purposes.

This bill allows the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue a temporary waiver of requirements under the Clean Air Act or the Solid Waste Disposal Act for a critical energy resource facility if the EPA finds that the processing or refining of a critical energy resource at the facility is necessary to meet national security or energy security needs. Further, the EPA may issue such waiver with or without notice, hearing, or other report.

Bill 118 hr 1140, also known as the Critical Energy Resource Processing and Refining Act, aims to give the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to waive certain requirements related to processing and refining critical energy resources at critical energy resource facilities.

The bill is designed to streamline the regulatory process for facilities that are essential for processing and refining critical energy resources, such as oil, natural gas, and coal. By allowing the EPA Administrator to waive certain requirements, the bill seeks to promote the efficient production of these vital energy resources while still maintaining necessary environmental protections.

In addition to granting the EPA Administrator waiver authority, the bill also includes provisions for reporting and oversight to ensure that any waivers granted are in the best interest of both energy production and environmental conservation. This includes requirements for the EPA to report to Congress on the use of waiver authority and for the Government Accountability Office to conduct audits of the waiver process. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1140 aims to strike a balance between promoting the production of critical energy resources and protecting the environment. It provides a mechanism for streamlining regulatory processes for critical energy resource facilities while still ensuring that necessary environmental safeguards are in place.