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Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2021
4/17/2024, 11:45 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3326
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a Renewable Energy Permitting Office within the Department of the Interior. This office would be responsible for coordinating the permitting process for renewable energy projects on public lands, ensuring that developers have a clear and efficient path to approval.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to encourage the development of wind, solar, geothermal, and other renewable energy sources on public lands. This includes incentives for renewable energy development, such as tax credits and grants, as well as requirements for federal agencies to prioritize renewable energy projects in their land management decisions. Overall, Bill 117 HR 3326 aims to promote the development of renewable energy resources on public lands in the United States, making it easier for developers to access these resources and helping to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels.
Congressional Summary of HR 3326
Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2021
This bill sets forth provisions regarding development of geothermal, solar, or wind energy on public lands.
The Department of the Interior shall establish priority areas on its land for geothermal, solar, and wind energy projects, consistent with the principles of multiple use and the renewable energy permitting goal.
Among applications for a given renewable energy source, proposed projects located in priority areas for that renewable energy source shall
- be given the highest priority for incentivizing deployment, and
- be offered the opportunity to participate in any regional mitigation plan developed for the relevant priority areas.
The bill provides for the disposition of revenues from the development of wind or solar energy. The bill establishes the Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund to make funds available to federal, state, and tribal agencies for distribution in regions in which renewable energy projects are located on federal land for (1) restoring and protecting natural water bodies and fish and wildlife habitat and corridors, and (2) preserving and improving recreational access to federal land and water in an affected region.
