Establishes a Geothermal Ombudsman and a Geothermal Permitting Task Force within the Bureau of Land Management.
The Geothermal Energy Advancement Act establishes a Geothermal Ombudsman and a Geothermal Permitting Task Force within the Bureau of Land Management. The Ombudsman will act as a liaison between the Bureau and applicants for geothermal authorizations, provide dispute resolution services, and monitor permit processing practices. The Task Force, headed by the Ombudsman, will support these duties, develop best practices for geothermal permitting, and coordinate with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council.
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