Enhances geothermal production on federal lands by expediting exploration and leasing.
The Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to streamline the process for exploring and leasing geothermal resources on federal lands. It mandates the designation of geothermal leasing priority areas within three years of enactment and requires consultation with state, tribal, and local governments. Geothermal exploration projects are exempt from major federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act.
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