S.4383

Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act

Introduced·4/23/26

Appoints a Geothermal Ombudsman and establishes a Geothermal Permitting Task Force within the Bureau of Land Management.

The Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act appoints a Geothermal Ombudsman within the Bureau of Land Management to act as a liaison between field offices and applicants for geothermal authorizations. The Ombudsman may also pay retention allowances to employees assisting with geothermal authorizations. The Act establishes a Geothermal Permitting Task Force headed by the Ombudsman to support permit processing practices, develop best practices, and coordinate with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council.

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Energy And Natural Resources Committee
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Calendar

Jul 15

2:30 PM

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Jul 15

Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

Apr 23

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.