Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2026 allows the Department of the Interior to recover costs from geothermal lease applicants and holders.
The Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2026 amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to grant the Department of the Interior authority to recover costs from geothermal lease applicants and holders. This includes costs for processing applications, inspections, and monitoring activities. The Secretary of the Interior may require reimbursement for these costs, subject to certain considerations and adjustments. The Act also mandates a report on the impact of these amendments and recommendations for updates to the Bureau of Land Management’s geothermal program.
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