What does Preamble of CLEAN Act do?

This bill amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. The bill aims to increase the frequency of lease sales. It also requires replacement sales. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' not further detailed in the preamble.

What does SHORT TITLE. of CLEAN Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ``Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act'' or the ``CLEAN Act''.

What does GEOTHERMAL LEASING. of CLEAN Act do?

This section amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 regarding geothermal leasing. It requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a replacement sale if a lease sale is canceled or delayed. The Secretary must offer all nominated parcels eligible for geothermal development in states as specified. The section establishes deadlines for the consideration of geothermal drilling permits. The Secretary must notify applicants within 30 days whether an application is complete or what information is missing. A final decision on a complete geothermal drilling permit application must be issued within 30 days of notification of completeness.

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CLEAN Act

Last updated: 4/21/2026 · Introduced: 2/27/2025

Author: Russ Fulcher (R-ID)

TL;DR (AI)

The CLEAN Act amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to mandate replacement lease sales if existing sales are canceled or delayed.
This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to offer all eligible parcels for geothermal development in specified states during lease sales.
The Act establishes 30-day deadlines for processing geothermal drilling permit applications, from initial completeness review to final decision.

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