What does Preamble of Streamlining Critical Mineral Permitting Act do?

This bill amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act. It aims to provide owners or operators of critical energy resource facilities with an interim permit. The interim permit is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Streamlining Critical Mineral Permitting Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Streamlining Critical Mineral Permitting Act.

What does INTERIM HAZARDOUS WASTE PERMITS. of Streamlining Critical Mineral Permitting Act do?

This section amends Section 3005(e) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act. The amendment modifies paragraph (1)(A) by striking 'or' and inserting 'or' after 'this section', and adding a new clause (iii). The new clause (iii) includes facilities that are 'critical energy resource facilities'. The amendment adds a new paragraph (4) defining terms. A 'critical energy resource' is defined as essential to the U.S. energy sector and with a vulnerable supply chain, as determined by the Secretary of Energy. A 'critical energy resource facility' is defined as a facility that processes or refines a critical energy resource.

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Streamlining Critical Mineral Permitting Act

Last updated: 4/29/2025 · Introduced: 4/29/2025

Author: Earl Carter (R-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to allow for interim hazardous waste permits for facilities processing critical energy resources.
The legislation defines 'critical energy resources' as essential to the U.S. energy sector with vulnerable supply chains, as determined by the Secretary of Energy.
Facilities that process or refine these 'critical energy resources' are designated as 'critical energy resource facilities' and eligible for the interim permitting process.

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