,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #fja #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #b ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,november #ab1 #bjad,received ,november #ac1 #bjad,read the first time ,november #ag1 #bjad,read the second time and placed on the calendar ,,an ,,act ,to remove ,federal ,government obstacles to the production of more domestic energy2 to ensure transport of that energy reliably to businesses1 consumers1 and other end users2 to lower the cost of energy to consumers2 to enable manufacturers and other businesses to access domestically produced energy affordably and reliably in order to create and sustain more secure and well-paying ,american jobs2 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,american ,energy ,solutions for ,lower ,costs and ,more ,american ,jobs ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,division ,a--,energy and ,commerce ,title ,i--,modernizing ,infrastructure ,subtitle ,a--,northern ,route ,approval ,sec4 #aja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,keystone ,,xl permit approval4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,judicial review4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,american burying beetle4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,right-of-way and temporary use permit4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,permits for activities in navigable waters4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,migratory ,bird ,treaty ,act permit4 ,sec4 #aji4 ,oil spill response plan disclosure4 ,subtitle ,b--,natural ,gas ,pipeline ,permitting ,reform ,sec4 #aba4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,regulatory approval of natural gas pipeline projects4 ,subtitle ,c--,north ,american ,energy ,infrastructure ,sec4 #aca4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #acb4 ,finding4 ,sec4 #acc4 ,authorization of certain energy infrastructure projects at the national boundary of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #acd4 ,importation or exportation of natural gas to ,canada and ,mexico4 ,sec4 #ace4 ,transmission of electric energy to ,canada and ,mexico4 ,sec4 #acf4 ,no ,presidential permit required4 ,sec4 #acg4 ,modifications to existing projects4 ,sec4 #ach4 ,effective date2 rulemaking deadlines4 ,sec4 #aci4 ,definitions4 ,title ,,ii--,maintaining ,diverse ,electricity ,generation and ,affordability ,subtitle ,a--,energy ,consumers ,relief ,sec4 #bja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,prohibition against finalizing certain energy-related rules that will cause significant adverse effects to the economy4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,reports and determinations prior to promulgating as final certain energy-related rules4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,prohibition on use of social cost of carbon in analysis4 ,subtitle ,b--,electricity ,security and ,affordability ,sec4 #baa4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,standards of performance for new fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,congress ,to set effective date for standards of performance for existing1 modified1 and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,repeal of earlier rules and guidelines4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,c--,report on ,energy and ,water ,savings ,potential ,from ,thermal ,insulation ,sec4 #bba4 ,report on energy and water savings potential from thermal insulation4 ,title ,,iii--,unleashing ,energy ,diplomacy ,sec4 #cja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,action on applications4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,public disclosure of export destinations4 ,division ,b--,natural ,resources ,committee ,sec4 #bja4 ,references4 ,subdivision ,a--,lowering ,gasoline ,prices to ,fuel an ,america ,that ,works ,act of #bjad ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,title ,i--,offshore ,energy and ,jobs ,subtitle ,a--,outer ,continental ,shelf ,leasing ,program ,reforms ,sec4 #ajaja4 ,outer ,continental ,shelf leasing program reforms4 ,sec4 #ajajb4 ,domestic oil and natural gas production goal4 ,sec4 #ajajc4 ,development and submittal of new #e-year oil and gas leasing program4 ,sec4 #ajajd4 ,rule of construction4 ,sec4 #ajaje4 ,addition of lease sales after finalization of #e-year plan4 ,subtitle ,b--,directing the ,president ,to ,conduct ,new ,,ocs ,sales ,sec4 #ajbja4 ,requirement to conduct proposed oil and gas ,lease ,sale #bbj on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf offshore ,virginia4 ,sec4 #ajbjb4 ,south ,carolina lease sale4 ,sec4 #ajbjc4 ,southern ,california existing infrastructure lease sale4 ,sec4 #ajbjd4 ,environmental impact statement requirement4 ,sec4 #ajbje4 ,national defense4 ,sec4 #ajbjf4 ,eastern ,gulf of ,mexico not included4 ,subtitle ,c--,equitable ,sharing of ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,revenues ,sec4 #ajcja4 ,disposition of ,outer ,continental ,shelf revenues to coastal ,states4 ,subtitle ,d--,reorganization of ,minerals ,management ,agencies of the ,department of the ,interior ,sec4 #ajdja4 ,establishment of ,under ,secretary for ,energy1 ,lands1 and ,minerals and ,assistant ,secretary of ,ocean ,energy and ,safety4 ,sec4 #ajdjb4 ,bureau of ,ocean ,energy4 ,sec4 #ajdjc4 ,ocean ,energy ,safety ,service4 ,sec4 #ajdjd4 ,office of ,natural ,resources revenue4 ,sec4 #ajdje4 ,ethics and drug testing4 ,sec4 #ajdjf4 ,abolishment of ,minerals ,management ,service4 ,sec4 #ajdjg4 ,conforming amendments to ,executive ,schedule pay rates4 ,sec4 #ajdjh4 ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,energy ,safety ,advisory ,board4 ,sec4 #ajdji4 ,outer ,continental ,shelf inspection fees4 ,sec4 #ajdaj4 ,prohibition on action based on ,national ,ocean ,policy developed under ,executive ,order ,no4 #acedg4 ,subtitle ,e--,united ,states ,territories ,sec4 #ajeja4 ,application of ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act with respect to territories of the ,united ,states4 ,subtitle ,f--,miscellaneous ,provisions ,sec4 #ajfja4 ,rules regarding distribution of revenues under ,gulf of ,mexico ,energy ,security ,act of #bjjf4 ,sec4 #ajfjb4 ,amount of distributed qualified outer ,continental ,shelf revenues4 ,sec4 #ajfjc4 ,south ,atlantic ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,planning ,area defined4 ,sec4 #ajfjd4 ,enhancing geological and geophysical information for ,america's energy future4 ,subtitle ,g--,judicial ,review ,sec4 #ajgja4 ,time for filing complaint4 ,sec4 #ajgjb4 ,district court deadline4 ,sec4 #ajgjc4 ,ability to seek appellate review4 ,sec4 #ajgjd4 ,limitation on scope of review and relief4 ,sec4 #ajgje4 ,legal fees4 ,sec4 #ajgjf4 ,exclusion4 ,sec4 #ajgjg4 ,definitions4 ,title ,,ii--,onshore ,federal ,lands and ,energy ,security ,subtitle ,a--,federal ,lands ,jobs and ,energy ,security ,sec4 #bajja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bajjb4 ,policies regarding buying1 building1 and working for ,america4 ,chapter #a--,onshore oil and gas permit streamlining ,sec4 #baaja4 ,short title4 ,subchapter ,a--,application for ,permits to ,drill ,process ,reform ,sec4 #baaaa4 ,permit to drill application timeline4 ,subchapter ,b--,administrative ,protest ,documentation ,reform ,sec4 #baaba4 ,administrative protest documentation reform4 ,subchapter ,c--,permit ,streamlining ,sec4 #baaca4 ,making pilot offices permanent to improve energy permitting on ,federal lands4 ,sec4 #baacb4 ,administration of current law4 ,subchapter ,d--,judicial ,review ,sec4 #baada4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #baadb4 ,exclusive venue for certain civil actions relating to covered energy projects4 ,sec4 #baadc4 ,timely filing4 ,sec4 #baadd4 ,expedition in hearing and determining the action4 ,sec4 #baade4 ,standard of review4 ,sec4 #baadf4 ,limitation on injunction and prospective relief4 ,sec4 #baadg4 ,limitation on attorneys' fees4 ,sec4 #baadh4 ,legal standing4 ,subchapter ,e--,knowing ,america's ,oil and ,gas ,resources ,sec4 #baaea4 ,funding oil and gas resource assessments4 ,chapter #b--,oil and gas leasing certainty ,sec4 #babja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #babjb4 ,minimum acreage requirement for onshore lease sales4 ,sec4 #babjc4 ,leasing certainty4 ,sec4 #babjd4 ,leasing consistency4 ,sec4 #babje4 ,reduce redundant policies4 ,sec4 #babjf4 ,streamlined congressional notification4 ,chapter #c--,oil shale ,sec4 #bacja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bacjb4 ,effectiveness of oil shale regulations1 amendments to resource management plans1 and record of decision4 ,sec4 #bacjc4 ,oil shale leasing4 ,chapter #d--,miscellaneous provisions ,sec4 #badja4 ,rule of construction4 ,subtitle ,b--,planning for ,american ,energy ,sec4 #bbjja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bbjjb4 ,onshore domestic energy production strategic plan4 ,subtitle ,c--,national ,petroleum ,reserve in ,alaska access ,sec4 #bcjja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bcjjb4 ,sense of ,congress and reaffirming national policy for the ,national ,petroleum ,reserve in ,alaska4 ,sec4 #bcjjc4 ,national ,petroleum ,reserve in ,alaska3 lease sales4 ,sec4 #bcjjd4 ,national ,petroleum ,reserve in ,alaska3 planning and permitting pipeline and road construction4 ,sec4 #bcjje4 ,issuance of a new integrated activity plan and environmental impact statement4 ,sec4 #bcjjf4 ,departmental accountability for development4 ,sec4 #bcjjg4 ,deadlines under new proposed integrated activity plan4 ,sec4 #bcjjh4 ,updated resource assessment4 ,subtitle ,d--,,blm ,live ,internet ,auctions ,sec4 #bdjja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bdjjb4 ,internet-based onshore oil and gas lease sales4 ,subtitle ,e--,native ,american ,energy ,sec4 #bejja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bejjb4 ,appraisals4 ,sec4 #bejjc4 ,standardization4 ,sec4 #bejjd4 ,environmental reviews of major ,federal actions on ,indian lands4 ,sec4 #bejje4 ,judicial review4 ,sec4 #bejjf4 ,tribal biomass demonstration project4 ,sec4 #bejjg4 ,tribal resource management plans4 ,sec4 #bejjh4 ,leases of restricted lands for the ,navajo ,nation4 ,sec4 #bejji4 ,nonapplicability of certain rules4 ,title ,,iii--,miscellaneous provisions ,sec4 #cjaja4 ,establishment of ,office of ,energy ,employment and ,training4 ,subdivision ,b--,bureau of ,reclamation ,conduit ,hydropower ,development ,equity and ,jobs ,act ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,amendment4 ,subdivision ,c--,central ,oregon ,jobs and ,water ,security ,act ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,wild and ,scenic ,river2 ,crooked1 ,oregon4 ,sec4 #c4 ,city of ,prineville ,water ,supply4 ,sec4 #d4 ,first fill protection4 ,sec4 #e4 ,ochoco ,irrigation ,district4 ,subdivision ,d--,state ,authority ,for ,hydraulic ,fracturing ,regulation2 ,,epa ,hydraulic ,fracturing ,research ,title ,i--,state ,authority ,for ,hydraulic ,fracturing ,regulation ,sec4 #aja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,state authority for hydraulic fracturing regulation4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,government ,accountability ,office study4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,tribal authority on trust land4 ,title ,,ii--,,epa ,,hydraulic ,,fracturing ,,research ,sec4 #bja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,,epa hydraulic fracturing research4 ,title ,,iii--,miscellaneous provisions ,sec4 #cja4 ,review of ,state activities4 ,subdivision ,e--,preventing ,government ,waste and ,protecting ,coal ,mining ,jobs in ,america ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,incorporation of surface mining stream buffer zone rule into ,state programs4 ,division ,c--,judiciary ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,coordination of agency administrative operations for efficient decisionmaking4 ,a ,energy and ,commerce ,i ,modernizing ,infrastructure ,a ,northern ,route ,approval #aja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,northern ,route ,approval ,act4 #ajb4 ,findings ,the ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,to maintain our ,nation's competitive edge and ensure an economy built to last1 the ,united ,states must have fast1 reliable1 resilient1 and environmentally sound means of moving energy4 ,in a global economy1 we will compete for the world's investments based in significant part on the quality of our infrastructure4 ,investing in the ,nation's infrastructure provides immediate and long-term economic benefits for local communities and the ,nation as a whole4 7#b7 ,the delivery of oil from ,canada1 a close ally not only in proximity but in shared values and ideals1 to domestic markets is in the national interest because of the need to lessen dependence upon insecure foreign sources4 7#c7 ,the ,keystone ,,xl pipeline would provide both short-term and long-term employment opportunities and related labor income benefits1 such as government revenues associated with taxes4 7#d7 ,the ,state of ,nebraska has thoroughly reviewed and approved the proposed ,keystone ,,xl pipeline reroute1 concluding that the concerns of ,nebraskans have had a major influence on the pipeline reroute and that the reroute will have minimal environmental impacts4 7#e7 ,the ,keystone ,,xl is in much the same position today as the ,alaska ,pipeline in #aigc prior to congressional action4 ,once again1 the ,federal regulatory process remains an insurmountable obstacle to a project that is likely to reduce oil imports from insecure foreign sources4 #ajc4 ,keystone ,,xl permit approval ,notwithstanding ,executive ,order ,no4 #acccg 7#c ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note71 ,executive ,order ,no4 #aadbc 7#c ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note71 section #cja of title #c1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other ,executive order or provision of law1 no ,presidential permit shall be required for the pipeline described in the application filed on ,may #d1 #bjab1 by ,trans,canada ,keystone ,pipeline1 ,l4,p4 to the ,department of ,state for the ,keystone ,,xl pipeline1 as supplemented to include the ,nebraska reroute evaluated in the ,final ,evaluation ,report issued by the ,nebraska ,department of ,environmental ,quality in ,january #bjac and approved by the ,nebraska governor4 ,the final environmental impact statement issued by the ,secretary of ,state on ,january #ca1 #bjad1 coupled with the ,final ,evaluation ,report described in the previous sentence1 shall be considered to satisfy all requirements of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and of the ,national ,historic ,preservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj et seq474 #ajd4 ,judicial review 7a7 ,exclusive jurisdiction ,except for review by the ,supreme ,court on writ of certiorari1 the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for the ,district of ,columbia ,circuit shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction to determine-- 7#a7 the validity of any final order or action 7including a failure to act7 of any ,federal agency or officer with respect to issuance of a permit relating to the construction or maintenance of the ,keystone ,,xl pipeline1 including any final order or action deemed to be taken1 made1 granted1 or issued2 7#b7 the constitutionality of any provision of this subtitle1 or any decision or action taken1 made1 granted1 or issued1 or deemed to be taken1 made1 granted1 or issued under this subtitle2 or 7#c7 the adequacy of any environmental impact statement prepared under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 or of any analysis under any other ,act1 with respect to any action taken1 made1 granted1 or issued1 or deemed to be taken1 made1 granted1 or issued under this subtitle4 7b7 ,deadline for filing claim ,a claim arising under this subtitle may be brought not later than #fj days after the date of the decision or action giving rise to the claim4 7c7 ,expedited consideration ,the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for the ,district of ,columbia ,circuit shall set any action brought under subsection 7a7 for expedited consideration1 taking into account the national interest of enhancing national energy security by providing access to the significant oil reserves in ,canada that are needed to meet the demand for oil4 #aje4 ,american burying beetle 7a7 ,findings ,the ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 environmental reviews performed for the ,keystone ,,xl pipeline project satisfy the requirements of section #g of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7;a77#b77 in its entirety2 and 7#b7 for purposes of that ,act1 the ,keystone ,,xl pipeline project will not jeopardize the continued existence of the ,american burying beetle or destroy or adversely modify ,american burying beetle critical habitat4 7b7 ,biological opinion ,the ,secretary of the ,interior is deemed to have issued a written statement setting forth the ,secretary's opinion containing such findings under section #g7;b77#a77;,a7 of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7;b77#a77;,a77 and any taking of the ,american burying beetle that is incidental to the construction or operation and maintenance of the ,keystone ,,xl pipeline as it may be ultimately defined in its entirety1 shall not be considered a prohibited taking of such species under such ,act4 #ajf4 ,right-of-way and temporary use permit ,the ,secretary of the ,interior is deemed to have granted or issued a grant of right-of-way and temporary use permit under section #bh of the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #ahe7 and the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq471 as set forth in the application tendered to the ,bureau of ,land ,management for the ,keystone ,,xl pipeline4 #ajg4 ,permits for activities in navigable waters 7a7 ,issuance of permits ,the ,secretary of the ,army1 not later than #ij days after receipt of an application therefor1 shall issue all permits under section #djd of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd7 and section #aj of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djc2 commonly known as the ,rivers and ,harbors ,appropriations ,act of #ahii71 necessary for the construction1 operation1 and maintenance of the pipeline described in the ,may #d1 #bjab1 application referred to in section #ajc1 as supplemented by the ,nebraska reroute4 ,the application shall be based on the administrative record for the pipeline as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 which shall be considered complete4 7b7 ,waiver of procedural requirements ,the ,secretary may waive any procedural requirement of law or regulation that the ,secretary considers desirable to waive in order to accomplish the purposes of this section4 7c7 ,issuance in absence of action by the ,secretary ,if the ,secretary has not issued a permit described in subsection 7a7 on or before the last day of the #ij-;day period referred to in subsection 7a71 the permit shall be deemed issued under section #djd of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd7 or section #aj of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djc71 as appropriate1 on the day following such last day4 7d7 ,limitation ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency may not prohibit or restrict an activity or use of an area that is authorized under this section4 #ajh4 ,migratory ,bird ,treaty ,act permit ,the ,secretary of the ,interior is deemed to have issued a special purpose permit under the ,migratory ,bird ,treaty ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gjc et seq471 as described in the application filed with the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service for the ,keystone ,,xl pipeline on ,january #aa1 #bjac4 #aji4 ,oil spill response plan disclosure 7a7 ,in general ,any pipeline owner or operator required under ,federal law to develop an oil spill response plan for the ,keystone ,,xl pipeline shall make such plan available to the ,governor of each ,state in which such pipeline operates to assist with emergency response preparedness4 7b7 ,updates ,a pipeline owner or operator required to make available to a ,governor a plan under subsection 7a7 shall make available to such ,governor any update of such plan not later than #g days after the date on which such update is made4 ,b ,natural ,gas ,pipeline ,permitting ,reform #aba4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,natural ,gas ,pipeline ,permitting ,reform ,act4 #abb4 ,regulatory approval of natural gas pipeline projects ,section #g of the ,natural ,gas ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gag;f7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7i7 7#a7 ,the ,commission shall approve or deny an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a prefiled project not later than #ab months after receiving a complete application that is ready to be processed1 as defined by the ,commission by regulation4 7#b7 ,the agency responsible for issuing any license1 permit1 or approval required under ,federal law in connection with a prefiled project for which a certificate of public convenience and necessity is sought under this ,act shall approve or deny the issuance of the license1 permit1 or approval not later than #ij days after the ,commission issues its final environmental document relating to the project4 7#c7 ,the ,commission may extend the time period under paragraph 7#b7 by #cj days if an agency demonstrates that it cannot otherwise complete the process required to approve or deny the license1 permit1 or approval1 and therefor will be compelled to deny the license1 permit1 or approval4 ,in granting an extension under this paragraph1 the ,commission may offer technical assistance to the agency as necessary to address conditions preventing the completion of the review of the application for the license1 permit1 or approval4 7#d7 ,if an agency described in paragraph 7#b7 does not approve or deny the issuance of the license1 permit1 or approval within the time period specified under paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c71 as applicable1 such license1 permit1 or approval shall take effect upon the expiration of #cj days after the end of such period4 ,the ,commission shall incorporate into the terms of such license1 permit1 or approval any conditions proffered by the agency described in paragraph 7#b7 that the ,commission does not find are inconsistent with the final environmental document4 7#e7 ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term prefiled project means a project for the siting1 construction1 expansion1 or operation of a natural gas pipeline with respect to which a prefiling docket number has been assigned by the ,commission pursuant to a prefiling process established by the ,commission for the purpose of facilitating the formal application process for obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity4 4 ,c ,north ,american ,energy ,infrastructure #aca4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,north ,american ,energy ,infrastructure ,act4 #acb4 ,finding ,congress finds that the ,united ,states should establish a more uniform1 transparent1 and modern process for the construction1 connection1 operation1 and maintenance of oil and natural gas pipelines and electric transmission facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity to and from ,canada and ,mexico1 in pursuit of a more secure and efficient ,north ,american energy market4 #acc4 ,authorization of certain energy infrastructure projects at the national boundary of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,authorization ,except as provided in subsection 7c7 and section #acg1 no person may construct1 connect1 operate1 or maintain a cross-border segment of an oil pipeline or electric transmission facility for the import or export of oil or the transmission of electricity to or from ,canada or ,mexico without obtaining a certificate of crossing for the construction1 connection1 operation1 or maintenance of the cross-border segment under this section4 7b7 ,certificate of crossing 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #abj days after final action is taken under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 with respect to a cross-border segment for which a request is received under this section1 the relevant official identified under paragraph 7#b71 in consultation with appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall issue a certificate of crossing for the cross-border segment unless the relevant official finds that the construction1 connection1 operation1 or maintenance of the cross-border segment is not in the public interest of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,relevant official ,the relevant official referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,state with respect to oil pipelines2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,energy with respect to electric transmission facilities4 7#c7 ,additional requirement for electric transmission facilities ,in the case of a request for a certificate of crossing for the construction1 connection1 operation1 or maintenance of a cross-border segment of an electric transmission facility1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall require1 as a condition of issuing the certificate of crossing for the request under paragraph 7#a71 that the cross-border segment of the electric transmission facility be constructed1 connected1 operated1 or maintained consistent with all applicable policies and standards of-- 7,a7 the ,electric ,reliability ,organization and the applicable regional entity2 and 7,b7 any ,regional ,transmission ,organization or ,independent ,system ,operator with operational or functional control over the cross-border segment of the electric transmission facility4 7c7 ,exclusions ,this section shall not apply to any construction1 connection1 operation1 or maintenance of a cross-border segment of an oil pipeline or electric transmission facility for the import or export of oil or the transmission of electricity to or from ,canada or ,mexico-- 7#a7 if the cross-border segment is operating for such import1 export1 or transmission as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 if a permit described in section #acf for such construction1 connection1 operation1 or maintenance has been issued2 7#c7 if a certificate of crossing for such construction1 connection1 operation1 or maintenance has previously been issued under this section2 or 7#d7 if an application for a permit described in section #acf for such construction1 connection1 operation1 or maintenance is pending on the date of enactment of this ,act1 until the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date on which such application is denied2 or 7,b7 ,july #a1 #bjaf4 7d7 ,effect of other laws 7#a7 ,application to projects ,nothing in this section or section #acg shall affect the application of any other ,federal statute to a project for which a certificate of crossing for the construction1 connection1 operation1 or maintenance of a cross-border segment is sought under this section4 7#b7 ,natural ,gas ,act ,nothing in this section or section #acg shall affect the requirement to obtain approval or authorization under sections #c and #g of the ,natural ,gas ,act for the siting1 construction1 or operation of any facility to import or export natural gas4 7#c7 ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act ,nothing in this section or section #acg shall affect the authority of the ,president under section #ajc7;a7 of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act4 #acd4 ,importation or exportation of natural gas to ,canada and ,mexico ,section #c7;c7 of the ,natural ,gas ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gag;b7c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,no order is required under subsection 7a7 to authorize the export or import of any natural gas to or from ,canada or ,mexico44 #ace4 ,transmission of electric energy to ,canada and ,mexico 7a7 ,repeal of requirement ,to secure order ,section #bjb7;e7 of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbd;a7e77 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,state regulations ,section #bjb7;f7 of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbd;a7f77 is amended by striking insofar as such ,state regulation does not conflict with the exercise of the ,commission's powers under or relating to subsection #bjb7;e74 7#b7 ,seasonal diversity electricity exchange ,section #fjb7;b7 of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbd;a-#d7;b77 is amended by striking the ,commission has conducted hearings and made the findings required under section #bjb7;e7 of the ,federal ,power ,act and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the ,secretary has conducted hearings and finds that the proposed transmission facilities would not impair the sufficiency of electric supply within the ,united ,states or would not impede or tend to impede the coordination in the public interest of facilities subject to the jurisdiction of the ,secretary44 #acf4 ,no ,presidential permit required ,no ,presidential permit 7or similar permit7 required under ,executive ,order ,no4 #acccg 7#c ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note71 ,executive ,order ,no4 #aadbc 7#c ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note71 section #cja of title #c1 ,united ,states ,code1 ,executive ,order ,no4 #abjch1 ,executive ,order ,no4 #ajdhe1 or any other ,executive order shall be necessary for the construction1 connection1 operation1 or maintenance of an oil or natural gas pipeline or electric transmission facility1 or any cross-border segment thereof4 #acg4 ,modifications to existing projects ,no certificate of crossing under section #acc1 or permit described in section #acf1 shall be required for a modification to the construction1 connection1 operation1 or maintenance of an oil or natural gas pipeline or electric transmission facility-- 7#a7 that is operating for the import or export of oil or natural gas or the transmission of electricity to or from ,canada or ,mexico as of the date of enactment of the ,act2 7#b7 for which a permit described in section #acf for such construction1 connection1 operation1 or maintenance has been issued2 or 7#c7 for which a certificate of crossing for the cross-border segment of the pipeline or facility has previously been issued under section #acc4 #ach4 ,effective date2 rulemaking deadlines 7a7 ,effective date ,sections #acc through #acg1 and the amendments made by such sections1 shall take effect on ,july #a1 #bjae4 7b7 ,rulemaking deadlines ,each relevant official described in section #acc7;b77#b7 shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 publish in the ,federal ,register notice of a proposed rulemaking to carry out the applicable requirements of section #acc2 and 7#b7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 publish in the ,federal ,register a final rule to carry out the applicable requirements of section #acc4 #aci4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle-- 7#a7 the term cross-border segment means the portion of an oil or natural gas pipeline or electric transmission facility that is located at the national boundary of the ,united ,states with either ,canada or ,mexico2 7#b7 the term modification includes a reversal of flow direction1 change in ownership1 volume expansion1 downstream or upstream interconnection1 or adjustment to maintain flow 7such as a reduction or increase in the number of pump or compressor stations72 7#c7 the term natural gas has the meaning given that term in section #b of the ,natural ,gas ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gag;a72 7#d7 the term oil means petroleum or a petroleum product2 7#e7 the terms ,electric ,reliability ,organization and regional entity have the meanings given those terms in section #bae of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo72 and 7#f7 the terms ,independent ,system ,operator and ,regional ,transmission ,organization have the meanings given those terms in section #c of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gif74 ,,ii ,maintaining ,diverse ,electricity ,generation and ,affordability ,a ,energy ,consumers ,relief #bja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,energy ,consumers ,relief ,act of #bjad4 #bjb4 ,prohibition against finalizing certain energy-related rules that will cause significant adverse effects to the economy ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency may not promulgate as final an energy-related rule that is estimated to cost more than #a billion if the ,secretary of ,energy determines under section #bjc7c7 that the rule will cause significant adverse effects to the economy4 #bjc4 ,reports and determinations prior to promulgating as final certain energy-related rules ,before promulgating as final any energy-related rule that is estimated to cost more than #a billion3 7#a7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall submit to ,congress a report 7and transmit a copy to the ,secretary of ,energy7 containing-- 7,a7 a copy of the rule2 7,b7 a concise general statement relating to the rule2 7,c7 an estimate of the total costs of the rule1 including the direct costs and indirect costs of the rule2 7,d7 7i7 an estimate of the total benefits of the rule and when such benefits are expected to be realized2 7ii7 a description of the modeling1 the calculations1 the assumptions1 and the limitations due to uncertainty1 speculation1 or lack of information associated with the estimates under this subparagraph2 and 7iii7 a certification that all data and documents relied upon by the ,agency in developing such estimates-- 7,i7 have been preserved2 and 7,,ii7 are available for review by the public on the ,agency's ,web site1 except to the extent to which publication of such data and documents would constitute disclosure of confidential information in violation of applicable ,federal law2 7,e7 an estimate of the increases in energy prices1 including potential increases in gasoline or electricity prices for consumers1 that may result from implementation or enforcement of the rule2 and 7,f7 a detailed description of the employment effects1 including potential job losses and shifts in employment1 that may result from implementation or enforcement of the rule4 7#b7 ,initial determination on increases and impacts ,the ,secretary of ,energy1 in consultation with the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission and the ,administrator of the ,energy ,information ,administration1 shall prepare an independent analysis to determine whether the rule will cause-- 7,a7 any increase in energy prices for consumers1 including low-income households1 small businesses1 and manufacturers2 7,b7 any impact on fuel diversity of the ,nation's electricity generation portfolio or on national1 regional1 or local electric reliability2 7,c7 any adverse effect on energy supply1 distribution1 or use due to the economic or technical infeasibility of implementing the rule2 or 7,d7 any other adverse effect on energy supply1 distribution1 or use 7including a shortfall in supply and increased use of foreign supplies74 7#c7 ,subsequent determination on adverse effects to the economy ,if the ,secretary of ,energy determines1 under paragraph 7#b71 that the rule will cause an increase1 impact1 or effect described in such paragraph1 then the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 and the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration1 shall-- 7,a7 determine whether the rule will cause significant adverse effects to the economy1 taking into consideration-- 7i7 the costs and benefits of the rule and limitations in calculating such costs and benefits due to uncertainty1 speculation1 or lack of information2 and 7ii7 the positive and negative impacts of the rule on economic indicators1 including those related to gross domestic product1 unemployment1 wages1 consumer prices1 and business and manufacturing activity2 and 7,b7 publish the results of such determination in the ,federal ,register4 #bjd4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,the terms direct costs and indirect costs have the meanings given such terms in chapter #h of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency's ,guidelines for ,preparing ,economic ,analyses dated ,december #ag1 #bjaj4 7#b7 ,the term energy-related rule that is estimated to cost more than #a billion means a rule of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency that-- 7,a7 regulates any aspect of the production1 supply1 distribution1 or use of energy or provides for such regulation by ,states or other governmental entities2 and 7,b7 is estimated by the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency or the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget to impose direct costs and indirect costs1 in the aggregate1 of more than #a1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,the term rule has the meaning given to such term in section #eea of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bje4 ,prohibition on use of social cost of carbon in analysis 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law or any executive order1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency may not use the social cost of carbon in order to incorporate social benefits of reducing carbon dioxide emissions1 or for any other reason1 in any cost-benefit analysis relating to an energy-related rule that is estimated to cost more than #a billion unless and until a ,federal law is enacted authorizing such use4 7b7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term social cost of carbon means the social cost of carbon as described in the technical support document entitled ,technical ,support ,document3 ,technical ,update of the ,social ,cost of ,carbon for ,regulatory ,impact ,analysis ,under ,executive ,order #abhff1 published by the ,interagency ,working ,group on ,social ,cost of ,carbon1 ,united ,states ,government1 in ,may #bjac1 or any successor or substantially related document1 or any other estimate of the monetized damages associated with an incremental increase in carbon dioxide emissions in a given year4 ,b ,electricity ,security and ,affordability #baa4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,electricity ,security and ,affordability ,act4 #bab4 ,standards of performance for new fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units 7a7 ,limitation ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency may not issue1 implement1 or enforce any proposed or final rule under section #aaa of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdaa7 that establishes a standard of performance for emissions of any greenhouse gas from any new source that is a fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating unit unless such rule meets the requirements under subsections 7b7 and 7c74 7b7 ,requirements ,in issuing any rule under section #aaa of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdaa7 establishing standards of performance for emissions of any greenhouse gas from new sources that are fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 7for purposes of establishing such standards7-- 7#a7 shall separate sources fueled with coal and natural gas into separate categories2 and 7#b7 shall not set a standard based on the best system of emission reduction for new sources within a fossil-fuel category unless-- 7,a7 such standard has been achieved on average for at least one continuous #ab-month period 7excluding planned outages7 by each of at least #f units within such category-- 7i7 each of which is located at a different electric generating station in the ,united ,states2 7ii7 which1 collectively1 are representative of the operating characteristics of electric generation at different locations in the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 each of which is operated for the entire #ab-month period on a full commercial basis2 and 7,b7 no results obtained from any demonstration project are used in setting such standard4 7c7 ,coal having a heat content of #hcjj or less ,british ,thermal ,units per pound 7#a7 ,separate subcategory ,in carrying out subsection 7b77#a71 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall establish a separate subcategory for new sources that are fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units using coal with an average heat content of #hcjj or less ,british ,thermal ,units per pound4 7#b7 ,standard ,notwithstanding subsection 7b77#b71 in issuing any rule under section #aaa of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdaa7 establishing standards of performance for emissions of any greenhouse gas from new sources in such subcategory1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall not set a standard based on the best system of emission reduction unless-- 7,a7 such standard has been achieved on average for at least one continuous #ab-month period 7excluding planned outages7 by each of at least #c units within such subcategory-- 7i7 each of which is located at a different electric generating station in the ,united ,states2 7ii7 which1 collectively1 are representative of the operating characteristics of electric generation at different locations in the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 each of which is operated for the entire #ab-month period on a full commercial basis2 and 7,b7 no results obtained from any demonstration project are used in setting such standard4 7d7 ,technologies ,nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude the issuance1 implementation1 or enforcement of a standard of performance that-- 7#a7 is based on the use of one or more technologies that are developed in a foreign country1 but has been demonstrated to be achievable at fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 meets the requirements of subsection 7b7 and 7c71 as applicable4 #bac4 ,congress ,to set effective date for standards of performance for existing1 modified1 and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units 7a7 ,applicability ,this section applies with respect to any rule or guidelines issued by the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency under section #aaa of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdaa7 that-- 7#a7 establish any standard of performance for emissions of any greenhouse gas from any modified or reconstructed source that is a fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating unit2 or 7#b7 apply to the emissions of any greenhouse gas from an existing source that is a fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating unit4 7b7 ,congress ,to set effective date ,a rule or guidelines described in subsection 7a7 shall not take effect unless a ,federal law is enacted specifying such rule's or guidelines' effective date4 7c7 ,reporting ,a rule or guidelines described in subsection 7a7 shall not take effect unless the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency has submitted to ,congress a report containing each of the following3 7#a7 ,the text of such rule or guidelines4 7#b7 ,the economic impacts of such rule or guidelines1 including the potential effects on-- 7,a7 economic growth1 competitiveness1 and jobs in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 electricity ratepayers1 including low-income ratepayers in affected ,states2 7,c7 required capital investments and projected costs for operation and maintenance of new equipment required to be installed2 and 7,d7 the global economic competitiveness of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that such rule or guidelines are projected to reduce as compared to overall global greenhouse gas emissions4 7d7 ,consultation ,in carrying out subsection 7c71 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall consult with the ,administrator of the ,energy ,information ,administration1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 the ,director of the ,national ,energy ,technology ,laboratory1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,standards and ,technology4 #bad4 ,repeal of earlier rules and guidelines ,the following rules and guidelines shall be of no force or effect1 and shall be treated as though such rules and guidelines had never been issued3 7#a7 ,the proposed rule-- 7,a7 entitled ,standards of ,performance for ,greenhouse ,gas ,emissions for ,new ,stationary ,sources3 ,electric ,utility ,generating ,units1 published at #gg ,fed4 ,reg4 #bbcib 7,april #ac1 #bjab72 and 7,b7 withdrawn pursuant to the notice entitled ,withdrawal of ,proposed ,standards of ,performance for ,greenhouse ,gas ,emissions ,from ,new ,stationary ,sources3 ,electric ,utility ,generating ,units1 published at #gi ,fed4 ,reg4 #aceb 7,january #h1 #bjad74 7#b7 ,the proposed rule entitled ,standards of ,performance for ,greenhouse ,gas ,emissions ,from ,new ,stationary ,sources3 ,electric ,utility ,generating ,units1 published at #gi ,fed4 ,reg4 #adcj 7,january #h1 #bjad74 7#c7 ,with respect to the proposed rules described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 any successor or substantially similar proposed or final rule that-- 7,a7 is issued prior to the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7,b7 is applicable to any new source that is a fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating unit2 and 7,c7 does not meet the requirements under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bab4 7#d7 ,the proposed rule entitled ,carbon ,pollution ,emission ,guidelines for ,existing ,stationary ,sources3 ,electric ,utility ,generating ,units1 published at #gi ,fed4 ,reg4 #cdhcj 7,june #ah1 #bjad74 7#e7 ,the proposed rule entitled ,carbon ,pollution ,standards for ,modified and ,reconstructed ,stationary ,sources3 ,electric ,utility ,generating ,units1 published at #gi ,fed4 ,reg4 #cdifj 7,june #ah1 #bjad74 7#f7 ,with respect to the proposed rules described in paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 any successor or substantially similar proposed or final rule that-- 7,a7 is issued prior to the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 is applicable to any existing1 modified1 or reconstructed source that is a fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating unit4 #bae4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,demonstration project ,the term demonstration project means a project to test or demonstrate the feasibility of carbon capture and storage technologies that has received ,federal ,government funding or financial assistance4 7#b7 ,existing source ,the term existing source has the meaning given such term in section #aaa7;a7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdaa7;a771 except such term shall not include any modified source4 7#c7 ,greenhouse gas ,the term greenhouse gas means any of the following3 7,a7 ,carbon dioxide4 7,b7 ,methane4 7,c7 ,nitrous oxide4 7,d7 ,sulfur hexafluoride4 7,e7 ,hydrofluorocarbons4 7,f7 ,perfluorocarbons4 7#d7 ,modification ,the term modification has the meaning given such term in section #aaa7;a7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdaa7;a774 7#e7 ,modified source ,the term modified source means any stationary source1 the modification of which is commenced after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#f7 ,new source ,the term new source has the meaning given such term in section #aaa7;a7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdaa7;a771 except that such term shall not include any modified source4 ,c ,report on ,energy and ,water ,savings ,potential ,from ,thermal ,insulation #bba4 ,report on energy and water savings potential from thermal insulation 7a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 in consultation with appropriate ,federal agencies and relevant stakeholders1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use systems for potable hot and chilled water in ,federal buildings1 and the return on investment of installing such insulation4 7b7 ,contents ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis based on the cost of municipal or regional water for delivered water and the avoided cost of new water2 and 7#b7 a summary of energy and water savings1 including short term and long term 7#bj years7 projections of such savings4 ,,iii ,unleashing ,energy ,diplomacy #cja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,domestic ,prosperity and ,global ,freedom ,act4 #cjb4 ,action on applications 7a7 ,decision deadline ,for proposals that must also obtain authorization from the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission or the ,united ,states ,maritime ,administration to site1 construct1 expand1 or operate ,,lng export facilities1 the ,department of ,energy shall issue a final decision on any application for the authorization to export natural gas under section #c of the ,natural ,gas ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gag;b7 not later than #cj days after the later of-- 7#a7 the conclusion of the review to site1 construct1 expand1 or operate the ,,lng facilities required by the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4 ,c4 #dcba et seq472 or 7#b7 the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,conclusion of review ,for purposes of subsection 7a71 review required by the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi shall be considered concluded-- 7#a7 for a project requiring an ,environmental ,impact ,statement1 #cj days after publication of a ,final ,environmental ,impact ,statement2 7#b7 for a project for which an ,environmental ,assessment has been prepared1 #cj days after publication by the ,department of ,energy of a ,finding of ,no ,significant ,impact2 and 7#c7 upon a determination by the lead agency that an application is eligible for a categorical exclusion pursuant ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi implementing regulations4 7c7 ,judicial action 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for the circuit in which the export facility will be located pursuant to an application described in subsection 7a7 shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction over any civil action for the review of-- 7,a7 an order issued by the ,department of ,energy with respect to such application2 or 7,b7 the ,department of ,energy's failure to issue a final decision on such application4 7#b7 ,if the ,court in a civil action described in paragraph 7#a7 finds that the ,department of ,energy has failed to issue a final decision on the application as required under subsection 7a71 the ,court shall order the ,department of ,energy to issue such final decision not later than #cj days after the ,court's order4 7#c7 ,the ,court shall set any civil action brought under this subsection for expedited consideration and shall set the matter on the docket as soon as practical after the filing date of the initial pleading4 #cjc4 ,public disclosure of export destinations ,section #c of the ,natural ,gas ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gag;b7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,public ,disclosure of ,,lng ,export ,destinations ,as a condition for approval of any authorization to export ,,lng1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall require the applicant to publicly disclose the specific destination or destinations of any such authorized ,,lng exports4 4 ,b ,natural ,resources ,committee #bja4 ,references ,except as expressly provided otherwise1 any reference to this ,act in any subdivision of this division shall be treated as referring only to the provisions of that subdivision4 ,a ,lowering ,gasoline ,prices to ,fuel an ,america ,that ,works ,act of #bjad #a4 ,short title ,this subdivision may be cited as the ,lowering ,gasoline ,prices to ,fuel an ,america ,that ,works ,act of #bjad4 ,i ,offshore ,energy and ,jobs ,a ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,leasing ,program ,reforms #ajaja4 ,outer ,continental ,shelf leasing program reforms ,section #ah7;a7 of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 7,a7 ,in each oil and gas leasing program under this section1 the ,secretary shall make available for leasing and conduct lease sales including at least #ej percent of the available unleased acreage within each outer ,continental ,shelf planning area considered to have the largest undiscovered1 technically recoverable oil and gas resources 7on a total btu basis7 based upon the most recent national geologic assessment of the outer ,continental ,shelf1 with an emphasis on offering the most geologically prospective parts of the planning area4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary shall include in each proposed oil and gas leasing program under this section any ,state subdivision of an outer ,continental ,shelf planning area that the ,governor of the ,state that represents that subdivision requests be made available for leasing4 ,the ,secretary may not remove such a subdivision from the program until publication of the final program1 and shall include and consider all such subdivisions in any environmental review conducted and statement prepared for such program under section #ajb7b7 of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7b774 7,c7 ,in this paragraph the term available unleased acreage means that portion of the outer ,continental ,shelf that is not under lease at the time of a proposed lease sale1 and that has not otherwise been made unavailable for leasing by law4 7#f7 7,a7 ,in the #e-year oil and gas leasing program1 the ,secretary shall make available for leasing any outer ,continental ,shelf planning areas that-- 7i7 are estimated to contain more than #b1ejj1jjj1jjj barrels of oil2 or 7ii7 are estimated to contain more than #g1ejj1jjj1jjj1jjj cubic feet of natural gas4 7,b7 ,to determine the planning areas described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall use the document entitled ,minerals ,management ,service ,assessment of ,undiscovered ,technically ,recoverable ,oil and ,gas ,resources of the ,nation's ,outer ,continental ,shelf1 #bjjf4 4 #ajajb4 ,domestic oil and natural gas production goal ,section #ah7;b7 of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd7;b77 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,domestic oil and natural gas production goal - 7#a7 ,in general ,in developing a #e-year oil and gas leasing program1 and subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall determine a domestic strategic production goal for the development of oil and natural gas as a result of that program4 ,such goal shall be-- 7,a7 the best estimate of the possible increase in domestic production of oil and natural gas from the outer ,continental ,shelf2 7,b7 focused on meeting domestic demand for oil and natural gas and reducing the dependence of the ,united ,states on foreign energy2 and 7,c7 focused on the production increases achieved by the leasing program at the end of the #ae-year period beginning on the effective date of the program4 7#b7 ,program goal ,for purposes of the #e-year oil and gas leasing program1 the production goal referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall be an increase by #bjcb of-- 7,a7 no less than #c1jjj1jjj barrels in the amount of oil produced per day2 and 7,b7 no less than #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj cubic feet in the amount of natural gas produced per day4 7#c7 ,reporting ,the ,secretary shall report annually1 beginning at the end of the #e-year period for which the program applies1 to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate on the progress of the program in meeting the production goal4 ,the ,secretary shall identify in the report projections for production and any problems with leasing1 permitting1 or production that will prevent meeting the goal4 4 #ajajc4 ,development and submittal of new #e-year oil and gas leasing program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall-- 7#a7 by not later than ,july #ae1 #bjae1 publish and submit to ,congress a new proposed oil and gas leasing program under section #ah of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd7 for the #e-year period beginning on such date and ending ,july #ae1 #bjba2 and 7#b7 by not later than ,july #ae1 #bjaf1 approve a final oil and gas leasing program under such section for such period4 7b7 ,consideration of all areas ,in preparing such program the ,secretary shall include consideration of areas of the ,continental ,shelf off the coasts of all ,states 7as such term is defined in section #b of that ,act1 as amended by this title71 that are subject to leasing under this title4 7c7 ,technical correction ,section #ah7;d77#c7 of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd7;d77#c77 is amended by striking or after eighteen months following the date of enactment of this section1 whichever first occurs14 #ajajd4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this title shall be construed to authorize the issuance of a lease under the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca et seq47 to any person designated for the imposition of sanctions pursuant to-- 7#a7 the ,iran ,sanctions ,act of #aiif 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note71 the ,comprehensive ,iran ,sanctions1 ,accountability and ,divestiture ,act of #bjaj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #heja et seq471 the ,iran ,threat ,reduction and ,syria ,human ,rights ,act of #bjab 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hgja et seq471 section #abde of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #heac;a71 or the ,iran ,freedom and ,counter-,proliferation ,act of #bjab 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hhja et seq472 7#b7 ,executive ,order ,no4 #acfbb 7,july #cj1 #bjab71 ,executive ,order ,no4 #acfbh 7,october #i1 #bjab71 or ,executive ,order ,no4 #acfde 7,june #c1 #bjac72 7#c7 ,executive ,order ,no4 #acbbd 7,september #bc1 #bjja7 or ,executive ,order ,no4 #accch 7,may #aa1 #bjjd72 or 7#d7 the ,syria ,accountability and ,lebanese ,sovereignty ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea note74 #ajaje4 ,addition of lease sales after finalization of #e-year plan ,section #ah7;d7 of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4#acdd7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,after and inserting ,except as provided in paragraph 7#d71 after2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,the ,secretary may add to the areas included in an approved leasing program additional areas to be made available for leasing under the program1 if all review and documents required under section #ajb of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7 have been completed with respect to leasing of each such additional area within the #e-year period preceding such addition4 4 ,b ,directing the ,president ,to ,conduct ,new ,,ocs ,sales #ajbja4 ,requirement to conduct proposed oil and gas ,lease ,sale #bbj on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf offshore ,virginia 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding the exclusion of ,lease ,sale #bbj in the ,final ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,oil ,gas ,leasing ,program #bjab-bjag1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall conduct offshore oil and gas ,lease ,sale #bbj under section #h of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #accg7 as soon as practicable1 but not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,requirement ,to make replacement lease blocks available ,for each lease block in a proposed lease sale under this section for which the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 under the ,memorandum of ,agreement referred to in section #ajbje7;b71 issues a statement proposing deferral from a lease offering due to defense-related activities that are irreconcilable with mineral exploration and development1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall make available in the same lease sale one other lease block in the ,virginia lease sale planning area that is acceptable for oil and gas exploration and production in order to mitigate conflict4 7c7 ,balancing military and energy production goals ,in recognition that the ,outer ,continental ,shelf oil and gas leasing program and the domestic energy resources produced therefrom are integral to national security1 the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,defense shall work jointly in implementing this section in order to ensure achievement of the following common goals3 7#a7 ,preserving the ability of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states to maintain an optimum state of readiness through their continued use of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf4 7#b7 ,allowing effective exploration1 development1 and production of our ,nation's oil1 gas1 and renewable energy resources4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,lease sale #bbj ,the term ,lease ,sale #bbj means such lease sale referred to in the ,request for ,comments on the ,draft ,proposed #e-,year ,outer ,continental ,shelf 7,,ocs7 ,oil and ,gas ,leasing ,program for #bjaj-bjae and ,notice of ,intent ,to ,prepare an ,environmental ,impact ,statement 7,,eis7 for the ,proposed #e-,year ,program published ,january #ba1 #bjji 7#gd ,fed4 ,reg4 #cfca74 7#b7 ,virginia lease sale planning area ,the term ,virginia lease sale planning area means the area of the outer ,continental ,shelf 7as that term is defined in the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca et seq477 that is bounded by-- 7,a7 a northern boundary consisting of a straight line extending from the northernmost point of ,virginia's seaward boundary to the point on the seaward boundary of the ,united ,states exclusive economic zone located at #cg degrees #ag minutes #a second ,north latitude1 #ga degrees #e minutes #af seconds ,west longitude2 and 7,b7 a southern boundary consisting of a straight line extending from the southernmost point of ,virginia's seaward boundary to the point on the seaward boundary of the ,united ,states exclusive economic zone located at #cf degrees #ca minutes #eh seconds ,north latitude1 #ga degrees #cj minutes #a second ,west longitude4 #ajbjb4 ,south ,carolina lease sale ,notwithstanding exclusion of the ,south ,atlantic ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,planning ,area from the ,final ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,oil ,gas ,leasing ,program #bjab-bjag1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall conduct a lease sale not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act for areas off the coast of ,south ,carolina determined by the ,secretary to have the most geologically promising hydrocarbon resources and constituting not less than #be percent of the leasable area within the ,south ,carolina offshore administrative boundaries depicted in the notice entitled ,federal ,outer ,continental ,shelf 7,,ocs7 ,administrative ,boundaries ,extending from the ,submerged ,lands ,act ,boundary seaward to the ,limit of the ,united ,states ,outer ,continental ,shelf1 published ,january #c1 #bjjf 7#ga ,fed4 ,reg4 #abg74 #ajbjc4 ,southern ,california existing infrastructure lease sale 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall offer for sale leases of tracts in the ,santa ,maria and ,santa ,barbara_/,ventura ,basins of the ,southern ,california ,,ocs ,planning ,area as soon as practicable1 but not later than ,december #ca1 #bjae4 7b7 ,use of ,existing ,structures or ,onshore-,based ,drilling ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall include in leases offered for sale under this lease sale such terms and conditions as are necessary to require that development and production may occur only from offshore infrastructure in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act or from onshore-based1 extended-reach drilling4 #ajbjd4 ,environmental impact statement requirement 7a7 ,in ,general ,for the purposes of this title1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall prepare a multisale environmental impact statement under section #ajb of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7 for all lease sales required under this subtitle4 7b7 ,actions ,to be considered ,notwithstanding section #ajb of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb71 in such statement-- 7#a7 the ,secretary is not required to identify nonleasing alternative courses of action or to analyze the environmental effects of such alternative courses of action2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary shall only-- 7,a7 identify a preferred action for leasing and not more than one alternative leasing proposal2 and 7,b7 analyze the environmental effects and potential mitigation measures for such preferred action and such alternative leasing proposal4 #ajbje4 ,national defense 7a7 ,national ,defense ,areas ,this title does not affect the existing authority of the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the approval of the ,president1 to designate national defense areas on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf pursuant to section #ab7;d7 of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acda7;d774 7b7 ,prohibition on ,conflicts ,with ,military ,operations ,no person may engage in any exploration1 development1 or production of oil or natural gas on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf under a lease issued under this title that would conflict with any military operation1 as determined in accordance with the ,memorandum of ,agreement between the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of the ,interior on ,mutual ,concerns on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf signed ,july #bj1 #aihc1 and any revision or replacement for that agreement that is agreed to by the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of the ,interior after that date but before the date of issuance of the lease under which such exploration1 development1 or production is conducted4 #ajbjf4 ,eastern ,gulf of ,mexico not included ,nothing in this title affects restrictions on oil and gas leasing under the ,gulf of ,mexico ,energy ,security ,act of #bjjf 7title ,i of division ,c of ,public ,law #aji-dcb2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca note74 ,c ,equitable ,sharing of ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,revenues #ajcja4 ,disposition of ,outer ,continental ,shelf revenues to coastal ,states 7a7 ,in general ,section #i of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acch7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the existing text-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,all rentals1 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,disposition of revenue under old leases ,all rentals1 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c7 7as designated by the amendment made by subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph71 by striking for the period from ,june #e1 #aiej1 to date1 and thereafter and inserting in the period beginning ,june #e1 #aiej1 and ending on the date of enactment of the ,lowering ,gasoline ,prices to ,fuel an ,america ,that ,works ,act of #bjad2 7#b7 by adding after subsection 7c7 7as so designated7 the following3 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,coastal ,state ,the term coastal ,state includes a territory of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,new leasing revenues ,the term new leasing revenues-- 7,a7 means amounts received by the ,united ,states as bonuses1 rents1 and royalties under leases for oil and gas1 wind1 tidal1 or other energy exploration1 development1 and production on new areas of the outer ,continental ,shelf that are authorized to be made available for leasing as a result of enactment of the ,lowering ,gasoline ,prices to ,fuel an ,america ,that ,works ,act of #bjad and leasing under that ,act2 and 7,b7 does not include amounts received by the ,united ,states under any lease of an area located in the boundaries of the ,central ,gulf of ,mexico and ,western ,gulf of ,mexico ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,planning ,areas on the date of enactment of the ,lowering ,gasoline ,prices to ,fuel an ,america ,that ,works ,act of #bjad1 including a lease issued before1 on1 or after such date of enactment4 2 and 7#c7 by inserting before subsection 7c7 7as so designated7 the following3 7a7 ,payment of new leasing revenues to coastal ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 of the amount of new leasing revenues received by the ,united ,states each fiscal year1 #cg4e percent shall be allocated and paid in accordance with subsection 7b7 to coastal ,states that are affected ,states with respect to the leases under which those revenues are received by the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,phase-in 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 paragraph 7#a7 shall be applied-- 7i7 with respect to new leasing revenues under leases awarded under the first leasing program under section #ah7;a7 that takes effect after the date of enactment of the ,lowering ,gasoline ,prices to ,fuel an ,america ,that ,works ,act of #bjad1 by substituting #ab4e percent for #cg4e percent2 and 7ii7 with respect to new leasing revenues under leases awarded under the second leasing program under section #ah7;a7 that takes effect after the date of enactment of the ,lowering ,gasoline ,prices to ,fuel an ,america ,that ,works ,act of #bjad1 by substituting #be percent for #cg4e percent4 7,b7 ,exempted lease sales ,this paragraph shall not apply with respect to any lease issued under subtitle ,b of the ,lowering ,gasoline ,prices to ,fuel an ,america ,that ,works ,act of #bjad4 7b7 ,allocation of payments 7#a7 ,in general ,the amount of new leasing revenues received by the ,united ,states with respect to a leased tract that are required to be paid to coastal ,states in accordance with this subsection each fiscal year shall be allocated among and paid to coastal ,states that are within #bjj miles of the leased tract1 in amounts that are inversely proportional to the respective distances between the point on the coastline of each such ,state that is closest to the geographic center of the lease tract1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,minimum and maximum allocation ,the amount allocated to a coastal ,state under paragraph 7#a7 each fiscal year with respect to a leased tract shall be-- 7,a7 in the case of a coastal ,state that is the nearest ,state to the geographic center of the leased tract1 not less than #be percent of the total amounts allocated with respect to the leased tract2 7,b7 in the case of any other coastal ,state1 not less than #aj percent1 and not more than #ae percent1 of the total amounts allocated with respect to the leased tract2 and 7,c7 in the case of a coastal ,state that is the only coastal ,state within #bjj miles of a leased tract1 #ajj percent of the total amounts allocated with respect to the leased tract4 7#c7 ,administration ,amounts allocated to a coastal ,state under this subsection-- 7,a7 shall be available to the coastal ,state without further appropriation2 7,b7 shall remain available until expended2 7,c7 shall be in addition to any other amounts available to the coastal ,state under this ,act2 and 7,d7 shall be distributed in the fiscal year following receipt4 7#d7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 a coastal ,state may use funds allocated and paid to it under this subsection for any purpose as determined by the laws of that ,state4 7,b7 ,restriction on use for matching ,funds allocated and paid to a coastal ,state under this subsection may not be used as matching funds for any other ,federal program4 4 7b7 ,limitation on application ,this section and the amendment made by this section shall not affect the application of section #aje of the ,gulf of ,mexico ,energy ,security ,act of #bjjf 7title ,i of division ,c of ,public ,law #aji-dcb2 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca note771 as in effect before the enactment of this ,act1 with respect to revenues received by the ,united ,states under oil and gas leases issued for tracts located in the ,western and ,central ,gulf of ,mexico ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,planning ,areas1 including such leases issued on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,d ,reorganization of ,minerals ,management ,agencies of the ,department of the ,interior #ajdja4 ,establishment of ,under ,secretary for ,energy1 ,lands1 and ,minerals and ,assistant ,secretary of ,ocean ,energy and ,safety ,there shall be in the ,department of the ,interior-- 7#a7 an ,under ,secretary for ,energy1 ,lands1 and ,minerals1 who shall-- 7,a7 be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advise and consent of the ,senate2 7,b7 report to the ,secretary of the ,interior or1 if directed by the ,secretary1 to the ,deputy ,secretary of the ,interior2 7,c7 be paid at the rate payable for level ,,iii of the ,executive ,schedule2 and 7,d7 be responsible for-- 7i7 the safe and responsible development of our energy and mineral resources on ,federal lands in appropriate accordance with ,united ,states energy demands2 and 7ii7 ensuring multiple-use missions of the ,department of the ,interior that promote the safe and sustained development of energy and minerals resources on public lands 7as that term is defined in the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq4772 7#b7 an ,assistant ,secretary of ,ocean ,energy and ,safety1 who shall-- 7,a7 be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advise and consent of the ,senate2 7,b7 report to the ,under ,secretary for ,energy1 ,lands1 and ,minerals2 7,c7 be paid at the rate payable for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule2 and 7,d7 be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient development of energy and minerals on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 an ,assistant ,secretary of ,land and ,minerals ,management1 who shall-- 7,a7 be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advise and consent of the ,senate2 7,b7 report to the ,under ,secretary for ,energy1 ,lands1 and ,minerals2 7,c7 be paid at the rate payable for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule2 and 7,d7 be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient development of energy and minerals on public lands and other ,federal onshore lands under the jurisdiction of the ,department of the ,interior1 including implementation of the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq47 and the ,surface ,mining ,control and ,reclamation ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abja et seq47 and administration of the ,office of ,surface ,mining4 #ajdjb4 ,bureau of ,ocean ,energy 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,department of the ,interior a ,bureau of ,ocean ,energy 7referred to in this section as the ,bureau71 which shall-- 7#a7 be headed by a ,director of ,ocean ,energy 7referred to in this section as the ,director72 and 7#b7 be administered under the direction of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,ocean ,energy and ,safety4 7b7 ,director 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,director shall be appointed by the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#b7 ,compensation ,the ,director shall be compensated at the rate provided for level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,duties 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall carry out through the ,bureau all functions1 powers1 and duties vested in the ,secretary relating to the administration of a comprehensive program of offshore mineral and renewable energy resources management4 7#b7 ,specific authorities ,the ,director shall promulgate and implement regulations-- 7,a7 for the proper issuance of leases for the exploration1 development1 and production of nonrenewable and renewable energy and mineral resources on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf2 7,b7 relating to resource identification1 access1 evaluation1 and utilization2 7,c7 for development of leasing plans1 lease sales1 and issuance of leases for such resources2 and 7,d7 regarding issuance of environmental impact statements related to leasing and post leasing activities including exploration1 development1 and production1 and the use of third party contracting for necessary environmental analysis for the development of such resources4 7#c7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not carry out through the ,bureau any function1 power1 or duty that is-- 7,a7 required by section #ajdjc to be carried out through the ,ocean ,energy ,safety ,service2 or 7,b7 required by section #ajdjd to be carried out through the ,office of ,natural ,resources ,revenue4 7d7 ,responsibilities of land management agencies ,nothing in this section shall affect the authorities of the ,bureau of ,land ,management under the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 or of the ,forest ,service under the ,national ,forest ,management ,act of #aigf 7,public ,law #id-ehh74 #ajdjc4 ,ocean ,energy ,safety ,service 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,department of the ,interior an ,ocean ,energy ,safety ,service 7referred to in this section as the ,service71 which shall-- 7#a7 be headed by a ,director of ,energy ,safety 7referred to in this section as the ,director72 and 7#b7 be administered under the direction of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,ocean ,energy and ,safety4 7b7 ,director 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,director shall be appointed by the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#b7 ,compensation ,the ,director shall be compensated at the rate provided for level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,duties 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall carry out through the ,service all functions1 powers1 and duties vested in the ,secretary relating to the administration of safety and environmental enforcement activities related to offshore mineral and renewable energy resources on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf pursuant to the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca et seq47 including the authority to develop1 promulgate1 and enforce regulations to ensure the safe and sound exploration1 development1 and production of mineral and renewable energy resources on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf in a timely fashion4 7#b7 ,specific authorities ,the ,director shall be responsible for all safety activities related to exploration and development of renewable and mineral resources on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf1 including-- 7,a7 exploration1 development1 production1 and ongoing inspections of infrastructure2 7,b7 the suspending or prohibiting1 on a temporary basis1 any operation or activity1 including production under leases held on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf1 in accordance with section #e7;a77#a7 of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #accd7;a77#a772 7,c7 cancelling any lease1 permit1 or right-of-way on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf1 in accordance with section #e7;a77#b7 of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #accd7;a77#b772 7,d7 compelling compliance with applicable ,federal laws and regulations relating to worker safety and other matters2 7,e7 requiring comprehensive safety and environmental management programs for persons engaged in activities connected with the exploration1 development1 and production of mineral or renewable energy resources2 7,f7 developing and implementing regulations for ,federal employees to carry out any inspection or investigation to ascertain compliance with applicable regulations1 including health1 safety1 or environmental regulations2 7,g7 implementing the ,offshore ,technology ,research and ,risk ,assessment ,program under section #ba of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdg72 7,h7 summoning witnesses and directing the production of evidence2 7,i7 levying fines and penalties and disqualifying operators2 7,j7 carrying out any safety1 response1 and removal preparedness functions2 and 7,k7 the processing of permits1 exploration plans1 development plans4 7d7 ,employees 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the inspection force of the ,bureau consists of qualified1 trained employees who meet qualification requirements and adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards4 7#b7 ,qualifications ,the qualification requirements referred to in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be determined by the ,secretary1 subject to subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,b7 shall include-- 7i7 #c years of practical experience in oil and gas exploration1 development1 or production2 or 7ii7 a degree in an appropriate field of engineering from an accredited institution of higher learning4 7#c7 ,assignment ,in assigning oil and gas inspectors to the inspection and investigation of individual operations1 the ,secretary shall give due consideration to the extent possible to their previous experience in the particular type of oil and gas operation in which such inspections are to be made4 7#d7 ,background checks ,the ,director shall require that an individual to be hired as an inspection officer undergo an employment investigation 7including a criminal history record check74 7#e7 ,language requirements ,individuals hired as inspectors must be able to read1 speak1 and write ,english well enough to-- 7,a7 carry out written and oral instructions regarding the proper performance of inspection duties2 and 7,b7 write inspection reports and statements and log entries in the ,english language4 7#f7 ,veterans preference ,the ,director shall provide a preference for the hiring of an individual as a inspection officer if the individual is a member or former member of the ,armed ,forces and is entitled1 under statute1 to retired1 retirement1 or retainer pay on account of service as a member of the ,armed ,forces4 7#g7 ,annual proficiency review 7,a7 ,annual proficiency review ,the ,director shall provide that an annual evaluation of each individual assigned inspection duties is conducted and documented4 7,b7 ,continuation of employment ,an individual employed as an inspector may not continue to be employed in that capacity unless the evaluation demonstrates that the individual-- 7i7 continues to meet all qualifications and standards2 7ii7 has a satisfactory record of performance and attention to duty based on the standards and requirements in the inspection program2 and 7iii7 demonstrates the current knowledge and skills necessary to courteously1 vigilantly1 and effectively perform inspection functions4 7#h7 ,limitation on right to strike ,any individual that conducts permitting or inspections under this section may not participate in a strike1 or assert the right to strike4 7#i7 ,personnel authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,director may employ1 appoint1 discipline and terminate for cause1 and fix the compensation1 terms1 and conditions of employment of ,federal service for individuals as the employees of the ,service in order to restore and maintain the trust of the people of the ,united ,states in the accountability of the management of our ,nation's energy safety program4 7#aj7 ,training ,academy 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish and maintain a ,national ,offshore ,energy ,safety ,academy 7referred to in this paragraph as the ,academy7 as an agency of the ,ocean ,energy ,safety ,service4 7,b7 ,functions of ,academy ,the ,secretary1 through the ,academy1 shall be responsible for-- 7i7 the initial and continued training of both newly hired and experienced offshore oil and gas inspectors in all aspects of health1 safety1 environmental1 and operational inspections2 7ii7 the training of technical support personnel of the ,bureau2 7iii7 any other training programs for offshore oil and gas inspectors1 ,bureau personnel1 ,department personnel1 or other persons as the ,secretary shall designate2 and 7iv7 certification of the successful completion of training programs for newly hired and experienced offshore oil and gas inspectors4 7,c7 ,cooperative agreements 7i7 ,in general ,in performing functions under this paragraph1 and subject to clause 7ii71 the ,secretary may enter into cooperative educational and training agreements with educational institutions1 related ,federal academies1 other ,federal agencies1 ,state governments1 safety training firms1 and oil and gas operators and related industries4 7ii7 ,training requirement ,such training shall be conducted by the ,academy in accordance with curriculum needs and assignment of instructional personnel established by the ,secretary4 7#aa7 ,use of ,department personnel ,in performing functions under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall use1 to the extent practicable1 the facilities and personnel of the ,department of the ,interior4 ,the ,secretary may appoint or assign to the ,academy such officers and employees as the ,secretary considers necessary for the performance of the duties and functions of the ,academy4 7#ab7 ,additional training programs 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall work with appropriate educational institutions1 operators1 and representatives of oil and gas workers to develop and maintain adequate programs with educational institutions and oil and gas operators that are designed-- 7i7 to enable persons to qualify for positions in the administration of this title2 and 7ii7 to provide for the continuing education of inspectors or other appropriate ,department of the ,interior personnel4 7,b7 ,financial and technical assistance ,the ,secretary may provide financial and technical assistance to educational institutions in carrying out this paragraph4 7e7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not carry out through the ,service any function1 power1 or duty that is-- 7#a7 required by section #ajdjb to be carried out through ,bureau of ,ocean ,energy2 or 7#b7 required by section #ajdjd to be carried out through the ,office of ,natural ,resources ,revenue4 #ajdjd4 ,office of ,natural ,resources revenue 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,department of the ,interior an ,office of ,natural ,resources ,revenue 7referred to in this section as the ,office7 to be headed by a ,director of ,natural ,resources ,revenue 7referred to in this section as the ,director74 7b7 ,appointment and compensation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall be appointed by the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#b7 ,compensation ,the ,director shall be compensated at the rate provided for ,level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,duties 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall carry out1 through the ,office1 all functions1 powers1 and duties vested in the ,secretary and relating to the administration of offshore royalty and revenue management functions4 7#b7 ,specific authorities ,the ,secretary shall carry out1 through the ,office1 all functions1 powers1 and duties previously assigned to the ,minerals ,management ,service 7including the authority to develop1 promulgate1 and enforce regulations7 regarding offshore royalty and revenue collection2 royalty and revenue distribution2 auditing and compliance2 investigation and enforcement of royalty and revenue regulations2 and asset management for onshore and offshore activities4 7d7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not carry out through the ,office any function1 power1 or duty that is-- 7#a7 required by section #ajdjb to be carried out through ,bureau of ,ocean ,energy2 or 7#b7 required by section #ajdjc to be carried out through the ,ocean ,energy ,safety ,service4 #ajdje4 ,ethics and drug testing 7a7 ,certification ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall certify annually that all ,department of the ,interior officers and employees having regular1 direct contact with lessees1 contractors1 concessionaires1 and other businesses interested before the ,government as a function of their official duties1 or conducting investigations1 issuing permits1 or responsible for oversight of energy programs1 are in full compliance with all ,federal employee ethics laws and regulations under the ,ethics in ,government ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and part #bfce of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and all guidance issued under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,drug ,testing ,the ,secretary shall conduct a random drug testing program of all ,department of the ,interior personnel referred to in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,guidance ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue supplementary ethics and drug testing guidance for the employees for which certification is required under subsection 7a74 ,the ,secretary shall update the supplementary ethics guidance not less than once every #c years thereafter4 #ajdjf4 ,abolishment of ,minerals ,management ,service 7a7 ,abolishment ,the ,minerals ,management ,service is abolished4 7b7 ,completed administrative actions 7#a7 ,in general ,completed administrative actions of the ,minerals ,management ,service shall not be affected by the enactment of this ,act1 but shall continue in effect according to their terms until amended1 modified1 superseded1 terminated1 set aside1 or revoked in accordance with law by an officer of the ,united ,states or a court of competent jurisdiction1 or by operation of law4 7#b7 ,completed administrative action defined ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the term completed administrative action includes orders1 determinations1 memoranda of understanding1 memoranda of agreements1 rules1 regulations1 personnel actions1 permits1 agreements1 grants1 contracts1 certificates1 licenses1 registrations1 and privileges4 7c7 ,pending ,proceedings ,subject to the authority of the ,secretary of the ,interior and the officers of the ,department of the ,interior under this title-- 7#a7 pending proceedings in the ,minerals ,management ,service1 including notices of proposed rulemaking1 and applications for licenses1 permits1 certificates1 grants1 and financial assistance1 shall continue1 notwithstanding the enactment of this ,act or the vesting of functions of the ,service in another agency1 unless discontinued or modified under the same terms and conditions and to the same extent that such discontinuance or modification could have occurred if this title had not been enacted2 and 7#b7 orders issued in such proceedings1 and appeals therefrom1 and payments made pursuant to such orders1 shall issue in the same manner and on the same terms as if this title had not been enacted1 and any such orders shall continue in effect until amended1 modified1 superseded1 terminated1 set aside1 or revoked by an officer of the ,united ,states or a court of competent jurisdiction1 or by operation of law4 7d7 ,pending ,civil ,actions ,subject to the authority of the ,secretary of the ,interior or any officer of the ,department of the ,interior under this title1 pending civil actions shall continue notwithstanding the enactment of this ,act1 and in such civil actions1 proceedings shall be had1 appeals taken1 and judgments rendered and enforced in the same manner and with the same effect as if such enactment had not occurred4 7e7 ,references ,references relating to the ,minerals ,management ,service in statutes1 ,executive orders1 rules1 regulations1 directives1 or delegations of authority that precede the effective date of this ,act are deemed to refer1 as appropriate1 to the ,department1 to its officers1 employees1 or agents1 or to its corresponding organizational units or functions4 ,statutory reporting requirements that applied in relation to the ,minerals ,management ,service immediately before the effective date of this title shall continue to apply4 #ajdjg4 ,conforming amendments to ,executive ,schedule pay rates 7a7 ,under ,secretary for ,energy1 ,lands1 and ,minerals ,section #ecad of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to ,under ,secretaries of the ,treasury 7#c74 the following3 ,under ,secretary for ,energy1 ,lands1 and ,minerals1 ,department of the ,interior4 4 7b7 ,assistant ,secretaries ,section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,assistant ,secretaries of the ,interior 7#f74 and inserting the following3 ,assistant ,secretaries1 ,department of the ,interior 7#g74 4 7c7 ,directors ,section #ecaf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,director1 ,bureau of ,mines1 ,department of the ,interior4 and inserting the following new items3 ,director1 ,bureau of ,ocean ,energy1 ,department of the ,interior4,director1 ,ocean ,energy ,safety ,service1 ,department of the ,interior4,director1 ,office of ,natural ,resources ,revenue1 ,department of the ,interior4 4 #ajdjh4 ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,energy ,safety ,advisory ,board 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall establish1 under the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act1 an ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,energy ,safety ,advisory ,board 7referred to in this section as the ,board7-- 7#a7 to provide the ,secretary and the ,directors established by this title with independent scientific and technical advice on safe1 responsible1 and timely mineral and renewable energy exploration1 development1 and production activities2 and 7#b7 to review operations of the ,national ,offshore ,energy ,health and ,safety ,academy established under section #ajdjc7;d71 including submitting to the ,secretary recommendations of curriculum to ensure training scientific and technical advancements4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,size ,the ,board shall consist of not more than #aa members1 who-- 7,a7 shall be appointed by the ,secretary based on their expertise in oil and gas drilling1 well design1 operations1 well containment and oil spill response2 and 7,b7 must have significant scientific1 engineering1 management1 and other credentials and a history of working in the field related to safe energy exploration1 development1 and production activities4 7#b7 ,consultation and nominations ,the ,secretary shall consult with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences and the ,national ,academy of ,engineering to identify potential candidates for the ,board and shall take nominations from the public4 7#c7 ,term ,the ,secretary shall appoint ,board members to staggered terms of not more than #d years1 and shall not appoint a member for more than #b consecutive terms4 7#d7 ,balance ,in appointing members to the ,board1 the ,secretary shall ensure a balanced representation of industry and research interests4 7c7 ,chair ,the ,secretary shall appoint the ,chair for the ,board from among its members4 7d7 ,meetings ,the ,board shall meet not less than #c times per year and shall host1 at least once per year1 a public forum to review and assess the overall energy safety performance of ,outer ,continental ,shelf mineral and renewable energy resource activities4 7e7 ,offshore drilling safety assessments and recommendations ,as part of its duties under this section1 the ,board shall1 by not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section and every #e years thereafter1 submit to the ,secretary a report that-- 7#a7 assesses offshore oil and gas well control technologies1 practices1 voluntary standards1 and regulations in the ,united ,states and elsewhere2 and 7#b7 as appropriate1 recommends modifications to the regulations issued under this title to ensure adequate protection of safety and the environment1 including recommendations on how to reduce regulations and administrative actions that are duplicative or unnecessary4 7f7 ,reports ,reports of the ,board shall be submitted by the ,board to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house or ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and made available to the public in electronically accessible form4 7g7 ,travel expenses ,members of the ,board1 other than full-time employees of the ,federal ,government1 while attending meeting of the ,board or while otherwise serving at the request of the ,secretary or the ,director while serving away from their homes or regular places of business1 may be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 as authorized by section #egjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for individuals in the ,government serving without pay4 #ajdji4 ,outer ,continental ,shelf inspection fees ,section #bb of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdh7 is amended by adding at the end of the section the following3 7g7 ,inspection fees 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall collect from the operators of facilities subject to inspection under subsection 7c7 non-refundable fees for such inspections-- 7,a7 at an aggregate level equal to the amount necessary to offset the annual expenses of inspections of outer ,continental ,shelf facilities 7including mobile offshore drilling units7 by the ,department of the ,interior2 and 7,b7 using a schedule that reflects the differences in complexity among the classes of facilities to be inspected4 7#b7 ,ocean energy safety fund ,there is established in the ,treasury a fund1 to be known as the ,ocean ,energy ,enforcement ,fund 7referred to in this subsection as the ,fund71 into which shall be deposited all amounts collected as fees under paragraph 7#a7 and which shall be available as provided under paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,availability of fees 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #ccjb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 all amounts deposited in the ,fund-- 7i7 shall be credited as offsetting collections2 7ii7 shall be available for expenditure for purposes of carrying out inspections of outer ,continental ,shelf facilities 7including mobile offshore drilling units7 and the administration of the inspection program under this section2 7iii7 shall be available only to the extent provided for in advance in an appropriations ,act2 and 7iv7 shall remain available until expended4 7,b7 ,use for field offices ,not less than #ge percent of amounts in the ,fund may be appropriated for use only for the respective ,department of the ,interior field offices where the amounts were originally assessed as fees4 7#d7 ,initial fees ,fees shall be established under this subsection for the fiscal year in which this subsection takes effect and the subsequent #aj years1 and shall not be raised without advise and consent of the ,congress1 except as determined by the ,secretary to be appropriate as an adjustment equal to the percentage by which the ,consumer ,price ,index for the month of ,june of the calendar year preceding the adjustment exceeds the ,consumer ,price ,index for the month of ,june of the calendar year in which the claim was determined or last adjusted4 7#e7 ,annual fees ,annual fees shall be collected under this subsection for facilities that are above the waterline1 excluding drilling rigs1 and are in place at the start of the fiscal year4 ,fees for fiscal year #bjac shall be-- 7,a7 #aj1ejj for facilities with no wells1 but with processing equipment or gathering lines2 7,b7 #ag1jjj for facilities with #a to #aj wells1 with any combination of active or inactive wells2 and 7,c7 #ca1ejj for facilities with more than #aj wells1 with any combination of active or inactive wells4 7#f7 ,fees for drilling rigs ,fees for drilling rigs shall be assessed under this subsection for all inspections completed in fiscal years #bjae through #bjbd4 ,fees for fiscal year #bjae shall be-- 7,a7 #cj1ejj per inspection for rigs operating in water depths of #a1jjj feet or more2 and 7,b7 #af1gjj per inspection for rigs operating in water depths of less than #a1jjj feet4 7#g7 ,billing ,the ,secretary shall bill designated operators under paragraph 7#e7 within #fj days after the date of the inspection1 with payment required within #cj days of billing4 ,the ,secretary shall bill designated operators under paragraph 7#f7 within #cj days of the end of the month in which the inspection occurred1 with payment required within #cj days after billing4 7#h7 ,sunset ,no fee may be collected under this subsection for any fiscal year after fiscal year #bjbd4 7#i7 ,annual reports 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the end of each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year #bjae1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the operation of the ,fund during the fiscal year4 7,b7 ,contents ,each report shall include1 for the fiscal year covered by the report1 the following3 7i7 ,a statement of the amounts deposited into the ,fund4 7ii7 ,a description of the expenditures made from the ,fund for the fiscal year1 including the purpose of the expenditures and the additional hiring of personnel4 7iii7 ,a statement of the balance remaining in the ,fund at the end of the fiscal year4 7iv7 ,an accounting of pace of permit approvals4 7v7 ,if fee increases are proposed after the initial #aj-year period referred to in paragraph 7#e71 a proper accounting of the potential adverse economic impacts such fee increases will have on offshore economic activity and overall production1 conducted by the ,secretary4 7vi7 ,recommendations to increase the efficacy and efficiency of offshore inspections4 7vii7 ,any corrective actions levied upon offshore inspectors as a result of any form of misconduct4 4 #ajdaj4 ,prohibition on action based on ,national ,ocean ,policy developed under ,executive ,order ,no4 #acedg 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,bureau of ,ocean ,energy and the ,ocean ,energy ,safety ,service may not develop1 propose1 finalize1 administer1 or implement1 any limitation on activities under their jurisdiction as a result of the coastal and marine spatial planning component of the ,national ,ocean ,policy developed under ,executive ,order ,no4 #acedg4 7b7 ,report on expenditures ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate identifying all ,federal expenditures in fiscal years #bjaa1 #bjab1 #bjac1 and #bjad by the ,bureau of ,ocean ,energy and the ,ocean ,energy ,safety ,service and their predecessor agencies1 by agency1 account1 and any pertinent subaccounts1 for the development1 administration1 or implementation of the coastal and marine spatial planning component of the ,national ,ocean ,policy developed under ,executive ,order ,no4 #acedg1 including staff time1 travel1 and other related expenses4 ,e ,united ,states ,territories #ajeja4 ,application of ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act with respect to territories of the ,united ,states ,section #b of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7a71 by inserting after control the following3 or lying within the ,united ,states exclusive economic zone and the ,continental ,shelf adjacent to any territory of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 in paragraph 7p71 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7q71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7r7 ,the term ,state includes each territory of the ,united ,states4 4 ,f ,miscellaneous ,provisions #ajfja4 ,rules regarding distribution of revenues under ,gulf of ,mexico ,energy ,security ,act of #bjjf 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall issue rules to provide more clarity1 certainty1 and stability to the revenue streams contemplated by the ,gulf of ,mexico ,energy ,security ,act of #bjjf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca note74 7b7 ,contents ,the rules shall include clarification of the timing and methods of disbursements of funds under section #aje7;b77#b7 of such ,act4 #ajfjb4 ,amount of distributed qualified outer ,continental ,shelf revenues ,section #aje7;f77#a7 of the ,gulf of ,mexico ,energy ,security ,act of #bjjf 7title ,i of division ,c of ,public ,law #aji-dcb2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca note7 shall be applied by substituting #bjbd1 and shall not exceed #iii1iii1iii for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjee for #bjee4 #ajfjc4 ,south ,atlantic ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,planning ,area defined ,for the purposes of this ,act1 the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca et seq471 and any regulations or #e-year plan issued under that ,act1 the term ,south ,atlantic ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,planning ,area means the area of the outer ,continental ,shelf 7as defined in section #b of that ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca77 that is located between the northern lateral seaward administrative boundary of the ,state of ,virginia and the southernmost lateral seaward administrative boundary of the ,state of ,georgia4 #ajfjd4 ,enhancing geological and geophysical information for ,america's energy future ,section #aa of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,enhancing ,geological and ,geophysical ,information for ,america's ,energy ,future 7#a7 ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,ocean ,energy ,management1 shall facilitate and support the practical study of geology and geophysics to better understand the oil1 gas1 and other hydrocarbon potential in the ,south ,atlantic ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,planning ,area by entering into partnerships to conduct geological and geophysical activities on the outer ,continental ,shelf4 7#b7 7,a7 ,no later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,lowering ,gasoline ,prices to ,fuel an ,america ,that ,works ,act of #bjad1 the ,governors of the ,states of ,georgia1 ,south ,carolina1 ,north ,carolina1 and ,virginia may each nominate for participation in the partnerships-- 7i7 one institution of higher education located within the ,governor's ,state2 and 7ii7 one institution of higher education within the ,governor's ,state that is a historically black college or university1 as defined in section #fca7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb7;a774 7,b7 ,in making nominations1 the ,governors shall give preference to those institutions of higher education that demonstrate a vigorous rate of admission of veterans of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary shall only select as a partner a nominee that the ,secretary determines demonstrates excellence in geophysical sciences curriculum1 engineering curriculum1 or information technology or other technical studies relating to seismic research 7including data processing74 7#d7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7d71 nominees selected as partners by the ,secretary may conduct geological and geophysical activities under this section after filing a notice with the ,secretary #cj-;days prior to commencement of the activity without any further authorization by the ,secretary except those activities that use solid or liquid explosives shall require a permit4 ,the ,secretary may not charge any fee for the provision of data or other information collected under this authority1 other than the cost of duplicating any data or information provided4 ,nominees selected as partners under this section shall provide to the ,secretary any data or other information collected under this subsection within #fj days after completion of an initial analysis of the data or other information collected1 if so requested by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,data or other information produced as a result of activities conducted by nominees selected as partners under this subsection shall not be used or shared for commercial purposes by the nominee1 may not be produced for proprietary use or sale1 and shall be made available by the ,secretary to the public4 7#f7 ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate reports on the data or other information produced under the partnerships under this section4 ,such reports shall be made no less frequently than every #ahj days following the conduct of the first geological and geophysical activities under this section4 7#g7 ,in this subsection the term geological and geophysical activities means any oil- or gas-related investigation conducted on the outer ,continental ,shelf1 including geophysical surveys where magnetic1 gravity1 seismic1 or other systems are used to detect or imply the presence of oil or gas4 4 ,g ,judicial ,review #ajgja4 ,time for filing complaint 7a7 ,in general ,any cause of action that arises from a covered energy decision must be filed not later than the end of the #fj-;day period beginning on the date of the covered energy decision4 ,any cause of action not filed within this time period shall be barred4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to a cause of action brought by a party to a covered energy lease4 #ajgjb4 ,district court deadline 7a7 ,in general ,all proceedings that are subject to section #ajgja-- 7#a7 shall be brought in the ,united ,states district court for the district in which the ,federal property for which a covered energy lease is issued is located or the ,united ,states ,district ,court of the ,district of ,columbia2 7#b7 shall be resolved as expeditiously as possible1 and in any event not more than #ahj days after such cause or claim is filed2 and 7#c7 shall take precedence over all other pending matters before the district court4 7b7 ,failure ,to comply with deadline ,if an interlocutory or final judgment1 decree1 or order has not been issued by the district court by the deadline described under this section1 the cause or claim shall be dismissed with prejudice and all rights relating to such cause or claim shall be terminated4 #ajgjc4 ,ability to seek appellate review ,an interlocutory or final judgment1 decree1 or order of the district court in a proceeding that is subject to section #ajgja may be reviewed by the ,u4,s4 ,court of ,appeals for the ,district of ,columbia ,circuit4 ,the ,d4,c4 ,circuit shall resolve any such appeal as expeditiously as possible and1 in any event1 not more than #ahj days after such interlocutory or final judgment1 decree1 or order of the district court was issued4 #ajgjd4 ,limitation on scope of review and relief 7a7 ,administrative findings and conclusions ,in any judicial review of any ,federal action under this subtitle1 any administrative findings and conclusions relating to the challenged ,federal action shall be presumed to be correct unless shown otherwise by clear and convincing evidence contained in the administrative record4 7b7 ,limitation on prospective relief ,in any judicial review of any action1 or failure to act1 under this subtitle1 the ,court shall not grant or approve any prospective relief unless the ,court finds that such relief is narrowly drawn1 extends no further than necessary to correct the violation of a ,federal law requirement1 and is the least intrusive means necessary to correct the violation concerned4 #ajgje4 ,legal fees ,any person filing a petition seeking judicial review of any action1 or failure to act1 under this subtitle who is not a prevailing party shall pay to the prevailing parties 7including intervening parties71 other than the ,united ,states1 fees and other expenses incurred by that party in connection with the judicial review1 unless the ,court finds that the position of the person was substantially justified or that special circumstances make an award unjust4 #ajgjf4 ,exclusion ,this subtitle shall not apply with respect to disputes between the parties to a lease issued pursuant to an authorizing leasing statute regarding the obligations of such lease or the alleged breach thereof4 #ajgjg4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,covered energy decision ,the term covered energy decision means any action or decision by a ,federal official regarding the issuance of a covered energy lease4 7#b7 ,covered energy lease ,the term covered energy lease means any lease under this title or under an oil and gas leasing program under this title4 ,,ii ,onshore ,federal ,lands and ,energy ,security ,a ,federal ,lands ,jobs and ,energy ,security #bajja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,federal ,lands ,jobs and ,energy ,security ,act4 #bajjb4 ,policies regarding buying1 building1 and working for ,america 7a7 ,congressional intent ,it is the intent of the ,congress that-- 7#a7 this subtitle will support a healthy and growing ,united ,states domestic energy sector that1 in turn1 helps to reinvigorate ,american manufacturing1 transportation1 and service sectors by employing the vast talents of ,united ,states workers to assist in the development of energy from domestic sources2 7#b7 to ensure a robust onshore energy production industry and ensure that the benefits of development support local communities1 under this subtitle1 the ,secretary shall make every effort to promote the development of onshore ,american energy1 and shall take into consideration the socioeconomic impacts1 infrastructure requirements1 and fiscal stability for local communities located within areas containing onshore energy resources2 and 7#c7 the ,congress will monitor the deployment of personnel and material onshore to encourage the development of ,american manufacturing to enable ,united ,states workers to benefit from this subtitle through good jobs and careers1 as well as the establishment of important industrial facilities to support expanded access to ,american resources4 7b7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall when possible1 and practicable1 encourage the use of ,united ,states workers and equipment manufactured in the ,united ,states in all construction related to mineral resource development under this subtitle4 #a ,onshore oil and gas permit streamlining #baaja4 ,short title ,this chapter may be cited as the ,streamlining ,permitting of ,american ,energy ,act of #bjad4 ,a ,application for ,permits to ,drill ,process ,reform #baaaa4 ,permit to drill application timeline ,section #ag7p77#b7 of the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbf7p77#b77 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,applications for permits to drill reform and process 7,a7 ,timeline ,the ,secretary shall decide whether to issue a permit to drill within #cj days after receiving an application for the permit4 ,the ,secretary may extend such period for up to #b periods of #ae days each1 if the ,secretary has given written notice of the delay to the applicant4 ,the notice shall be in the form of a letter from the ,secretary or a designee of the ,secretary1 and shall include the names and titles of the persons processing the application1 the specific reasons for the delay1 and a specific date a final decision on the application is expected4 7,b7 ,notice of reasons for denial ,if the application is denied1 the ,secretary shall provide the applicant-- 7i7 in writing1 clear and comprehensive reasons why the application was not accepted and detailed information concerning any deficiencies2 and 7ii7 an opportunity to remedy any deficiencies4 7,c7 ,application deemed approved ,if the ,secretary has not made a decision on the application by the end of the #fj-;day period beginning on the date the application is received by the ,secretary1 the application is deemed approved1 except in cases in which existing reviews under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 or ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 are incomplete4 7,d7 ,denial of permit ,if the ,secretary decides not to issue a permit to drill in accordance with subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 provide to the applicant a description of the reasons for the denial of the permit2 7ii7 allow the applicant to resubmit an application for a permit to drill during the #aj-;day period beginning on the date the applicant receives the description of the denial from the ,secretary2 and 7iii7 issue or deny any resubmitted application not later than #aj days after the date the application is submitted to the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,fee 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other law1 the ,secretary shall collect a single #f1ejj permit processing fee per application from each applicant at the time the final decision is made whether to issue a permit under subparagraph 7,a74 ,this fee shall not apply to any resubmitted application4 7ii7 ,treatment of permit processing fee ,of all fees collected under this paragraph1 #ej percent shall be transferred to the field office where they are collected and used to process protests1 leases1 and permits under this ,act subject to appropriation4 4 ,b ,administrative ,protest ,documentation ,reform #baaba4 ,administrative protest documentation reform ,section #ag7p7 of the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbf7p77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,protest fee 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall collect a #e1jjj documentation fee to accompany each protest for a lease1 right of way1 or application for permit to drill4 7,b7 ,treatment of fees ,of all fees collected under this paragraph1 #ej percent shall remain in the field office where they are collected and used to process protests subject to appropriation4 4 ,c ,permit ,streamlining #baaca4 ,making pilot offices permanent to improve energy permitting on ,federal lands 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the ,interior 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 shall establish a ,federal ,permit ,streamlining ,project 7referred to in this section as the ,project7 in every ,bureau of ,land ,management field office with responsibility for permitting energy projects on ,federal land4 7b7 ,memorandum of understanding 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall enter into a memorandum of understanding for purposes of this section with-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 7,b7 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 and 7,c7 the ,chief of the ,army ,corps of ,engineers4 7#b7 ,state participation ,the ,secretary may request that the ,governor of any ,state with energy projects on ,federal lands to be a signatory to the memorandum of understanding4 7c7 ,designation of qualified staff 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the signing of the memorandum of understanding under subsection 7b71 all ,federal signatory parties shall1 if appropriate1 assign to each of the ,bureau of ,land ,management field offices an employee who has expertise in the regulatory issues relating to the office in which the employee is employed1 including1 as applicable1 particular expertise in-- 7,a7 the consultations and the preparation of biological opinions under section #g of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf72 7,b7 permits under section #djd of ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd72 7,c7 regulatory matters under the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq472 7,d7 planning under the ,national ,forest ,management ,act of #aigf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgb;a et seq472 and 7,e7 the preparation of analyses under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#b7 ,duties ,each employee assigned under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 not later than #ij days after the date of assignment1 report to the ,bureau of ,land ,management ,field ,managers in the office to which the employee is assigned2 7,b7 be responsible for all issues relating to the energy projects that arise under the authorities of the employee's home agency2 and 7,c7 participate as part of the team of personnel working on proposed energy projects1 planning1 and environmental analyses on ,federal lands4 7d7 ,additional personnel ,the ,secretary shall assign to each ,bureau of ,land ,management field office identified in subsection 7a7 any additional personnel that are necessary to ensure the effective approval and implementation of energy projects administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management field offices1 including inspection and enforcement relating to energy development on ,federal land1 in accordance with the multiple use mandate of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq474 7e7 ,funding ,funding for the additional personnel shall come from the ,department of the ,interior reforms identified in sections #baaaa and #baaba4 7f7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section affects-- 7#a7 the operation of any ,federal or ,state law2 or 7#b7 any delegation of authority made by the head of a ,federal agency whose employees are participating in the ,project4 7g7 ,definition ,for purposes of this section the term energy projects includes oil1 natural gas1 and other energy projects as defined by the ,secretary4 #baacb4 ,administration of current law ,notwithstanding any other law1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall not require a finding of extraordinary circumstances in administering section #cij of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeidb74 ,d ,judicial ,review #baada4 ,definitions ,in this subchapter-- 7#a7 the term covered civil action means a civil action containing a claim under section #gjb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 regarding agency action 7as defined for the purposes of that section7 affecting a covered energy project on ,federal lands of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 the term covered energy project means the leasing of ,federal lands of the ,united ,states for the exploration1 development1 production1 processing1 or transmission of oil1 natural gas1 or any other source of energy1 and any action under such a lease1 except that the term does not include any disputes between the parties to a lease regarding the obligations under such lease1 including regarding any alleged breach of the lease4 #baadb4 ,exclusive venue for certain civil actions relating to covered energy projects ,venue for any covered civil action shall lie in the district court where the project or leases exist or are proposed4 #baadc4 ,timely filing ,to ensure timely redress by the courts1 a covered civil action must be filed no later than the end of the #ij-;day period beginning on the date of the final ,federal agency action to which it relates4 #baadd4 ,expedition in hearing and determining the action ,the court shall endeavor to hear and determine any covered civil action as expeditiously as possible4 #baade4 ,standard of review ,in any judicial review of a covered civil action1 administrative findings and conclusions relating to the challenged ,federal action or decision shall be presumed to be correct1 and the presumption may be rebutted only by the preponderance of the evidence contained in the administrative record4 #baadf4 ,limitation on injunction and prospective relief ,in a covered civil action1 the court shall not grant or approve any prospective relief unless the court finds that such relief is narrowly drawn1 extends no further than necessary to correct the violation of a legal requirement1 and is the least intrusive means necessary to correct that violation4 ,in addition1 courts shall limit the duration of preliminary injunctions to halt covered energy projects to no more than #fj days1 unless the court finds clear reasons to extend the injunction4 ,in such cases of extensions1 such extensions shall only be in #cj-;day increments and shall require action by the court to renew the injunction4 #baadg4 ,limitation on attorneys' fees ,sections #ejd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and #bdab of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 7together commonly called the ,equal ,access to ,justice ,act7 do not apply to a covered civil action1 nor shall any party in such a covered civil action receive payment from the ,federal ,government for their attorneys' fees1 expenses1 and other court costs4 #baadh4 ,legal standing ,challengers filing appeals with the ,department of the ,interior ,board of ,land ,appeals shall meet the same standing requirements as challengers before a ,united ,states district court4 ,e ,knowing ,america's ,oil and ,gas ,resources #baaea4 ,funding oil and gas resource assessments 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall provide matching funding for joint projects with ,states to conduct oil and gas resource assessments on ,federal lands with significant oil and gas potential4 7b7 ,cost sharing ,the ,federal share of the cost of activities under this section shall not exceed #ej percent4 7c7 ,resource assessment ,any resource assessment under this section shall be conducted by a ,state1 in consultation with the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section a total of #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjae through #bjah4 #b ,oil and gas leasing certainty #babja4 ,short title ,this chapter may be cited as the ,providing ,leasing ,certainty for ,american ,energy ,act of #bjad4 #babjb4 ,minimum acreage requirement for onshore lease sales ,in conducting lease sales as required by section #ag7;a7 of the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbf7;a771 each year the ,secretary of the ,interior shall perform the following3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall offer for sale no less than #be percent of the annual nominated acreage not previously made available for lease4 ,acreage offered for lease pursuant to this paragraph shall not be subject to protest and shall be eligible for categorical exclusions under section #cij of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeidb71 except that it shall not be subject to the test of extraordinary circumstances4 7#b7 ,in administering this section1 the ,secretary shall only consider leasing of ,federal lands that are available for leasing at the time the lease sale occurs4 #babjc4 ,leasing certainty ,section #ag7;a7 of the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbf7;a77 is amended by inserting 7#a7 before ,all lands1 and by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary shall not withdraw any covered energy project issued under this ,act without finding a violation of the terms of the lease by the lessee4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary shall not infringe upon lease rights under leases issued under this ,act by indefinitely delaying issuance of project approvals1 drilling and seismic permits1 and rights of way for activities under such a lease4 7,c7 ,no later than #ah months after an area is designated as open under the current land use plan the ,secretary shall make available nominated areas for lease under the criteria in section #b4 7,d7 ,notwithstanding any other law1 the ,secretary shall issue all leases sold no later than #fj days after the last payment is made4 7,e7 ,the ,secretary shall not cancel or withdraw any lease parcel after a competitive lease sale has occurred and a winning bidder has submitted the last payment for the parcel4 7,f7 ,after the conclusion of the public comment period for a planned competitive lease sale1 the ,secretary shall not cancel1 defer1 or withdraw any lease parcel announced to be auctioned in the lease sale4 7,g7 ,not later than #fj days after a lease sale held under this ,act1 the ,secretary shall adjudicate any lease protests filed following a lease sale4 ,if after #fj days any protest is left unsettled1 said protest is automatically denied and appeal rights of the protestor begin4 7,h7 ,no additional lease stipulations may be added after the parcel is sold without consultation and agreement of the lessee1 unless the ,secretary deems such stipulations as emergency actions to conserve the resources of the ,united ,states4 4 #babjd4 ,leasing consistency ,federal land managers must follow existing resource management plans and continue to actively lease in areas designated as open when resource management plans are being amended or revised1 until such time as a new record of decision is signed4 #babje4 ,reduce redundant policies ,bureau of ,land ,management ,instruction ,memorandum #bjaj-aag shall have no force or effect4 #babjf4 ,streamlined congressional notification ,section #ca7;e7 of the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #ahh7;e77 is amended in the matter following paragraph 7#d7 by striking at least thirty days in advance of the reinstatement and inserting in an annual report4 #c ,oil shale #bacja4 ,short title ,this chapter may be cited as the ,protecting ,investment in ,oil ,shale the ,next ,generation of ,environmental1 ,energy1 and ,resource ,security ,act or the ,,pioneers ,act4 #bacjb4 ,effectiveness of oil shale regulations1 amendments to resource management plans1 and record of decision 7a7 ,regulations ,notwithstanding any other law or regulation to the contrary1 the final regulations regarding oil shale management published by the ,bureau of ,land ,management on ,november #ah1 #bjjh 7#gc ,fed4 ,reg4 #fi1dad7 are deemed to satisfy all legal and procedural requirements under any law1 including the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq471 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq471 and the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall implement those regulations1 including the oil shale leasing program authorized by the regulations1 without any other administrative action necessary4 7b7 ,amendments to resource management plans and record of decision ,notwithstanding any other law or regulation to the contrary1 the ,november #ag1 #bjjh ,u4,s4 ,bureau of ,land ,management ,approved ,resource ,management ,plan ,amendments_/,record of ,decision for ,oil ,shale and ,tar ,sands ,resources to ,address ,land ,use ,allocations in ,colorado1 ,utah1 and ,wyoming and ,final ,programmatic ,environmental ,impact ,statement are deemed to satisfy all legal and procedural requirements under any law1 including the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq471 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq471 and the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall implement the oil shale leasing program authorized by the regulations referred to in subsection 7a7 in those areas covered by the resource management plans amended by such amendments1 and covered by such record of decision1 without any other administrative action necessary4 #bacjc4 ,oil shale leasing 7a7 ,additional research and development lease sales ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall hold a lease sale within #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act offering an additional #aj parcels for lease for research1 development1 and demonstration of oil shale resources1 under the terms offered in the solicitation of bids for such leases published on ,january #ae1 #bjji 7#gd ,fed4 ,reg4 #aj74 7b7 ,commercial lease sales ,no later than ,january #a1 #bjaf1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall hold no less than #e separate commercial lease sales in areas considered to have the most potential for oil shale development1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in areas nominated through public comment4 ,each lease sale shall be for an area of not less than #be1jjj acres1 and in multiple lease blocs4 #d ,miscellaneous provisions #badja4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to authorize the issuance of a lease under the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq47 to any person designated for the imposition of sanctions pursuant to-- 7#a7 the ,iran ,sanctions ,act of #aiif 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note71 the ,comprehensive ,iran ,sanctions1 ,accountability and ,divestiture ,act of #bjaj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #heja et seq471 the ,iran ,threat ,reduction and ,syria ,human ,rights ,act of #bjab 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hgja et seq471 section #abde of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #heac;a71 or the ,iran ,freedom and ,counter-,proliferation ,act of #bjab 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hhja et seq472 7#b7 ,executive ,order ,no4 #acfbb 7,july #cj1 #bjab71 ,executive ,order ,no4 #acfbh 7,october #i1 #bjab71 or ,executive ,order ,no4 #acfde 7,june #c1 #bjac72 7#c7 ,executive ,order ,no4 #acbbd 7,september #bc1 #bjja7 or ,executive ,order ,no4 #accch 7,may #aa1 #bjjd72 or 7#d7 the ,syria ,accountability and ,lebanese ,sovereignty ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea note74 ,b ,planning for ,american ,energy #bbjja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,planning for ,american ,energy ,act of #bjad4 #bbjjb4 ,onshore domestic energy production strategic plan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq47 is amended by redesignating section #dd as section #de1 and by inserting after section #dc the following3 #dd4 ,quadrennial ,strategic ,federal ,onshore ,energy ,production ,strategy 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,interior 7hereafter in this section referred to as ,secretary71 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture with regard to lands administered by the ,forest ,service1 shall develop and publish every #d years a ,quadrennial ,federal ,onshore ,energy ,production ,strategy4 ,this ,strategy shall direct ,federal land energy development and department resource allocation in order to promote the energy and national security of the ,united ,states in accordance with ,bureau of ,land ,management's mission of promoting the multiple use of ,federal lands as set forth in the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq474 7#b7 ,in developing this ,strategy1 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,administrator of the ,energy ,information ,administration on the projected energy demands of the ,united ,states for the next #cj-year period1 and how energy derived from ,federal onshore lands can put the ,united ,states on a trajectory to meet that demand during the next #d-year period4 ,the ,secretary shall consider how ,federal lands will contribute to ensuring national energy security1 with a goal for increasing energy independence and production1 during the next #d-year period4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary shall determine a domestic strategic production objective for the development of energy resources from ,federal onshore lands4 ,such objective shall be-- 7,a7 the best estimate1 based upon commercial and scientific data1 of the expected increase in domestic production of oil and natural gas from the ,federal onshore mineral estate1 with a focus on lands held by the ,bureau of ,land ,management and the ,forest ,service2 7,b7 the best estimate1 based upon commercial and scientific data1 of the expected increase in domestic coal production from ,federal lands2 7,c7 the best estimate1 based upon commercial and scientific data1 of the expected increase in domestic production of strategic and critical energy minerals from the ,federal onshore mineral estate2 7,d7 the best estimate1 based upon commercial and scientific data1 of the expected increase in megawatts for electricity production from each of the following sources3 wind1 solar1 biomass1 hydropower1 and geothermal energy produced on ,federal lands administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management and the ,forest ,service2 7,e7 the best estimate1 based upon commercial and scientific data1 of the expected increase in unconventional energy production1 such as oil shale2 7,f7 the best estimate1 based upon commercial and scientific data1 of the expected increase in domestic production of oil1 natural gas1 coal1 and other renewable sources from tribal lands for any federally recognized ,indian tribe that elects to participate in facilitating energy production on its lands2 7,g7 the best estimate1 based upon commercial and scientific data1 of the expected increase in production of helium on ,federal lands administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management and the ,forest ,service2 and 7,h7 the best estimate1 based upon commercial and scientific data1 of the expected increase in domestic production of geothermal1 solar1 wind1 or other renewable energy sources from available lands 7as such term is defined in section #bjc of the ,hawaiian ,homes ,commission ,act1 #aibj 7#db ,stat4 #ajh et seq471 and including any other lands deemed by the ,territory or ,state of ,hawaii1 as the case may be1 to be included within that definition7 that the agency or department of the government of the ,state of ,hawaii that is responsible for the administration of such lands selects to be used for such energy production4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary shall consult with the ,administrator of the ,energy ,information ,administration regarding the methodology used to arrive at its estimates for purposes of this section4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary has the authority to expand the energy development plan to include other energy production technology sources or advancements in energy on ,federal lands4 7#f7 ,the ,secretary shall include in the ,strategy a plan for addressing new demands for transmission lines and pipelines for distribution of oil and gas across ,federal lands to ensure that energy produced can be distributed to areas of need4 7b7 ,tribal objectives ,it is the sense of ,congress that federally recognized ,indian tribes may elect to set their own production objectives as part of the ,strategy under this section4 ,the ,secretary shall work in cooperation with any federally recognized ,indian tribe that elects to participate in achieving its own strategic energy objectives designated under this subsection4 7c7 ,execution of the ,strategy ,the relevant ,secretary shall have all necessary authority to make determinations regarding which additional lands will be made available in order to meet the production objectives established by strategies under this section4 ,the ,secretary shall also take all necessary actions to achieve these production objectives unless the ,president determines that it is not in the national security and economic interests of the ,united ,states to increase ,federal domestic energy production and to further decrease dependence upon foreign sources of energy4 ,in administering this section1 the relevant ,secretary shall only consider leasing ,federal lands available for leasing at the time the lease sale occurs4 7d7 ,state1 federally recognized ,indian tribes1 local government1 and public input ,in developing each strategy1 the ,secretary shall solicit the input of affected ,states1 federally recognized ,indian tribes1 local governments1 and the public4 7e7 ,reporting ,the ,secretary shall report annually to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate on the progress of meeting the production goals set forth in the strategy4 ,the ,secretary shall identify in the report projections for production and capacity installations and any problems with leasing1 permitting1 siting1 or production that will prevent meeting the goal4 ,in addition1 the ,secretary shall make suggestions to help meet any shortfalls in meeting the production goals4 7f7 ,programmatic environmental impact statement ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this section1 in accordance with section #ajb7b77;,c7 of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7b77;,c771 the ,secretary shall complete a programmatic environmental impact statement4 ,this programmatic environmental impact statement will be deemed sufficient to comply with all requirements under that ,act for all necessary resource management and land use plans associated with the implementation of the strategy4 7g7 ,congressional review ,at least #fj days prior to publishing a proposed strategy under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit it to the ,president and the ,congress1 together with any comments received from ,states1 federally recognized ,indian tribes1 and local governments4 ,such submission shall indicate why any specific recommendation of a ,state1 federally recognized ,indian tribe1 or local government was not accepted4 7h7 ,strategic and critical energy minerals defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term strategic and critical energy minerals means those that are necessary for the ,nation's energy infrastructure including pipelines1 refining capacity1 electrical power generation and transmission1 and renewable energy production and those that are necessary to support domestic manufacturing1 including but not limited to1 materials used in energy generation1 production1 and transportation4 4 7b7 ,first ,quadrennial ,strategy ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall submit to ,congress the first ,quadrennial ,federal ,onshore ,energy ,production ,strategy under the amendment made by subsection 7a74 ,c ,national ,petroleum ,reserve in ,alaska access #bcjja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,national ,petroleum ,reserve ,alaska ,access ,act4 #bcjjb4 ,sense of ,congress and reaffirming national policy for the ,national ,petroleum ,reserve in ,alaska ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,national ,petroleum ,reserve in ,alaska remains explicitly designated1 both in name and legal status1 for purposes of providing oil and natural gas resources to the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 accordingly1 the national policy is to actively advance oil and gas development within the ,reserve by facilitating the expeditious exploration1 production1 and transportation of oil and natural gas from and through the ,reserve4 #bcjjc4 ,national ,petroleum ,reserve in ,alaska3 lease sales ,section #ajg7;a7 of the ,naval ,petroleum ,reserves ,production ,act of #aigf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fejf;a7a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,in ,general ,the ,secretary shall conduct an expeditious program of competitive leasing of oil and gas in the reserve in accordance with this ,act4 ,such program shall include at least one lease sale annually in those areas of the reserve most likely to produce commercial quantities of oil and natural gas each year in the period #bjad through #bjbd4 4 #bcjjd4 ,national ,petroleum ,reserve in ,alaska3 planning and permitting pipeline and road construction 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in consultation with other appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall facilitate and ensure permits1 in a timely and environmentally responsible manner1 for all surface development activities1 including for the construction of pipelines and roads1 necessary to-- 7#a7 develop and bring into production any areas within the ,national ,petroleum ,reserve in ,alaska that are subject to oil and gas leases2 and 7#b7 transport oil and gas from and through the ,national ,petroleum ,reserve in ,alaska in the most direct manner possible to existing transportation or processing infrastructure on the ,north ,slope of ,alaska4 7b7 ,timeline ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any ,federal permitting agency shall issue permits in accordance with the following timeline3 7#a7 ,permits for such construction for transportation of oil and natural gas produced under existing ,federal oil and gas leases with respect to which the ,secretary has issued a permit to drill shall be approved within #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,permits for such construction for transportation of oil and natural gas produced under ,federal oil and gas leases shall be approved within #f months after the submission to the ,secretary of a request for a permit to drill4 7c7 ,plan ,to ensure timely future development of the ,reserve1 within #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall submit to ,congress a plan for approved rights-of-way for a plan for pipeline1 road1 and any other surface infrastructure that may be necessary infrastructure that will ensure that all leasable tracts in the ,reserve are within #be miles of an approved road and pipeline right-of-way that can serve future development of the ,reserve4 #bcjje4 ,issuance of a new integrated activity plan and environmental impact statement 7a7 ,issuance of new integrated activity plan ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall1 within #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 issue-- 7#a7 a new proposed integrated activity plan from among the non-adopted alternatives in the ,national ,petroleum ,reserve ,alaska ,integrated ,activity ,plan ,record of ,decision issued by the ,secretary of the ,interior and dated ,february #ba1 #bjac2 and 7#b7 an environmental impact statement under section #ajb7b77;,c7 of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7b77;,c77 for issuance of oil and gas leases in the ,national ,petroleum ,reserve-,alaska to promote efficient and maximum development of oil and natural gas resources of such reserve4 7b7 ,nullification of existing record of decision1 ,,iap1 and ,,eis ,except as provided in subsection 7a71 the ,national ,petroleum ,reserve-,alaska ,integrated ,activity ,plan ,record of ,decision issued by the ,secretary of the ,interior and dated ,february #ba1 #bjac1 including the integrated activity plan and environmental impact statement referred to in that record of decision1 shall have no force or effect4 #bcjjf4 ,departmental accountability for development ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall issue regulations not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act that establish clear requirements to ensure that the ,department of the ,interior is supporting development of oil and gas leases in the ,national ,petroleum ,reserve-,alaska4 #bcjjg4 ,deadlines under new proposed integrated activity plan ,at a minimum1 the new proposed integrated activity plan issued under section #bcjje7;a77#a7 shall-- 7#a7 require the ,department of the ,interior to respond within #e business days to a person who submits an application for a permit for development of oil and natural gas leases in the ,national ,petroleum ,reserve-,alaska acknowledging receipt of such application2 and 7#b7 establish a timeline for the processing of each such application1 that-- 7,a7 specifies deadlines for decisions and actions on permit applications2 and 7,b7 provide that the period for issuing each permit after submission of such an application shall not exceed #fj days without the concurrence of the applicant4 #bcjjh4 ,updated resource assessment 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall complete a comprehensive assessment of all technically recoverable fossil fuel resources within the ,national ,petroleum ,reserve in ,alaska1 including all conventional and unconventional oil and natural gas4 7b7 ,cooperation and consultation ,the resource assessment required by subsection 7a7 shall be carried out by the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey in cooperation and consultation with the ,state of ,alaska and the ,american ,association of ,petroleum ,geologists4 7c7 ,timing ,the resource assessment required by subsection 7a7 shall be completed within #bd months of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,funding ,the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey may1 in carrying out the duties under this section1 cooperatively use resources and funds provided by the ,state of ,alaska4 ,d ,,blm ,live ,internet ,auctions #bdjja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,,blm ,live ,internet ,auctions ,act4 #bdjjb4 ,internet-based onshore oil and gas lease sales 7a7 ,authorization ,section #ag7;b77#a7 of the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbf7;b77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the third sentence1 by inserting 1 except as provided in subparagraph 7,c7 after by oral bidding2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,in order to diversify and expand the ,nation's onshore leasing program to ensure the best return to the ,federal taxpayer1 reduce fraud1 and secure the leasing process1 the ,secretary may conduct onshore lease sales through ,internet-based bidding methods4 ,each individual ,internet-based lease sale shall conclude within #g days4 4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the tenth ,internet-based lease sale conducted under the amendment made by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall analyze the first #aj such lease sales and report to ,congress the findings of the analysis4 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 estimates on increases or decreases in such lease sales1 compared to sales conducted by oral bidding1 in-- 7,a7 the number of bidders2 7,b7 the average amount of bid2 7,c7 the highest amount bid2 and 7,d7 the lowest bid2 7#b7 an estimate on the total cost or savings to the ,department of the ,interior as a result of such sales1 compared to sales conducted by oral bidding2 and 7#c7 an evaluation of the demonstrated or expected effectiveness of different structures for lease sales which may provide an opportunity to better maximize bidder participation1 ensure the highest return to the ,federal taxpayers1 minimize opportunities for fraud or collusion1 and ensure the security and integrity of the leasing process4 ,e ,native ,american ,energy #bejja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,native ,american ,energy ,act4 #bejjb4 ,appraisals 7a7 ,amendment ,title ,,xxvi of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #aiib 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bfjg4 ,appraisal reforms 7a7 ,options to ,indian ,tribes ,with respect to a transaction involving ,indian land or the trust assets of an ,indian tribe that requires the approval of the ,secretary1 any appraisal relating to fair market value required to be conducted under applicable law1 regulation1 or policy may be completed by-- 7#a7 the ,secretary2 7#b7 the affected ,indian tribe2 or 7#c7 a certified1 third-party appraiser pursuant to a contract with the ,indian tribe4 7b7 ,time ,limit on ,secretarial ,review and ,action ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives an appraisal conducted by or for an ,indian tribe pursuant to paragraphs 7#b7 or 7#c7 of subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 review the appraisal2 and 7#b7 provide to the ,indian tribe a written notice of approval or disapproval of the appraisal4 7c7 ,failure of ,secretary ,to ,approve or ,disapprove ,if1 after #fj days1 the ,secretary has failed to approve or disapprove any appraisal received1 the appraisal shall be deemed approved4 7d7 ,option to ,indian ,tribes ,to ,waive ,appraisal 7#a7 ,an ,indian tribe wishing to waive the requirements of subsection 7a71 may do so after it has satisfied the requirements of subsections 7#b7 and 7#c7 below4 7#b7 ,an ,indian tribe wishing to forego the necessity of a waiver pursuant to this section must provide to the ,secretary a written resolution1 statement1 or other unambiguous indication of tribal intent1 duly approved by the governing body of the ,indian tribe4 7#c7 ,the unambiguous indication of intent provided by the ,indian tribe to the ,secretary under paragraph 7#b7 must include an express waiver by the ,indian tribe of any claims for damages it might have against the ,united ,states as a result of the lack of an appraisal undertaken4 7e7 ,definition ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term appraisal includes appraisals and other estimates of value4 7f7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall develop regulations for implementing this section1 including standards the ,secretary shall use for approving or disapproving an appraisal4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbja note7 is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to title ,,xxvi the following3 ,sec4 #bfjg4 ,appraisal reforms4 4 #bejjc4 ,standardization ,as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall implement procedures to ensure that each agency within the ,department of the ,interior that is involved in the review1 approval1 and oversight of oil and gas activities on ,indian lands shall use a uniform system of reference numbers and tracking systems for oil and gas wells4 #bejjd4 ,environmental reviews of major ,federal actions on ,indian lands ,section #ajb of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7 is amended by inserting 7a7 ,in general4-- before the first sentence1 and by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,review of major ,federal actions on ,indian lands 7#a7 ,in general ,for any major ,federal action on ,indian lands of an ,indian tribe requiring the preparation of a statement under subsection 7a77#b77;,c71 the statement shall only be available for review and comment by the members of the ,indian tribe and by any other individual residing within the affected area4 7#b7 ,regulations ,the ,chairman of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality shall develop regulations to implement this section1 including descriptions of affected areas for specific major ,federal actions1 in consultation with ,indian tribes4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 each of the terms ,indian land and ,indian tribe has the meaning given that term in section #bfja of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #aiib 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja74 7#d7 ,clarification of authority ,nothing in the ,native ,american ,energy ,act1 except section #bejjf of that ,act1 shall give the ,secretary any additional authority over energy projects on ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act lands4 4 #bejje4 ,judicial review 7a7 ,time for filing complaint ,any energy related action must be filed not later than the end of the #fj-;day period beginning on the date of the final agency action4 ,any energy related action not filed within this time period shall be barred4 7b7 ,district court venue and deadline ,all energy related actions-- 7#a7 shall be brought in the ,united ,states ,district ,court for the ,district of ,columbia2 and 7#b7 shall be resolved as expeditiously as possible1 and in any event not more than #ahj days after such cause of action is filed4 7c7 ,appellate review ,an interlocutory order or final judgment1 decree or order of the district court in an energy related action may be reviewed by the ,u4,s4 ,court of ,appeals for the ,district of ,columbia ,circuit4 ,the ,d4,c4 ,circuit ,court of ,appeals shall resolve such appeal as expeditiously as possible1 and in any event not more than #ahj days after such interlocutory order or final judgment1 decree or order of the district court was issued4 7d7 ,limitation on certain payments ,notwithstanding section #acjd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 no award may be made under section #ejd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or under section #bdab of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 and no amounts may be obligated or expended from the ,claims and ,judgment ,fund of the ,united ,states ,treasury to pay any fees or other expenses under such sections1 to any person or party in an energy related action4 7e7 ,legal fees ,in any energy related action in which the plaintiff does not ultimately prevail1 the court shall award to the defendant 7including any intervenor-defendants71 other than the ,united ,states1 fees and other expenses incurred by that party in connection with the energy related action1 unless the court finds that the position of the plaintiff was substantially justified or that special circumstances make an award unjust4 ,whether or not the position of the plaintiff was substantially justified shall be determined on the basis of the administrative record1 as a whole1 which is made in the energy related action for which fees and other expenses are sought4 7f7 ,definitions ,for the purposes of this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,agency action ,the term agency action has the same meaning given such term in section #eea of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,indian land ,the term ,indian ,land has the same meaning given such term in section #bjc7;c77#c7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja71 including lands owned by ,native ,corporations under the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7,public ,law #ib-bjc2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afja74 7#c7 ,energy related action ,the term energy related action means a cause of action that-- 7,a7 is filed on or after the effective date of this ,act2 and 7,b7 seeks judicial review of a final agency action to issue a permit1 license1 or other form of agency permission allowing3 7i7 any person or entity to conduct activities on ,indian ,land1 which activities involve the exploration1 development1 production or transportation of oil1 gas1 coal1 shale gas1 oil shale1 geothermal resources1 wind or solar resources1 underground coal gasification1 biomass1 or the generation of electricity2 or 7ii7 any ,indian ,tribe1 or any organization of two or more entities1 at least one of which is an ,indian tribe1 to conduct activities involving the exploration1 development1 production or transportation of oil1 gas1 coal1 shale gas1 oil shale1 geothermal resources1 wind or solar resources1 underground coal gasification1 biomass1 or the generation of electricity1 regardless of where such activities are undertaken4 7#d7 ,ultimately prevail ,the phrase ultimately prevail means1 in a final enforceable judgment1 the court rules in the party's favor on at least one cause of action which is an underlying rationale for the preliminary injunction1 administrative stay1 or other relief requested by the party1 and does not include circumstances where the final agency action is modified or amended by the issuing agency unless such modification or amendment is required pursuant to a final enforceable judgment of the court or a court-ordered consent decree4 #bejjf4 ,tribal biomass demonstration project ,the ,tribal ,forest ,protection ,act of #bjjd is amended by inserting after section #b 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #caae;a7 the following3 #c4 ,tribal biomass demonstration project 7a7 ,in general ,for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah1 the ,secretary shall enter into stewardship contracts or other agreements1 other than agreements that are exclusively direct service contracts1 with ,indian tribes to carry out demonstration projects to promote biomass energy production 7including biofuel1 heat1 and electricity generation7 on ,indian forest land and in nearby communities by providing reliable supplies of woody biomass from ,federal land4 7b7 ,definitions ,the definitions in section #b shall apply to this section4 7c7 ,demonstration projects ,in each fiscal year for which projects are authorized1 the ,secretary shall enter into contracts or other agreements described in subsection 7a7 to carry out at least #d new demonstration projects that meet the eligibility criteria described in subsection 7d74 7d7 ,eligibility criteria ,to be eligible to enter into a contract or other agreement under this subsection1 an ,indian tribe shall submit to the ,secretary an application-- 7#a7 containing such information as the ,secretary may require2 and 7#b7 that includes a description of-- 7,a7 the ,indian forest land or rangeland under the jurisdiction of the ,indian tribe2 and 7,b7 the demonstration project proposed to be carried out by the ,indian tribe4 7e7 ,selection ,in evaluating the applications submitted under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall take into consideration the factors set forth in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #b7;e7 of ,public ,law #ajh-bgh2 and whether a proposed demonstration project would-- 7,a7 increase the availability or reliability of local or regional energy2 7,b7 enhance the economic development of the ,indian tribe2 7,c7 improve the connection of electric power transmission facilities serving the ,indian tribe with other electric transmission facilities2 7,d7 improve the forest health or watersheds of ,federal land or ,indian forest land or rangeland2 or 7,e7 otherwise promote the use of woody biomass2 and 7#b7 shall exclude from consideration any merchantable logs that have been identified by the ,secretary for commercial sale4 7f7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 ensure that the criteria described in subsection 7c7 are publicly available by not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this section2 and 7#b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 consult with ,indian tribes and appropriate intertribal organizations likely to be affected in developing the application and otherwise carrying out this section4 7g7 ,report ,not later than ,september #bj1 #bjae1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that describes1 with respect to the reporting period-- 7#a7 each individual tribal application received under this section2 and 7#b7 each contract and agreement entered into pursuant to this section4 7h7 ,incorporation of management plans ,in carrying out a contract or agreement under this section1 on receipt of a request from an ,indian tribe1 the ,secretary shall incorporate into the contract or agreement1 to the extent practicable1 management plans 7including forest management and integrated resource management plans7 in effect on the ,indian forest land or rangeland of the respective ,indian tribe4 7i7 ,term ,a stewardship contract or other agreement entered into under this section-- 7#a7 shall be for a term of not more than #bj years2 and 7#b7 may be renewed in accordance with this section for not more than an additional #aj years4 4 #bejjg4 ,tribal resource management plans ,unless otherwise explicitly exempted by ,federal law enacted after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 any activity conducted or resources harvested or produced pursuant to a tribal resource management plan or an integrated resource management plan approved by the ,secretary of the ,interior under the ,national ,indian ,forest ,resources ,management ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq47 or the ,american ,indian ,agricultural ,resource ,management ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq471 shall be considered a sustainable management practice for purposes of any ,federal standard1 benefit1 or requirement that requires a demonstration of such sustainability4 #bejjh4 ,leases of restricted lands for the ,navajo ,nation ,subsection 7e77#a7 of the first section of the ,act of ,august #i1 #aiee 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dae7;e77#a72 commonly referred to as the ,long-,term ,leasing ,act71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 1 except a lease for and inserting 1 including leases for2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #be the first place it appears and all that follows and inserting #ii years22 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 in the case of a lease for the exploration1 development1 or extraction of mineral resources1 including geothermal resources1 #be years1 except that any such lease may include an option to renew for one additional term not to exceed #be years4 4 #bejji4 ,nonapplicability of certain rules ,no rule promulgated by the ,department of the ,interior regarding hydraulic fracturing used in the development or production of oil or gas resources shall have any effect on any land held in trust or restricted status for the benefit of ,indians except with the express consent of the beneficiary on whose behalf such land is held in trust or restricted status4 ,,iii ,miscellaneous provisions #cjaja4 ,establishment of ,office of ,energy ,employment and ,training 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall establish an ,office of ,energy ,employment and ,training1 which shall oversee the hiring and training efforts of the ,department of the ,interior's energy planning1 permitting1 and regulatory agencies4 7b7 ,director 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,office shall be under the direction of a ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary for ,energy ,employment and ,training1 who shall report directly to the ,assistant ,secretary for ,energy1 ,lands and ,minerals ,management1 and shall be fully employed to carry out the functions of the ,office4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary for ,energy ,employment and ,training shall perform the following functions3 7,a7 ,develop and implement systems to track the ,department's hiring of trained skilled workers in the energy permitting and inspection agencies4 7,b7 ,design and recommend to the ,secretary programs and policies aimed at expanding the ,department's hiring of women1 minorities1 and veterans into the ,department's workforce dealing with energy permitting and inspection programs4 ,such programs and policies shall include-- 7i7 recruiting at historically black colleges and universities1 ,hispanic-serving institutions1 women's colleges1 and colleges that typically serve majority minority populations2 7ii7 sponsoring and recruiting at job fairs in urban communities2 7iii7 placing employment advertisements in newspapers and magazines oriented toward minorities1 veterans1 and women2 7iv7 partnering with organizations that are focused on developing opportunities for minorities1 veterans1 and women to be placed in ,departmental internships1 summer employment1 and full-time positions relating to energy2 7v7 where feasible1 partnering with inner-city high schools1 girls' high schools1 and high schools with majority minority populations to demonstrate career opportunities and the path to those opportunities available at the ,department2 7vi7 coordinating with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,department of ,defense in the hiring of veterans2 and 7vii7 any other mass media communications that the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary determines necessary to advertise1 promote1 or educate about opportunities at the ,department4 7,c7 ,develop standards for-- 7i7 equal employment opportunity and the racial1 ethnic1 and gender diversity of the workforce and senior management of the ,department2 and 7ii7 increased participation of minority-owned1 veteran-owned1 and women-owned businesses in the programs and contracts with the ,department4 7,d7 ,review and propose for adoption the best practices of entities regulated by the ,department with regards to hiring and diversity policies1 and publish those best practices for public review4 7c7 ,reports ,the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress an annual report regarding the actions taken by the ,department of the ,interior agency and the ,office pursuant to this section1 which shall include-- 7#a7 a statement of the total amounts paid by the ,department to minority contractors2 7#b7 the successes achieved and challenges faced by the ,department in operating minority1 veteran or service-disabled veteran1 and women outreach programs2 7#c7 the challenges the ,department may face in hiring minority1 veteran1 and women employees and contracting with veteran or service-disabled veteran1 minority-owned1 and women-owned businesses2 and 7#d7 any other information1 findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations for legislative or ,department action1 as the ,director determines appropriate4 7d7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section1 the following definitions shall apply3 7#a7 ,minority ,the term minority means ,united ,states citizens who are ,asian ,indian ,american1 ,asian ,pacific ,american1 ,black ,american1 ,hispanic ,american1 or ,native ,american4 7#b7 ,minority-owned business ,the term minority-owned business means a for-profit enterprise1 regardless of size1 physically located in the ,united ,states or its trust territories1 that is owned1 operated1 and controlled by minority group members4 ,minority group members are ,united ,states citizens who are ,asian ,indian ,american1 ,asian ,pacific ,american1 ,black ,american1 ,hispanic ,american1 or ,native ,american 7terminology in ,,nmsdc categories74 ,ownership by minority individuals means the business is at least #ea percent owned by such individuals or1 in the case of a publicly owned business1 at least #ea percent of the stock is owned by one or more such individuals4 ,further1 the management and daily operations are controlled by those minority group members4 ,for purposes of ,,nmsdc's program1 a minority group member is an individual who is a ,united ,states citizen with at least #a_/d or #be percent minimum 7documentation to support claim of #be percent required from applicant7 of one or more of the following3 7,a7 ,asian ,indian ,american1 which is a ,united ,states citizen whose origins are from ,india1 ,pakistan1 or ,bangladesh4 7,b7 ,asian ,pacific ,american1 which is a ,united ,states citizen whose origins are from ,japan1 ,china1 ,indonesia1 ,malaysia1 ,taiwan1 ,korea1 ,vietnam1 ,laos1 ,cambodia1 the ,philippines1 ,thailand1 ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,united ,states ,trust ,territories of the ,pacific1 or the ,northern ,marianas4 7,c7 ,black ,american1 which is a ,united ,states citizen having origins in any of the ,black racial groups of ,africa4 7,d7 ,hispanic ,american1 which is a ,united ,states citizen of true-born ,hispanic heritage1 from any of the ,spanish-speaking areas of the following regions3 ,mexico1 ,central ,america1 ,south ,america1 and the ,caribbean ,basin only4 7,e7 ,native ,american1 which means a ,united ,states citizen enrolled to a federally recognized tribe1 or a ,native as defined under the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act4 7#c7 ,,nmsdc ,the term ,,nmsdc means the ,national ,minority ,supplier ,development ,council4 7#d7 ,women-owned business ,the term women-owned business means a business that can verify through evidence documentation that #ea percent or more is women-owned1 managed1 and controlled4 ,the business must be open for at least #f months4 ,the business owner must be a ,united ,states citizen or legal resident alien4 ,evidence must indicate that-- 7,a7 the contribution of capital or expertise by the woman business owner is real and substantial and in proportion to the interest owned2 7,b7 the woman business owner directs or causes the direction of management1 policy1 fiscal1 and operational matters2 and 7,c7 the woman business owner has the ability to perform in the area of specialty or expertise without reliance on either the finances or resources of a firm that is not owned by a woman4 7#e7 ,service disabled veteran ,the term ,service ,disabled ,veteran must have a service-connected disability that has been determined by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs or ,department of ,defense4 ,the ,,sdvosbc must be small under the ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system 7,,naics7 code assigned to the procurement2 the ,,sdv must unconditionally own #ea percent of the ,,sdvosbc2 the ,,sdvo must control the management and daily operations of the ,,sdvosbc2 and the ,,sdv must hold the highest officer position in the ,,sdvosbc4 7#f7 ,veteran-owned business ,the term veteran-owned business means a business that can verify through evidence documentation that #ea percent or more is veteran-owned1 managed1 and controlled4 ,the business must be open for at least #f months4 ,the business owner must be a ,united ,states citizen or legal resident alien and honorably or service-connected disability discharged from service4 ,b ,bureau of ,reclamation ,conduit ,hydropower ,development ,equity and ,jobs ,act #a4 ,short title ,this subdivision may be cited as the ,bureau of ,reclamation ,conduit ,hydropower ,development ,equity and ,jobs ,act4 #b4 ,amendment ,section #i of the ,act entitled ,an ,act authorizing construction of water conservation and utilization projects in the ,great ,plains and arid semiarid areas of the ,united ,states1 approved ,august #aa1 #aici 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eijz-#g2 commonly known as the ,water ,conservation and ,utilization ,act71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,in connection with and inserting 7a7 ,in connection with2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,secretary is authorized to enter into leases of power privileges for electric power generation in connection with any project constructed under this ,act1 and shall have authority in addition to and alternative to any authority in existing laws relating to particular projects1 including small conduit hydropower development4 7c7 ,when entering into leases of power privileges under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall use the processes applicable to such leases under section #i7;c7 of the ,reclamation ,project ,act of #aici 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe;h7c774 7d7 ,lease of power privilege contracts shall be at such rates as1 in the ,secretary's judgment1 will produce revenues at least sufficient to cover the appropriate share of the annual operation and maintenance cost of the project and such fixed charges1 including interest1 as the ,secretary deems proper4 ,lease of power privilege contracts shall be for periods not to exceed #dj years4 7e7 ,no findings under section #c shall be required for a lease under subsection 7b74 7f7 ,all right1 title1 and interest to installed power facilities constructed by non-,federal entities pursuant to a lease of power privilege1 and direct revenues derived therefrom1 shall remain with the lessee unless otherwise required under subsection 7g74 7g7 ,notwithstanding section #h1 lease revenues and fixed charges1 if any1 shall be covered into the ,reclamation ,fund to be credited to the project from which those revenues or charges were derived4 7h7 ,when carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall first offer the lease of power privilege to an irrigation district or water users association operating the applicable transferred conduit1 or to the irrigation district or water users association receiving water from the applicable reserved conduit4 ,the ,secretary shall determine a reasonable timeframe for the irrigation district or water users association to accept or reject a lease of power privilege offer4 ,if the irrigation district or water users association elects not to accept a lease of power privilege offer under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall offer the lease of power privilege to other parties using the processes applicable to such leases under section #i7;c7 of the ,reclamation ,project ,act of #aici 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe;h7c774 7i7 ,the ,bureau of ,reclamation shall apply its categorical exclusion process under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 to small conduit hydropower development under this section1 excluding siting of associated transmission facilities on ,federal lands4 7j7 ,nothing in this section shall obligate the ,western ,area ,power ,administration or the ,bonneville ,power ,administration to purchase or market any of the power produced by the facilities covered under this section and none of the costs associated with production or delivery of such power shall be assigned to project purposes for inclusion in project rates4 7k7 ,nothing in this section shall alter or impede the delivery and management of water by ,bureau of ,reclamation facilities1 as water used for conduit hydropower generation shall be deemed incidental to use of water for the original project purposes4 ,lease of power privilege shall be made only when1 in the judgment of the ,secretary1 the exercise of the lease will not be incompatible with the purposes of the project or division involved and shall not create any unmitigated financial or physical impacts to the project or division involved4 ,the ,secretary shall notify and consult with the irrigation district or legally organized water users association operating the transferred conduit in advance of offering the lease of power privilege and shall prescribe such terms and conditions necessary to adequately protect the planning1 design1 construction1 operation1 maintenance1 and other interests of the ,united ,states and the project or division involved4 7l7 ,nothing in this section shall alter or affect any agreements in effect on the date of the enactment of the ,bureau of ,reclamation ,conduit ,hydropower ,development ,equity and ,jobs ,act for the development of conduit hydropower projects or disposition of revenues4 7m7 ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term conduit means any ,bureau of ,reclamation tunnel1 canal1 pipeline1 aqueduct1 flume1 ditch1 or similar manmade water conveyance that is operated for the distribution of water for agricultural1 municipal1 or industrial consumption and not primarily for the generation of electricity4 7#b7 ,the term irrigation district means any irrigation1 water conservation or conservancy1 multi-county water conservation or conservancy district1 or any separate public entity composed of two or more such districts and jointly exercising powers of its member districts4 7#c7 ,the term reserved conduit means any conduit that is included in project works the care1 operation1 and maintenance of which has been reserved by the ,secretary1 through the ,commissioner of the ,bureau of ,reclamation4 7#d7 ,the term transferred conduit means any conduit that is included in project works the care1 operation1 and maintenance of which has been transferred to a legally organized water users association or irrigation district4 7#e7 ,the term small conduit hydropower means a facility capable of producing #e megawatts or less of electric capacity4 4 ,c ,central ,oregon ,jobs and ,water ,security ,act #a4 ,short title ,this subdivision may be cited as the ,central ,oregon ,jobs and ,water ,security ,act4 #b4 ,wild and ,scenic ,river2 ,crooked1 ,oregon ,section #c7;a77#gb7 of the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77#gb77 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,by striking #ae-mile and inserting #ad4ge-mile4 7#b7 ,in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by striking #h-mile and all that follows through ,bowman ,dam and inserting #g4ge-mile segment from a point one-quarter mile downstream from the toe of ,bowman ,dam2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,the developer for any hydropower development1 including turbines and appurtenant facilities1 at ,bowman ,dam1 in consultation with the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 shall analyze any impacts to the ,outstandingly ,remarkable ,values of the ,wild and ,scenic ,river that may be caused by such development1 including the future need to undertake routine and emergency repairs1 and shall propose mitigation for any impacts as part of any license application submitted to the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission44 #c4 ,city of ,prineville ,water ,supply ,section #d of the ,act of ,august #f1 #aief 7#gj ,stat4 #ajeh71 7as amended by the ,acts of ,september #ad1 #aiei 7#gc ,stat4 #eed71 and ,september #ah1 #aifd 7#gh ,stat4 #ied77 is further amended as follows3 7#a7 ,by striking ten cubic feet the first place it appears and inserting #ag cubic feet4 7#b7 ,by striking during those months when there is no other discharge therefrom1 but this release may be reduced for brief temporary periods by the ,secretary whenever he may find that release of the full ten cubic feet per second is harmful to the primary purpose of the project4 7#c7 ,by adding at the end the following3 ,without further action by the ,secretary1 and as determined necessary for any given year by the ,city of ,prineville1 up to seven of the #ag cubic feet per second minimum release shall also serve as mitigation for ,city of ,prineville groundwater pumping1 pursuant to and in a manner consistent with ,oregon ,state law1 including any shaping of the release of the up to seven cubic feet per second to coincide with ,city of ,prineville groundwater pumping as may be required by the ,state of ,oregon4 ,as such1 the ,secretary is authorized to make applications to the ,state of ,oregon in conjunction with the ,city to protect these supplies instream4 ,the ,city shall make payment to the ,secretary for that portion of the minimum release that actually serves as mitigation pursuant to ,oregon ,state law for the ,city in any given year1 with the payment for any given year equal to the amount of mitigation in acre feet required to offset actual ,city groundwater pumping for that year in accordance with ,reclamation ,water and ,related ,contract and ,repayment ,principles and ,requirements1 ,reclamation ,manual ,directives and ,standards ,,pec #je-ja1 dated #ji_/ab_/bjjf1 and guided by ,economic and ,environmental ,principles and ,guidelines for ,water and ,related ,land ,resources ,implementation ,studies1 dated ,march #aj1 #aihc4 ,the ,secretary is authorized to contract exclusively with the ,city for additional amounts in the future at the request of the ,city44 #d4 ,first fill protection ,the ,act of ,august #f1 #aief 7#gj ,stat4 #ajeh71 as amended by the ,acts of ,september #ad1 #aiei 7#gc ,stat4 #eed71 and ,september #ah1 #aifd 7#gh ,stat4 #ied71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #f4 ,other than the #ag cubic feet per second release provided for in section #d1 and subject to compliance with the ,army ,corps of ,engineers' flood curve requirements1 the ,secretary shall1 on a first fill priority basis1 store in and release from ,prineville ,reservoir1 whether from carryover1 infill1 or a combination thereof1 the following3 7#a7 #fh1bgc acre feet of water annually to fulfill all #af ,bureau of ,reclamation contracts existing as of ,january #a1 #bjaa1 and up to #b1gdj acre feet of water annually to supply the ,mc,kay ,creek lands as provided for in section #e of this ,act4 7#b7 ,not more than #aj1jjj acre feet of water annually1 to be made available to the ,north ,unit ,irrigation ,district pursuant to a ,temporary ,water ,service ,contract1 upon the request of the ,north ,unit ,irrigation ,district1 consistent with the same terms and conditions as prior such contracts between the ,district and the ,bureau of ,reclamation4 #g4 ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 nothing in this ,act-- 7#a7 modifies contractual rights that may exist between contractors and the ,united ,states under ,reclamation contracts2 7#b7 amends or reopens contracts referred to in paragraph 7#a72 or 7#c7 modifies any rights1 obligations1 or requirements that may be provided or governed by ,oregon ,state law4 4 #e4 ,ochoco ,irrigation ,district 7a7 ,early repayment ,notwithstanding section #bac of the ,reclamation ,reform ,act of #aihb 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cijmm71 any landowner within ,ochoco ,irrigation ,district in ,oregon1 may repay1 at any time1 the construction costs of the project facilities allocated to that landowner's lands within the district4 ,upon discharge1 in full1 of the obligation for repayment of the construction costs allocated to all lands the landowner owns in the district1 those lands shall not be subject to the ownership and full-cost pricing limitations of the ,act of ,june #ag1 #aijb 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cga et seq471 and ,acts supplemental to and amendatory of that ,act1 including the ,reclamation ,reform ,act of #aihb 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;aa et seq474 7b7 ,certification ,upon the request of a landowner who has repaid1 in full1 the construction costs of the project facilities allocated to that landowner's lands owned within the district1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall provide the certification provided for in subsection 7b77#a7 of section #bac of the ,reclamation ,reform ,act of #aihb 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cijmm7b77#a774 7c7 ,contract amendment ,on approval of the district directors and notwithstanding project authorizing legislation to the contrary1 the district's reclamation contracts are modified1 without further action by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 to-- 7#a7 authorize the use of water for instream purposes1 including fish or wildlife purposes1 in order for the district to engage in1 or take advantage of1 conserved water projects and temporary instream leasing as authorized by ,oregon ,state law2 7#b7 include within the district boundary approximately #b1gdb acres in the vicinity of ,mc,kay ,creek1 resulting in a total of approximately #dd1icg acres within the district boundary2 7#c7 classify as irrigable approximately #fhe acres within the approximately #b1gdb acres of included lands in the vicinity of ,mc,kay ,creek1 where the approximately #fhe acres are authorized to receive irrigation water pursuant to water rights issued by the ,state of ,oregon and have in the past received water pursuant to such ,state water rights2 and 7#d7 provide the district with stored water from ,prineville ,reservoir for purposes of supplying up to the approximately #fhe acres of lands added within the district boundary and classified as irrigable under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 with such stored water to be supplied on an acre-per-acre basis contingent on the transfer of existing appurtenant ,mc,kay ,creek water rights to instream use and the ,state's issuance of water rights for the use of stored water4 7d7 ,limitation ,except as otherwise provided in subsections 7a7 and 7c71 nothing in this section shall be construed to-- 7#a7 modify contractual rights that may exist between the district and the ,united ,states under the district's ,reclamation contracts2 7#b7 amend or reopen the contracts referred to in paragraph 7#a72 or 7#c7 modify any rights1 obligations or relationships that may exist between the district and its landowners as may be provided or governed by ,oregon ,state law4 ,d ,state ,authority ,for ,hydraulic ,fracturing ,regulation2 ,,epa ,hydraulic ,fracturing ,research ,i ,state ,authority ,for ,hydraulic ,fracturing ,regulation #aja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,protecting ,states' ,rights to ,promote ,american ,energy ,security ,act4 #ajb4 ,state authority for hydraulic fracturing regulation ,the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq47 is amended by redesignating section #dd as section #de1 and by inserting after section #dc the following3 #dd4 ,state authority for hydraulic fracturing regulation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,department of the ,interior shall not enforce any ,federal regulation1 guidance1 or permit requirement regarding hydraulic fracturing1 or any component of that process1 relating to oil1 gas1 or geothermal production activities on or under any land in any ,state that has regulations1 guidance1 or permit requirements for that activity4 7b7 ,state authority ,the ,department of the ,interior shall recognize and defer to ,state regulations1 permitting1 and guidance1 for all activities related to hydraulic fracturing1 or any component of that process1 relating to oil1 gas1 or geothermal production activities on ,federal land4 7c7 ,transparency of ,state regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state shall submit to the ,bureau of ,land ,management a copy of its regulations that apply to hydraulic fracturing operations on ,federal land4 7#b7 ,availability ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall make available to the public ,state regulations submitted under this subsection4 7d7 ,transparency of ,state disclosure requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state shall submit to the ,bureau of ,land ,management a copy of any regulations of the ,state that require disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations on ,federal land4 7#b7 ,availability ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall make available to the public ,state regulations submitted under this subsection4 7e7 ,hydraulic fracturing defined ,in this section the term hydraulic fracturing means the process by which fracturing fluids 7or a fracturing fluid system7 are pumped into an underground geologic formation at a calculated1 predetermined rate and pressure to generate fractures or cracks in the target formation and thereby increase the permeability of the rock near the wellbore and improve production of natural gas or oil4 4 #ajc4 ,government ,accountability ,office study 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study examining the economic benefits of domestic shale oil and gas production resulting from the process of hydraulic fracturing4 ,this study will include identification of-- 7#a7 ,state and ,federal revenue generated as a result of shale gas production2 7#b7 jobs created both directly and indirectly as a result of shale oil and gas production2 and 7#c7 an estimate of potential energy prices without domestic shale oil and gas production4 7b7 ,report ,the ,comptroller ,general shall submit a report on the findings of such study to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives within #cj days after completion of the study4 #ajd4 ,tribal authority on trust land ,the ,department of the ,interior shall not enforce any ,federal regulation1 guidance1 or permit requirement regarding the process of hydraulic fracturing 7as that term is defined in section #dd of the ,mineral ,leasing ,act1 as amended by section #ajb of this ,act71 or any component of that process1 relating to oil1 gas1 or geothermal production activities on any land held in trust or restricted status for the benefit of ,indians except with the express consent of the beneficiary on whose behalf such land is held in trust or restricted status4 ,,ii ,,epa ,,hydraulic ,,fracturing ,,research #bja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,,epa ,hydraulic ,fracturing ,study ,improvement ,act4 #bjb4 ,epa hydraulic fracturing research ,in conducting its study of the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources1 with respect to which a request for information was issued under ,federal ,register ,vol4 #gg1 ,no4 #bah1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall adhere to the following requirements3 7#a7 ,peer review and information quality ,prior to issuance and dissemination of any final report or any interim report summarizing the ,environmental ,protection ,agency's research on the relationship between hydraulic fracturing and drinking water1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 consider such reports to be ,highly ,influential ,scientific ,assessments and require peer review of such reports in accordance with guidelines governing such assessments1 as described in-- 7i7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency's ,peer ,review ,handbook #crd ,edition2 7ii7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency's ,scientific ,integrity ,policy1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7iii7 the ,office of ,management and ,budget's ,peer ,review ,bulletin1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 require such reports to meet the standards and procedures for the dissemination of influential scientific1 financial1 or statistical information set forth in the ,environmental ,protection ,agency's ,guidelines for ,ensuring and ,maximizing the ,quality1 ,objectivity1 ,utility1 and ,integrity of ,information ,disseminated by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 developed in response to guidelines issued by the ,office of ,management and ,budget under section #eae7;a7 of the ,treasury and ,general ,government ,appropriations ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjja 7,public ,law #ajf-eed74 7#b7 ,probability1 uncertainty1 and consequence ,in order to maximize the quality and utility of information developed through the study1 the ,administrator shall ensure that identification of the possible impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources included in such reports be accompanied by objective estimates of the probability1 uncertainty1 and consequence of each identified impact1 taking into account the risk management practices of ,states and industry4 ,estimates or descriptions of probability1 uncertainty1 and consequence shall be as quantitative as possible given the validity1 accuracy1 precision1 and other quality attributes of the underlying data and analyses1 but no more quantitative than the data and analyses can support4 7#c7 ,release of final report ,the final report shall be publicly released by ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,,iii ,miscellaneous provisions #cja4 ,review of ,state activities ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall annually review and report to ,congress on all ,state activities relating to hydraulic fracturing4 ,e ,preventing ,government ,waste and ,protecting ,coal ,mining ,jobs in ,america #a4 ,short title ,this subdivision may be cited as the ,preventing ,government ,waste and ,protecting ,coal ,mining ,jobs in ,america4 #b4 ,incorporation of surface mining stream buffer zone rule into ,state programs 7a7 ,in general ,section #ejc of the ,surface ,mining ,control and ,reclamation ,act of #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abec7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,stream buffer zone management 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to the requirements under subsection 7a71 each ,state program shall incorporate the necessary rule regarding excess spoil1 coal mine waste1 and buffers for perennial and intermittent streams published by the ,office of ,surface ,mining ,reclamation and ,enforcement on ,december #ab1 #bjjh 7#gc ,fed4 ,reg4 #gehac et seq47 which complies with the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 in view of the #bjjf discussions between the ,director of the ,office of ,surface ,mining and the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 and the ,office of ,surface ,mining ,reclamation and ,enforcement's consideration and review of comments submitted by the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service during the rulemaking process in #bjjg4 7#b7 ,study of implementation ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 at such time as the ,secretary determines all ,states referred to in subsection 7a7 have fully incorporated the necessary rule referred to in paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection into their ,state programs1 publish notice of such determination2 7,b7 during the #e-year period beginning on the date of such publication1 assess the effectiveness of implementation of such rule by such ,states2 7,c7 carry out all required consultation on the benefits and other impacts of the implementation of the rule to any threatened species or endangered species1 with the participation of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service and the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey2 and 7,d7 upon the conclusion of such period1 submit a comprehensive report on the impacts of such rule to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 including-- 7i7 an evaluation of the effectiveness of such rule2 7ii7 an evaluation of any ways in which the existing rule inhibits energy production2 and 7iii7 a description in detail of any proposed changes that should be made to the rule1 the justification for such changes1 all comments on such changes received by the ,secretary from such ,states1 and the projected costs and benefits of such changes4 7#c7 ,limitation on new regulations ,the ,secretary may not issue any regulations under this ,act relating to stream buffer zones or stream protection before the date of the publication of the report under paragraph 7#b71 other than a rule necessary to implement paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,deadline for ,state implementation ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 a ,state with a ,state program approved under section #ejc of the ,surface ,mining ,control and ,reclamation ,act of #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abec7 shall submit to the ,secretary of the ,interior amendments to such program pursuant to part #gcb of title #cj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 incorporating the necessary rule referred to in subsection 7e77#a7 of such section1 as amended by this section4 ,c ,judiciary #a4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,responsibly ,and ,professionally ,invigorating ,development ,act of #bjad or as the ,,rapid ,act4 #b4 ,coordination of agency administrative operations for efficient decisionmaking 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #e of part #a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after subchapter ,,ii the following3 ,,iia ,interagency ,coordination ,regarding ,permitting #efj4 ,coordination of agency administrative operations for efficient decisionmaking 7a7 ,congressional declaration of purpose ,the purpose of this subchapter is to establish a framework and procedures to streamline1 increase the efficiency of1 and enhance coordination of agency administration of the regulatory review1 environmental decisionmaking1 and permitting process for projects undertaken1 reviewed1 or funded by ,federal agencies4 ,this subchapter will ensure that agencies administer the regulatory process in a manner that is efficient so that citizens are not burdened with regulatory excuses and time delays4 7b7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this subchapter1 the term-- 7#a7 agency means any agency1 department1 or other unit of ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or ,indian tribal government2 7#b7 category of projects means #b or more projects related by project type1 potential environmental impacts1 geographic location1 or another similar project feature or characteristic2 7#c7 environmental assessment means a concise public document for which a ,federal agency is responsible that serves to-- 7,a7 briefly provide sufficient evidence and analysis for determining whether to prepare an environmental impact statement or a finding of no significant impact2 7,b7 aid an agency's compliance with ,,nepa when no environmental impact statement is necessary2 and 7,c7 facilitate preparation of an environmental impact statement when one is necessary2 7#d7 environmental impact statement means the detailed statement of significant environmental impacts required to be prepared under ,,nepa2 7#e7 environmental review means the ,federal agency procedures for preparing an environmental impact statement1 environmental assessment1 categorical exclusion1 or other document under ,,nepa2 7#f7 environmental decisionmaking process means the ,federal agency procedures for undertaking and completion of any environmental permit1 decision1 approval1 review1 or study under any ,federal law other than ,,nepa for a project subject to an environmental review2 7#g7 environmental document means an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement1 and includes any supplemental document or document prepared pursuant to a court order2 7#h7 finding of no significant impact means a document by a ,federal agency briefly presenting the reasons why a project1 not otherwise subject to a categorical exclusion1 will not have a significant effect on the human environment and for which an environmental impact statement therefore will not be prepared2 7#i7 lead agency means the ,federal agency preparing or responsible for preparing the environmental document2 7#aj7 ,,nepa means the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7#aa7 project means major ,federal actions that are construction activities undertaken with ,federal funds or that are construction activities that require approval by a permit or regulatory decision issued by a ,federal agency2 7#ab7 project sponsor means the agency or other entity1 including any private or public-private entity1 that seeks approval for a project or is otherwise responsible for undertaking a project2 and 7#ac7 record of decision means a document prepared by a lead agency under ,,nepa following an environmental impact statement that states the lead agency's decision1 identifies the alternatives considered by the agency in reaching its decision and states whether all practicable means to avoid or minimize environmental harm from the alternative selected have been adopted1 and if not1 why they were not adopted4 7c7 ,preparation of environmental documents ,upon the request of the lead agency1 the project sponsor shall be authorized to prepare any document for purposes of an environmental review required in support of any project or approval by the lead agency if the lead agency furnishes oversight in such preparation and independently evaluates such document and the document is approved and adopted by the lead agency prior to taking any action or making any approval based on such document4 7d7 ,adoption and use of documents 7#a7 ,documents prepared under nepa 7,a7 ,not more than #a environmental impact statement and #a environmental assessment shall be prepared under ,,nepa for a project 7except for supplemental environmental documents prepared under ,,nepa or environmental documents prepared pursuant to a court order71 and1 except as otherwise provided by law1 the lead agency shall prepare the environmental impact statement or environmental assessment4 ,after the lead agency issues a record of decision1 no ,federal agency responsible for making any approval for that project may rely on a document other than the environmental document prepared by the lead agency4 7,b7 ,upon the request of a project sponsor1 a lead agency may adopt1 use1 or rely upon secondary and cumulative impact analyses included in any environmental document prepared under ,,nepa for projects in the same geographic area where the secondary and cumulative impact analyses provide information and data that pertains to the ,,nepa decision for the project under review4 7#b7 ,state environmental documents2 supplemental documents 7,a7 ,upon the request of a project sponsor1 a lead agency may adopt a document that has been prepared for a project under ,state laws and procedures as the environmental impact statement or environmental assessment for the project1 provided that the ,state laws and procedures under which the document was prepared provide environmental protection and opportunities for public involvement that are substantially equivalent to ,,nepa4 7,b7 ,an environmental document adopted under subparagraph 7,a7 is deemed to satisfy the lead agency's obligation under ,,nepa to prepare an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment4 7,c7 ,in the case of a document described in subparagraph 7,a71 during the period after preparation of the document but before its adoption by the lead agency1 the lead agency shall prepare and publish a supplement to that document if the lead agency determines that-- 7i7 a significant change has been made to the project that is relevant for purposes of environmental review of the project2 or 7ii7 there have been significant changes in circumstances or availability of information relevant to the environmental review for the project4 7,d7 ,if the agency prepares and publishes a supplemental document under subparagraph 7,c71 the lead agency may solicit comments from agencies and the public on the supplemental document for a period of not more than #de days beginning on the date of the publication of the supplement4 7,e7 ,a lead agency shall issue its record of decision or finding of no significant impact1 as appropriate1 based upon the document adopted under subparagraph 7,a71 and any supplements thereto4 7#c7 ,contemporaneous projects ,if the lead agency determines that there is a reasonable likelihood that the project will have similar environmental impacts as a similar project in geographical proximity to the project1 and that similar project was subject to environmental review or similar ,state procedures within the #e-year period immediately preceding the date that the lead agency makes that determination1 the lead agency may adopt the environmental document that resulted from that environmental review or similar ,state procedure4 ,the lead agency may adopt such an environmental document1 if it is prepared under ,state laws and procedures only upon making a favorable determination on such environmental document pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7e7 ,participating agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,the lead agency shall be responsible for inviting and designating participating agencies in accordance with this subsection4 ,the lead agency shall provide the invitation or notice of the designation in writing4 7#b7 ,federal participating agencies ,any ,federal agency that is required to adopt the environmental document of the lead agency for a project shall be designated as a participating agency and shall collaborate on the preparation of the environmental document1 unless the ,federal agency informs the lead agency1 in writing1 by a time specified by the lead agency in the designation of the ,federal agency that the ,federal agency-- 7,a7 has no jurisdiction or authority with respect to the project2 7,b7 has no expertise or information relevant to the project2 and 7,c7 does not intend to submit comments on the project4 7#c7 ,invitation ,the lead agency shall identify1 as early as practicable in the environmental review for a project1 any agencies other than an agency described in paragraph 7#b7 that may have an interest in the project1 including1 where appropriate1 ,governors of affected ,states1 and heads of appropriate tribal and local 7including county7 governments1 and shall invite such identified agencies and officials to become participating agencies in the environmental review for the project4 ,the invitation shall set a deadline of #cj days for responses to be submitted1 which may only be extended by the lead agency for good cause shown4 ,any agency that fails to respond prior to the deadline shall be deemed to have declined the invitation4 7#d7 ,effect of declining participating agency invitation ,any agency that declines a designation or invitation by the lead agency to be a participating agency shall be precluded from submitting comments on any document prepared under ,,nepa for that project or taking any measures to oppose1 based on the environmental review1 any permit1 license1 or approval related to that project4 7#e7 ,effect of designation ,designation as a participating agency under this subsection does not imply that the participating agency-- 7,a7 supports a proposed project2 or 7,b7 has any jurisdiction over1 or special expertise with respect to evaluation of1 the project4 7#f7 ,cooperating agency ,a participating agency may also be designated by a lead agency as a cooperating agency under the regulations contained in part #aejj of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on ,january #a1 #bjaa4 ,designation as a cooperating agency shall have no effect on designation as participating agency4 ,no agency that is not a participating agency may be designated as a cooperating agency4 7#g7 ,concurrent reviews ,each ,federal agency shall-- 7,a7 carry out obligations of the ,federal agency under other applicable law concurrently and in conjunction with the review required under ,,nepa2 and 7,b7 in accordance with the rules made by the ,council on ,environmental ,quality pursuant to subsection 7n77#a71 make and carry out such rules1 policies1 and procedures as may be reasonably necessary to enable the agency to ensure completion of the environmental review and environmental decisionmaking process in a timely1 coordinated1 and environmentally responsible manner4 7#h7 ,comments ,each participating agency shall limit its comments on a project to areas that are within the authority and expertise of such participating agency4 ,each participating agency shall identify in such comments the statutory authority of the participating agency pertaining to the subject matter of its comments4 ,the lead agency shall not act upon1 respond to or include in any document prepared under ,,nepa1 any comment submitted by a participating agency that concerns matters that are outside of the authority and expertise of the commenting participating agency4 7f7 ,project initiation request 7#a7 ,notice ,a project sponsor shall provide the ,federal agency responsible for undertaking a project with notice of the initiation of the project by providing a description of the proposed project1 the general location of the proposed project1 and a statement of any ,federal approvals anticipated to be necessary for the proposed project1 for the purpose of informing the ,federal agency that the environmental review should be initiated4 7#b7 ,lead agency initiation ,the agency receiving a project initiation notice under paragraph 7#a7 shall promptly identify the lead agency for the project1 and the lead agency shall initiate the environmental review within a period of #de days after receiving the notice required by paragraph 7#a7 by inviting or designating agencies to become participating agencies1 or1 where the lead agency determines that no participating agencies are required for the project1 by taking such other actions that are reasonable and necessary to initiate the environmental review4 7g7 ,alternatives analysis 7#a7 ,participation ,as early as practicable during the environmental review1 but no later than during scoping for a project requiring the preparation of an environmental impact statement1 the lead agency shall provide an opportunity for involvement by cooperating agencies in determining the range of alternatives to be considered for a project4 7#b7 ,range of alternatives ,following participation under paragraph 7#a71 the lead agency shall determine the range of alternatives for consideration in any document which the lead agency is responsible for preparing for the project1 subject to the following limitations3 7,a7 ,no evaluation of certain alternatives ,no ,federal agency shall evaluate any alternative that was identified but not carried forward for detailed evaluation in an environmental document or evaluated and not selected in any environmental document prepared under ,,nepa for the same project4 7,b7 ,only feasible alternatives evaluated ,where a project is being constructed1 managed1 funded1 or undertaken by a project sponsor that is not a ,federal agency1 ,federal agencies shall only be required to evaluate alternatives that the project sponsor could feasibly undertake1 consistent with the purpose of and the need for the project1 including alternatives that can be undertaken by the project sponsor and that are technically and economically feasible4 7#c7 ,methodologies 7,a7 ,in general ,the lead agency shall determine1 in collaboration with cooperating agencies at appropriate times during the environmental review1 the methodologies to be used and the level of detail required in the analysis of each alternative for a project4 ,the lead agency shall include in the environmental document a description of the methodologies used and how the methodologies were selected4 7,b7 ,no evaluation of inappropriate alternatives ,when a lead agency determines that an alternative does not meet the purpose and need for a project1 that alternative is not required to be evaluated in detail in an environmental document4 7#d7 ,preferred alternative ,at the discretion of the lead agency1 the preferred alternative for a project1 after being identified1 may be developed to a higher level of detail than other alternatives in order to facilitate the development of mitigation measures or concurrent compliance with other applicable laws if the lead agency determines that the development of such higher level of detail will not prevent the lead agency from making an impartial decision as to whether to accept another alternative which is being considered in the environmental review4 7#e7 ,employment analysis ,the evaluation of each alternative in an environmental impact statement or an environmental assessment shall identify the potential effects of the alternative on employment1 including potential short-term and long-term employment increases and reductions and shifts in employment4 7h7 ,coordination and scheduling 7#a7 ,coordination plan 7,a7 ,in general ,the lead agency shall establish and implement a plan for coordinating public and agency participation in and comment on the environmental review for a project or category of projects to facilitate the expeditious resolution of the environmental review4 7,b7 ,schedule 7i7 ,in general ,the lead agency shall establish as part of the coordination plan for a project1 after consultation with each participating agency and1 where applicable1 the project sponsor1 a schedule for completion of the environmental review4 ,the schedule shall include deadlines1 consistent with subsection 7i71 for decisions under any other ,federal laws 7including the issuance or denial of a permit or license7 relating to the project that is covered by the schedule4 7ii7 ,factors for consideration ,in establishing the schedule1 the lead agency shall consider factors such as-- 7,i7 the responsibilities of participating agencies under applicable laws2 7,,ii7 resources available to the participating agencies2 7,,iii7 overall size and complexity of the project2 7,,iv7 overall schedule for and cost of the project2 7,v7 the sensitivity of the natural and historic resources that could be affected by the project2 and 7,,vi7 the extent to which similar projects in geographic proximity were recently subject to environmental review or similar ,state procedures4 7iii7 ,compliance with the schedule 7,i7 ,all participating agencies shall comply with the time periods established in the schedule or with any modified time periods1 where the lead agency modifies the schedule pursuant to subparagraph 7,d74 7,,ii7 ,the lead agency shall disregard and shall not respond to or include in any document prepared under ,,nepa1 any comment or information submitted or any finding made by a participating agency that is outside of the time period established in the schedule or modification pursuant to subparagraph 7,d7 for that agency's comment1 submission or finding4 7,,iii7 ,if a participating agency fails to object in writing to a lead agency decision1 finding or request for concurrence within the time period established under law or by the lead agency1 the agency shall be deemed to have concurred in the decision1 finding or request4 7,c7 ,consistency with other time periods ,a schedule under subparagraph 7,b7 shall be consistent with any other relevant time periods established under ,federal law4 7,d7 ,modification ,the lead agency may-- 7i7 lengthen a schedule established under subparagraph 7,b7 for good cause2 and 7ii7 shorten a schedule only with the concurrence of the cooperating agencies4 7,e7 ,dissemination ,a copy of a schedule under subparagraph 7,b71 and of any modifications to the schedule1 shall be-- 7i7 provided within #ae days of completion or modification of such schedule to all participating agencies and to the project sponsor2 and 7ii7 made available to the public4 7,f7 ,roles and responsibility of lead agency ,with respect to the environmental review for any project1 the lead agency shall have authority and responsibility to take such actions as are necessary and proper1 within the authority of the lead agency1 to facilitate the expeditious resolution of the environmental review for the project4 7i7 ,deadlines ,the following deadlines shall apply to any project subject to review under ,,nepa and any decision under any ,federal law relating to such project 7including the issuance or denial of a permit or license or any required finding73 7#a7 ,environmental review deadlines ,the lead agency shall complete the environmental review within the following deadlines3 7,a7 ,environmental impact statement projects ,for projects requiring preparation of an environmental impact statement-- 7i7 the lead agency shall issue an environmental impact statement within #b years after the earlier of the date the lead agency receives the project initiation request or a ,notice of ,intent to ,prepare an ,environmental ,impact ,statement is published in the ,federal ,register2 and 7ii7 in circumstances where the lead agency has prepared an environmental assessment and determined that an environmental impact statement will be required1 the lead agency shall issue the environmental impact statement within #b years after the date of publication of the ,notice of ,intent to ,prepare an ,environmental ,impact ,statement in the ,federal ,register4 7,b7 ,environmental assessment projects ,for projects requiring preparation of an environmental assessment1 the lead agency shall issue a finding of no significant impact or publish a ,notice of ,intent to ,prepare an ,environmental ,impact ,statement in the ,federal ,register within #a year after the earlier of the date the lead agency receives the project initiation request1 makes a decision to prepare an environmental assessment1 or sends out participating agency invitations4 7#b7 ,extensions 7,a7 ,requirements ,the environmental review deadlines may be extended only if-- 7i7 a different deadline is established by agreement of the lead agency1 the project sponsor1 and all participating agencies2 or 7ii7 the deadline is extended by the lead agency for good cause4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the environmental review shall not be extended by more than #a year for a project requiring preparation of an environmental impact statement or by more than #ahj days for a project requiring preparation of an environmental assessment4 7#c7 ,environmental review comments 7,a7 ,comments on draft environmental impact statement ,for comments by agencies and the public on a draft environmental impact statement1 the lead agency shall establish a comment period of not more than #fj days after publication in the ,federal ,register of notice of the date of public availability of such document1 unless-- 7i7 a different deadline is established by agreement of the lead agency1 the project sponsor1 and all participating agencies2 or 7ii7 the deadline is extended by the lead agency for good cause4 7,b7 ,other comments ,for all other comment periods for agency or public comments in the environmental review process1 the lead agency shall establish a comment period of no more than #cj days from availability of the materials on which comment is requested1 unless-- 7i7 a different deadline is established by agreement of the lead agency1 the project sponsor1 and all participating agencies2 or 7ii7 the deadline is extended by the lead agency for good cause4 7#d7 ,deadlines for decisions under other laws ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in any case in which a decision under any other ,federal law relating to the undertaking of a project being reviewed under ,,nepa 7including the issuance or denial of a permit or license7 is required to be made1 the following deadlines shall apply3 7,a7 ,decisions prior to record of decision or finding of no significant impact ,if a ,federal agency is required to approve1 or otherwise to act upon1 a permit1 license1 or other similar application for approval related to a project prior to the record of decision or finding of no significant impact1 such ,federal agency shall approve or otherwise act not later than the end of a #ij-;day period beginning-- 7i7 after all other relevant agency review related to the project is complete2 and 7ii7 after the lead agency publishes a notice of the availability of the final environmental impact statement or issuance of other final environmental documents1 or no later than such other date that is otherwise required by law1 whichever event occurs first4 7,b7 ,other decisions ,with regard to any approval or other action related to a project by a ,federal agency that is not subject to subparagraph 7,a71 each ,federal agency shall approve or otherwise act not later than the end of a period of #ahj days beginning-- 7i7 after all other relevant agency review related to the project is complete2 and 7ii7 after the lead agency issues the record of decision or finding of no significant impact1 unless a different deadline is established by agreement of the ,federal agency1 lead agency1 and the project sponsor1 where applicable1 or the deadline is extended by the ,federal agency for good cause1 provided that such extension shall not extend beyond a period that is #a year after the lead agency issues the record of decision or finding of no significant impact4 7,c7 ,failure to act ,in the event that any ,federal agency fails to approve1 or otherwise to act upon1 a permit1 license1 or other similar application for approval related to a project within the applicable deadline described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 the permit1 license1 or other similar application shall be deemed approved by such agency and the agency shall take action in accordance with such approval within #cj days of the applicable deadline described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 7,d7 ,final agency action ,any approval under subparagraph 7,c7 is deemed to be final agency action1 and may not be reversed by any agency4 ,in any action under chapter #g seeking review of such a final agency action1 the court may not set aside such agency action by reason of that agency action having occurred under this paragraph4 7j7 ,issue identification and resolution 7#a7 ,cooperation ,the lead agency and the participating agencies shall work cooperatively in accordance with this section to identify and resolve issues that could delay completion of the environmental review or could result in denial of any approvals required for the project under applicable laws4 7#b7 ,lead agency responsibilities ,the lead agency shall make information available to the participating agencies as early as practicable in the environmental review regarding the environmental1 historic1 and socioeconomic resources located within the project area and the general locations of the alternatives under consideration4 ,such information may be based on existing data sources1 including geographic information systems mapping4 7#c7 ,participating agency responsibilities ,based on information received from the lead agency1 participating agencies shall identify1 as early as practicable1 any issues of concern regarding the project's potential environmental1 historic1 or socioeconomic impacts4 ,in this paragraph1 issues of concern include any issues that could substantially delay or prevent an agency from granting a permit or other approval that is needed for the project4 7#d7 ,issue resolution 7,a7 ,meeting of participating agencies ,at any time upon request of a project sponsor1 the lead agency shall promptly convene a meeting with the relevant participating agencies and the project sponsor1 to resolve issues that could delay completion of the environmental review or could result in denial of any approvals required for the project under applicable laws4 7,b7 ,notice that resolution cannot be achieved ,if a resolution cannot be achieved within #cj days following such a meeting and a determination by the lead agency that all information necessary to resolve the issue has been obtained1 the lead agency shall notify the heads of all participating agencies1 the project sponsor1 and the ,council on ,environmental ,quality for further proceedings in accordance with section #bjd of ,,nepa1 and shall publish such notification in the ,federal ,register4 7k7 ,limitation on use of social cost of carbon 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case of any environmental review or environmental decisionmaking process1 a lead agency may not use the social cost of carbon4 7#b7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term social cost of carbon means the social cost of carbon as described in the technical support document entitled ,technical ,support ,document3 ,technical ,update of the ,social ,cost of ,carbon for ,regulatory ,impact ,analysis ,under ,executive ,order ,no4 #abhff1 published by the ,interagency ,working ,group on ,social ,cost of ,carbon1 ,united ,states ,government1 in ,may #bjac1 revised in ,november #bjac1 or any successor thereto or substantially related document1 or any other estimate of the monetized damages associated with an incremental increase in carbon dioxide emissions in a given year4 7l7 ,report to congress ,the head of each ,federal agency shall report annually to ,congress-- 7#a7 the projects for which the agency initiated preparation of an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment2 7#b7 the projects for which the agency issued a record of decision or finding of no significant impact and the length of time it took the agency to complete the environmental review for each such project2 7#c7 the filing of any lawsuits against the agency seeking judicial review of a permit1 license1 or approval issued by the agency for an action subject to ,,nepa1 including the date the complaint was filed1 the court in which the complaint was filed1 and a summary of the claims for which judicial review was sought2 and 7#d7 the resolution of any lawsuits against the agency that sought judicial review of a permit1 license1 or approval issued by the agency for an action subject to ,,nepa4 7m7 ,limitations on claims 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a claim arising under ,federal law seeking judicial review of a permit1 license1 or approval issued by a ,federal agency for an action subject to ,,nepa shall be barred unless-- 7,a7 in the case of a claim pertaining to a project for which an environmental review was conducted and an opportunity for comment was provided1 the claim is filed by a party that submitted a comment during the environmental review on the issue on which the party seeks judicial review1 and such comment was sufficiently detailed to put the lead agency on notice of the issue upon which the party seeks judicial review2 and 7,b7 filed within #ahj days after publication of a notice in the ,federal ,register announcing that the permit1 license1 or approval is final pursuant to the law under which the agency action is taken1 unless a shorter time is specified in the ,federal law pursuant to which judicial review is allowed4 7#b7 ,new information ,the preparation of a supplemental environmental impact statement1 when required1 is deemed a separate final agency action and the deadline for filing a claim for judicial review of such action shall be #ahj days after the date of publication of a notice in the ,federal ,register announcing the record of decision for such action4 ,any claim challenging agency action on the basis of information in a supplemental environmental impact statement shall be limited to challenges on the basis of that information4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to create a right to judicial review or place any limit on filing a claim that a person has violated the terms of a permit1 license1 or approval4 7n7 ,categories of projects ,the authorities granted under this subchapter may be exercised for an individual project or a category of projects4 7o7 ,effective date ,the requirements of this subchapter shall apply only to environmental reviews and environmental decisionmaking processes initiated after the date of enactment of this subchapter4 ,in the case of a project for which an environmental review or environmental decisionmaking process was initiated prior to the date of enactment of this subchapter1 the provisions of subsection 7i7 shall apply1 except that1 notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 in determining a deadline under such subsection1 any applicable period of time shall be calculated as beginning from the date of enactment of this subchapter4 7p7 ,applicability ,except as provided in subsection 7p71 this subchapter applies1 according to the provisions thereof1 to all projects for which a ,federal agency is required to undertake an environmental review or make a decision under an environmental law for a project for which a ,federal agency is undertaking an environmental review4 7q7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede1 amend1 or modify sections #acd1 #ace1 #aci1 #cbe1 #cbf1 and #cbg of title #bc1 sections #ecjc and #ecjd of title #di1 or subtitle ,c of title ,i of division ,a of the ,moving ,ahead for ,progress in the #bast ,century ,act and the amendments made by such subtitle 7,public ,law #aab-ada74 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #e of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the items relating to subchapter ,,ii the following3 ,subchapter ,,iia--,interagency ,coordination ,regarding ,permitting #efj4 ,coordination of agency administrative operations for efficient decisionmaking4 4 7c7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,council on environmental quality ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this division1 the ,council on ,environmental ,quality shall amend the regulations contained in part #aejj of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to implement the provisions of this division and the amendments made by this division1 and shall by rule designate ,states with laws and procedures that satisfy the criteria under section #efj7;d77#b77;,a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,federal agencies ,not later than #abj days after the date that the ,council on ,environmental ,quality amends the regulations contained in part #aejj of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to implement the provisions of this division and the amendments made by this division1 each ,federal agency with regulations implementing the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 shall amend such regulations to implement the provisions of this division4 ,passed the ,house of ,representatives ,september #ah1 #bjad4,karen ,l4 ,haas1,clerk ,november #ag1 #bjad,read the second time and placed on the calendar