H.R. 5166 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5166 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 3, 2021Mr. Lamb (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a demonstration program for on-site treatment of produced water, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the TREAT Water Act or the Transitioning Research to Ensure Appropriate Treatment of Water Act. 2. Produced water demonstration program (a) Establishment The Secretary of Energy shall establish a demonstration program for on-site treatment of produced water. (b) Prioritization In carrying out this section, the Secretary should prioritize— (1) first-of-a-kind or new approaches to treating produced water stationed on site; and (2) technologies that can be used at natural gas or oil development sites to reduce other environmental harm either through emissions or other environmental impact. (c) Consultation In developing the demonstration program under this section, the Secretary shall consult with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, including the Department of the Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency. (d) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.