We have received text from H.R. 5617: Geothermal Gold Book Development Act. This bill was received on 2025-09-30, and currently has 1 cosponsor.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The
Geothermal Gold Book Development Act
is a bill that aims to improve the process for geothermal energy development on federal lands. Here’s a breakdown of what this legislation would do:
Standard Procedures and Guidelines
Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Department of the Interior will identify and develop standard procedures and guidelines for:
- Geothermal leasing and permit issuance: These will be aimed at ensuring that geothermal operations are efficient and environmentally responsible.
Publication of the Gold Book
After identifying these procedures, the Department must publish a
Gold Book
within 180 days. This book will serve as a reference for:
- Field offices: Specifically, for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) which manages public lands.
- Geothermal operators: Companies or individuals engaging in geothermal energy production.
Consultation Process
Before the Gold Book is published, the Department of the Interior must consult with:
- Other relevant federal agencies, including the BLM field offices.
- Outside stakeholders, including developers and experts in the geothermal industry.
Contents of the Gold Book
The Gold Book will include:
- Land use planning: Guidelines for geothermal lease sales.
- Efficient review processes: A framework for reviewing and approving environmentally responsible geothermal development, including:
- Exploration and geophysical operations
- Permitting lease operations
- Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Construction and maintenance operations
- Drilling and production operations
- Handling appeals
- Identifying relevant categorical exclusions available at each project stage
Periodic Review
The Department of the Interior is also required to:
- Review the Gold Book at least every five years.
- Make necessary revisions to keep it up-to-date.
Relevant Companies
- ORPN (Ormat Technologies, Inc.): A major player in the geothermal sector, the company could be impacted by changes in leasing and permitting processes on federal lands.
- CALP (Calpine Corporation): This company is involved in renewable energy, including geothermal, and may need to adjust operations according to new guidelines.
Representative Yassamin Ansari Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Yassamin Ansari:
- H.R.5617: Geothermal Gold Book Development Act
- H.R.5541: Every Kid Outdoors Reauthorization Act
- H.R.4628: AI Impersonation Prevention Act of 2025
- H.R.4627: To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to modify treatment activities for assistance to combat HIV/AIDS.
- H.R.3704: Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025
- H.R.3703: Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Representative Yassamin Ansari on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Ansari.
Representative Yassamin Ansari Net Worth
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