S. 456In Committee
STEAM Act
Expedites NEPA review for certain geothermal drilling by extending a categorical exclusion to specified exploration and development activities
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expedites NEPA review for certain geothermal drilling by extending a categorical exclusion to specified exploration and development activities
Key points
- Allow drilling without environmental review
- Expand geothermal NEPA exclusion
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAlternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionEnergyMining