S. 4960 · In committee · Energy

CLEAN Act

What it does

Amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to require annual geothermal lease sales instead of sales every 2 years.
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a replacement lease sale in the same year if a scheduled geothermal sale is canceled or delayed.
Mandates that the Secretary offer for lease at least 75 percent of nominated parcels eligible for geothermal development, or provide written justification for not offering the remaining 25 percent.
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to notify applicants within 30 days of receiving a geothermal drilling permit application whether it is complete or what information is missing.
Requires the Secretary to issue a geothermal drilling permit within 30 days of determining an application is complete, or defer the decision with a timeline for agency actions not exceeding deadlines in the National Environmental Policy Act.

Jul 15, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

Committee: Senate Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee