Rep. Curtis Introduces Bill To Speed Up Responsible Energy Projects

Statement

Today, Congressman John Curtis introduced the Streamlining Permitting Efficiencies in Energy Development (SPEED) Act. This bill would simplify the process of responsibly permitting the least controversial drilling operations on federal lands.

Congressman John Curtis said the following after introducing the SPEED Act. "This bill will help streamline a burdensome federal process, create new economic development opportunities in rural communities across the district, and keep our country on the path of energy independence."

The SPEED Act helps spur energy development and economic impact by:
-- Creating an alternative to the Application of Permit to Drill that is now referred to as a Notifications for Permit to Drill.
-- Allowing operators to utilize this new process in the least controversial areas, including locations where an environmental review has already been concluded or predeveloped fields. It also allows expedited approval if an environmental review concludes the action would have no significant effects on the environment, species, historic sites, or historic resources.
-- Streamlines the approval some of the least-controversial drilling operations to spur economic growth and create good paying jobs in our rural communities.

This bill was introduced with the support of 5 members of Congress, including Committee Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-01), Chairman Paul A. Gosar (AZ-04), Congressman Bruce Westerman (AK-04), Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-MT, and Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01).

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