How HR 3059 changes current law

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The bill adds provisions for interim hazardous waste permits specifically for critical energy resource facilities.

• 42 U.S.C. 6925(e)

  (iii) is a critical energy resource facility,

  This addition allows critical energy resource facilities to qualify for interim permits.

• 42 U.S.C. 6925(e)

  (4) Definitions.--For the purposes of this subsection: (A) Critical energy resource.--The term `critical energy resource' means, as determined by the Secretary of Energy, any energy resource-- (i) that is essential to the energy sector and energy systems of the United States; and (ii) the supply chain of which is vulnerable to disruption. (B) Critical energy resource facility.--The term `critical energy resource facility' means a facility that processes or refines a critical energy resource.

  This new definition provides clarity on what constitutes a critical energy resource and facility.