H.R. 5617 · 119th Congress
Geothermal Gold Book Development Act
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This bill directs the Department of the Interior to identify standard procedures and guidelines for efficient and environmentally responsible geothermal leasing and permitting on federal land and include the procedures and guidelines in its Surface Operating Standards and Guidelines for Oil and Gas Exploration and Development publication, commonly known as…
What it does: CRS summary · Reported to House · May 20, 2026
Geothermal Gold Book Development Act
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to identify standard procedures and guidelines for efficient and environmentally responsible geothermal leasing and permitting on federal land and include the procedures and guidelines in its Surface Operating Standards and Guidelines for Oil and Gas Exploration and Development publication, commonly known as the Gold Book.
Interior must (1) publish an updated version of the Gold Book within 270 days of identifying such procedures and guidelines, and (2) review the Gold Book every five years and publish an updated version if necessary to support efficient and environmentally responsible geothermal leasing and permitting.
Interior must also rename the Gold Book to reflect the incorporation of standard procedures and guidelines related to geothermal development.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Geothermal Gold Book Development Act
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 573.
Policy area: Energy · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 30, 2025
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