would appoint a Geothermal Ombudsman and establish a Geothermal Permitting Task Force from within BLM.

would address the management by certain federal land management agencies over federal land along the southern border and northern border.

would amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases.

would amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a federal drilling permit for certain activities and exempt certain activities from the requirements of NEPA.

would provide for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S.

would direct DOI to identify and publish standard procedures and guidelines for geothermal leasing and permit issuance for environmentally responsible geothermal operations on federal lands.