H.R. 2279 · 110th Congress

To expedite the construction of new refining capacity on closed military installations in the United States, and for other purposes.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2007-05-10
Latest action
2008-06-18 · Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. English (PA). Petition No: 110-9.

Summary

Requires the President to designate not less than three closed military installations or portions thereof that are appropriate for siting a refinery for gasoline or other fuel.

Designates the Department of Energy as the lead agency for coordinating applicable federal refinery authorizations and related environmental reviews with respect to a designated refinery.

Gives the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia exclusive jurisdiction over civil actions relating to federal refinery authorizations.