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
- Sponsor
- Joseph Pitts
- 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.