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Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 7, 2019Environmental Protection
S. 383

USE IT Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Apr 10, 2019)

Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act or the USE IT Act

This bill addresses the capture, utilization, and sequestration of carbon dioxide.

The Environmental Protection Agency must (1) establish a competitive prize program for certain technology projects that capture carbon dioxide directly from the air, (2) research and develop technologies or approaches that transform carbon dioxide generated by industrial processes into a product of commercial value, and (3) support research and infrastructure activities relating to carbon dioxide utilization by providing technical and financial assistance.

The bill includes the construction of infrastructure for carbon capture (e.g., carbon dioxide pipelines) among those projects subject to performance schedules designed to reduce permitting and project delivery time.

The Government Accountability Office must issue a report that identifies grant programs that research carbon capture and utilization technologies and examines whether the programs overlap.

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) must publish guidance to (1) facilitate reviews associated with the deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide pipelines; and (2) support the development of such projects and pipelines.

The CEQ must also establish at least two task forces to (1) identify challenges and successes that permitting authorities and project developers and operators face, and (2) improve the performance of the permitting process and regional coordination.

What just happenedMay 13, 2019

By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-38.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY](R-WY)Sponsor
18 cosponsors10 D8 R
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  1. May 13, 2019Floor

    By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-38.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. May 13, 2019Committee14900

    By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-38.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  3. Apr 10, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.

  4. Apr 10, 2019Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso without amendment. Without written report.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  5. Apr 10, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso without amendment. Without written report.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  6. Apr 10, 2019Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  7. Feb 27, 2019Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-5.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  8. Feb 7, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  9. Feb 7, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateApr 10, 201925

Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act or the USE IT Act

This bill addresses the capture, utilization, and sequestration of carbon dioxide.

The Environmental Protection Agency must (1) establish a competitive prize program for certain technology projects that capture carbon dioxide directly from the air, (2) research and develop technologies or approaches that transform carbon dioxide generated by industrial processes into a product of commercial value, and (3) support research and infrastructure activities relating to carbon dioxide utilization by providing technical and financial assistance.

The bill includes the construction of infrastructure for carbon capture (e.g., carbon dioxide pipelines) among those projects subject to performance schedules designed to reduce permitting and project delivery time.

The Government Accountability Office must issue a report that identifies grant programs that research carbon capture and utilization technologies and examines whether the programs overlap.

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) must publish guidance to (1) facilitate reviews associated with the deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide pipelines; and (2) support the development of such projects and pipelines.

The CEQ must also establish at least two task forces to (1) identify challenges and successes that permitting authorities and project developers and operators face, and (2) improve the performance of the permitting process and regional coordination.

Introduced in SenateFeb 7, 2019

Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act or the USE IT Act

This bill addresses the capture, utilization, and sequestration of carbon dioxide.

The Environmental Protection Agency must (1) establish a competitive prize program for certain technology projects that capture carbon dioxide directly from the air, (2) research and develop technologies or approaches that transform carbon dioxide generated by industrial processes into a product of commercial value, and (3) support research and infrastructure activities relating to carbon dioxide utilization by providing technical and financial assistance.

The bill includes the construction of infrastructure for carbon capture (e.g., carbon dioxide pipelines) among those projects subject to performance schedules designed to reduce permitting and project delivery time.

The Government Accountability Office must issue a report that identifies grant programs that research carbon capture and utilization technologies and examines whether the programs overlap.

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) must publish guidance to (1) facilitate reviews associated with the deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide pipelines; and (2) support the development of such projects and pipelines.

The CEQ must also establish at least two task forces to (1) identify challenges and successes that permitting authorities and project developers and operators face, and (2) improve the performance of the permitting process and regional coordination.

USE IT Act — Informed