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Neutral Bill Mar 16, 2026

Relating to the permitting of energy facilities.

Removes EFSC power over a project that makes clean power or is a power line, is only on U.S. lands and is reviewed under NEPA. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.0). Prohibits the Energy Facility Siting Council from exercising jurisdiction over an energy facility that is a renewable energy facility or transmission line, is sited wholly within federal lands and is subject to review under the National Environmental Policy Act. Requires the person seeking federal approval for the facility to meet certain requirements.

https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB969/2025
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