To expedite the construction of new refining capacity on brownfield sites in the United States, and for other purposes.
Summary
Requires the Secretary of Energy to designate at least five brownfield sites (or portions of them) that are appropriate and available 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.
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend until January 1, 2017, the election to expense certain refineries.
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