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A bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project. [S.723]
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A bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project. (Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project located on the Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Additionally, FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski With Amendments. With Written Report No. 115-80. on 05/24/2017
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A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals. [S.724]
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A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals. (Sec. 1) This bill amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue a preliminary permit to a hydropower construction license applicant for up to four years, instead of three. FERC may extend a preliminary permit once for no more than four years and may issue a new permit after the end of an extension if it determines there are extraordinary circumstances that warrant the issuance of an additional
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Received In The House. on 07/03/2018
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A bill to extend a project of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission involving the Cannonsville Dam. [S.734]
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A bill to extend a project of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission involving the Cannonsville Dam. (Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by eight years the time period during which construction must commence on the Cannonsville Hydroelectric Project located on the West Branch of the Delaware River in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York. (The City of New York was granted a construction license for the Cannonsville Hydroelectric Project on May 13, 2014.) Additionally, FERC
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski With Amendments. With Written Report No. 115-83. on 05/24/2017
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A bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects. [S.730]
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A bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects. (Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Gathright Hydroelectric Project located in Alleghany County, Virginia, and the Flannagan Dam and Reservoir Hydroelectric Project located in Dickenson County, Virginia. Additionally, FERC may reinstate either construction license if it is expired.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 115-82. on 05/24/2017
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A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Jennings Randolph Dam. [S.710]
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A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Jennings Randolph Dam. (Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend for up to six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Jennings Randolph Hydroelectric Project located on the North Branch of the Potomac River in Garrett County, Maryland, and Mineral County, West Virginia. Additionally, FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski With Amendments. With Written Report No. 115-103. on 06/08/2017
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To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act. [HB-1109]
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To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act. (Sec. 1) This bill amends the Federal Power Act with respect to the prohibition regarding mergers or consolidations by a public utility. Any merger or consolidation of a public utility whose value exceeds $10 million must first be authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). (Sec. 2) In addition, FERC is required to promulgate a rule within 180 days that mandates any public utility seeking to merge or consolidate to notify FERC, within 30 days of transaction consummation, if the value
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jerry McNerney
Became Public Law No: 115-247. (txt | Pdf) on 09/28/2018
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To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project. [HB-951]
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To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project. (Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend for up to six years the time period during which construction must commence on the W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project located on the Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Additionally, FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.
Sponsored by: Rep. Virginia Foxx
Became Public Law No: 115-204. (txt | Pdf) on 07/23/2018
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A bill to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue an order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. [S.215]
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A bill to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue an order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1) This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to issue a stay of the statutory deadline by which construction must commence on the Mahoney Lake Hydroelectric Project located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska. (The City of Saxman, Alaska, was granted a construction license for the Mahoney
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dan Sullivan
Received In The House. on 07/03/2018
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Fair RATES Act Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act [S.186]
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Fair RATES Act Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act This bill amends the Federal Power Act to permit a party to seek a rehearing and subsequent judicial review of any rate change filed by a public utility that takes effect without the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issuing an order making such change effective. (Public utilities must give FERC and the public a 60-day notice before a proposed rate change can take effect.)
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 09/05/2018
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Fair RATES Act Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act [HB-587]
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Fair RATES Act Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Federal Power Act to permit a party to seek a rehearing and subsequent judicial review of any rate change filed by a public utility that takes effect without the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issuing an order making such change effective. (Public utilities must give FERC and the public a 60-day notice before a proposed rate change can take effect.)
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 01/24/2017
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To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project. [HB-447]
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To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project. (Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend for up to six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Flannagan Dam and Reservoir Hydroelectric Project located in Dickenson County, Virginia. Additionally, FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.
Sponsored by: Rep. H. Morgan Griffith
Became Public Law No: 115-203. (txt | Pdf) on 07/23/2018
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To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project. [HB-446]
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To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project. (Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend for up to six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Gathright Hydroelectric Project located in Alleghany County, Virginia. Additionally, FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.
Sponsored by: Rep. H. Morgan Griffith
Became Public Law No: 115-202. (txt | Pdf) on 07/23/2018
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HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 [HB-244]
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HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Provides that the explanatory statement printed in the Congressional Record regarding this bill has the same effect as a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference. (Sec. 5) Provides that the sums in this bill are appropriated for FY2017. (Sec. 6) Provides
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao
Became Public Law No: 115-31. (txt | Pdf) on 05/05/2017
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J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2018 [S.1142]
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J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Red River Lock and Dam No. 3, 4, and 5 Hydroelectric Projects located on the Red River in Louisiana. FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Kennedy
Held At The Desk. on 08/24/2018
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J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017 [HB-2457]
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J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Red River Lock and Dam No. 3, 4, and 5 Hydroelectric Projects located on the Red River in Louisiana. The licensee is not required to pay an annual charge for administrative expenses until construction commences. FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On Water And Power. Hearings Held. on 02/28/2018
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To extend a project of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission involving the Cannonsville Dam. [HB-2292]
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To extend a project of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission involving the Cannonsville Dam. (Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend for up to eight years the time period during which construction must commence on the Cannonsville Hydroelectric Project located on the West Branch of the Delaware River in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York. (The City of New York was granted a construction license for the Cannonsville Hydroelectric Project on May 13, 2014.) Additionally, FERC
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Sponsored by: Rep. Yvette Clarke
Became Public Law No: 115-206. (txt | Pdf) on 07/23/2018
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HYPE Act HYdropower Permit Extension Act [HB-2274]
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HYPE Act HYdropower Permit Extension Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue a preliminary permit to a hydropower construction license applicant for up to four years, instead of three. FERC may extend a preliminary permit once for no more than four years and may issue an additional four-year extension if it determines there are extraordinary circumstances that warrant the issuance of an additional extension. Additionally, FERC may extend the time a licensee has to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Peters
Received In The Senate. Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 135. on 06/13/2017
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To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Jennings Randolph Dam. [HB-2122]
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To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Jennings Randolph Dam. (Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend for up to six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Jennings Randolph Hydroelectric Project located on the North Branch of the Potomac River in Garrett County, Maryland, and Mineral County, West Virginia. Additionally, FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Delaney
Became Public Law No: 115-205. (txt | Pdf) on 07/23/2018