Bill
Bill > S1246
summary
Introduced
04/20/2021
04/20/2021
In Committee
04/20/2021
04/20/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 to authorize pumped storage hydropower development utilizing mul- tiple Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs.
AI Summary
This bill, the Pacific Northwest Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act of 2021, amends the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to develop pumped storage hydropower projects using multiple Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs. The bill includes specific requirements for the issuance of leases of power privilege for these projects, such as the need for a study plan agreement with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians, and conditions to ensure the project is consistent with the Tribes' rights and adequately protects fish and wildlife. The bill also establishes a process for resolving disputes and provides for judicial review of the Secretary's actions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 04/20/2021)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1246/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1246/BILLS-117s1246is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1246/BILLS-117s1246is.pdf.pdf |
Loading...