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RI H5897

Energy Facility Siting Act


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Introduced
03/09/2017
In Committee
03/09/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/01/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prevents the energy facility siting board from proceeding to final hearing or issuing a final decision if one or more of the designated agencies inform the siting board that they are unable to form an advisory opinion due the conduct of the applicant.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Energy Facility Siting Act to prevent the energy facility siting board from proceeding to a final hearing or issuing a final decision if one or more of the designated agencies inform the siting board that they are unable to form an advisory opinion due to the lack of cooperation or information from the applicant. The bill also allows the director of environmental management and the coastal resources management council to prioritize the review of permits for energy facilities at the request of the siting board.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 05/17/2017)

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