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Introduced
05/01/2017
05/01/2017
In Committee
06/07/2017
06/07/2017
Crossed Over
06/13/2017
06/13/2017
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
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 commence construction on a project for up to eight years. Under current law, FERC may extend the license for no more than two years.
AI Summary
This bill, the HYPE Act (HYdropower Permit Extension Act), 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 the current three-year limit. Additionally, FERC may extend a preliminary permit once for no more than four additional years, and can issue a further four-year extension if it determines there are extraordinary circumstances warranting it. The bill also allows FERC to extend the time a licensee has to commence construction on a project for up to eight years, rather than the current two-year extension limit.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
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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