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Introduced
05/16/2017
05/16/2017
In Committee
05/17/2018
05/17/2018
Crossed Over
08/24/2018
08/24/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill, the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2018, authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend the deadline for the start of construction on three hydroelectric projects located on the Red River in Louisiana by up to six years, upon request by the project licensees. If the construction license has already expired prior to the enactment of this bill, FERC can reinstate the license and apply the extension from the original expiration date.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Held at the desk. (on 08/24/2018)
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