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Introduced
04/12/2018
04/12/2018
In Committee
04/12/2018
04/12/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Promoting Hydropower Development and Jobs Act This bill amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish an expedited process for issuing and amending licenses and preliminary permits for qualifying hydropower facilities that will be associated with existing nonpowered dams. In establishing the expedited process, FERC shall convene an interagency task force with federal and state agencies and Indian tribes to coordinate the regulatory process associated with the authorizations required to construct and operate a qualifying facility. FERC must assess the safety of existing nonfederal dams and other nonfederal structures related to a qualifying facility before licensing the facility. FERC must coordinate with the Department of the Army, the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Agriculture to jointly develop a list of existing nonpowered federal dams that have the greatest potential for nonfederal hydropower development. Licensees of a qualifying facility are not required to pay an annual charge for administrative expenses until construction commences.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish an expedited process for issuing and amending licenses and permits for qualifying hydropower facilities at existing nonpowered dams. FERC must convene an interagency task force to coordinate the regulatory process and ensure the safety of the dams. The bill also requires FERC to work with other federal agencies to identify existing nonpowered federal dams with the greatest potential for non-federal hydropower development. Additionally, the bill states that a licensee's obligation to pay annual charges for administrative expenses shall not commence until construction of the facility begins.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 04/12/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2655/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2655/BILLS-115s2655is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2655/BILLS-115s2655is.pdf.pdf |
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