Amendment102nd Congress
An amendment to specify the authority of land management agencies regarding right-of-way permits for hydroelectric power projects, as does the Miller amendment, but does not delegate the authority to establish various conditions governing said rights-of-way.
- Amendment Number
- 572
- Description
- An amendment to specify the authority of land management agencies regarding right-of-way permits for hydroelectric power projects, as does the Miller amendment, but does not delegate the authority to establish various conditions governing said rights-of-way.
- Purpose
- Amendment to the Miller (CA) amendment (A019) sought to amend the Federal Power Act (FPA) by: (1) preventing hydroelectric power licensees from condemning State and local park, recreation, and wildlife refuge areas to build new dams; (2) requiring the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to give weight to State legislative actions in licensing decisions; (3) reversing a court decision which required new hydro projects to receive certain permits; and (4) authorizing FERC to assess and collect civil penalties for violations of the FPA and relevant regulations.
- Congress
- 102
- Type
- HAMDT
- Latest Action Date
- May 27, 1992
- Latest Action Text
- On agreeing to the Dingell amendment (A022) Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 221 (Roll no. 142).
- Latest Action Time
- 18:04:42
- Submitted Date
- May 27, 1992
- Chamber
- House of Representatives
- Update Date
- Jun 7, 2021