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Bill114th CongressFiled Feb 1, 2016Energy
H.R. 4416

To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Mar 16, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend by six years the time period during which Fairlawn Hydroelectric Company is required to commence construction on the Jennings Randolph Hydroelectric Project located on the North Branch of the Potomac River in Garrett County, Maryland, and Mineral County, West Virginia.

In addition, FERC is authorized to reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

What just happenedMar 17, 2016

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1](R-WV)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Mar 17, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Mar 16, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Mar 16, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 2 (Roll no. 125). (text: CR 3/14/2016 H1310)

  4. Mar 16, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 2 (Roll no. 125).(text: CR 3/14/2016 H1310)

  5. Mar 16, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1402)

  6. Mar 14, 2016FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Mar 14, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4416.

  8. Mar 14, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1310)

  9. Mar 14, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. Feb 25, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Feb 25, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Feb 11, 2016Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  13. Feb 11, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  14. Feb 10, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  15. Feb 1, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  16. Feb 1, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  17. Feb 1, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Feb 1, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentMar 16, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend by six years the time period during which Fairlawn Hydroelectric Company is required to commence construction on the Jennings Randolph Hydroelectric Project located on the North Branch of the Potomac River in Garrett County, Maryland, and Mineral County, West Virginia.

In addition, FERC is authorized to reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

Introduced in HouseFeb 1, 2016

This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon the request of the licensee for FERC project numbered 12715 (Jennings Randolph Hydroelectric Project in Garrett County, Maryland, and Mineral County, West Virginia), to extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of the project for up to three consecutive two-year periods from the date of the expiration of the extension originally issued by FERC.

To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project. — Informed